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Adobe Brings Conversational AI to Trillions of PDFs with the New AI Assistant in Reader and Acrobat

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Today, Adobe (Nasdaq:ADBE) introduced AI Assistant in beta, a new generative AI-powered conversational engine in Reader and Acrobat.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Adobe (Nasdaq:ADBE) introduced AI Assistant in beta, a new generative AI-powered conversational engine in Reader and Acrobat.
  • AI Assistant is bringing generative AI to the masses, unlocking new value from the information inside the approximately 3 trillion PDFs in the world.
  • These proprietary models provide a deep understanding of PDF structure and content, enhancing quality and reliability in AI Assistant outputs.
  • With AI Assistant in Reader and Acrobat, Adobe takes an LLM-agnostic approach, selecting best-in-class technologies that address a range of customer use cases.

American Council of Learned Societies Opens First Luce/ACLS Collaborative Grant in China Studies Competition

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- With the generous support of the Henry Luce Foundation, the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is pleased to offer a new Luce/ACLS Collaborative Grant in China Studies for groups of scholars and experts working to advance change in the field of China Studies. Part of the redesigned Luce/ACLS Program in China Studies, the new grant competition aims to develop effective strategies for long-term change in China studies through collaborative working groups that will research and pilot solutions to challenges and opportunities in the field. The program is based on three years of consultations with more than 100 scholars, administrators, journalists, librarians, curators, artists, and readers of research and writing on China.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- With the generous support of the Henry Luce Foundation, the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is pleased to offer a new Luce/ACLS Collaborative Grant in China Studies for groups of scholars and experts working to advance change in the field of China Studies.
  • Part of the redesigned Luce/ACLS Program in China Studies , the new grant competition aims to develop effective strategies for long-term change in China studies through collaborative working groups that will research and pilot solutions to challenges and opportunities in the field.
  • aimed at diversifying undergraduate curricula, supporting early career and teaching faculty, and enhancing undergraduate programs in China studies.
  • Formed a century ago, the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is a nonprofit federation of 80 scholarly organizations.

RiskOn International Sets Formal Launch Date for askROI.com, a New Generative AI Platform

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

Through this vision, the Company intends for askROI to serve as a one stop shop for a business’ AI needs.

Key Points: 
  • Through this vision, the Company intends for askROI to serve as a one stop shop for a business’ AI needs.
  • This will be accomplished through the eventual introduction of additional tools and features that will enable customers to interact with other AI products while utilizing the askROI platform.
  • The platform can be customized to serve a variety of industries, including healthcare, finance, manufacturing, customer service, and more, making it a universal tool for business innovation.
  • The Company’s CEO, Milton “Todd” Ault III stated, “The launching of askROI marks a new chapter in the Company’s future.

Celebrate Global Omega-3 Day™ on Sunday, March 3

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

That's because the 3rd of March, or 03-03, is Global Omega-3 Day™ .

Key Points: 
  • That's because the 3rd of March, or 03-03, is Global Omega-3 Day™ .
  • However, more than 95% of Americans and 80% of people globally are not getting their recommended omega-3 intake, highlighting the need for awareness and education.
  • The education effort is working: in 2023, global awareness and excitement around omega-3 surged on Global Omega-3 Day, leading to the highest level of internet searches on the topic since 2004.
  • Whether you're trying out a new omega-3-rich recipe, exploring supplements, or sharing information online, your participation contributes to a healthier, omega-3-rich world.

Electric vehicles are suddenly hot − but the industry has traveled a long road to relevance

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

In some parts of the world, such as Norway, the percentage was a whopping 20%.

Key Points: 
  • In some parts of the world, such as Norway, the percentage was a whopping 20%.
  • In California, where I live, almost 60% of people looking for a car in 2021 said they would at least consider getting an EV.
  • The key word here is “seemingly.” And the answer reveals an interesting history that most people are completely unaware of.
  • When I ask students, “How long have EVs been commercially available?” most of them will answer five years, or 10, perhaps 20.

Electric vehicles and the long road to adoption

  • Most people don’t know that they’ve been commercially available since as far back as the 1890s.
  • Yes, that’s how long it’s been since that battle was first fought.
  • Almost 40% of vehicles on the road in the early 1900s were electric.

The ‘cool factor’ − but so much more

  • And they’re right: The Tesla Roadster did make EVs cool – if expensive, at over US$100,000 dollars at its launch in 2008.
  • But there are many more factors that explain the rise in demand and, more importantly, broad adoption of EVs.
  • One reason for the rise in demand starting in about 2010 is better and more widely available charging infrastructure.

Technology adoption: It takes a village − and time

  • Technology adoption is influenced by what’s known as “peer effects” – the desire to compare oneself with others.
  • The same is true, for instance, of solar panel adoption, another technology that, like EVs, has both personal and social benefits.
  • Technology comes from the Greek word “techne,” which means a practice, a set of habits and a way to accomplish a goal.
  • Without this alignment, new tech will sit on a shelf for a long time but never succeed – like EVs almost did.


