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WISeKey and OISTE.ORG Advocate at the Inaugural Global AI Safety Summit for a Decentralized AI Strategy to Protect Individual Liberties and Autonomy in Cyberspace

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

Following the presentation a few weeks before at the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), WISeKey, in partnership with OISTE.ORG, stresses an urgent call to reassess our trajectory with AI.

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  • Following the presentation a few weeks before at the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC), WISeKey, in partnership with OISTE.ORG, stresses an urgent call to reassess our trajectory with AI.
  • https://youtu.be/sAQj81NrC9g
    With the over-concentration of AI control amongst a few tech giants, there’s an imminent risk to individual data protection and digital rights.
  • WISeKey and OISTE.ORG are advocating for a decentralized approach to AI that honors individual freedoms and self-sovereignty in cyberspace, aligning with local legislations to protect the digital ecosystem.
  • Develop a decentralized approach to AI that honors individual freedoms and self-sovereignty in cyberspace, aligning with local legislations to protect the digital ecosystem.

WISeKey and OISTE Foundation Advocate for a decentralized AI at the Global Dialogue event organized by United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)

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Friday, October 20, 2023

As global reliance on artificial intelligence increases, OISTE Foundation highlights the dangers posed by the concentration of AI technological control in the hands of a select few tech giants.

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  • As global reliance on artificial intelligence increases, OISTE Foundation highlights the dangers posed by the concentration of AI technological control in the hands of a select few tech giants.
  • The intervention by OISTE Foundation underscores the necessity for multiple, diversified AI systems, particularly those that respect and adhere to national laws and future international norms.
  • The insights offered by OISTE Foundation at UNAOC are part of a broader dialogue necessary for reassessing our global approach to AI development.
  • This significant contribution by OISTE Foundation is not an end but a beginning, calling stakeholders, tech developers, and legal entities worldwide to action.

Indonesia's "Inspire" Receives Recognition from UNAOC-BMW Group's Intercultural Innovation Hub

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

The support of the Intercultural Innovation Hub is a huge boost in fulfilling our vision of a more inclusive future," said Jonathan Hamilton, Founder and CEO of Inspire.

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  • The support of the Intercultural Innovation Hub is a huge boost in fulfilling our vision of a more inclusive future," said Jonathan Hamilton, Founder and CEO of Inspire.
  • Every year, the Intercultural Innovation Hub supports grassroots initiatives that promote intercultural dialogue and understanding, thereby contributing to peace, cultural diversity, and more inclusive societies.
  • Through the Intercultural Innovation Hub, "Inspire" will receive a financial grant, as well as one year of capacity-building and mentorship support from UNAOC, the BMW Group, and Accenture to help strengthen the "Pledge United" project and its contribution towards a more inclusive society.
  • Learn more about the project: https://interculturalinnovation.org/inspire-pledge-united/
    Milena Pighi, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility, BMW Group, [email protected]
    Copyright 2023 ACN Newswire .

CGTN UN: The "Journey through Civilizations" launch ceremony held at the UN

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Saturday, July 1, 2023

WASHINGTON, July 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Journey Through Civilizations" exhibit, organized by CCTV United Nations Bureau, is under way at the United Nations. The display will continue through July 7.  An official launch ceremony was held at the UN on June 29.

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  • An official launch ceremony was held at the UN on June 29.
  • CMG President Shen Haixiong delivered a video speech at the launch ceremony.
  • Ambassador Zhang Jun, the Permanent Representative of China to the UN, said during his address at the ceremony.
  • Hundreds of guests including UN officials and ambassadors attended the launch ceremony.

CGTN UN: The "Journey through Civilizations" launch ceremony held at the UN

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Saturday, July 1, 2023

WASHINGTON, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Journey Through Civilizations" exhibit, organized by CCTV United Nations Bureau, is under way at the United Nations. The display will continue through July 7.  An official launch ceremony was held at the UN on June 29.

Key Points: 
  • An official launch ceremony was held at the UN on June 29.
  • CMG President Shen Haixiong delivered a video speech at the launch ceremony.
  • Ambassador Zhang Jun, the Permanent Representative of China to the UN, said during his address at the ceremony.
  • Hundreds of guests including UN officials and ambassadors attended the launch ceremony.

WISeKey and OISTE.org Foundation Presented AI and Digital Identity at the Global Dialog on the Interplay Between Human Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence

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Monday, October 10, 2022

Geneva October 10, 2022 - WISeKey International Holding Ltd (WISeKey ) (SIX: WIHN, NASDAQ: WKEY), a leading global cybersecurity, AI, Blockchain and IoT company and the OISTE.org foundation presented the subject of AI and Digital Identity at the Global Dialog on the interplay betweenHuman IntelligenceandArtificial Intelligence.

