Day: January 15, 2024

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Baidu Responds to Recent Media Reports on Ernie Bot

BEIJING, Jan. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIDU and HKEX: 9888 (HKD Counter) and 89888 (RMB Counter)) (“Baidu” or the “Company”), a leading AI company with strong Internet foundation, has become aware of media reports regarding an academic paper that mentioned several large language models (“LLM”) such as GPT3.5, GPT-3.5-turbo, GPT4, HTML-T5, and Baidu’s ERNIE Bot and would like to offer the following clarifications.

ERNIE Bot is available to and used by the general public. The academic paper, published by scholars at a Chinese university, described how the authors built prompts and received responses from LLMs, using the functions available to any user interacting with generative AI tools. Baidu has not engaged in any business collaboration or provided any tailored service to authors of the academic paper or any institutions with which they are affiliated. The South China Morning Post, the first media outlet that reported on this academic paper, has clarified and corrected their original media report.

The Company is committed to operating its AI related products and businesses in compliance with applicable laws and regulations and best corporate practices.

About Baidu

Founded in 2000, Baidu’s mission is to make the complicated world simpler through technology. Baidu is a leading AI company with strong Internet foundation, trading on Nasdaq under “BIDU” and the HKEX under “9888.” One Baidu ADS represents eight Class A ordinary shares.

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Turkey wins the 14th Monaco Optimist Team Race

Turkey wins the 14th Monaco Optimist Team Race

Turkey wins the 14th Monaco Optimist Team Race

MONACO, Jan. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Turkish team is the winner of the 14th Optimist Team Race. Trained by Alican Selcik e Gokhan Durkal of the turkish sailing federation, the team of four stood up against Spain and ended up at the top of the ranking. Third place for the Croatian team, which won the competition last year. “Derin (14) Eren (10) Erkut (12) and Ariela (13) have been sailing together for three years. It’s a young team but also a very strong one. They have been learning and improving. The race level here it’s very high and we’re very happy to have won,” said Selcik.

The international meeting, organised by the Yacht Club de Monaco, involved eighteen international teams of four, for 72 under-14 sailors in total. The aim is to test young people’s mastery of the team race format, which requires total concentration, precision, seamless communication and mastery of team match racing rules. “When you see all these children that have been sailing for many years, the first thought is that they’re the future of sailing. We have a way of work that goes through sea education, to learn the respect of the sea. I’m sure that among the children that you see here today there are some of the sailors of the future America’s Cup editions or other important regattas. We already have the example of some children who took part in the competition and then went on well in the world of sailing,” said Olivier Campana, YCM deputy director.

Organised in duels between two teams, it is like a ballet on water with well over 150 of these match race duels scheduled over the four days, giving all teams a chance to compete against each other. Usa, Sweden, Uruguay, Ireland, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, Spain, Finland, Italy, Netherlands, Turkey, France, UK and Monaco were all represented. The competition had the support of Monaco Marine, FxPro, sailing gear supplier Slam, the Erplast boatyard and Peace and Sport. “The Monaco Optimist Team Race represents much more than just a competition. It is a celebration of team spirit and discipline. It is a unique opportunity for young sailors to develop their skills while creating links with sailors from all over the world,” said Bernard d’Alessandri, Secretary General of the Yacht Club of Monaco. The Team Race format will once again be at the heart of the Yacht Club de Monaco program with the organization of the Optimist European Team Racing Championship (October 15-20, 2024).

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Silent Partner Software Unveils New Name and Bold Vision to Become the Leading End-to-End Nonprofit Solutions Provider

MONTREAL, QC / ACCESSWIRE / January 15, 2024 / Silent Partner Software, a leader in providing software solutions for nonprofits, today announced the launch of a new brand identity, vision, and name: Societ.

Silent Partner Software is Now Societ
Silent Partner Software is Now Societ
Silent Partner Software is Now Societ - Check out our new look, website, and solutions to help nonprofits "Do More Good."

This significant move comes with a striking new vision to become the leading end-to-end nonprofit solutions provider, spanning technology, service, and consulting.

In a first step towards fulfilling this vision, Societ has joined forces with Frontier Marketing, a prominent fundraising agency that has helped charities raise tens of millions in annual fundraising revenue over the last decade.

