MIT Technology Review

Accelerated Digitalization Key to Decarbonizing the Chemicals Industry, says MIT Technology Review Insights Report

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new report by MIT Technology Review Insights explores why focus on accelerated digitalization helps decarbonization and emissions efforts, and drives innovation.

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  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new report by MIT Technology Review Insights explores why focus on accelerated digitalization helps decarbonization and emissions efforts, and drives innovation.
  • This means tackling "forever chemicals" that do not biodegrade and reducing the scale of chemical pollution.
  • "With governments worldwide intensifying regulations to promote greener industry practices, the focus on sustainability has become paramount," says Laurel Ruma, global director of custom content for MIT Technology Review.
  • Informatics software is revolutionizing the chemical industry, paving the way for a future with enhanced efficiency and environmental responsibility."

Accelerated Digitalization Key to Decarbonizing the Chemicals Industry, says MIT Technology Review Insights Report

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, June 27, 2023

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new report by MIT Technology Review Insights explores why focus on accelerated digitalization helps decarbonization and emissions efforts, and drives innovation.

Key Points: 
  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new report by MIT Technology Review Insights explores why focus on accelerated digitalization helps decarbonization and emissions efforts, and drives innovation.
  • This means tackling "forever chemicals" that do not biodegrade and reducing the scale of chemical pollution.
  • "With governments worldwide intensifying regulations to promote greener industry practices, the focus on sustainability has become paramount," says Laurel Ruma, global director of custom content for MIT Technology Review.
  • Informatics software is revolutionizing the chemical industry, paving the way for a future with enhanced efficiency and environmental responsibility."

Internationally Renowned Expert and San Francisco Bay University Professor Ahmed Banafa Releases Two Books on Blockchain Technology and Internet of Things

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

FREMONT, Calif., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahmed Banafa, a globally recognized expert and professor at San Francisco Bay University, is set to release two insightful books, "Introduction to Blockchain Technology" and "Introduction to Internet of Things" on July 28 and July 31, 2023, respectively.

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  • FREMONT, Calif., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahmed Banafa, a globally recognized expert and professor at San Francisco Bay University, is set to release two insightful books, "Introduction to Blockchain Technology" and "Introduction to Internet of Things" on July 28 and July 31, 2023, respectively.
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  • Introduction to Blockchain Technology " delves into the fundamentals of blockchain, a transformative technology with significant potential in various sectors such as banking and supply chain. "
  • Introduction to Internet of Things " provides a comprehensive overview of IoT, a technology set to interconnect up to 75 billion devices by 2025, transforming our lives and businesses.
  • Professor Banafa shared, "With these books, I aim to guide readers through these revolutionary technologies that are shaping our future.

MIT Technology Review's EmTech Next live online June 13-15

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MIT Technology Review will host its annual EmTech Next virtually from June 13-15. An event designed to explore the emerging technologies reshaping business today, the three-day online event will include sessions from some of the leading changemakers in industry, attendees from a variety of disciplines, and unparalleled networking opportunities.

Key Points: 
  • MIT Technology Review's signature digital transformation event opens next week, as the future implications generative AI and emerging tech continue to captivate the public discourse.
  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MIT Technology Review will host its annual EmTech Next virtually from June 13-15.
  • Speakers from leading organizations such as Google, NASA, Johnson & Johnson, NVIDIA, and the USPS will sit down with MIT Technology Review's editorial team to discuss innovations and impact.
  • See the entire Agenda and list of Speakers at EmTech Next 2023.

MIT Technology Review's EmTech Next event set for June 2023; Google Workspace's Aparna Pappu slated to appear

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EmTech Next, MIT Technology Review's signature digital transformation event, returns virtually June 13-15, 2023, for three days focused on breakthrough technologies, the future of AI, and the new digital landscape featuring speakers from Walmart, NVIDIA, Johnson & Johnson, and Google Workspace VP and GM, Aparna Pappu.

Key Points: 
  • Google Workspace VP and GM, Aparna Pappu to discuss the impact of generative AI on professionals at MIT Technology Review's signature digital transformation event.
  • Pappu leads global business across strategy, product development and engineering at Google.
  • At EmTech Next, Aparna will unveil how generative AI will influence jobs at all professional levels, forever changing the way knowledge workers work.
  • Siemens AG is a technology company focused on advancing the backbone of economies and societies through industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare.

