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We need to move towards artificial intelligence that does not reproduce gender biases

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Experts in artificial intelligence and representatives of renowned companies met yesterday afternoon at the Hotel Índigo Gran Vía in Madrid to discuss "Gender and the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence."

Key Points: 
  • Experts in artificial intelligence and representatives of renowned companies met yesterday afternoon at the Hotel Índigo Gran Vía in Madrid to discuss "Gender and the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence."
  • Therefore, these algorithms that feed artificial intelligence are influenced by the gender biases that are present in the culture from which they learn in their training process.
  • The need for governments to commit to the regulation of artificial intelligence in order to achieve a fair and auditable technology was also discussed.
  • In short, gender biases persist in society, a phenomenon that is exacerbated by the use of new technological tools and processes such as artificial intelligence.

Gender and the ethics of artificial intelligence: the subject of debate at the 3rd edition of LIDEResA

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

The III Edition will take place on 15 February from 17:30 to 21:00 at the Hotel Índigo-Gran Vía in Madrid.

Key Points: 
  • The III Edition will take place on 15 February from 17:30 to 21:00 at the Hotel Índigo-Gran Vía in Madrid.
  • This question will be answered by experts in a technology that, as they will explain, is essential for the business environment and for the development of society.
  • The theme of the debate chosen for the occasion is "Gender, ethics and new technologies.
  • There is no point in advancing in technology if it perpetuates inequalities because it does not contain a gender focus to prevent it.

WeLASER, CLOSER TO PESTICIDE-FREE AGRICULTURE

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Monday, December 18, 2023

MADRID, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After 3 years of work, an international partnership has realised a precision weeding tool proving that herbicide free agriculture is at hand.

Key Points: 
  • MADRID, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After 3 years of work, an international partnership has realised a precision weeding tool proving that herbicide free agriculture is at hand.
  • Once targeted through the scanner, it directs the high-powered fibre laser source to that meristem.
  • This fast modulation concept allows precise energy pulses to be directed for highly efficient weed treatment.
  • WeLASER opens up a reliable and safe option and offers breakthroughs to solve a global problem".

WeLASER, CLOSER TO PESTICIDE-FREE AGRICULTURE

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Monday, December 18, 2023

MADRID, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After 3 years of work, an international partnership has realised a precision weeding tool proving that herbicide free agriculture is at hand.

Key Points: 
  • MADRID, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After 3 years of work, an international partnership has realised a precision weeding tool proving that herbicide free agriculture is at hand.
  • Once targeted through the scanner, it directs the high-powered fibre laser source to that meristem.
  • This fast modulation concept allows precise energy pulses to be directed for highly efficient weed treatment.
  • WeLASER opens up a reliable and safe option and offers breakthroughs to solve a global problem".

Cowbell Continues Rapid Growth in 2023, Increasing its New Customer Base 49% Year-Over-Year

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

PLEASANTON, Calif., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cowbell, a leading provider of cyber insurance for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), today announced significant momentum and new financing on the heels of its top-grossing quarter and amid continued corporate growth. Cowbell's new financing builds on its $148M raised to-date.

Key Points: 
  • The company continued to grow its new customer base in 2023 by 49% year-over-year.
  • According to a recent study , 72% of SMEs without cyber insurance say that a major cyberattack could destroy their business.
  • Cowbell is closing the insurability gap for this critically important market, achieving 2.5x premium growth in 2022 to insure SMEs against evolving cyber threats.
  • Cowbell has widened its geographic footprint, recently launching operations in the UK market with Prime One for UK SMEs.

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Concert Insurance Group Members

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Friday, August 18, 2023

Collectively, these companies operate under an inter-company pooling agreement and are referred to as Concert Insurance Group (Concert).

Key Points: 
  • Collectively, these companies operate under an inter-company pooling agreement and are referred to as Concert Insurance Group (Concert).
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best's Credit Ratings .
  • For information on the proper use of Best’s Credit Ratings, Best’s Performance Assessments, Best’s Preliminary Credit Assessments and AM Best press releases, please view Guide to Proper Use of Best’s Ratings & Assessments .
  • AM Best is a global credit rating agency, news publisher and data analytics provider specializing in the insurance industry.

Fusion Fuel Signs €2.46 Million Green Hydrogen Equipment Supply Contract with CSIC

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

SABUGO, Portugal, May 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fusion Fuel (NASDAQ: HTOO) announced today that it has formally entered into a €2.46 million equipment supply contract with Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (‘CSIC’) for a 550 kW solar-to-green hydrogen project in Zaragoza, Spain.