The name "Societ" (So-ciet) comes from the Latin words for "partner" and "connection", aligning the company with the fundamental mission of all nonprofits that seek to help their communities and work towards a stronger society.

At Societ's core is a commitment to do good by helping others do good. They aim to do this by empowering nonprofits with the technology-based solutions and service-oriented, on-the-ground expertise that executive directors, board members, and fundraising professionals rely on to work smarter and advance their mission.

Dave Brereton, CEO of Societ, expressed his excitement about this important step, saying, "We are thrilled to embark on this new journey as Societ. Our mission is to help nonprofits and charities develop their network, capacity, and resources to have a greater impact, leveraging technology at every step. By uniting Silent Partner Software and Frontier, we can now offer a complete suite of software, website, and marketing solutions to help nonprofits 'Do More Good,' a tagline that perfectly encapsulates our shared vision."

About Silent Partner Software:

For more than 30 years, Silent Partner Software has built exceptional software solutions to support nonprofits and manage over three million donors and contacts across the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

Silent Partner Software's suite of solutions includes: Sumac nonprofit CRM, along with software for donor management, case management, and membership management.

The company also recently launched Partner Web, a complete nonprofit website builder solution, and a free nonprofit board portal called My Board View.

About Frontier:

Frontier is a leading nonprofit marketing agency specializing in delivering results-oriented, full-service direct mail and digital fundraising campaigns.

The company's commitment to a data-driven approach and to truly understanding the mission and goals of each organization they serve, has bolstered their success.

With deep expertise in the nonprofit space and insight gained from decades of testing and refining, Societ will provide industry-leading nonprofit software and marketing solutions to help nonprofits and charities of all sizes boost their efficiency, fundraising, and impact.

To learn more about Societ and its range of nonprofit solutions, please visit societ.com.

Contact Information

Jennifer Henry
Director of Communications
jenny.henry@societ.com
877-399-4645 x 816

SOURCE: Societ

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Hyris Fulfils Its Integration Into Ulisse Biomed to Give Birth to a New International Group Ready to Make Its Mark in the Global Biotech Market

Following the first official announcement at the beginning of December last year, Hyris completed the transfer of its shares into Ulisse Biomed via a reverse take-over transaction. The new group, strong of flawless interoperability between its leading technologies, aims to become a new benchmark of innovation in the national and international biotech market.

LONDON, ENGLAND / ACCESSWIRE / January 15, 2024 / A new international biotech group was born from the integration of Hyris Ltd, an innovative biotech company renowned worldwide for its disruptive genetic testing platform, and Ulisse Biomed S.p.A., also known as UBM Group or "UBM" only, an Italian-based publicly traded biotech company appreciated for its innovative testing platforms.

Hyris Ulisse Corporate Integration
Hyris Ulisse Corporate Integration
A new benchmark in the biotech market



As anticipated on December 4th, the integration between Hyris and Ulisse Biomed was officially ratified on December 21st by completing a reverse take-over operation and following the shareholders' meeting of Ulisse Biomed held earlier on that same day, which also deliberated an increase of capital in option. The overarching goal is to give life to a new Italian segment of excellence in genetic analysis based on strong innovation competencies and ready to address international markets at scale.

The new Group, with strong roots in diagnostics, teranosis and healthcare, aims to create a strong actor operating as a leader in the in-vitro diagnostics industry, particularly molecular biology, thanks to flawless interoperability between its leading technologies.

Matteo Petti, CEO of Ulisse Biomed, who will keep his role of managing director in the new corporate structure, is very positive about the whole operation, highlighting how its implications go way beyond a mere financial transaction: "We are excited to announce the integration with Hyris. By joining forces, we will enhance our product offering, combining our experience and development capabilities with Hyris' unique mix of competencies. This integration aims to capitalise on the synergies between the two companies, maximising value for our shareholders and offering unprecedented integrated diagnostic solutions to our customers." He concludes: "The success of this operation projects us towards new horizons, and the joint management will work immediately to leverage the new strategic synergies."

The new structure aims to provide an integrated array of high-end performance products at a competitive cost to meet a diverse industry demand across various markets, defining a new portfolio of distinctive analytical capabilities at a global level.

