Covid-19: Artificial Intelligence Debate
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
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Covid-19: Artificial Intelligence
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Baroness Barran (Con)
I will make two points in response to the noble Lord’s remarks. First, it is the combination of the data and the human moderation that allows us to use AI most effectively. Secondly, the noble Lord highlighted some of the problems rather than some of the huge successes that we have had recently, including using AI and big data to identify those who needed to shield, using AI to predict the molecular structure of the virus, and many more important examples.
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Non-Afl) (V)
My Lords, will the Minister outline what discussions and engagements take place with the devolved Administrations in relation to using innovation and artificial intelligence, particularly in the whole area of Covid-19?
Baroness Barran (Con)
Obviously, we are working very closely with the devolved Administrations and encouraging as much collaboration as possible.