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Huawei Honors Wukong-Huahua Sci-Fi AI Fine-Tuning and Application Competition Winners

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

CHENGDU, China, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Winners of the Wukong-Huahua AI Fine-Tuning and Application Competition, themed "Science Fiction and Creativity," received awards from Huawei at the "Science Fiction vs Science Fact" Salon held at the Chengdu Science Fiction Museum.

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  • CHENGDU, China, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Winners of the Wukong-Huahua AI Fine-Tuning and Application Competition, themed "Science Fiction and Creativity," received awards from Huawei at the "Science Fiction vs Science Fact" Salon held at the Chengdu Science Fiction Museum.
  • The Salon was hosted by Huawei during the 81st World Science Fiction Convention.
  • During the Wukong-Huahua AI Fine-Tuning and Application Competition, teams from around the world either fine-tuned the Wukong-Huahua model to create AI-generated content (AIGC) works or created applications based on the model.
  • By providing digital, intelligent, and green solutions, Huawei strives to create added value for industries and bring the benefit of technology to all.

Huawei Honors Wukong-Huahua Sci-Fi AI Fine-Tuning and Application Competition Winners

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 31, 2023

CHENGDU, China, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Winners of the Wukong-Huahua AI Fine-Tuning and Application Competition, themed "Science Fiction and Creativity," received awards from Huawei at the "Science Fiction vs Science Fact" Salon held at the Chengdu Science Fiction Museum.

Key Points: 
  • CHENGDU, China, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Winners of the Wukong-Huahua AI Fine-Tuning and Application Competition, themed "Science Fiction and Creativity," received awards from Huawei at the "Science Fiction vs Science Fact" Salon held at the Chengdu Science Fiction Museum.
  • The Salon was hosted by Huawei during the 81st World Science Fiction Convention.
  • During the Wukong-Huahua AI Fine-Tuning and Application Competition, teams from around the world either fine-tuned the Wukong-Huahua model to create AI-generated content (AIGC) works or created applications based on the model.
  • By providing digital, intelligent, and green solutions, Huawei strives to create added value for industries and bring the benefit of technology to all.

2023 Chengdu Worldcon: Meet the Future in Chengdu

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

BEIJING, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from China.org.cn on the 2023 Chengdu Worldcon:

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  • BEIJING, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from China.org.cn on the 2023 Chengdu Worldcon:
    A "phantom" suddenly appeared in an exhibition hall of the Palace Museum.
  • From October 18 to 22, the 2023 Chengdu World Science Fiction Convention (2023 Chengdu Worldcon) will be held in Chengdu, which will produce the final winners for the Hugo Awards — the "Nobel Prize" for science fiction.
  • The 2023 Chengdu Worldcon will be a shiny calling card for the "City of Chinese Science Fiction."
  • Let's meet the future at the 2023 Chengdu Worldcon.

ABN AMRO and Motive Partners form strategic partnership

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Motive Ventures, the early-stage venture arm of Motive Partners, will manage the ABN AMRO Ventures Fund (AAV), consisting of 15 early-stage companies.

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  • Motive Ventures, the early-stage venture arm of Motive Partners, will manage the ABN AMRO Ventures Fund (AAV), consisting of 15 early-stage companies.
  • To ensure seamless continuity of AAV's operations and to strengthen the capabilities at Motive Ventures, Hugo Bongers, Managing Director and Head of ABN AMRO Ventures, and Tim Wanders, Executive Director at ABN AMRO, are joining Motive Ventures as Partner and Principal, respectively.
  • Edwin van Bommel, Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer at ABN AMRO commented: “Our collaboration with Motive Ventures is a major milestone for ABN AMRO.
  • Ramin Niroumand, Partner at Motive Partners and Head of Motive Ventures commented: "ABN AMRO has long been a leader among financial institutions in European fintech investing.

Fidelity Investments Canada Launches Fidelity Global Equity+ Fund

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Access seasoned underlying portfolio managers Mark Schmehl, Hugo Lavallée and Dan Dupont in one investment solution

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  • Access seasoned underlying portfolio managers Mark Schmehl, Hugo Lavallée and Dan Dupont in one investment solution
    TORONTO, Oct. 3, 2023 /CNW/ - Fidelity Investments Canada ULC (Fidelity) today launched Fidelity Global Equity+ Fund (the Fund).
  • Currently, he manages Fidelity Canadian Growth Company Fund, Fidelity Special Situations Fund, Fidelity Global Innovators® Class and Fidelity Global Innovators® ETF.
  • Dan Dupont manages Fidelity Canadian Large Cap Fund, Fidelity Global Value Long/Short Fund, Fidelity Concentrated Value Private Pool and, alongside Joel Tillinghast, Sam Chamovitz, Morgen Peck and Kyle Weaver, Fidelity NorthStar® Fund.
  • Hugo Lavallée manages Fidelity Climate Leadership Fund®, Fidelity Canadian Opportunities Fund, Fidelity Greater Canada Fund and is a co-lead manager of Fidelity Canadian Asset Allocation Fund.

