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University of Western Australia Latest to Join the BrainChip University AI Accelerator Program

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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By joining the BrainChip University AI Accelerator Program, UWA students studying data and computer science gain access to the neuromorphic technology needed to tackle technological challenges and devise innovative solutions to transform the way we live.

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  • By joining the BrainChip University AI Accelerator Program, UWA students studying data and computer science gain access to the neuromorphic technology needed to tackle technological challenges and devise innovative solutions to transform the way we live.
  • BrainChip’s University AI Accelerator Program provides platforms, and guidance to students at higher education institutions with AI engineering programs.
  • “As the latest addition to our University AI Accelerator Program, UWA students have access to neuromorphic IP that they can utilize to understand how best to advance AI at the device level.
  • Other institutions of higher education interested in how they can become members of BrainChip’s University AI Accelerator Program can find more details at https://brainchip.com/brainchip-university-ai-accelerator/

U. S. Steel Makes Strategic Investment in Pittsburgh-Based Autonomous Warehousing Pioneer -- Freespace Robotics

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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S. Steel”) today announced a strategic investment in Pittsburgh-based Freespace Robotics, a pioneering manufacturer of robotic storage and retrieval systems that are in demand by warehouses worldwide.

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  • S. Steel”) today announced a strategic investment in Pittsburgh-based Freespace Robotics, a pioneering manufacturer of robotic storage and retrieval systems that are in demand by warehouses worldwide.
  • This investment will help Freespace hire and retain local talent as well as recruit others into the region.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240310404334/en/
    "Investing in Freespace Robotics is another way we’re promoting innovation while supporting the regional economy and its workforce,” said Christian Gianni, U. S. Steel Senior Vice President & Chief Technology Officer.
  • As part of this investment, U. S. Steel’s Director of Strategy & Corporate Development, Jim Cook, will join the Freespace Robotics Board of Directors.

Cornerstone AI Taps Viraj Narayanan as Co-CEO to Drive Industry-wide Adoption of Clean Data in Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cornerstone AI, makers of a powerful AI software solution that cleans real world healthcare data significantly faster and more accurately than existing solutions, today announced that Viraj Narayanan has joined the company as Co-CEO. Narayanan will work alongside Cornerstone AI founder and Co-CEO Michael Elashoff to scale its highly intelligent, automated software platform which has created unparalleled efficiencies while enabling confidence in the fidelity of data needed to answer critical scientific questions.

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  • "Cornerstone will become the leading utility for data cleaning ," said Narayanan.
  • "Everyone is learning how AI can help organizations run more efficiently than ever before, but in healthcare, nailing the data piece is essential."
  • "We've built a remarkably robust platform to clean healthcare data at scale, without sacrificing the precision and accuracy required in life sciences," said Elashoff.
  • "Now is the time that pharmaceutical companies need to access the insights in Real World Data.

Squirrel Ai showcases L5-level Large Adaptive Model at AI Summit Seoul

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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SEOUL, South Korea, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Joleen Liang, the co-founder of Squirrel Ai Learning, took the stage as a keynote speaker at the 6th AI Summit Seoul, a prestigious conference renowned for its focus on AI-driven innovation. During the summit, Dr. Liang showcased the company's innovative L5-level AI-powered Large Adaptive Model (LAM) technology, offering insights into the cutting-edge advancements in AI applications. Her discussions with other leading figures in the AI community explored the current and future state of AI technology, contributing significantly to the event's examination of technological innovation. The summit, held in Seoul, drew over 200 professionals and experts from academia, the corporate sector, and research institutions as well as executives from global tech giants such as Microsoft, Meta, Google, and NVIDIA, further highlighting the event's importance in the technology sector's calendar.

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  • SEOUL, South Korea, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Joleen Liang, the co-founder of Squirrel Ai Learning, took the stage as a keynote speaker at the 6th AI Summit Seoul, a prestigious conference renowned for its focus on AI-driven innovation.
  • During the summit, Dr. Liang showcased the company's innovative L5-level AI-powered Large Adaptive Model (LAM) technology, offering insights into the cutting-edge advancements in AI applications.
  • After a decade of relentless dedication to AI education, Squirrel Ai takes the lead in AI-driven LAM technology
    With its forward-looking approach, Squirrel Ai has emerged as a pioneering force in China, spearheading the integration of AI adaptive technology into K12 education.
  • Additionally, Squirrel Ai has led the way in merging adaptive technology with large-scale models and recently unveiled the world's first all-subject Large Adaptive Model (LAM), marking another significant leap in product performance.

Woolpert Promotes Chief Corporate Development Officer Neil Churman to President

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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PITTSBURGH, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Neil Churman has been promoted to president of Woolpert. As president, Churman will oversee the company's four major business sectors and ensure acquisitions are integrated optimally with these sectors. Churman takes over as president from Scott Cattran, who remains the company's board chair and chief executive officer. Churman previously served as chief corporate development officer, leading the identification, execution, and integration of Woolpert's acquisition strategy.