Key Points: 
  • Geneva October 10, 2022 - WISeKey International Holding Ltd (WISeKey ) (SIX: WIHN, NASDAQ: WKEY), a leading global cybersecurity, AI, Blockchain and IoT company and the OISTE.org foundation presented the subject of AI and Digital Identity at the Global Dialog on the interplay betweenHuman IntelligenceandArtificial Intelligence.
  • A digital identity under the control of the person is a fundamental human right which is not currently protected neither understood.
  • Current digital technologies track and scrutinize us by taking into consideration onlyour consumer identity and not our human identity.
  • The WISeKey RoT serves as a common trust anchor to ensure the integrity of online transactions among objects and between objects and people.

Built to shape tomorrow: The BMW Headquarters celebrates its 50th birthday. Spectacular performance by US vertical dancers BANDALOOP

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Friday, July 22, 2022

In addition to the performance by star tenor Jonas Kaufmann the festivities concluded with a special highlight: With twelve vertical dancers, the US dance project BANDALOOP transformed the BMW Headquarters into a stage in its German premiere.

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  • In addition to the performance by star tenor Jonas Kaufmann the festivities concluded with a special highlight: With twelve vertical dancers, the US dance project BANDALOOP transformed the BMW Headquarters into a stage in its German premiere.
  • Along with music by Ben Juodvalkis, the faade dancers presented "Momentum Curve", an exclusive performance as a tribute to the unique architecture.
  • The BMW Group Headquarters, with its suspended construction, is one of the most innovative engineering buildings of the post-war period.
  • Today, the "built communication" implemented by Schwanzer points the way to a new era of electrification, digitalization, and circularity.

2022 UN CORRESPONDENTS ASSOCIATION AWARDS FOR BEST JOURNALISTIC COVERAGE OF THE UNITED NATIONS AND UN AGENCIES

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022

NEW YORK, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Nations Correspondents Association (UNCA) invites media worldwide to submit entries for its 26th annual UNCA Awards for best print, broadcast (TV & Radio) and online, web-based media coverage of the United Nations, UN agencies and field operations. 

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  • ANTNIO GUTERRES DECEMBER 2022 (DATE TBD) IN NEW YORK
    NEW YORK, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Nations Correspondents Association (UNCA) invites media worldwide to submit entries for its 26th annual UNCA Awards for best print, broadcast (TV & Radio) and online, web-based media coverage of the United Nations, UN agencies and field operations.
  • The Ricardo Ortega Memorial Prize, sponsored by the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, for broadcast (TV & Radio) media.
  • Work in print, broadcast (TV & Radio) and online coverage must be published between September 2021 and September 2022.
  • All entries must be received by September 30th, 2022
    For Questions regarding UNCA Awards & entries please contact:
    Or send an email to uncaawards@unca.

2022 UN CORRESPONDENTS ASSOCIATION AWARDS FOR BEST JOURNALISTIC COVERAGE OF THE UNITED NATIONS AND UN AGENCIES

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022

NEW YORK, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Nations Correspondents Association (UNCA) invites media worldwide to submit entries for its 26th annual UNCA Awards for best print, broadcast (TV & Radio) and online, web-based media coverage of the United Nations, UN agencies and field operations. 

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  • ANTNIO GUTERRES DECEMBER 2022 (DATE TBD) IN NEW YORK
    NEW YORK, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Nations Correspondents Association (UNCA) invites media worldwide to submit entries for its 26th annual UNCA Awards for best print, broadcast (TV & Radio) and online, web-based media coverage of the United Nations, UN agencies and field operations.
  • The Ricardo Ortega Memorial Prize, sponsored by the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, for broadcast (TV & Radio) media.
  • Work in print, broadcast (TV & Radio) and online coverage must be published between September 2021 and September 2022.
  • All entries must be received by September 30th, 2022
    For Questions regarding UNCA Awards & entries please contact:
    Or send an email to uncaawards@unca.

France’s “Emerging Leaders” Project Receives UNAOC-BMW Group Intercultural Innovation Award

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Friday, November 19, 2021

PLACE Network enables newcomers including refugees, asylum-seekers and migrants to be credible leaders, influential contributors and active shapers of European host societies.

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  • PLACE Network enables newcomers including refugees, asylum-seekers and migrants to be credible leaders, influential contributors and active shapers of European host societies.
  • The Emerging Leaders project creates a link between migration and innovation, by promoting and accelerating migrant-led innovation.
  • The Intercultural Innovation Award supports grassroots initiatives that promote intercultural dialogue and understanding, thereby contributing to peace, cultural diversity, and more inclusive societies.
  • In addition to a financial grant, PLACE Network will receive capacity-building and mentorship support from UNAOC and the BMW Group to help strengthen the Emerging Leaders project and ensure its sustainable growth.