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As Drafted, Insurance Commissioner's Proposed Rules for Insurance Catastrophe Models Preserve Secrecy of Black Box Models

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumer Watchdog issued the following statement about the proposed catastrophe modeling rules released by Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara today.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumer Watchdog issued the following statement about the proposed catastrophe modeling rules released by Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara today.
  • "Black box catastrophe models are notoriously contradictory and unreliable, which is why public review and transparency are key before insurance companies are allowed to use them to raise rates.
  • Commissioner Lara's proposed rule appears drafted to limit the information available to the public about the impact of models on rates in violation of Proposition 103.
  • Read Consumer Watchdog's testimony before the July and September 2023 catastrophe modeling workshops at the Department of Insurance.

IDEMIA Public Security confirms its leadership in the latest NIST latent fingerprint benchmark for forensic identification

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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PARIS, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NIST ELFT is the global benchmark for latent fingerprint and palm print identification used to identify latent fingerprints and palm prints found at crime scenes. For the fourth time in a row, IDEMIA Public Security leads the market with the most accurate and fastest (among the most accurate) algorithms.

Key Points: 
  • PARIS, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NIST ELFT is the global benchmark for latent fingerprint and palm print identification used to identify latent fingerprints and palm prints found at crime scenes.
  • For the fourth time in a row, IDEMIA Public Security leads the market with the most accurate and fastest (among the most accurate) algorithms.
  • Furthermore, IDEMIA demonstrated vastly superior performance in palmprint identification, another highly significant contribution.
  • These ELFT results come on the heels of other recent high-ranking performance in NIST benchmarks, further demonstrating IDEMIA's technology leadership.

Leading-Edge Technologies, Data and Insights: Bio-IT World Conference & Expo Highlights the Drivers of Precision Medicine Innovation

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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BOSTON, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Life science innovation doesn't happen in a vacuum. It results from leaders with complementary expertise partnering across organizations and countries to build on data, research, and case studies—all facilitated by leading-edge technologies.

Key Points: 
  • It results from leaders with complementary expertise partnering across organizations and countries to build on data, research, and case studies—all facilitated by leading-edge technologies.
  • From April 15-17, more than 3,000 pharmaceutical, biotechnology and IT leaders will gather for the 23rd annual Bio-IT World Conference & Expo in Boston to put this model into action.
  • "Precision medicine is at a tipping point as both scientific and computing capabilities explode," said Cindy Crowninshield, RDN, LDN, Executive Event Director.
  • This year, the Bio-IT World conference will focus on how to keep the creative pipeline flowing by bringing rising scientists into the fold.

Kolena Launches AI / ML Model Quality Platform to Enable Rapid, Accurate Testing and Validation of AI Systems

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kolena, a pioneering leader in AI and machine learning model testing, today announced the wide launch of its cutting-edge AI / ML Model Quality Platform following a 24-month closed beta with a select group of early access customers that included Fortune 500 companies, leading AI startups, government organizations and European AI standardization institutes. Kolena expanded its platform's capabilities over the course of the beta to include comprehensive pre-training data quality features in addition to its powerful model testing and validation functions, and is working toward an end-to-end AI quality solution that incorporates data quality, model testing and A/B testing, along with monitoring for data drift and model degradation over time.

Key Points: 
  • The Kolena AI / ML Model Quality Platform represents a cutting-edge approach to unlocking AI adoption.
  • The launch will enable Kolena to expand its leadership position in establishing best practices and standards for AI model quality, and to broaden its focus on outreach, education and training for the global AI / ML community.
  • Kolena's powerful testing and validation solution is at the core of the holistic AI quality platform the company is building to tackle performance issues across the AI / ML development lifecycle.
  • As we move ahead with the broad launch of our AI / ML Model Quality Platform, we encourage teams of AI builders – wherever they may be – to reach out to us.

Landmark Survey Conducted by BBYO Reveals Jewish High School Students Face Skyrocketing Antisemitism

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BBYO, the world's leading pluralistic Jewish teen Movement, has just completed the first-ever comprehensive survey of Jewish high school students to understand the impact of the October 7 terrorist attacks in Israel and the subsequent rise in antisemitism across the world. The findings are staggering as Jewish teens have seen an increase in antisemitic discrimination and incidents in school and during extracurricular activities since October 7, with more than seven in ten students experiencing harassment either in person or online.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BBYO , the world's leading pluralistic Jewish teen Movement, has just completed the first-ever comprehensive survey of Jewish high school students to understand the impact of the October 7 terrorist attacks in Israel and the subsequent rise in antisemitism across the world.
  • The survey, conducted in partnership with First International Resources and Impact Research between January 23 and February 5, 2024, involved 1,989 high school students in 9th through 12th grades across the United States and Canada.
  • "This groundbreaking survey serves as a critical wake-up call, revealing the stark reality that Jewish teens are enduring," says Matt Grossman, CEO of BBYO.
  • The survey follows a multi-city 'Listening Tour' with BBYO's CEO conducted in November 2023, just one month after the attacks in Israel.

