TELUS Leads the Way as First Canadian Telecom in U.S. AI Safety Consortium
TELUS has joined the U.S. AI Safety Institute Consortium (AISIC), becoming the first Canadian telecom to participate in this initiative aimed at developing safe and trustworthy AI. The consortium, established by the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology, includes over 280 leading AI stakeholders from various sectors. TELUS's involvement underscores its commitment to responsible AI development and deployment.
TELUS has been a pioneer in AI ethics, recently launching a generative AI customer support tool that became the first in the world to be internationally certified in Privacy by Design (ISO 31700-1). The company also won an Outstanding Organization 2023 prize from the Responsible AI Institute and is the first Canadian telecom to sign the Government of Canada's voluntary code of conduct for generative AI.
TELUS ha aderito al Consorzio Statunitense per la Sicurezza dell'Intelligenza Artificiale (AISIC), diventando il primo operatore telefonico canadese a partecipare a questa iniziativa volta a sviluppare un'intelligenza artificiale sicura e affidabile. Il consorzio, istituito dal National Institute of Standards and Technology del Dipartimento del Commercio degli Stati Uniti, comprende oltre 280 leader nel settore dell'IA provenienti da vari ambiti. Il coinvolgimento di TELUS sottolinea il suo impegno per uno sviluppo e una diffusione responsabili dell'IA.
TELUS 猫 stata pioniera nell'etica dell'IA, avendo recentemente lanciato un strumento di supporto clienti basato su IA generativa che 猫 diventato il primo al mondo a ottenere la certificazione internazionale in Privacy by Design (ISO 31700-1). L'azienda ha anche ricevuto un premio come Organizzazione Eccezionale 2023 dal Responsible AI Institute ed 猫 il primo operatore telefonico canadese a firmare il codice di condotta volontario del Governo del Canada per l'IA generativa.
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TELUS a rejoint le Consortium de S茅curit茅 de l'IA des 脡tats-Unis (AISIC), devenant ainsi le premier op茅rateur de t茅l茅communications canadien 脿 participer 脿 cette initiative visant 脿 d茅velopper une IA s没re et fiable. Le consortium, 茅tabli par l'Institut National des Normes et de la Technologie du D茅partement du Commerce des 脡tats-Unis, comprend plus de 280 acteurs majeurs de l'IA provenant de divers secteurs. L'implication de TELUS souligne son engagement envers le d茅veloppement et le d茅ploiement responsables de l'IA.
TELUS a 茅t茅 un pionnier en mati猫re d'茅thique de l'IA, ayant r茅cemment lanc茅 un outil de support client bas茅 sur l'IA g茅n茅rative qui est devenu le premier au monde 脿 obtenir la certification internationale en Privacy by Design (ISO 31700-1). L'entreprise a 茅galement re莽u un prix d'Organisation Exceptionnelle 2023 du Responsible AI Institute et est le premier op茅rateur de t茅l茅communications canadien 脿 signer le code de conduite volontaire du gouvernement canadien pour l'IA g茅n茅rative.
TELUS ist dem US-amerikanischen Konsortium f眉r KI-Sicherheit (AISIC) beigetreten und wird damit das erste kanadische Telekommunikationsunternehmen, das an dieser Initiative zur Entwicklung einer sicheren und vertrauensw眉rdigen KI teilnimmt. Das vom National Institute of Standards and Technology des US-Handelsministeriums gegr眉ndete Konsortium umfasst 眉ber 280 f眉hrende Akteure der KI aus verschiedenen Sektoren. Die Beteiligung von TELUS unterstreicht das Engagement des Unternehmens f眉r eine verantwortungsvolle Entwicklung und Implementierung von KI.
TELUS war ein Pionier in der KI-Ethisch, mit der k眉rzlichen Einf眉hrung eines generativen KI-Kundenservicetools, das als erstes weltweit eine internationale Zertifizierung nach Privacy by Design (ISO 31700-1) erhalten hat. Das Unternehmen erhielt au脽erdem den 2023 Outstanding Organization Award vom Responsible AI Institute und ist das erste kanadische Telekommunikationsunternehmen, das den freiwilligen Verhaltenskodex der kanadischen Regierung f眉r generative KI unterzeichnet hat.