MIT Technology Review's "In Machines We Trust" podcast covers Geoffrey Hinton appearance at EmTech Digital

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Monday, May 8, 2023

This moment sat alongside discussions about the microchip technology race between the U.S and China, and responsible AI.

Key Points: 
  • This moment sat alongside discussions about the microchip technology race between the U.S and China, and responsible AI.
  • Hinton's full interview is now available as an episode of In Machines We Trust, MIT Technology Review's award-winning podcast.
  • MIT Technology Review has been at the forefront of the discourse surrounding digital transformation and AI ever since 2013 and the first EmTech Digital.
  • The special episode, "Live: A conversation with Geoffrey Hinton" is available now wherever you follow and listen.

MIT Technology Review's EmTech Digital begins in-person and online, May 2-3

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MIT Technology Review will host its annual AI conference, EmTech Digital, in-person and online on May 2-3. Designed for business decision makers and leaders tasked with putting AI to work for business, the two-day conference will be run as a hybrid experience, offering access for in-person attendees on the MIT campus and online attendees from around the world.

Key Points: 
  • MIT Technology Review's signature AI event opens next week as generative AI and the implications of generated content continue to break barriers and captivate discussion.
  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MIT Technology Review will host its annual AI conference, EmTech Digital , in-person and online on May 2-3.
  • As artificial intelligence, ChatGPT, and the implications of AI dominate the public discourse, EmTech Digital will once again look at the future of this technology and what it means to the creator economy.
  • This year's EmTech Digital begins on the heels of Future Compute on the MIT campus, both in person and online.

Grabar Law Office Investigates Claims on Behalf of Shareholders of Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc. (DNA) After Securities Fraud Class Action Survives Motion to Dismiss

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania--(Newsfile Corp. - April 25, 2023) - A federal securities class action complaint against Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: DNA) F/K/A Soaring Eagle Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: SRNG) and certain of its officers has survived a motion to dismiss.

Key Points: 
  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania--(Newsfile Corp. - April 25, 2023) - A federal securities class action complaint against Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: DNA) F/K/A Soaring Eagle Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: SRNG) and certain of its officers has survived a motion to dismiss.
  • On October 6, 2021, after the shareholder vote and after Ginkgo's IPO via reverse merger with Soaring Eagle, market researcher Scorpion Capital released a 175-page report ("Scorpion Report") describing Ginkgo as a "shell game" whose revenue is highly dependent on related party transactions.
  • On that same day, Citron Research also came out with an article corroborating the factual findings in the Scorpion Report.
  • If you would like to learn more about this matter, you are encouraged to visit https://grabarlaw.com/the-latest/ginkgo-bioworks-shareholder-investigation/ , contact us at [email protected] , or call 267-507-6085.

MIT Technology Review's Future Compute begins this weekend, April 30th

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Monday, April 24, 2023

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MIT Technology Review is opening its doors to attendees both in-person and online for Future Compute from April 30-May 1, in what is expected to be an exciting series of discussions surrounding the technologies and strategies that foster "Digital Dexterity." Complementing the esteemed EmTech event series, Future Compute is an executive summary of computing advancements for IT and business leaders tasked with maximizing innovation and technology for success.

Key Points: 
  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MIT Technology Review is opening its doors to attendees both in-person and online for Future Compute from April 30-May 1, in what is expected to be an exciting series of discussions surrounding the technologies and strategies that foster "Digital Dexterity.
  • " Complementing the esteemed EmTech event series, Future Compute is an executive summary of computing advancements for IT and business leaders tasked with maximizing innovation and technology for success.
  • On the state of emerging tech and what the discussion at Future Compute will look like, MIT Technology Review's Editor–in-Chief Mat Honan said, "You never really know where innovation is going to come from or where it's headed.
  • See the entire Agenda and list of Speakers at Future Compute 2023.

News Items Adds Mary Williams Walsh and Joanna Thompson to Editorial Team

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

"We're thrilled to have Mary, Joanna and Tom on the News Items team," said John Ellis, the founder and editor of News Items and Political New Items.

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  • "We're thrilled to have Mary, Joanna and Tom on the News Items team," said John Ellis, the founder and editor of News Items and Political New Items.
  • Williams Walsh will oversee daily operations in addition to serving as a financial columnist.
  • Before joining News Items, Williams Walsh worked at The New York Times as a reporter covering the intersection of finance, public policy and the aging population.
  • Ellis recently announced News Items raised $1.5 million during a friends and family round of equity funding.