Key Points: 
  • SABUGO, Portugal, May 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fusion Fuel (NASDAQ: HTOO) announced today that it has formally entered into a €2.46 million equipment supply contract with Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (‘CSIC’) for a 550 kW solar-to-green hydrogen project in Zaragoza, Spain.
  • CSIC, also known as the Spanish National Research Council, is a public research institution dedicated to promoting innovation, scientific research and technological development.
  • Founded in 1939, CSIC has become one of the most prestigious research organizations in Europe, with over 10,000 employees and 120 institutes across the country.
  • Fusion Fuel’s scope is limited to the supply of 22 of its HEVO-Solar units, along with the balance of plant equipment for water purification and hydrogen compression and storage to 500 bar.

Fusion Fuel Green Hosts Fourth Quarter 2022 Investor Update

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

SABUGO, Portugal, Feb. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fusion Fuel Green PLC (NASDAQ: HTOO) ("Fusion Fuel"), an emerging leader in the green hydrogen sector, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • SABUGO, Portugal, Feb. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fusion Fuel Green PLC (NASDAQ: HTOO) ("Fusion Fuel"), an emerging leader in the green hydrogen sector, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2022.
  • The quarterly shareholder letter is available at https://ir.fusion-fuel.eu/financials-filings/earnings-releases
    Announcement of an agreement with Electus Energy to develop a 75 MW green hydrogen project in Bakersfield, California
    Introduced a new centralized PEM electrolyzer solution, the HEVO-Chain and filed respective patent
    Selected for €2.54m technology sale tender for CSIC in Spain, pending final contract negotiations
    Fusion Fuel will host a live conference call and webcast today, February 28, 2023.
  • The webcast may also be accessed through the Events page on the Fusion Fuel website ( www.fusion-fuel.eu ).
  • A playback will be available for replay online for a period of time following the call.

CSOP CSI STAR and CHINEXT 50 Index ETF (Stock Code: SCY) Listed on SGX

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Friday, December 30, 2022

Under the ETF link, CSOP CSI STAR and CHINEXT 50 Index ETF (Stock Code: SCY) has been listed on the SGX as a feeder fund of China Southern CSI STAR and CHINEXT 50 ETF, which is listed on SZSE, on 30 December 2022, unlocking the unique investment opportunities into the 50 Chinese companies with the highest growth potential in ChiNext and STAR Markets.

Key Points: 
  • Under the ETF link, CSOP CSI STAR and CHINEXT 50 Index ETF (Stock Code: SCY) has been listed on the SGX as a feeder fund of China Southern CSI STAR and CHINEXT 50 ETF, which is listed on SZSE, on 30 December 2022, unlocking the unique investment opportunities into the 50 Chinese companies with the highest growth potential in ChiNext and STAR Markets.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221230005035/en/
    CSOP CSI STAR and CHINEXT 50 Index ETF (Stock Code: SCY) Listed on SGX (Graphic: Business Wire)
    SCY tracks 50 fast-growing star performers with hard technology from the SSE’s STAR and SZSE’s ChiNext Markets.
  • In Q3 of 2022, despite the macro headwinds, the net profit YoY growth rate of CSI STAR & CHINEXT 50 Index was 12.2%, significantly outperforming the CSI 300 index1.
  • The listing of CSOP CSI STAR and CHINEXT 50 Index ETF on SGX and China Southern CSOP CGS-CIMB FTSE Asia Pacific Low Carbon Index ETF on SZSE signifies the deepening financial connect between China and Singapore and will provide investors in both markets more diversified investment opportunities.

CRAG and IRTA Expand Their International Partnership With Front Range Biosciences to Address the Growing Threat of Hop Latent Viroid Disease in Cannabis

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

These techniques add to the suite of already existing licensed technologies, including phytochemical quantification and molecular marker analysis, for commercial use to the CRAG and IRTA.

Key Points: 
  • These techniques add to the suite of already existing licensed technologies, including phytochemical quantification and molecular marker analysis, for commercial use to the CRAG and IRTA.
  • "CRAG is a world-class research center, and we are pleased to extend our partnership with them by introducing technologies and services that will transform cannabis markets across Europe," says Chris Driessen, CEO of FRB.
  • Spain was one of the first European countries to decriminalize the personal use and cultivation of cannabis for self-consumption.
  • Since 2016, CRAG is recognized as a "Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence" by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation.