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FinVolution to Hold 9th Global Data Science Competition, Focus on Deepfake Speech Detection in LLM era

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Freitag, Mai 10, 2024
IJCAI, AI, LLM, Conference, Artificial intelligence, Challenge, Data, RMB, Algorithm, Deep learning

The 9th FinVolution Global Data Science Competition targets deepfake speech detection, tackling the challenge of distinguishing between cloned and authentic voices in the LLM era.

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  • The 9th FinVolution Global Data Science Competition targets deepfake speech detection, tackling the challenge of distinguishing between cloned and authentic voices in the LLM era.
  • SHANGHAI, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FinVolution, a leading fintech service provider, launches the 9th FinVolution Global Data Science Competition today, with a focus on "Deepfake Speech Detection.
  • The competition aims to inspire global AI enthusiasts and experts to innovate in combating voice cloning and deepfake scams.
  • Tiezheng Li, CEO of FinVolution, stated, "Since its inception nine years ago, the FinVolution Global Data Science Competition has evolved into a widely recognized event in the field of data technology, facilitating technical exchange worldwide.

FinVolution to Hold 9th Global Data Science Competition, Focus on Deepfake Speech Detection in LLM era

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Freitag, Mai 10, 2024
IJCAI, AI, LLM, Conference, Artificial intelligence, Challenge, Data, RMB, Algorithm, Deep learning, Medical device

The 9th FinVolution Global Data Science Competition targets deepfake speech detection, tackling the challenge of distinguishing between cloned and authentic voices in the LLM era.

Key Points: 
  • The 9th FinVolution Global Data Science Competition targets deepfake speech detection, tackling the challenge of distinguishing between cloned and authentic voices in the LLM era.
  • SHANGHAI, May 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FinVolution, a leading fintech service provider, launches the 9th FinVolution Global Data Science Competition today, with a focus on "Deepfake Speech Detection.
  • The competition aims to inspire global AI enthusiasts and experts to innovate in combating voice cloning and deepfake scams.
  • Tiezheng Li, CEO of FinVolution, stated, "Since its inception nine years ago, the FinVolution Global Data Science Competition has evolved into a widely recognized event in the field of data technology, facilitating technical exchange worldwide.

HEC Montréal wins eighth annual CFA Societies Canada Ethics Challenge

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Montag, Mai 6, 2024
HEC, Partnership, Challenge, CFA, Student, Ethics, Chair

TORONTO, May 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HEC Montréal team showcased their ethical acumen, winning the national title in the eighth annual CFA Societies Canada Ethics Challenge. The winners were announced following the competition finals held on May 3, 2024.

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  • TORONTO, May 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HEC Montréal team showcased their ethical acumen, winning the national title in the eighth annual CFA Societies Canada Ethics Challenge .
  • The 2024 CFA Societies Canada Ethics Challenge saw nearly 90 post-secondary students across Canada from 21 teams analyze and engage with ethical challenges that are representative of those they may encounter in their careers.
  • The CFA Societies Canada Ethics Challenge serves CFA Institute’s mission by advancing an understanding of ethics, market integrity, and professional standards of practice in the next generation of investment management leaders.
  • The CFA Societies Canada Ethics Challenge allowed us to identify ethical dilemmas and effectively demonstrate our solutions through our presentations to a panel of seasoned investment professionals.”
    For more information about the CFA Societies Canada Ethics Challenge, please visit CFA Societies Canada online .

Hedge Fund Firms Plan Strategic Investment and Business Shifts in Response to Geopolitical, Economic Factors

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Mittwoch, Mai 8, 2024
Professional Services, Data Management, Technology, Software, Finance, Asset Management, Fintech, AI, Partnership, Intelligence, Risk management, Challenge, Environment, Human, General partnership, Marketing, Dynamo, Recession, CMR, Overalls

Insights from a survey of global hedge fund firms indicate geopolitical and economic factors may be behind a potentially significant shift in investment and business strategy.

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  • Insights from a survey of global hedge fund firms indicate geopolitical and economic factors may be behind a potentially significant shift in investment and business strategy.
  • More than half (55%) of hedge funds surveyed by Dynamo said they expect to increase fundraising activities moving into 2025.
  • As for investment allocations, nearly half (45%) of hedge fund participants said they plan to diversify across multiple asset classes over the next 12 months.
  • In pursuing these strategic shifts in investment and business strategy, hedge funds anticipated a few potential roadblocks.

