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Lingokids Named One of TIME's Best EdTech Companies of 2024

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lingokids, a leading early learning app, has been recognized by TIME Magazine as one of the World's Top EdTech Companies. This accolade reflects the company's financial robustness and significant impact within the global educational technology sector.

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  • LOS ANGELES, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lingokids, a leading early learning app, has been recognized by TIME Magazine as one of the World's Top EdTech Companies .
  • The ranking by TIME was based on an exhaustive analysis conducted by Statista, which evaluated over 7,000 companies worldwide.
  • Cristobal Viedma, CEO and founder of Lingokids, expressed his gratitude: "We are deeply honored by this recognition from TIME.
  • Lingokids employs its unique Playlearning™ methodology to redefine how children learn traditional and modern life skills through play.

PARAMOUNT+ RENEWS ORIGINAL ANIMATED PRESCHOOL SERIES DORA FOR A SECOND SEASON

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Paramount+ today announced that its original animated preschool series DORA has been renewed for a second season. The iconic Latina heroine made her triumphant return earlier this month in the all-new CG-animated series produced by Nickelodeon Animation. DORA is currently available to stream exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Australia, Latin America, Italy, Germany, Switzerland and Austria, and also on Nick Jr. internationally.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Paramount+ today announced that its original animated preschool series DORA has been renewed for a second season.
  • The iconic Latina heroine made her triumphant return earlier this month in the all-new CG-animated series produced by Nickelodeon Animation.
  • "We can't wait for kids to discover all of the new fantastical places and colorful characters in the second season while learning and playing along with their good friend Dora."
  • DORA follows everyone's favorite bilingual explorer, Dora (Diana Zermeño), and her best monkey friend, Boots (Asher Colton Spence) as they embark on epic adventures in a fantastical rainforest.

THE TECH INTERACTIVE IGNITES NATIONAL AI LITERACY DAY WITH INAUGURAL SUMMIT IN SAN JOSE

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Friday, April 19, 2024
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SAN JOSE, Calif., April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a groundbreaking collaboration, The Tech Interactive, a world-renowned science, technology, and education center in the heart of Silicon Valley, is spearheading the inaugural National AI Literacy Day Summit. It is one of three national live events happening in the United States on Friday, April 19 to celebrate National AI Literacy Day. In partnership with aiEDU, AI for Education, EdSafe AI Alliance (InnovateEDU), and Common Sense Media, the summit aims to bring K-12 students, educators, and communities together through an immersive exploration and discussion of artificial intelligence.

Key Points: 
  • It is one of three national live events happening in the United States on Friday, April 19 to celebrate National AI Literacy Day.
  • The Tech Interactive ignites AI Literacy Day with inaugural summit in Silicon Valley highlighting education and access.
  • National AI Literacy Day embodies our commitment to learning, problem-solving, and paving the way for a safer, more inclusive AI ecosystem for all."
  • Additionally, many national organizations have published free resources for National AI Literacy Day to support educators across the country.

PARAMOUNT+ REVEALS THE OFFICIAL TRAILER AND KEY ART FOR THE ALL-NEW ORIGINAL ANIMATED SERIES, DORA, PREMIERING GLOBALLY ON FRIDAY, APRIL 12

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Paramount+ celebrates the triumphant return of iconic Latina heroine Dora the Explorer with the reveal of the official trailer and key art for the upcoming original preschool series DORA. Produced by Nickelodeon Animation and featuring 26 CG-animated 11-minute episodes, DORA will premiere on Friday, April 12, exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and Australia. Twenty episodes will be available to stream in all Paramount+ international markets outside of France and Japan on April 12. The series will also air on Nick Jr. internationally.

Key Points: 
  • Produced by Nickelodeon Animation and featuring 26 CG-animated 11-minute episodes, DORA will premiere on Friday, April 12, exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and Australia.
  • Twenty episodes will be available to stream in all Paramount+ international markets outside of France and Japan on April 12.
  • Kathleen Herles, the original voice of Dora the Explorer, returns to the new series as Mami, and Mike Smith Rivera joins the cast as Papi.
  • DORA is produced by Nickelodeon Animation in Burbank, California, and created by Chris Gifford and Valerie Walsh Valdes.

Cox Mobile Survey Says: 31% of Children Contacted by Stranger, Nearly One-Third Reference Child's Location

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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ATLANTA, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Mobile , Cox Communications' mobile service available exclusively for Cox Internet customers, today released findings from its first survey, Generation Screen: Parenting and Mobile Safety.

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  • ATLANTA, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Mobile , Cox Communications' mobile service available exclusively for Cox Internet customers, today released findings from its first survey, Generation Screen: Parenting and Mobile Safety.
  • The survey uncovered an alarming correlation between location sharing and "strangers" communicating with kids and teens through their mobile devices.
  • 56% of parents said their children's location sharing is turned on, making their location publicly accessible across several mobile apps.
  • For more data points from Generation Screen: Parenting and Mobile Safety, a Cox Mobile Survey, and tips and resources for parents visit www.coxmobilesafety.com

Ello Leverages GenAI to Launch the Largest Catalog of Science of Reading Aligned E-Books

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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Leveraging the world’s largest child speech data set and the largest library of decodable children’s books, Ello is using advancements in artificial intelligence technology to support parents with struggling readers for a small fraction of what a reading tutor would cost.