Hovig Tchalian does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

Epiq Expands Service Delivery Platform with Am Law 200 Firm to Drive Operational Improvement, Provide Cost Savings

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Epiq has been providing mail, copy, and hospitality services for the firm over the past decade.

Key Points: 
  • Epiq has been providing mail, copy, and hospitality services for the firm over the past decade.
  • This new service line leverages utility players trained in multiple disciplines to support the firm more efficiently.
  • “Epiq is thrilled to have expanded our longstanding relationship with the firm,” said Michelle Deichmeister , President of Epiq’s Global Business Transformation Solutions business.
  • Epiq has extensive experience driving organizational and operational innovation through business process outsourcing across more than 500 client offices.

Cushman & Wakefield Collaborates with Microsoft to Enhance AI Technology Platform

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Today’s launch of the use of Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service and Copilot for Microsoft 365 at Cushman & Wakefield again demonstrates our ability to pair robust technologies with market intelligence and expertise,” said Salumeh Companieh, Chief Information & Data Officer, Cushman & Wakefield.

Key Points: 
  • Today’s launch of the use of Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service and Copilot for Microsoft 365 at Cushman & Wakefield again demonstrates our ability to pair robust technologies with market intelligence and expertise,” said Salumeh Companieh, Chief Information & Data Officer, Cushman & Wakefield.
  • The Microsoft Technology Center is providing Cushman & Wakefield with access to cutting-edge research, tools, and top specialists from Microsoft and its partners to develop powerful and adaptable applications that use AI features.
  • “With this next generation of AI, we have a unique opportunity to accelerate innovation at Cushman & Wakefield and across commercial real estate,” said Laura Craig, General Manager, Data & AI, Microsoft.
  • “We’re collaborating with Cushman & Wakefield to bring together AI advances that benefit from Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service and Copilot for Microsoft 365 to empower the firm’s professionals with new, AI-powered tools.”

AutomatedDocs Launches Innovative Document Automation Software for Small Businesses

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Friday, January 19, 2024

MALAGA, Spain, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Small businesses nationwide are poised to transform their document management processes with the launch of AutomatedDocs, a groundbreaking software designed to save time, cut costs, and streamline document automation.

Key Points: 
  • MALAGA, Spain, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Small businesses nationwide are poised to transform their document management processes with the launch of AutomatedDocs , a groundbreaking software designed to save time, cut costs, and streamline document automation.
  • Small businesses utilizing AutomatedDocs can save an impressive average of three hours per contract, significantly boosting efficiency and productivity.
  • AutomatedDocs eliminates manual tasks, enabling businesses to quickly generate and deliver crucial documents to recipients with precision and speed.
  • Small businesses can now leap into a future where document creation is not just efficient but also aligned with brand style.

One95 Literacy Ecosystem From 95 Percent Group Honored With 2023 Excellence in Equity Award

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- One95™ Literacy Ecosystem™ from 95 Percent Group LLC, the trusted source for proven literacy solutions, was honored with an Excellence in Equity Award from the American Consortium for Equity in Education. Honored as the Best Literacy Solution, the One95 Literacy Ecosystem is a comprehensive literacy toolkit that is based on the science of reading and proven to advance reading skills in students from diverse backgrounds, grades, and abilities.

Key Points: 
  • LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- One95™ Literacy Ecosystem™ from 95 Percent Group LLC , the trusted source for proven literacy solutions, was honored with an Excellence in Equity Award from the American Consortium for Equity in Education.
  • Honored as the Best Literacy Solution, the One95 Literacy Ecosystem is a comprehensive literacy toolkit that is based on the science of reading and proven to advance reading skills in students from diverse backgrounds, grades, and abilities.
  • The district turned away from the hodgepodge of balanced literacy programs it had been using and embraced the evidence-based literacy instruction the One95 Literacy Ecosystem provides across all tiers of instruction.
  • Fifth grade teacher Nicola Johnson praised the rigor of the One95 Literacy Ecosystem, believing it has been a game changer.

RFP and Pitch Volume Continued to Grow in 2023, Driving Demand for Automation and AI

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

BELLEVUE, Wash., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- QorusDocs, an AI-powered proposal development software provider, today released findings from its latest annual report revealing that 61% of respondents saw an increase in the volume of pitching and 56% of respondents reported an increase in request for proposal (RFP) volume. Additionally, 59% of those surveyed indicated generative AI is important as a key capability of proposal management software. With growing pitch and RFP volume, the adoption of proposal management software and use of AI will play a critical role in streamlining the proposal and RFP development process.

Key Points: 
  • With growing pitch and RFP volume, the adoption of proposal management software and use of AI will play a critical role in streamlining the proposal and RFP development process.
  • Despite continued economic uncertainty in 2023, both RFP and pitch volume grew, though pitch volume increased at a higher rate, with companies proactively seeking new opportunities and building on existing business.
  • Professional services organizations, including law firms, led the charge, with 100% of respondents noting growth in pitch volume.
  • With organizations tasked to increase efficiency to keep up with growing pitch and RFP volume, AI will play a pivotal role in business success.