Working Group

Securing Canada's AI advantage

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Sunday, April 7, 2024
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The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced a $2.4 billion package of measures from the upcoming Budget 2024 to secure Canada's AI advantage.

Key Points: 
  • The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced a $2.4 billion package of measures from the upcoming Budget 2024 to secure Canada's AI advantage.
  • We will also develop a new Canadian AI Sovereign Compute Strategy to catalyze the development of Canadian-owned and located AI infrastructure.
  • Creating a new Canadian AI Safety Institute, with $50 million to further the safe development and deployment of AI.
  • Today's announcement is about investing in innovation and economic growth to secure Canada's world-leading AI advantage today and for generations to come.

InterDigital’s Xiaofei Wang Appointed Chair of the IEEE 802.11 Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AIML) Standing Committee

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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WILMINGTON, Del., March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- InterDigital, Inc. (Nasdaq: IDCC), a mobile, video and AI technology research and development company, applauded the appointment of Xiaofei Wang to serve as Chair of the IEEE 802.11 Standing Committee on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AIML).

Key Points: 
  • WILMINGTON, Del., March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- InterDigital, Inc. (Nasdaq: IDCC), a mobile, video and AI technology research and development company, applauded the appointment of Xiaofei Wang to serve as Chair of the IEEE 802.11 Standing Committee on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AIML).
  • Xiaofei previously served as Chair of the IEEE 802.11 Topic Interest Group on AIML.
  • IEEE 802.11 is the working group dedicated to standards for wireless local area networks (WLAN).
  • He has been recognized for this role and his significant contributions on power-efficient broadcasting and comment resolution with an IEEE 802.11 TGbc Leadership Award.

DVCon U.S. 2024 Announces Stuart Sutherland Best Paper & Best Poster Winners & Conference Highlights

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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The 2024 Best Paper and Poster winners, as voted on by attendees, were announced during a reception in the exhibit hall on March 6.

Key Points: 
  • The 2024 Best Paper and Poster winners, as voted on by attendees, were announced during a reception in the exhibit hall on March 6.
  • Overall attendance for DVCon U.S. 2024 was approximately 975, including attendees from 25 exhibiting companies.
  • “It was really an exciting time to be back at DVCon U.S.,” stated Tom Fitzpatrick, DVCon U.S. 2024 General Chair.
  • For the second consecutive year, the Poster Ninja Warrior Session determined the Stuart Sutherland Best Poster Award winners.

Meet the Woman Executive Leading Public Policy Discussions for Diversity and Gender Equality in Business for the G20

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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Its primary goals include proposing policies that create inclusive workplaces where all individuals can thrive, promote equity and diversity in leadership positions, and ensure that businesses actively advance diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Key Points: 
  • Its primary goals include proposing policies that create inclusive workplaces where all individuals can thrive, promote equity and diversity in leadership positions, and ensure that businesses actively advance diversity and inclusion initiatives.
  • "The responsibility is immense because we will be proposing policies to the G20 countries, which have a significant representation in the global GDP.
  • Gender equality in the labor market is among the most discussed topics in the B20 Action Council.
  • During B20 meetings, Paula has gone even further by emphasizing in all discussions the role that equality plays in technological development.

Kodiak Establishes Industry Advisory Council, Taps Leaders from Walmart, UPS, and Beyond to Help Guide Development and Deployment of Autonomous Trucks

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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Kodiak's Industry Advisory Council brings together a diverse array of forward-thinking industry leaders to help shape the company's product development, deployment, and public engagement as it focuses on the commercialization of autonomous trucks.

Key Points: 
  • Kodiak's Industry Advisory Council brings together a diverse array of forward-thinking industry leaders to help shape the company's product development, deployment, and public engagement as it focuses on the commercialization of autonomous trucks.
  • Inaugural members of the Kodiak Industry Advisory Council represent prestigious brands and organizations including the Arkansas Trucking Association , Loadsmith , Walmart , Werner Enterprises , and UPS .
  • Their unique perspectives will help to lead and shape the ways we approach industry and driver engagement, industry transformation, and driving public acceptance of autonomous trucks."
  • The Kodiak Industry Advisory Council will help to guide and influence Kodiak's product and strategic roadmap, and will help to shape how autonomous trucks will benefit and impact the trucking industry, society, and the world.

Exostar Enhances The Exostar Platform's Onboarding Module to Include Defense Industrial Base's Cybersecurity Compliance and Risk Assessment

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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HERNDON, Va., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Exostar, a leader in trusted, secure business collaboration and NIST 800-171 and CMMC solutions for the aerospace and defense industry, today announced The Exostar Platform's Onboarding Module now supports the Cybersecurity Compliance and Risk Assessment (CCRA).  Prime contractors throughout the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) have begun to use the CCRA to gather cybersecurity information from the companies throughout their global, multi-tiered supply chains to assess compliance, understand and manage risk, and evaluate partnerships.