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  • PITTSBURGH, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Neil Churman has been promoted to president of Woolpert .
  • As president, Churman will oversee the company's four major business sectors and ensure acquisitions are integrated optimally with these sectors.
  • Churman takes over as president from Scott Cattran, who remains the company's board chair and chief executive officer.
  • Churman previously served as chief corporate development officer, leading the identification, execution, and integration of Woolpert's acquisition strategy.

Three Strategies To Combat Media Disinformation Amidst Political Polarization and False Narratives

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As the election cycle approaches amidst the current hostile landscape, understanding effective media consumption becomes paramount for Americans. Disinformation is emerging as a strategic campaign tool, influencing outcomes and necessitating a critical understanding of its impact on our democracy.

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  • Masterminds Lisa Cypers Kamen and Andy Norman, share three strategies for decoding disinformation and minimizing its deliberate impact on political outcomes.
  • LOS ANGELES, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As the election cycle approaches amidst the current hostile landscape, understanding effective media consumption becomes paramount for Americans.
  • Disinformation is emerging as a strategic campaign tool, influencing outcomes and necessitating a critical understanding of its impact on our democracy.
  • Individuals are hungry for media literacy and common sense strategies to combat false narratives and safeguard democracy.

CGFNS International Unveils New Think Tank to Advance Health Workforce Development Scholarship and Solutions Worldwide

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Friday, February 23, 2024
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PHILADELPHIA, PA, Feb 24, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - CGFNS International announced today it has established a Global Health Workforce Development Institute.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, PA, Feb 24, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - CGFNS International announced today it has established a Global Health Workforce Development Institute.
  • - The Center for Knowledge Management will manage CGFNS International's extensive international education and health regulatory databases, along with other knowledge assets, with a focus on leveraging the educational and regulatory data to advance initiatives, policies and further research in global health workforce development.
  • - The Center for Global Research and Policy will catalyze a robust research and development agenda and contribute to global human resources for health scholarship through inquiry around global health workforce development, care delivery, and lifelong learning issues.
  • "The Institute will enable CGFNS to serve as a thought leader, to advance new and innovative certification systems, and to support models of care delivery that will accelerate health workforce growth and evolution worldwide."

MEDIA ADVISORY: NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball Tournament Opens Play at The Catholic University of America March 1 and 2, 2024

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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The Catholic University of America will serve as a site for the opening round of the NCAA Division III men’s basketball tournament, with Catholic University playing on Friday, March 1.

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  • The Catholic University of America will serve as a site for the opening round of the NCAA Division III men’s basketball tournament, with Catholic University playing on Friday, March 1.
  • Catholic University plays Worcester State at 5:45 p.m. on March 1
    The 2024 NCAA Division III men’s basketball tournament kicks off this weekend, March 1 and 2, with Catholic University playing host to the first and second rounds of the tournament.
  • On Friday, Rowan plays Carnegie Mellon at 3:15 p.m. and Catholic University plays Worcester State at 5:45 p.m.
    On Saturday, the winners of those two games will play at 5:45 p.m.
    Catholic University enters the tournament as champions of the Landmark Conference, boasting a record of 24-3.
  • And the University is hosting the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2013.

Matt Bonakdarpour Elevated to President and Chief Technology Officer at Root

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Root, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROOT), a leading technology company powering insurance solutions and the parent company of Root Insurance, announced today the promotion of Matt Bonakdarpour to President and Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Root, Inc. (NASDAQ: ROOT), a leading technology company powering insurance solutions and the parent company of Root Insurance, announced today the promotion of Matt Bonakdarpour to President and Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
  • Since joining Root in 2018, Bonakdarpour’s exceptional leadership, innovative approach, and technical expertise have been instrumental in driving the company's advancements in pricing and automation.
  • As Chief Technology Officer, Bonakdarpour leads the Data Science, Analytics, Engineering, IT, InfoSec, State Management, Marketing, and Pricing Actuarial teams at Root.
  • As the newly appointed President and CTO, Bonakdarpour has assumed a more comprehensive role, guiding the company's prioritization and initiatives in support of profitability and growth.

Cornell Tech Joins BrainChip University AI Accelerator Program

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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BrainChip Holdings Ltd (ASX: BRN, OTCQX: BRCHF, ADR: BCHPY), the world’s first commercial producer of ultra-low power, fully digital, event- based, neuromorphic AI IP, today announced that Cornell Tech has joined the BrainChip University AI Accelerator Program.

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  • BrainChip Holdings Ltd (ASX: BRN, OTCQX: BRCHF, ADR: BCHPY), the world’s first commercial producer of ultra-low power, fully digital, event- based, neuromorphic AI IP, today announced that Cornell Tech has joined the BrainChip University AI Accelerator Program.
  • By joining the BrainChip University AI Accelerator Program, Cornell Tech is better equipped to incorporate neuromorphic technology – that mimics the neural behavior of the human brain – into the leading-edge curriculum.
  • BrainChip’s University AI Accelerator Program provides platforms, and guidance to students at higher education institutions with AI engineering programs training.
  • We look forward to working with Cornell and welcome them to our growing AI Accelerator ecosystem.”
    Cornell joins current participants Arizona State University, Carnegie Mellon University, Rochester Institute of Technology, the University of Oklahoma, and the University of Virginia in the accelerator program.