Submission to House of Lords Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence

AI creates a new data paradigm. To advance this kind of AI, the role of government can make quite a difference. By processing data AI programs create knowledge i.e. they take over knowledge tasks and even make decisions. To develop and train this kind of AI, large amounts of data are needed in sufficient size and quality. For the creation of this data, the decisions of government are vital. Policy initiatives should: A) ensure that the UK has a strategy for the creation of big datasets in high quality; B) identify sectors in which the creation of those datasets is especially desirable; C) create incentives for businesses to open and share their datasets; D) foster data sovereignty to minimise UK’s algorithmic dependence on U.S. products

Synthesis of polymeric bismuth chlorido hydroxamato complexes; X-ray crystal structure and antibacterial activity of a novel Bi(lll) salicylhydroxamato complex

Reaction of salicylhydroxamic acid (Sha) and 2-aminophenyl hydroxamic acid (2-NH2-pha) with BiCl3 affords the corresponding novel polymeric bismuth chlorido hydroxamato complexes; [BiCl2(-Sha-1H)]∞ and [BiCl3(--Pha-1H)]∞ respectively. The X-ray crystal structure of the THF-solvated polymeric bismuth chlorido salicylhydroxamato complex, [BiCl2(-Sha-1H)(THF)]∞ was solved, confirming the polymeric structure of this class of compounds and the (O,μ-O’)-bidentate bridging coordination mode of the hydroxamato ligand. The antibacterial activity of the THF-free polymeric bismuth chlorido salicylhydroxamato complex, [BiCl2(-Sha-1H)]∞, was investigated against a broad panel of bacteria, further highlighting the antibacterial properties of Bi-based compounds against Gram-positive and Gram-negative pathogenic and environmental strains of bacteria

The emerging AI policy for e-commerce industry

For the fast-growing e-Commerce industry, the AI is the game-changer but is it really utilised in a most effective way or is it just a risky 'artificial balloon'? Is it gambling to rely on AI technologies without forming a dedicated policy? To answer these questions and propose a cautious approach towards the emerging technologies, in this explanatory research, the risks related to the fast adaptation of AI technologies addressed with recommended actions. Within the scope of the research, eCommerce industry is analysed to reveal the issues related to AI implementations. Accordingly, the challenges of AI technologies have been questioned so that necessary precaution, preparation, and considerations can be pointed out. Accordingly, an AI policy for e-Commerce industry is formed for the businesses to benefit from the most recent technologies without risking the possible issues. Three main policy subjects have been determined as transparency of the technologies, accountability for the purpose, process and performance of them, and lastly, emerging user privacy and security related issues. For each policy subject, a review of the AI implementations, recent critics and forecasted expectations are investigated to list the recommendations for the candidate AI implementer. The research aims to provide an AI policy guideline for e-Commerce industry with a detailed overview of the outstanding issues, best practices and recommendations from scholars

Crustal processes sustain Arctic abiotic gas hydrate and fluid flow systems

The Svyatogor Ridge and surroundings, located on the sediment-covered western flank of the Northern Knipovich Ridge, host extensive gas hydrate and related fluid flow systems. The fluid flow system here manifests in the upper sedimentary sequence as gas hydrates and free gas, indicated by bottom simulating reflections (BSRs) and amplitude anomalies. Using 2D seismic lines and bathymetric data, we map tectonic features such as faults, crustal highs, and indicators of fluid flow processes. Results indicate a strong correlation between crustal faults, crustal highs and fluid accumulations in the overlying sediments, as well as an increase in geothermal gradient over crustal faults. We conclude here that gas generated during the serpentinization of exhumed mantle rocks drive the extensive occurrence of gas hydrate and fluid flow systems in the region and transform faults act as an additional major pathway for fluid circulation