Trane Technologies and the U.S. Department of Energy Partner to Advance Building Decarbonization in New Heat Pump Technology Challenge

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Mittwoch, Mai 8, 2024
Utilities, Sustainability, Environmental Health, Alternative Energy, Energy, Commercial Building & Real Estate, HVAC, Environment, Construction & Property, Green Technology, Climate Change, Manufacturing, Climate change, DOE, Commercial, Trane Technologies, Carbon, Challenge, Organization, Renewable energy

Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator, today announced its participation in the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Commercial Building Heat Pump Technology Challenge .

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  • Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator, today announced its participation in the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Commercial Building Heat Pump Technology Challenge .
  • This new initiative is designed to advance the adoption of cost-effective, next-generation heat pump rooftop units and cut carbon emissions.
  • Heat pump rooftop units can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy costs by up to 50% compared with conventional rooftop units using natural gas heating.
  • In line with the Challenge’s advanced technology specifications, these heat pumps will be designed to help organizations meet their energy efficiency needs and decarbonization goals.

Evolution Equity Partners Holds Annual Presidents Forum for Cybersecurity Executives and Global Leaders

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Mittwoch, Mai 8, 2024
RSA Conference, CISO, Century, Challenge, Organization, RSA, Conference, Medical device

NEW YORK, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Evolution Equity Partners, a leader in venture capital investment in cybersecurity, held the second Annual Presidents Forum, a prestigious international event that convenes Chief Information Security Officers (CISO), cybersecurity professionals, global leaders, and heads of state to discuss and collaborate on cybersecurity and related issues. The forum provides a unique platform for participants to collaborate on ways to address the complex and evolving cybersecurity challenges facing our world today.

Key Points: 
  • The forum provides a unique platform for participants to collaborate on ways to address the complex and evolving cybersecurity challenges facing our world today.
  • The conversation was moderated by Robert Rodriquez, Founder and Chairman of the Security Innovation Network - SINET .
  • "We are thrilled to hold the Presidents Forum during the week of the RSA Conference 2024, providing a vital platform for global leaders and cybersecurity professionals to work together to safeguard individuals, organizations, and nations against cyber threats," said Richard Seewald, Founder and Managing Partner of Evolution Equity Partners.
  • The 2024 Presidents Forum is a premier event covering important topics with cybersecurity executives and diverse perspectives from global leaders."

Barcelona Chooses EV Safe Charge as Winner of Innovation Challenge Seeking Technology Solution for Flexible Electric Vehicle Charging to Encourage Electromobility

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Montag, Mai 6, 2024
United Nations, EVS, Safety, Councillor, Harley-Davidson, City, Innovation, VAT, Ziggy, Sustainable development, EV, BSM, Sustainable Development Goals, Challenge, Mobility, Commissioner, Daimler, Stellantis, Fireworks

BARCELONA, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Barcelona de Serveis Municipals (B:SM), the main services company owned by Barcelona City Council, today announced that EV Safe Charge, a US-based provider of level-2 and DC fast-charging and temporary electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, won the call made by the 2030 Agenda Commissioner of the Barcelona City Council and B:SM through the InnovAcció 2030 programme to promote the development of a flexible EV charging point. The aim of the project is to tackle various challenges in the expansion of electromobility in the city, such as the concentration of recharge points in parking areas and infrastructure maintenance.

Key Points: 
  • B:SM chose EV Safe Charge as winner due to the company's recently launched demonstration prototype of ZiGGY, a mobile, robotic EV charger that would be easily accessible to many vehicles within a car park.
  • This win marks the first time that a city is piloting a mobile robotic EV charging solution anywhere in the world.
  • "EV Safe Charge recognized early on the need for a truly mobile EV charging solution and worked the past three years to develop ZiGGY, an onsite-autonomous vehicle operating through an app to meet a broad range of EV charging needs in locations away from single- and multi-family housing," explained Caradoc Ehrenhalt, founder and CEO, EV Safe Charge.
  • As the winner, EV Safe Charge will receive €90,000 including VAT to execute the pilot program.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS QUARTERBACK DRAKE MAYE NAMED HONORARY CHAIR OF 25TH ANNIVERSARY BEST BUDDIES CHALLENGE: HYANNIS PORT PRESENTED BY JERSEY MIKE'S SUBS, SHAW'S AND STAR MARKET FOUNDATION AND THE TJX COMPANIES, INC.

