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Zindi’s Celina Lee Highlights AI Upskilling Imperative for Africans during Paris Summit

Press Release – 12/02/2025 – Paris, France – Celina Lee, the Co-Founder and CEO of Zindi, Africa’s largest network of data scientists, underscored the transformative potential of AI workforce development during a high-stakes panel session at the just-concluded AI Action Summit in Paris. Speaking alongside stakeholders such as Google’s Senior VP for Research, James Manyika, and Sylvian Duranton, MD and Senior Partner at BCG, Lee … Continue reading Zindi’s Celina Lee Highlights AI Upskilling Imperative for Africans during Paris Summit

Impact Newswire11/02/202512/02/2025

Europe, Impact Newswire Exclusive

Kamel Ghribi Joins Global Leaders at Vatican Summit on Children’s Rights

On February 3, 2025, The Vatican hosted the Inaugural International Summit on Children’s Rights, a landmark event that convened global leaders to address the pressing issues affecting children worldwide. Among the distinguished attendees was Kamel Ghribi, President of GKSD Investment Holding Group and a renowned advocate for children’s welfare. Titled “Love Them and Protect Them,” the summit featured panel discussions on various aspects of children’s … Continue reading Kamel Ghribi Joins Global Leaders at Vatican Summit on Children’s Rights

Emmanuel Benson04/02/202511/02/2025

Asia, Impact Newswire Exclusive, United States

Delphos Advises on a Landmark $150M Deal for Mongolian Mortgage Corporation – Bolstering Housing Access

Press Release – 16 January 2025 – Washington, DC and Ulaanbaatar, MongoliaThe U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has received approval from its Board of Directors on a $150 million landmark financing to the Mongolian Mortgage Corporation (MIK), advised by Delphos, the global financial advisory firm. This transformative deal will see the DFC acquire $150 million of mortgage-backed securities, managed by MIK, enabling local commercial banks to … Continue reading Delphos Advises on a Landmark $150M Deal for Mongolian Mortgage Corporation – Bolstering Housing Access

Impact Newswire17/01/202511/02/2025

Africa

Nambia National AI Strategy: Paving the Way for Emerging Economies

News – In a significant move towards technological advancement, Nambia has officially launched its National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy, positioning itself as a front-runner in promoting AI adoption and innovation within the region. Geared towards establishing the nation as a hub for “AI for Emerging Economies,” this strategy is poised to reshape various sectors of the economy while driving socio-economic growth. The foundation of the … Continue reading Nambia National AI Strategy: Paving the Way for Emerging Economies

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United States

Gartner Predicts 40% of AI Data Breaches Will Arise from Cross-Border GenAI Misuse by 2027

Press Release – STAMFORD, Conn., February 17, 2025 Lack of Consistent Global AI Standards Forces Enterprises to Develop Region-Specific Strategies, Limiting AI Scalability and Benefits By 2027, more than 40% of AI-related data breaches will be caused by the improper use of generative AI (GenAI) across borders, according to Gartner, Inc. The swift adoption of GenAI technologies by end-users has outpaced the development of data governance and … Continue reading Gartner Predicts 40% of AI Data Breaches Will Arise from Cross-Border GenAI Misuse by 2027

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Europe, Global

New Coalition aims to put Artificial Intelligence on a more sustainable path

Press Release – Paris, 11 February 2025 – Over 100 partners, including 37 tech companies, eleven countries and five international organizations, have joined forces under the Coalition for Environmentally Sustainable Artificial Intelligence (AI), aiming to ramp up global momentum to place AI on a more environmentally sustainable path. Spearheaded by France, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the Coalition brings together stakeholders across the AI … Continue reading New Coalition aims to put Artificial Intelligence on a more sustainable path

Impact Newswire19/02/202519/02/2025

Europe, Middle East

UAE and France Unveil €50 Billion Plan for 1-Gigawatt AI Data Center Campus

News – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and France have announced a landmark €50 billion investment to develop a 1-gigawatt Artificial Intelligence (AI) data center campus, marking one of the most ambitious technology collaborations in recent history. This massive initiative underscores both nations’ commitment to advancing AI infrastructure and digital transformation, positioning them as global leaders in the rapidly evolving tech landscape. The project, situated … Continue reading UAE and France Unveil €50 Billion Plan for 1-Gigawatt AI Data Center Campus

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United States

Lambda Raises $480M to Expand AI Cloud Platform

New capital positions Lambda as the leading platform for large-scale AI cloud infrastructure, AI inferencing, and open source AI chat Press Release – February 19, 2025 – SAN JOSE, Calif. – Lambda, the AI Developer Cloud, today announced it has raised a $480 millionSeries D, bringing the total equity capital raised to date to $863 million. The round was co-led by Andra Capital and SGW … Continue reading Lambda Raises $480M to Expand AI Cloud Platform

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