30Sep/23

Seven AI/ML for Life Sciences Companies Identified as Innovators in New Clarivate Companies to Watch Report

September 30, 2023ReasearchArtificial intelligence, Clarivateadmin

Clarivate Plc (NYSE:CLVT), a global leader in connecting people and organizations to intelligence they can trust to transform their world, today released its annual Companies to Watch report. This year’s report identifies seven innovators trying to change the drug discovery and development paradigm by utilizing innovative artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies. Drawing on data and analytics from BioWorld, published by Clarivate, paired with analysis of drug benefits, financing, R&D activity and more, this report explores why Clarivate believes these innovators stand out and what makes them companies to watch. Continue reading

30Sep/23

Maison Perrier-Jouët and Mélanie Laurent united for a desirable future

September 30, 2023Food and DrinkLaurent, Mélanie Laurent, Perrier-Jouët, Show Yanagisawa, Tokyoadmin

Maison Perriet-Jouët is delighted to announce its partnership with the actor and director Mélanie Laurent, who is well known for her long-standing commitment to environmental causes. Sharing the House’s vision of a desirable future, Mélanie Laurent will accompany it in its environmental initiatives in favour of biodiversity. She is also the star of the new Perrier-Jouët campaign film – a joyful ode to nature designed to re-enchant the world – from the Japanese director Show Yanagisawa, which will be screened in a worldwide exclusive preview in Tokyo in October 2023. Continue reading

30Sep/23

TCL becomes official partner of the German men’s national soccer team

September 30, 2023FootballConsumer electronics, Consumer Electronics Show, Pioneer Corporation, TCL Technology, Televisionadmin

TCL, a leading consumer electronics brand and the world’s No. 1 98-inch TV and pioneer in smart home technologies, announces its official partnership with the German Men’s National Football Team at the DFB Campus, the headquarters of the German Football Association. Continue reading

30Sep/23

L’Oréal groupe OFFICIALLY OPENS NEW UK HEADQUARTERS IN WHITE CITY

September 30, 2023FashionCAC 40, Cowan, Fulham, Hélène Duchêne, Ireland, L'Oréal, London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, London Councilor Stephen Cowan, Metropolitan Borough of Hammersmith, Nail polish, Rajesh Agrawal, Stephen Cowan, Thierry Cheval, United Kingdomadmin

Today French Ambassador to the UK Ms Hélène Duchêne, Deputy Mayor for Business Rajesh Agrawal and Leader of Hammersmith & Fulham Council, London Councilor Stephen Cowan joined L’Oréal UK & Ireland Managing Director & Chairman Thierry Cheval to officially open the L’Oréal Groupe’s new headquarters. Continue reading

30Sep/23

Arabic Edition of Xi Jinping: On Respecting and Protecting Human Rights Launched in Cairo

September 30, 2023PoliticsArab League, Bahrain, Cairo, China, China International Communications Group, Egypt, Mass media in China, Member states of the Arab League, Member states of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, Member states of the United Nations, Morocco, Sudan, Xi Jinpingadmin

On September 27 local time, the launch ceremony for the Arabic edition of Xi Jinping: On Respecting and Protecting Human Rights and the seminar on “Advancing Development Through Cooperation and Promoting Human Rights Through Development” was held in Cairo, capital of Egypt. The event was hosted by the China International Communications Group (CICG) and co-organized by the Foreign Languages Press and the CICG Center for Western Europe and Africa. Around 100 representatives from the political, academic, cultural, media, publishing, and other communities of China, Egypt, Sudan, Bahrain, Morocco, and the Arab League attended the event. Continue reading

30Sep/23

THE MESSIKA HIGH JEWELRY SHOW LIGHTS UP FASHION WEEK

September 30, 2023FashionAshley Graham, Bruni, Carla Bruni, Cher, Coughlan, Damson Idris, Ed Westwick, Ester, Ester Expósito, Henson, Idris, Joy Crookes, Kelly Rowland, Nicola Coughlan, Sara Sampaio, Taraji P. Henson, Valérie Messika, Westwickadmin

An exceptional evening which took place in the presence of the most prominent personalities of the moment: Cher, Ester Expósito, Carla Bruni, Ashley Graham, Taraji P. Henson, Nicola Coughlan, Kelly Rowland, Ed Westwick and Amy Jackson, Joy Crookes, Sara Sampaio, Damson Idris…; all gathered alongside Valérie Messika to share this memorable moment. Continue reading

30Sep/23

Suella Braverman is wrong about the UN refugee convention being ‘not fit for purpose’ – here’s why

September 30, 2023PoliticsAftermath of war, Asylum seeker, Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees, Creative Commons, Forced migration, International law, maastricht university, Non-refoulement, Refugee, Refugees, Right of asylum, Robert Oakes, Rwanda, Scottish Refugee Council, Suella Braverman, Talitha Dubow, the un refugee agency, United Kingdom, united nations high commissioner for refugees, World Refugee Dayadmin

Robert Oakes, United Nations University and Talitha Dubow, United Nations University

The UK’s home secretary, Suella Braverman – the minister responsible for setting immigration policy – has said the United Nation’s refugee convention is not “fit for our modern age” and should be renegotiated.

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29Sep/23

Quantinuum’s H1 quantum computer successfully executes a fully fault-tolerant algorithm with three logically-encoded qubits

September 29, 2023InnovationPhysical and logical qubits, Quantum computingadmin

Fault-tolerant quantum computers that offer radical new solutions to some of the world’s most pressing problems in medicine, finance and the environment, as well as facilitating a truly widespread use of AI, are driving global interest in quantum technologies. Yet the various timetables that have been established for achieving this paradigm require major breakthroughs and innovations to remain achievable, and none is more pressing than the move from merely physical qubits to those that are fault-tolerant. Continue reading

28Sep/23

Does AI have a right to free speech? Only if it supports our right to free thought

September 28, 2023InnovationAI alignment, Artificial general intelligence, Artificial intelligence, Aza Raskin, ChatGPT, Computational neuroscience, Creative Commons, Cybernetics, Emerging technologies, Existential risk from artificial general intelligence, Generative artificial intelligence, Marc Blitz, Philosophy of artificial intelligence, Regulation of artificial intelligence, SHUTTERSTOCK, Simon McCarthy-Jones, United Statesadmin

Simon McCarthy-Jones, Trinity College Dublin

The world has witnessed breathtaking advances in generative artificial intelligence (AI), with ChatGPT being one of the best known examples. To prevent harm and misuse of the technology, politicians are now considering regulating AI. Yet they face an overlooked barrier: AI may have a right to free speech.

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28Sep/23

The Hidden Licensing and Security Risks Lurking in Open-Source Software

September 28, 2023SecurityComputer security, Cryptography, Data protection, Information governance, Malware, Regulatory compliance, Walt Szablowskiadmin

Walt Szablowski, Founder and Executive Chairman of Eracent, cautions that there is a blind spot for software asset procurement and management teams when selecting and managing software products. It’s imperative for all application users and developers to understand what licensing requirements and potential security risks are involved in widely used open-source software (OSS). Maintaining compliance and protecting against vulnerabilities requires complete visibility and constant vigilance to ensure legal compliance, protect intellectual property, and avoid costly litigation and security breaches. Continue reading