Hyundai Auto Canada recognized among 2024 Best Workplaces for Women

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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Hyundai Canada's leadership pipeline initiates successfully retained and promoted female team members, with 50 per cent national managers self-identifying women.

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  • Hyundai Canada's leadership pipeline initiates successfully retained and promoted female team members, with 50 per cent national managers self-identifying women.
  • MARKHAM, ON, March 13, 2024 /CNW/ - Hyundai Auto Canada (HAC) has been recognized on the 2024 Best Workplaces™ for Women list by Great Place to Work®.
  • Hyundai Canada on the list of Best Workplaces™ for Women in 2019, 2021,2022, and 2023.
  • The Organization was first certified as a Great Place to Work in 2017 and has appeared on the Canada's Best Workplaces® list every year starting in 2018.

Shawmut Design and Construction Advances Vital Role of Women Leadership in Construction

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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BOSTON and LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Shawmut Design and Construction, a leading $1.6 billion national construction management firm, built on its year-round commitment to workplace equity by hosting impactful programming for Women in Construction (WIC) Week. The firm's WIC Week activities were curated to align with this year's theme, celebrating the strength and knowledge of women and their vital role in shaping the future of the construction industry.

Key Points: 
  • The firm's WIC Week activities were curated to align with this year's theme, celebrating the strength and knowledge of women and their vital role in shaping the future of the construction industry.
  • This year marks Shawmut's ninth year participating in the national celebration which recognizes the accomplishments and leadership of women in construction.
  • As a result, Shawmut leads the industry with a workforce comprised of 33% women (compared to the 10% construction industry average), with 20% in senior roles.
  • "Women in Construction Week isn't just about celebrating the incredible women already shaping our industry—it's about recognizing their critical role in building a strong, equitable, and sustainable future for construction," said Les Hiscoe, CEO of Shawmut.

CareerBuilder Unveils AI Hiring Trends Whitepaper

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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CHICAGO, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CareerBuilder , in collaboration with Morning Consult, a global intelligence company, today released the "AI in Hiring" whitepaper based on a survey of 400 hiring decision-makers.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CareerBuilder , in collaboration with Morning Consult, a global intelligence company, today released the "AI in Hiring" whitepaper based on a survey of 400 hiring decision-makers.
  • Their responses highlight the prevalence of AI technology in hiring, the most common applications, key concerns and predictions around how AI will reshape hiring teams.
  • "Based on the survey results, we aim to empower hiring teams to harness AI technology responsibly while retaining the human factor crucial to great candidate experiences."
  • Among other highlights:
    Top AI applications in hiring include screening candidates, scheduling interviews, analyzing applications, employee onboarding and sourcing.

AI or Bye: Revolutionizing Clinical Trials with Cutting-Edge Technology

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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MANASSAS, Va., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping drug development and patient care, offering groundbreaking potential. Jeeva Clinical Trials is at the forefront of this shift, addressing the healthcare industry's need for more efficient, inclusive, and compliant clinical trials. Led by Dr. Harsha Rajasimha, Jeeva is embedding AI within its clinical trial framework to automate and accelerate the research workflows and patient outcomes.

Key Points: 
  • Jeeva Clinical Trials is revolutionizing drug development by integrating AI and automated workflows into clinical trials, significantly reducing the time and cost of bringing treatments to market.
  • Jeeva Clinical Trials is at the forefront of this shift, addressing the healthcare industry's need for more efficient, inclusive, and compliant clinical trials.
  • Jeeva Clinical Trials: Pioneering a Future of Inclusive, Efficient Healthcare
    Jeeva Clinical Trials is dedicated to reshaping the landscape of clinical research by harnessing AI technology.
  • As Dr. Rajasimha states, "Clinical Trials that are not powered by AI will be replaced by Clinical Trials that are," and Jeeva is at the forefront of this transformative shift.

Black Women Call for End to the D.A. Fani Willis Witch Hunt

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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ATLANTA, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Over 100 women have signed on to a statement in support of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Over 100 women have signed on to a statement in support of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.
  • When Black women ascend to positions where their voices can be heard, their presence seen, and their power felt, it often unsettles certain individuals in this country.
  • We are currently witnessing a concerted effort to scrutinize and attack Black women in positions of power, finding any issue or flaw, no matter how small, to use against them.
  • Despite these challenges, Black women persist in pursuing education and have broken barriers to excel in all sectors of the professional world.