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Exploring the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Content Classification

The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) announced the first phase of its development project to explore the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions in content classification. Driven by the BBFC’s dataset and human insight from over a century of viewing content, the project will complement the BBFC’s existing classification and compliance processes. Partly funded […]

Guide for the Development of an Adaptation and Resilience Finance Investment Taxonomy

The Climate Bonds Initiative joins forces with the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) to launch a white paper to guide the development of a taxonomy for adaptation and resilience finance investment. The paper “Designing a climate resilience classification framework” offers a scope of what resilience would look like for the seven climate resilience […]

FDA Seeks Industry Support for Developing Data Supersets

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) wants to develop standardized data supersets. The intent is to improve data interoperability, analysis, and management across the agency. The agency plans to gather information and seek public input on using real-world data in its decision-making processes. The FDA’s current objective is to decrease the burden on industry and […]

Candid’s Proposed Updates to Philanthropy Taxonomy Open for Comment

Candid is proposing 205 changes to its Philanthropy Classification System (PCS) taxonomy. The PCS is crucial for organizing and making sense of the vast amount of data Candid handles. The proposed changes are based on input from various organizations and partners, and Candid is now seeking public comment on them until August 5, 2023. The […]

Digital Transformation in Clinical Research: Vulcan FHIR Accelerator Announces Protocol Exchange Project

The Vulcan FHIR Accelerator, in collaboration with CDISC and HL7, has announced a project aimed at digitizing the exchange of clinical research protocols. This initiative will develop an electronic exchange standard for the ICH M11 Clinical electronic Structured Harmonised Protocol (CeSHarP) to advance clinical research. The goal is to create a FHIR-based data exchange standard […]

Consistent and Clear Terminology and Best Practices Needed To Scale Sensor-Based Digital Health Technologies

Concepts and processes related to the usability of Sensor-Based Digital Health Technologies (DHTs) have been borrowed from fields such as biomedical engineering, software development, and cognitive/behavioral psychology, resulting in inconsistent terminology and definitions. However, lacking clarity regarding usability best practices means that not all DHTs can be implemented at scale. The field of digital medicine […]

New Data Standards and Methods Required To Support Financial Supervision

Financial regulators face significant challenges when it comes to managing and analyzing data. These challenges stem from various factors, including the sheer volume and complexity of financial data, the need for more standardization in data formats and reporting requirements, and the rapid pace of technological change in the financial industry. Some measures can be taken […]

Taxonomy Design Guidance Published

The Taxonomy Design Working Group, part of XBRL International’s Best Practices Board, recently published new guidance. The guidance is designed to help taxonomy authors and architects. Taxonomy authors sometimes need to add structured information or metadata to taxonomy components. Such structured information facilitates correct reporting by preparers and enables software to enhance the user experience. […]