- TELUS joins U.S. AI Safety Institute Consortium, enhancing its position in AI development
- First Canadian telecom to participate in the AISIC initiative
- TELUS's generative AI customer support tool certified in Privacy by Design (ISO 31700-1)
- Won Outstanding Organization 2023 prize from Responsible AI Institute
- First Canadian telecom to sign Government of Canada's voluntary code of conduct for generative AI
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TELUS's participation in the U.S. AI Safety Institute Consortium (AISIC) is a significant step for a Canadian telecom. This move positions TELUS at the forefront of AI governance and ethics on a global scale. The consortium's diverse membership, including major tech companies and startups, suggests a collaborative approach to AI safety that could lead to more robust and universally accepted standards.
TELUS's recent achievements, such as the world's first ISO 31700-1 certification for their GenAI customer support tool, demonstrate their commitment to privacy-centric AI development. This aligns well with the consortium's goals and could potentially influence the direction of AI safety guidelines. However, the real impact will depend on how actively TELUS contributes to the consortium and how effectively the resulting standards are implemented across the industry.
TELUS's involvement in the AISIC could potentially enhance its market position and brand reputation. As the first Canadian telecom to join, TELUS differentiates itself from competitors in the AI and data ethics space. This move may attract privacy-conscious consumers and enterprise clients, potentially leading to increased market share.
The company's proactive stance on AI ethics, evidenced by its international certifications and awards, could translate into a competitive advantage as AI becomes more prevalent in telecom services. However, the financial impact of this initiative is not immediately clear and may take time to materialize. Investors should monitor how TELUS leverages this participation to drive innovation and create value in its AI-driven products and services.
TELUS proudly joins global-leading AI stakeholders to help advance the development and deployment of safe, trustworthy AI under new
"At TELUS, we are determined to harness the power of technology to create a better future. Our involvement in the
The consortium includes member companies and organizations that are on the frontlines of developing and using AI systems, as well as the civil society and academic teams that are building the foundational understanding of how AI can and will transform our society. These entities represent the nation's largest companies and its innovative startups; creators of the world's most advanced AI systems and hardware; key members of civil society and the academic community; and representatives of professions with deep engagement in AI's use today. The consortium also includes state and local governments, as well as non-profits. The consortium will also work with organizations from like-minded nations that have a key role to play in setting interoperable and effective safety standards around the world.
TELUS has been at the forefront of AI ethics, continuously striving to set new benchmarks in the industry. It recently made history with its generative AI (GenAI) customer support tool, powered by Fuel iX, an enterprise-grade AI engine designed by TELUS International (rebranding to TELUS Digital Experience later in the third quarter) to help companies deploy and manage customized GenAI solutions at scale, becoming the to be internationally certified in Privacy by Design (ISO 31700-1). TELUS won an international from the Responsible AI Institute in recognition of its commitment to fostering trust and benefitting society. It is also the first telecom company in
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TELUS (TSX: T, NYSE: TU) is a dynamic, world-leading communications technology company with more than
Operating in 32 countries around the world, TELUS Digital Experience (TSX and NYSE: TIXT) is a leading digital customer experience innovator that designs, builds, and delivers next-generation solutions, including AI and content moderation, for global and disruptive brands across strategic industry verticals, including tech and games, communications and media, eCommerce and fintech, banking, financial services and insurance, healthcare, and others.
TELUS Health is a global healthcare leader, which provides employee and family primary and preventive healthcare and wellbeing solutions. Our TELUS team, along with our 100,000 health professionals, are leveraging the combination of TELUS' strong digital and data analytics capabilities with our unsurpassed client service to dramatically improve remedial, preventive and mental health outcomes covering over 75 million lives, and growing, around the world. As the largest provider of digital solutions and digital insights of its kind, TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods enables efficient and sustainable production from seed to store, helping improve the safety and quality of food and other goods in a way that is traceable to end consumers.
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