Stefano Lo Priore, founder of Hyris and former CEO and recently appointed Chairman of UBM Group, agrees: "We are proud of this integration between Ulisse Biomed and Hyris. We have a joint industrial project with a strong vision and have already received excellent feedback from the market regarding the joint proposition of our solutions. As a united company, we will be able to implement the project in a synergic manner and create a unique and distinctive offer on the global and, even more so, on the Italian biotech scene." Priore is confident about the positive outcome of this operation: "Hyris and Ulisse Biomed are now officially part of the same team, united by common values and vision and a unique industrial. We are ready for the challenges that await us, strong of the competencies that the two companies will be able to pool together."

In the next months, the new management will put into action a strategic plan to accelerate team and resource integration, leveraging the two companies' similar cultures and shared values.

For more information, feel free to write an email to info@hyris.net

Contact Information

Gabriele Salaris
Global Experience Manager
gabriele.salaris@hyris.net
+39 345 555 3379

SOURCE: Hyris

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To accelerate decarbonization, focus on the power of electrification and digitalization, Schneider Electric urges as Davos meeting kicks off

– Top Schneider Electric executives attending World Economic Forum annual gathering. – Sustainability and energy resilience at the top of the corporate and public policy agenda.

Far greater deployment of existing technologies is needed to keep climate change from spiraling out of control, Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, urged today.

Accelerating climate change, geopolitical tensions, see-sawing energy prices, and pressure from stakeholders to address these risks, have pushed environmental sustainability and energy resilience to the top of the corporate and policy agenda in recent years. They form the backdrop to the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, from 15-19 January, which several senior Schneider Electric executives are attending.

“With energy accounting for 80% of carbon emissions, the energy transition is central to decarbonization,” said Peter Herweck, CEO of Schneider Electric. “The potential of AI is currently capturing everyone’s attention. But let’s not forget that existing technologies – both renewable energy generation and digital and electrification tools that lower energy demand by rendering sites and operations far more energy efficient – can sharply reduce emissions now. There’s no time to wait for tomorrow’s solutions when much more can be achieved with what we have today.”

Action from the private sector – by companies around the globe – is key to lowering emissions. Encouragingly, the business world is increasingly making commitments to sustainability and decarbonization. As of January 2024, more than 4,200 companies worldwide have set emissions-reduction targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), for example.

The power of energy efficiency, in particular, is gaining more recognition. Last year, Schneider Electric partnered with the International Energy Agency to bring together government and business leaders for a major conference on the topic.

A new report published by the World Economic Forum on January 8, found that acting on energy consumption through energy savings, energy efficiency and value cooperation partnerships could unlock up to $2 trillion in savings for the wider economy, and avoid building 3,000 additional power stations if actions are taken before 2030.

And research conducted by Schneider Electric recently showed that installing digital building and power management solutions in existing buildings could sharply reduce their operational carbon emissions, with a payback period of less than three years – highlighting the huge potential in that area alone.

Challenges and opportunities in tackling Scope 3 emissions

Another key area of focus is tackling the indirect emissions generated by companies’ “Scope 3” emissions activities. These come from their upstream and downstream value chains and account for the largest part of a company’s carbon emissions – more than 70%, according to the UN Global Compact.

The global supply chain disruptions of the past few years have helped push this topic up the corporate agenda. More than two-thirds of business leaders interviewed for a report last year by Schneider Electric, in partnership with Women Action Sustainability (WAS), said that regulatory pressure was pushing them to initiate decarbonization planning with supply chain partners. Those surveyed also said they were seeing an increased demand for supply chain decarbonization information from investors and/or financial entities.

“Businesses that are serious about decarbonization need to look beyond their own operations and address their entire value chain. And they need to realize that encouraging and helping their suppliers, customers, and other business partners to strive for greater energy efficiency – through electrification and digital technologies – and cleaner energy procurement, is a huge part of the answer,” said Olivier Blum, Executive Vice President of Energy Management at Schneider Electric.

