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17Nov/24

Fraud Week 2024 shines a light on AI-driven deception, Nov. 17 – 23

Among the 13,500 people surveyed for SAS’ 2023 Faces of Fraud consumer fraud study, 7 in 10 reported falling victim to fraud at least once. Nearly 40% of the 16-country survey’s respondents reported two or more fraud experiences. To counter rampant AI-fueled scams, data and AI leader SAS again allies with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) and hundreds of organizations worldwide to promote anti-fraud readiness and education throughout International Fraud Awareness Week, Nov. 17 – 23, 2024. Continue reading

05Nov/24

Nescafé Fusion enables food service providers to deliver personalized coffee experiences

Nestlé Professional, Nestlé’s business-to-business and out-of-home expert, is expanding its Nescafé Fusion system, a range of coffee machines that offer a wide variety of personalized drink options, from hot or cold, to whole roasted beans or instant, to dairy or plant-based milks for white cups. Continue reading

05Nov/24

Sumsub Reveals First Global Fraud Index Showcasing 103 Countries’ Susceptibility to Digital Fraud

Today, Sumsub, a leading full-cycle verification platform, releases the Global Fraud Index, the first-ever in-depth study of 103 countries that offers a complete overview of the risk of digital fraud. The Index reveals the underlying factors that fuel fraud in various parts of the world, aiming to raise public awareness of the root causes rather than mere numbers. Continue reading

05Nov/24

Fenwick Reveals its 2024 Christmas Windows ‘The 12 Days of Christmas’ reimagined by Chris Riddell

This year, Fenwick is bringing a twist on ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’ through its 2024 Fenwick Christmas Window display. Cleverly reimagined by celebrated author and illustrator Chris Riddell and brought to life by family-owned British design and production house, Propability. The window series tells the heartwarming story of Foggy a determined partridge with a special Christmas wish. Continue reading

01Nov/24

Free Speech and Inflation top US Voter Concerns; Climate Change a Non-starter according to Polls

On Oct. 24, 2024, Elon Musk on “X” wrote: “Major vibe shift” as FIRE, Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression reported their recent poll results with free speech ranked higher than health care, crime and immigration; climate change was second from the last of twelve issues, says Friends of Science Society. The poll was conducted by the prestigious National Opinion Research Center (NORC) at the University of Chicago. Continue reading

31Oct/24

Regional and Global Experts Convene in Accra, Ghana to Update Cancer Treatment Guidelines for Sub-Saharan Africa

International oncology experts are gathering in Accra, Ghana for a series of meetings beginning today, to update cancer treatment recommendations in the NCCN Harmonized Guidelines™ for Sub-Saharan Africa. This is the latest event from a longstanding collaboration between the African Cancer Coalition (ACC), American Cancer Society (ACS), and National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®), and the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) that collectively form the group Allied Against Cancer. Together, the organizations are focused on providing context-appropriate, evidence-based cancer care strategies that address the unique challenges faced across the region. Continue reading

31Oct/24

Luke Evans’ memoir shows why there’s no such thing as a gay Jehovah’s Witness

Chris Greenough, Edge Hill University

Hollywood actor Luke Evans writes candidly in his memoir about his experience growing up as a Jehovah’s Witness – and having to deal with religious and homophobic prejudice.

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31Oct/24

Buildots launches Dot: First GenAI assistant to answer real construction status queries

AI construction technology leader Buildots today announced the launch of Dot, an interactive AI assistant for construction process management that answers questions with up-to-date information about the status of building activities. The new tool, the first of its kind in the construction sector, leverages Buildots’ comprehensive dataset and cutting-edge GenAI to provide instant, actionable insights in response to direct questions. Dot cross-references multiple data points to provide in-depth analysis, making it easier to measure progress, track implementation, and provide visibility to resolve issues before they escalate. Continue reading