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Montag, Mai 6, 2024
Official, ServiceNow, Wells Fargo, Volvo, New England Patriots, Grand Tour (cycling), NFL, Crescent Capital Group, Morgan Stanley, Shaw, Best Buddies International, Disability studies, Hyannis Port, Massachusetts, Silicon Valley Bank, IDD, First Citizens BancShares, JFK, TJX, Silicon, Golf, PLAN, Challenge, TJX Companies, National Football League Draft, Pinarello, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Jersey Mike's Subs

"Best Buddies is thrilled to commemorate the 25th anniversary of our Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port, an event that was chaired by Tom Brady for 20 years and alone raised over $100 million for Best Buddies programs," said Anthony K. Shriver, Founder, Chairman & CEO, Best Buddies International.

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  • "Best Buddies is thrilled to commemorate the 25th anniversary of our Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port, an event that was chaired by Tom Brady for 20 years and alone raised over $100 million for Best Buddies programs," said Anthony K. Shriver, Founder, Chairman & CEO, Best Buddies International.
  • "Additionally, we are incredibly grateful to celebrate this year's event with New England Patriots Quarterback Drake Maye serving as our Honorary Chair.
  • The Challenge is open to participants of all ages and abilities and is designed to showcase the Best Buddies mission in action.
  • Best Buddies and Drake Maye will bring back the legendary football toss, a tradition initiated by former Honorary Chair and Best Buddies Global Ambassador Tom Brady.

Walter M. Kimbrough to Deliver Opening Keynote at 2024 Annual Meeting for Minority Serving - Cyberinfrastructure Consortium

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Donnerstag, Mai 2, 2024
Education, University, UNCF, Master, Chancellor (education), Male, Mayflower, Domination, Human, Albany State University, Dillard University, Challenge, Miami University, Mayflower Hotel, Economic development, Alpha Phi Alpha, Emory University, Philander Smith College, Old Dominion University, Culture, Georgia State University

WASHINGTON, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Walter M. Kimbrough — the former president of Dillard University and a prominent figure in HBCU advocacy  — will deliver the opening keynote at the 2024 Annual Meeting for the Minority Serving - Cyberinfrastructure Consortium (MS-CC), May 29-31, in Washington, D.C.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Walter M. Kimbrough — the former president of Dillard University and a prominent figure in HBCU advocacy  — will deliver the opening keynote at the 2024 Annual Meeting for the Minority Serving - Cyberinfrastructure Consortium (MS-CC), May 29-31, in Washington, D.C.
  • Kimbrough began his career in student affairs, holding the position of vice president for student affairs at Albany State University.
  • Prior to this role, he held positions at Emory University, Georgia State University, and Old Dominion University.
  • Kimbrough leveraged his influence as president of a historically Black college and university (HBCU) to become a voice in the community.

Boryung Launches 2024 Humans In Space Challenge: Sending Experiments into Orbit

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Donnerstag, Mai 2, 2024
Ecosystem, ISS, Investment, International Space Station, Health, NASA, Partnership, Research, Intuitive Machines, ASCEND, Challenge, NPI, ISS National Lab, Intellectual property, HIS, Axiom Space, HRP, Redwire, MIT

The HIS Challenge, now in its third year, is an idea competition Boryung has led since 2022 to build a global space healthcare ecosystem by gathering various space healthcare leaders and ideas.

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  • The HIS Challenge, now in its third year, is an idea competition Boryung has led since 2022 to build a global space healthcare ecosystem by gathering various space healthcare leaders and ideas.
  • The newly implemented structure for this year's program supports the realization of breakthrough ideas in space, including the International Space Station (ISS).
  • "From this year, Humans In Space will play the pivotal role as a platform for promising technologies and research projects to conduct breakthrough space experiments and advance further."
  • The 2024 HIS Challenge enables the final awardees' on-orbit experiments and establishes a global space healthcare ecosystem to promote robust partnership and growth models.