Key Points: 
  • Exostar's Onboarding Module automates the delivery, completion & sharing of the CCRA across the Exostar community.
  • The CCRA provides a standardized, consistent means for collecting cybersecurity compliance data and calculating supplier risk.
  • The Exostar Platform's Onboarding Module , which provides supplier visibility and risk management functionality throughout the relationship life cycle, automates the completion and sharing of the CCRA, adding even greater value.
  • "Now, all DIB companies can leverage The Exostar Platform's Onboarding Module to accelerate CCRA adoption."

RSC to Present Key Findings From 'Urgent and Long Overdue' Report on Canada's Drug Crisis

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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Ottawa, Ontario, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On January 16, 2024, the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) released the policy briefing titled "Urgent and Long Overdue: Legal Reform and Drug Decriminalization in Canada.” On March 27 at 2:00pm ET, the RSC is hosting a free webinar to present key findings of this report.

Key Points: 
  • Ottawa, Ontario, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On January 16, 2024, the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) released the policy briefing titled "Urgent and Long Overdue: Legal Reform and Drug Decriminalization in Canada.” On March 27 at 2:00pm ET, the RSC is hosting a free webinar to present key findings of this report.
  • “Criminalization of substance use is a strategy that perpetuates harm and stigma.
  • This discussion will be led by authors of the report, who will explore avenues toward a national approach to drug decriminalization.
  • Authors will also highlight shortcomings of the current approach to legal reform and discuss additional strategies for responding to Canada's toxic drug crisis.

Renewable Thermal Collaborative Releases Case Study on the U.S. Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Agreement between AstraZeneca and Vanguard Renewables

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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The Renewable Thermal Collaborative recently released a case study on the first-of-its-kind partnership between AstraZeneca and Vanguard Renewables to enable the delivery of renewable natural gas (RNG) to all of AstraZeneca's sites in the United States by 2026.

Key Points: 
  • The Renewable Thermal Collaborative recently released a case study on the first-of-its-kind partnership between AstraZeneca and Vanguard Renewables to enable the delivery of renewable natural gas (RNG) to all of AstraZeneca's sites in the United States by 2026.
  • Procuring RNG from Vanguard Renewables supports AstraZeneca’s transition to 100% renewable energy, a key element of the company’s flagship Ambition Zero Carbon strategy.
  • Buyers interested in learning more about renewable thermal should:
    Read more case studies from the RTC to learn how energy users and solutions providers are deploying renewable thermal fuels and technologies.
  • The Renewable Thermal Collaborative (RTC) is the global coalition for companies, institutions, and governments committed to scaling up renewable heating and cooling at their facilities.

HITRUST Announces Formation of AI Assurance Working Group to Ensure Security and Trust of AI Technologies in Business

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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FRISCO, Texas, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HITRUST, the leader in cybersecurity assurance, today announced the formation of the HITRUST AI Assurance Working Group. This pioneering initiative aims to establish a model for security control assurances for AI systems, supporting HITRUST's groundbreaking efforts to offer a path to AI Assessment and Certification. The Working Group has united industry experts and leaders from AI providers and early adopters, focusing on the shared goal of ensuring that both users and providers of AI systems manage the security risks associated with their AI models and services in a transparent, consistent manner that stakeholders can trust.

Key Points: 
  • FRISCO, Texas, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HITRUST, the leader in cybersecurity assurance, today announced the formation of the HITRUST AI Assurance Working Group.
  • The assurance of AI security controls is essential to building trust in use of AI technologies in business and must be scalable to ensure that these controls are properly implemented and effective.
  • The HITRUST AI Assurance Working Group is dedicated to helping HITRUST create a practical approach to security controls and assurances.
  • Given the dynamic nature of AI security and evolving regulatory requirements, the scope and objectives of the Working Group will continue to adapt.

CFGI Announces Appointment of Jay Clayton to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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Co-CEOs Shane Caiazzo and Nicholas Nardone express their enthusiasm, stating, "We are thrilled and honored to welcome Jay to our Board.

Key Points: 
  • Co-CEOs Shane Caiazzo and Nicholas Nardone express their enthusiasm, stating, "We are thrilled and honored to welcome Jay to our Board.
  • Mr. Clayton commented, "I have been following the work of CFGI and am impressed with what they offer the business community.
  • I look forward to working with Nick, Shane, and the CFGI Board of Directors."
  • His extensive background, diverse roles, and wealth of experience make him a valuable addition to CFGI's dynamic and forward-thinking Board of Directors.