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PM directs measures to improve citizens’ lives during Tet holiday

Hanoi: Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued a directive outlining measures to enhance the quality of life and ensure social security for citizens and labourers during the upcoming seven-day Lunar New Year holiday (Tet), lasting from February 8 to 14. The directive stresses the PM's requirements for a joyful, healthy, safe, and economical celebration of the holiday, the longest and most important of its kind in Vietnam. Accordingly, chairpersons of the centrally-run provincial and municipal People's Committees have been tasked with directing the coordination between labour agencies and local labour unions, instructing relevant units and enterprises to proactively overcome difficulties and to provide a better care for employees. These include efforts for timely payment of salaries and bonuses in accordance with regulations and full compliance with social, health, and unemployment insurance policies. The directive also highlights the timely disbursement of social welfare allowances for February to benefi ciaries before February 3. There is a focus on reviewing and understanding the living conditions of policy beneficiaries, revolutionary contributors, and individuals facing difficulties, with the aim of providing appropriate and timely support. Enhanced inspections and monitoring, meanwhile, have been called for to prevent accidents and domestic violence, especially those involving children and women. The document said it is necessary to pay attention to supporting workers experiencing a significant income reduction or job loss due to natural disasters, epidemics, or the contraction of businesses. Proactive measures are recommended to maintain the labour supply chain and promptly meet manpower needs by firms before and after Tet. Additionally, there is an emphasis on the implementation of safety measures, labour hygiene, and fire prevention to ensure a safe working environment. Other tasks have also been set for the Ministry of Labour, Invalids, and Social Affairs, the Vietnam Social Security and the Viet nam General Confederation of Labour, the Ministry of Information and Communications, and the Government's Office./. Source: Vietnam News Agency

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New rules for boarding domestic flights starting Jan. 16

Bangkok, 'New rules for boarding' domestic flights. Starting from 16 January 2024 onwards. Mr. Sarany Benchanirat, Deputy Director of the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT), Aviation Economic Development Division. Chaired a meeting to practice understanding with all airport operators and airlines. Regarding checking passenger travel documents that must be used for identification in order to travel by air within the country In the meeting, there was a mutual understanding about the guidelines for inspection. Boarding pass and identity verification document with new revised criteria Which will come into effect on January 16, 2024. This is to ensure security is in accordance with relevant standards. Reduce operational disruptions and to facilitate travel for passengers The Civil Service Commission has prepared an infographic regarding the said work guidelines. To disseminate to airports, airlines, and passengers in order to make air travel for passengers convenient and fast. And don't miss every tr ip. Request that all relevant agencies help publicize such information for everyone to know. The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand or CAAT explains the new rules. Boarding pass - identity verification document used for domestic air travel Starting from January 16, 2024 onwards, what forms of boarding passes are acceptable? 1) Boarding Pass issued by airlines at the check-in counter. 2) Boarding Pass that passengers print themselves. From the Self Check-in Kiosk 3) PDF file on the phone or any other electronic device that the airline delivers to passengers 4) E-Boarding Pass shown through the airline's Mobile Application or Application Wallet or E-mail sent by airlines only Identity verification document Used in conjunction with the boarding pass for passengers of Thai nationality (age greater than or equal to 7 years): 1) Original ID card or a copy of ID card that has been certified by an official appointed according to National Identification Card Act, or 2) an original passport or passport replac ement document issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, or 3) an original driver's license. Net book for monks and the original novice monk Original identification card for people with disabilities Identity verification document which is used in conjunction with the boarding pass for passengers of Thai nationality. (Less than 7 years old) 1) Original birth certificate or a copy of birth certificate information certified by a competent official appointed according to the law on civil registration, or 2) Original passport or passport replacement document issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Provided or 3) the original house registration or a certified copy of the house registration information or by an official appointed according to the law on civil registration or 4) a net book for monks. and the original novice monk Original identification card for people with disabilities Passenger identity verification documents shown via the application, such as (1) digital ID card Digital house registrati on Via the ThaiD application of the Department of Provincial Administration (2) Digital driver's license Via the DLT QR License application of the Department of Land Transport (3) Disabled identification card through the disabled card application of the Department of Promotion and Development of Quality of Life for Persons with Disabilities . Source: Thai News Agency

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‘Thammanat’ kicks off granting 25,000 agricultural title deeds nationwide.

Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives awards agricultural title deeds, which are upgraded from ALRO 4-01, specifying target areas. 22 million rai in 5 years confirmed to be used for agriculture and related businesses By strictly controlling Don't let it fall into the hands of capitalists. Captain Thammanat Phromphao, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives presided over the ceremony "Kick off Ceremony for handing over agricultural title deeds as a New Year's gift 2024" with Mr. Chaiya Phromma, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Mr. Prayoon Insakul, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Mr. Winaroj Subsongsuk, Secretary-General of the office. Agricultural Land Reform (Agricultural Land Reform) Executives of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives and governors of 11 provinces, namely Kanchanaburi, Chainat, Chonburi, Chachoengsao, Lopburi, Saraburi, Nakhon Nayok, Suphanburi, Prachinburi, Uthai Thani and Phetchaburi provinces, including farmers, participated at the Center for the Promotion and Development of Additional Occupations Outside of Agricultural Sector, Chang Yai Subdistrict, Bang Sai District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. There was also a kick off ceremony in every province across the country, with Mr. Anucha Nakasai, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, presiding. The kick off ceremony presented agricultural title deeds in Chumphon Province. On this occasion, Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Sent a message to fellow farmers From government policy leading to action that has seen concrete results, he said, 'On behalf of the government I would like to sincerely congratulate our fellow farmers who received their agricultural title deeds. According to government policy that wants people to be able to take advantage of property. To create a career, income, and stability in life The government will speed up the process to give people rights to land. By considering land use rights do cuments to be title deeds. in order to be able to further develop Have access to funding sources used to develop land and careers To create a better quality of life in the long run I would like to thank the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives and all parties involved. that brings policies into practice until they produce concrete results This successful agricultural title deed was a New Year's gift from the government. which already has agricultural title deeds of 2.1 million rai and the government sincerely hopes that Farmers receiving agricultural title deeds today Will have access to various financial sources, leading to sustainable careers and income. I assure you that the government remains committed to solving the problem. To create opportunities for people to have a good life. and continue to be happy.' The Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives said that from the government policy announced to Parliament on September 11, 2023, it is desired to develop documents of rights of use into title deed s. The Ministry of Agriculture, through ALRO, has therefore driven this policy. with the Agricultural Land Reform Committee By virtue of Section 30, it was agreed to consider improving the document of rights to use S.P.K. 4-01 to become an agricultural title deed in accordance with government policy. There are 2.27 million farmers who have qualified to change to agricultural title deeds, with an area of ??approximately 22 million rai, 1.6 million farmers. To give morale and encouragement to farmers who have received agricultural title deeds, ALRO has organized a kick-off ceremony. off Granting agricultural title deeds to farmers Simultaneously, 25,000 copies will be distributed nationwide as a New Year's gift. As the government has promised for all farmers to benefit from This document can be used to create added value in agricultural operations. ALRO will complete the granting of agricultural title deeds throughout the country as soon as possible. and is ready to be an army that will support everyone to live well and happily in the land reform area forever. Ready to specify that When changing to a title deed for agriculture The owner can engage in agriculture and related activities. There will be follow-up and inspection. Do not let the land fall into the hands of capitalists. Secretary-General of ALRO Said that registration for the issuance of agricultural title deeds both online and offline, currently there are farmers submitting requests for issuance of title deeds for a total of 227,152 plots, which have since been assigned to relevant sectors. Create awareness and understanding of government policies Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives and ALRO in carrying out work to increase the potential value of agricultural title deeds, both ALRO and the duties of those who receive land. as well as linking partners to networks of related agencies For the livelihood of our fellow farmers. For submitting an application for issuance of a title deed for agriculture From November 15, 2023, notification of wishes is o pen nationwide through 3 channels: ALRO in every province, Citizen Service Center (Mobile Unit) and online system via ALRO website (Information as of date As of 13 Jan. 2024) there were 227,152 plot requests submitted, 33,663 title deeds have been issued, accounting for 275,100 rai, 29,006 farmers. Farmers from 11 provinces are happy that the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives has successfully pushed this policy forward. By being confident that An agricultural title deed is useful for accessing capital to further your career. Can guarantee a loan from BAAC. Yes. Source: Thai News Agency