Africa’s First Multilingual Small Language Model Gets Even Smaller - Thanks to Top African Innovators Sticky Post

Africa’s First Multilingual Small Language Model Gets Even Smaller – Thanks to Top African Innovators

Johannesburg, South Africa – 03 June, 2025 – Africa’s first multilingual Small Language Model (SLM), InkubaLM, has just achieved a 75% reduction in size, without losing performance, thanks to the brilliance of African AI talent. This milestone marks a leap forward in accessible, efficient AI for low-resource environments across the continent. The breakthrough came through the Buzuzu-Mavi Challenge, hosted by Lelapa AI in partnership with … Continue reading Africa’s First Multilingual Small Language Model Gets Even Smaller – Thanks to Top African Innovators

GKSD’s Kamel Ghribi Reaffirms Commitment to Syria's Reconstruction during Strategic Visit Sticky Post

GKSD’s Kamel Ghribi Reaffirms Commitment to Syria’s Reconstruction during Strategic Visit

Milan, Italy– Friday, May 2nd 2025 – Kamel Ghribi, the President of GKSD Group, has reaffirmed his company’s commitment to supporting ongoing reconstruction efforts in Syria. He stated this during a strategic visit to the Syrian capital, Damascus, earlier this week. During the visit, Mr Ghribi held high-level meetings with senior Syrian government officials, including the President H.E. Ahmed Al Sharaa, to discuss avenues for … Continue reading GKSD’s Kamel Ghribi Reaffirms Commitment to Syria’s Reconstruction during Strategic Visit

Brazil, Italy announce new push and funding on cooling action ahead of COP30

Brazil, Italy announce new push and funding on cooling action ahead of COP30

Press Release – Bonn, 13 June 2025 â€“ Brazil and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) today launched a new initiative to address extreme heat through sustainable cooling – Beat the Heat in Cities/Mutirão contra o Calor Extremo – while Italy pledged EUR 2 million in new funding for the Global Cooling Pledge, supporting action on a major contributor to climate change ahead of the COP30 climate summit later this year. … Continue reading Brazil, Italy announce new push and funding on cooling action ahead of COP30

Ontario Launches Plan to Secure Energy for Generations

Ontario Launches Plan to Secure Energy for Generations

First-ever integrated energy plan leverages every energy resource to protect Ontario with affordable, secure, reliable and clean energy to power growth and jobs across the province News Release – June 12, 2025 – TORONTO – Today, the Ontario government released Energy for Generations, the province’s first-ever integrated energy plan – a comprehensive roadmap to meet future energy needs, support new housing and power the most competitive economy in the … Continue reading Ontario Launches Plan to Secure Energy for Generations

UNECE joins United Nations’ global call-to-action to accelerate social progress through AI-powered virtual worlds

UNECE joins United Nations’ global call-to-action to accelerate social progress through AI-powered virtual worlds

Press Release – 13 June 2025 – UNECE joined forces with 17 other UN entities during the 2nd UN Virtual Worlds Day to urge governments, civil society, academia, and the private sector to harness the transformative potential of AI-powered virtual worlds to drive development that works for all.   The call-to-action outlines 12 priorities—from expanding connectivity to promoting responsible use of emerging technologies—in order to ensure … Continue reading UNECE joins United Nations’ global call-to-action to accelerate social progress through AI-powered virtual worlds

XGS Energy and Meta to Partner on 150 MW Advanced Geothermal Project

XGS Energy and Meta to Partner on 150 MW Advanced Geothermal Project

XGS Energy enters agreement with Meta to develop 150 MW of next-generation geothermal energy, expanding the frontiers of reliable, baseload geothermal energy Press Release – SANTA FE, N.M. – XGS Energy, Inc. (XGS) and Meta Platforms, Inc (Meta) today announced an agreement to support development of 150 MW of next-generation geothermal energy in New Mexico, highlighting the critical role XGS will play in rapidly delivering reliable electricity to … Continue reading XGS Energy and Meta to Partner on 150 MW Advanced Geothermal Project

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TotalEnergies to Collaborate with Mistral AI

TotalEnergies to Collaborate with Mistral AI to Increase the Application of Artificial Intelligence in its Multi-Energy Strategy Press Release – Paris, June 12, 2025 â€“ TotalEnergies and the French company Mistral AI are announcing a collaboration to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) innovation in support of the Company’s multi-energy strategy, especially in low-carbon energies. A shared AI innovation lab Under the terms of the partnership, a joint … Continue reading TotalEnergies to Collaborate with Mistral AI

PolyActiva Appoints Jerry St. Peter as CEO and Secures $25M Series C Financing

PolyActiva Appoints Jerry St. Peter as CEO and Secures $25M Series C Financing

PolyActiva Appoints Jerry St. Peter as CEO and Secures $25M Series C Financing to Accelerate US Expansion and Clinical Advancement of PREZIAâ„¢ Technology Platform CEO appointment and funding to support transformational US expansion, accelerate late-stage clinical development of lead asset, and strengthen R&D pipeline MELBOURNE, Australia & FORT WORTH, Texas – PolyActiva, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering a novel drug delivery technology to improve outcomes … Continue reading PolyActiva Appoints Jerry St. Peter as CEO and Secures $25M Series C Financing

Amale Kenbib: Championing Justice and Breaking Stereotypes in the Moroccan Diaspora 

Amale Kenbib: Championing Justice and Breaking Stereotypes in the Moroccan Diaspora 

The recent launch of Femmes en lumière in Paris has highlighted the important achievements of Moroccan women in France. Among those celebrated in this photographic work, Amale Kenbib stands out as a strong symbol of perseverance, justice, and the ongoing fight against stereotypes that women in the Moroccan diaspora face.  A Trailblazer in the Legal Field  Amale Kenbib has worked as a criminal defense lawyer … Continue reading Amale Kenbib: Championing Justice and Breaking Stereotypes in the Moroccan Diaspora 

Turkish Airlines and TAP Air Portugal expand cooperation scope

Turkish Airlines and TAP Air Portugal expand cooperation scope

Press Release – Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other in the world, and TAP Air Portugal, the flag carrier of Portugal and the leading European airline flying to Brazil, are expanding their existing codeshare partnership. As part of the recently expanded agreement announced during the IATA Annual General Meeting held in New Delhi, both carriers will now provide their … Continue reading Turkish Airlines and TAP Air Portugal expand cooperation scope

Kate McCormick appointed CEO of WH Partners UAE

Kate McCormick appointed CEO of WH Partners UAE

WH Partners announces the appointment of Kate McCormick as Chief Executive Officer of its UAE operations. News Release – UAE – Kate, a seasoned leader in the compliance and gaming sectors, brings over 18 years of experience to the role. Her experience spans both regulated and emerging markets, always with a commercially driven mindset. Throughout her career, Kate has held senior roles at industry leading … Continue reading Kate McCormick appointed CEO of WH Partners UAE