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP and Saxena White P.A. Announce Proposed Settlement in the ProAssurance Securities Litigation

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Friday, September 29, 2023

TO: ALL PERSONS WHO PURCHASED OR OTHERWISE ACQUIRED PROASSURANCE CORPORATION (“PROASSURANCE” OR THE “COMPANY”) COMMON STOCK DURING THE PERIOD BETWEEN AUGUST 8, 2018 AND MAY 7, 2020, INCLUSIVE, AND WERE ALLEGEDLY DAMAGED THEREBY, AND ARE NOT OTHERWISE EXCLUDED FROM THE SETTLEMENT CLASS (“SETTLEMENT CLASS” OR “SETTLEMENT CLASS MEMBERS”)

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  • TO: ALL PERSONS WHO PURCHASED OR OTHERWISE ACQUIRED PROASSURANCE CORPORATION (“PROASSURANCE” OR THE “COMPANY”) COMMON STOCK DURING THE PERIOD BETWEEN AUGUST 8, 2018 AND MAY 7, 2020, INCLUSIVE, AND WERE ALLEGEDLY DAMAGED THEREBY, AND ARE NOT OTHERWISE EXCLUDED FROM THE SETTLEMENT CLASS (“SETTLEMENT CLASS” OR “SETTLEMENT CLASS MEMBERS”)
    THIS NOTICE WAS AUTHORIZED BY THE COURT.
  • The Court may decide to conduct the Settlement Hearing by video or telephonic conference, or otherwise allow Settlement Class Members to appear remotely at the hearing, without further written notice to the Settlement Class.
  • Also, if the Court requires or allows Settlement Class Members to participate in the Settlement Hearing by remote means, the information for accessing the hearing will be posted to the Settlement website.
  • IF YOU PURCHASED OR OTHERWISE ACQUIRED PROASSURANCE COMMON STOCK BETWEEN AUGUST 8, 2018 AND MAY 7, 2020, INCLUSIVE, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE SETTLEMENT OF THIS LITIGATION.

Top Leaders From the International Banking and International Insurance Industry Will Be at the Financial Services Forum

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

The third edition of the Puerto Rico Financial Services Forum (FSF), will bring together top business leaders and government officials on Puerto Rico’s International Banking and International Insurance Centers.

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  • The third edition of the Puerto Rico Financial Services Forum (FSF), will bring together top business leaders and government officials on Puerto Rico’s International Banking and International Insurance Centers.
  • The 2-day conference will include changes in regulations, latest trends in insurance, compliance, AI, anti-money laundering (AML), cybersecurity, and much more.
  • "We are at a historic moment where Puerto Rico, as an international banking center, presents multiple benefits for doing business.
  • Hugo Córdova, president of the Puerto Rico International Insurers Association (PRIIA), added: "The FSF will present two days of topics of great interest to both international banks and international insurance centers.

Readout of SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff’s Visit to Latino-Owned Small Businesses

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Friday, Sept. 15, U.S. Small Business Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman joined Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month by visiting local Latino-owned small businesses throughout Washington, D.C.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Friday, Sept. 15, U.S. Small Business Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman joined Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month by visiting local Latino-owned small businesses throughout Washington, D.C.
  • Administrator Guzman and the Second Gentleman spoke with the entrepreneurs about their small business journeys, discussed the significant impact of Latino-owned small businesses on our economy, and highlighted how Bidenomics continues to deliver for Latino communities.
  • “Latino entrepreneurs help power America by contributing to our economy and bringing new life to our local Main Streets,” said Administrator Guzman.
  • For follow-up interview requests for Administrator Guzman, please contact Rebecca Galanti at [email protected].

Arthur Erickson Modern Treasure Eppich House II on the Market

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eppich House II, by celebrated Canadian architect Arthur Erickson (1924–2009), is officially on the market in West Vancouver’s British Properties for $12.8 million.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eppich House II, by celebrated Canadian architect Arthur Erickson (1924–2009), is officially on the market in West Vancouver’s British Properties for $12.8 million.
  • With its unique use of floor-to-ceiling glass held between steel beams, custom-designed furniture, and stunning landscape, Eppich House II is considered Erickson’s (Robson Square, the Museum of Anthropology at UBC) most completed work—captivating imaginations since its debut.
  • rennie’s Geoff Taylor , a trusted West Vancouver realtor, is representing this listing and Canadian landmark located at 1056 Groveland Road.
  • “It is remarkably liveable as a contemporary home.”
    “It’s also so rare to find something this unique and iconic,” he said.

The CORE addresses Uyghur forced labour complaints against three Canadian companies

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

They allege that the three companies have operations or supply chains in the northwestern Xinjiang region of the People’s Republic of China that have used or benefitted from the use of Uyghur forced labour.

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  • They allege that the three companies have operations or supply chains in the northwestern Xinjiang region of the People’s Republic of China that have used or benefitted from the use of Uyghur forced labour.
  • The Walmart Canada Initial Assessment report details the allegation that Walmart Canada has commercial relationships with Chinese companies that use or benefit from Uyghur forced labour.
  • The Diesel Canada Initial Assessment report details the allegation that the company’s suppliers use or benefit from Uyghur forced labour.
  • The CORE has decided to conduct an investigation into Diesel Canada’s business relationship with one of the Chinese companies alleged to be using or benefitting from Uyghur forced labour.