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  • Leveraging the world’s largest child speech data set and the largest library of decodable children’s books, Ello is using advancements in artificial intelligence technology to support parents with struggling readers for a small fraction of what a reading tutor would cost.
  • Ello follows a Science of Reading-aligned phonics scope and sequence that teaches children critical literacy skills while they read engaging decodable books.
  • “Parents can be confident that Ello fully aligns with the Science of Reading,” said Timothy Shanahan, Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of Illinois at Chicago and Ello Advisor.
  • “We are making learning how to read much more accessible to children everywhere,” said Tom Sayer, CEO and Co-Founder of Ello.

Ello, World’s Most Advanced AI Reading Coach Recognized by Common Sense Media as Top AI Tool

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Friday, November 17, 2023
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Common Sense Media recognized Ello as a company that displayed Responsible AI practices, especially its machine learning fairness that contributed to the app's high rating.

Key Points: 
  • Common Sense Media recognized Ello as a company that displayed Responsible AI practices, especially its machine learning fairness that contributed to the app's high rating.
  • Ello’s detailed Participatory Disclosures provided a strong basis for its positive evaluation against the “ Common Sense AI Principles ,” the AI ratings system, developed with input from a range of AI experts.
  • We are honored that Common Sense Media recognized Ello as a responsible AI application.”
    The U.S. has a big problem with child literacy.
  • Ello’s first product is the world’s most advanced reading coach, powered by proprietary speech recognition and AI.

Common Sense Privacy Launches New AI-Powered Software Platform to Help Companies Manage Data Privacy Regulations

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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Common Sense Privacy , a business-focused software platform augmented with state-of-the-art AI, debuts software to help companies better assess and manage privacy regulatory risks.

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  • Common Sense Privacy , a business-focused software platform augmented with state-of-the-art AI, debuts software to help companies better assess and manage privacy regulatory risks.
  • “We’re proud to offer companies a simple, cost-effective way to understand their privacy choices and manage risk,” said Daphne Li , CEO of Common Sense Privacy.
  • Common Sense Privacy helps companies protect consumer privacy and facilitates responsible safeguards.”
    There are an estimated 5,000 new apps every day that need privacy labels for app store listing, and an estimated 252,000 new websites every day that must comply with consumer privacy regulations.
  • “After evaluating thousands of companies’ privacy policies, we see the challenges that companies face in meeting privacy best practice standards,” said Ellen Pack, President of Common Sense Media.

Thunderbird Distribution sends Canadian preschool series Mittens & Pants to the U.S. with NBCU’s Peacock on board

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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Thunderbird Distribution, a division of Thunderbird Entertainment Group (TSXV:TBRD) (OTCQX:THBRF) (“Thunderbird” or the “Company”), is delighted to announce that adorable animal-centric preschool series Mittens & Pants has been adopted by several U.S. streaming platforms.

Key Points: 
  • Thunderbird Distribution, a division of Thunderbird Entertainment Group (TSXV:TBRD) (OTCQX:THBRF) (“Thunderbird” or the “Company”), is delighted to announce that adorable animal-centric preschool series Mittens & Pants has been adopted by several U.S. streaming platforms.
  • Mittens the kitten and Pants the puppy are best friends that live in the all-animal town of Kibble Corners — each day is a new adventure for these unlikely best friends.
  • “Launching into the U.S. market is an amazing next step for this live-action series that features real animals,” said Richard Goldsmith, Thunderbird President of Global Distribution & Consumer Products.
  • See more Mittens & Pants on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook via @mittensandpantstv and at @mittensandpantsofficial on YouTube.

Fortune Debuts Power List of 50 AI Innovators

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Fortune debuted its inaugural Fortune 50 AI Innovators power list, the essential guide to the companies that are creating this future-defining technology, and a sector now attracting one out of every four startup investment dollars.

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  • Inaugural Fortune 50 AI Innovators includes established players: OpenAI, Anthropic, Google DeepMind, Meta, and Nvidia; and array of emerging players:  Adept, Runway, Pinecone, Exscientia, and ARC
    Representatives of Fortune 50 AI Innovators are attending Fortune's Brainstorm AI conference in San Francisco, Dec 11-12 with founding partner Accenture
    NEW YORK, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Fortune debuted its inaugural Fortune 50 AI Innovators power list, the essential guide to the companies that are creating this future-defining technology, and a sector now attracting one out of every four startup investment dollars.
  • For the inaugural Fortune 50 AI Innovators list, Fortune canvassed VCs, industry analysts, and our own formidable staff of AI experts to identify companies that are at the cutting edge.
  • In the Fortune 50 AI list there are plenty of Davids, such as Adept, Runway, Pinecone, Exscientia, and ARC, to name a few.
  • Many on that list will be speaking at or attending the Fortune Brainstorm AI 2023 in San Francisco, December 11-12.