Futurology

Circle of Blue Launches MISSION.4: Front-Line Reporting, Data, and Solutions to Avert Fast-Emerging Water Crises

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Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Water shortages and water pollution rank among the top risks destabilizing the world threatening mass refugee migration, famine, environmental contamination, economic disruption, and conflict.

Key Points: 
  • Water shortages and water pollution rank among the top risks destabilizing the world threatening mass refugee migration, famine, environmental contamination, economic disruption, and conflict.
  • Political and business leaders are failing to recognize the cascading risks and widespread environmental pressures because trend data, early warning signs, and emerging solutions are scattered.
  • Circle of Blue's MISSION.4 initiative combines on-the-ground reporting, big data, and leading-edge analysis to inform urgent decisions vital to averting crises.
  • Circle of Blue is part of the Water Security Rewired Initiative of the World Economic Forum.

KEYPR and Häfele Team up for Global Technology Partnership

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Tuesday, June 19, 2018

The global smart lock vertical has seen dramatic growth recently with Grand View Research forecasting demand for smart locks to reach 135 million units by 2024.

Key Points: 
  • The global smart lock vertical has seen dramatic growth recently with Grand View Research forecasting demand for smart locks to reach 135 million units by 2024.
  • "KEYPR has positioned itself as best-in-class by placing emphasis on providing a completely seamless, fully integrated digital guest experience," said Christoph Dechler, Category Manager across new technologies at Hfele.
  • "We are fortunate to have such a great partner and look forward to collaborating as we roll out the partnership globally."
  • Initial markets benefitting from the partnership include North America and Australia, with Europe and greater Asia to follow.

Michael A. Smith, MD promoted to director of education at Life Extension

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Tuesday, June 19, 2018

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Life Extension, offering superior-quality dietary supplements has announced Michael A. Smith, MD has been promoted to director of education and corporate spokesperson.

Key Points: 
  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Life Extension, offering superior-quality dietary supplements has announced Michael A. Smith, MD has been promoted to director of education and corporate spokesperson.
  • The announcement was made by Rey Searles, vice president, marketing for Life Extension.
  • Dr. Smith has been affiliated with Life Extension for 11 years and most recently held the position of senior health scientist.
  • Life Extension is an organization dedicated to finding new scientific methods to enhance and expand the healthy human life span.

Foresight Wealth Management Expands Team, Announces JD Slatter as Partner and Wealth Advisor

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Thursday, June 14, 2018

DRAPER, Utah, June 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Foresight Wealth Management , an Inc. 5000 recognized leader in wealth management and financial services, announced today that JD Slatter has joined the firm as a partner and new wealth advisor.

Key Points: 
  • DRAPER, Utah, June 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Foresight Wealth Management , an Inc. 5000 recognized leader in wealth management and financial services, announced today that JD Slatter has joined the firm as a partner and new wealth advisor.
  • JD Slatter comes to Foresight Wealth Management with 17 years of experience in financial services, having most recently served as a wealth advisor and partner at Lefavi Wealth Management.
  • "Foresight Wealth Management has a strong reputation in Utah, and I am ecstatic to join the team," said Slatter.
  • Foresight Wealth Management provides high net worth individuals, families and businesses with personalized wealth management solutions including retirement, financial and insurance planning.

Nate Silver to Headline InsightSquared's 2018 Ramp Conference

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Tuesday, May 29, 2018

In its second year, Ramp by InsightSquared will take place August 6-7 at the Westin Boston Waterfront and is expected to be another sold-out event.

Key Points: 
  • In its second year, Ramp by InsightSquared will take place August 6-7 at the Westin Boston Waterfront and is expected to be another sold-out event.
  • The conference will equip revenue operations professionals with the foresight, skills and connections required to become the strategic partner today's go-to-market teams demand.
  • Silver, who will deliver the closing keynote at Ramp, has become a leading statistician through his innovative analysis of political polling.
  • Silver will share the data-driven trend discovery methods he uses for predictions and how attendees can apply them to everyday business decision making.

H2O.ai Supports AI4ALL to Educate A New Generation of AI Talent

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Monday, May 21, 2018

The H2O.ai and AI4ALL partnership will leverage AI4ALL's innovative model for AI education and H2O.ai's mission to democratize AI.

Key Points: 
  • The H2O.ai and AI4ALL partnership will leverage AI4ALL's innovative model for AI education and H2O.ai's mission to democratize AI.
  • Together, H2O.ai and AI4ALL will work to broaden the AI talent pipeline and access to AI education, tools and resources for a new generation of students.
  • Trust in AI and the acute talent gap can be addressed by making AI education accessible to everyone, especially the next generation of learners.
  • They educate the next generation of diverse AI leaders, build AI awareness, and expand on and promote beneficial AI.

A Mixed Reception for Augmented Reality in Bricks & Mortar Retail: Efficiencies over Engagement

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Monday, May 21, 2018

This is according to ABI Research, a market-foresight advisory firm providing strategic guidance on the most compelling transformative technologies.

Key Points: 
  • This is according to ABI Research, a market-foresight advisory firm providing strategic guidance on the most compelling transformative technologies.
  • AR experiences can prove extremely useful for online customers unable to interact with the physical products they intend to purchase.
  • Whereas for the in-store employee, AR promises to deliver operational efficiencies and raise the quality of the service delivered.
  • Additionally, ABI Research forecasts that, by 2020, 3% of e-commerce revenue will be generated because of augmented reality experiences.

Ethagi head pens new book as a compelling way of exposing the risks of advanced artificial intelligence.

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Tuesday, May 8, 2018

Mr. Otto plans to donate all profits from book sales to Ethagi in support of Ethagi's mission.

Key Points: 
  • Mr. Otto plans to donate all profits from book sales to Ethagi in support of Ethagi's mission.
  • "But the book also exposes philosophical arguments about the risks associated with artificial intelligence that are unknown to most people.
  • Mr. Otto has also penned a twenty page open letter on the existential risks of artificial general intelligence, available at the Ethagi website.
  • Ethagi is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting the safe and ethical use of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) technologies.