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Oxford University Invited Romania’s AI Government Adviser Robot, for a Discussion on Advancing Governance with the help of AI

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Researchers at Oxford University engaged in a conversation with the team at Humans.ai, the creators of the Romanian AI initiative, to explore the potential of AI in enhancing governance
LONDON, July 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The ION AI robot, the first AI government adviser in the world employed by the Romanian Government to represent the voice of its citizens, has been invited at Oxford University by the Oxford AI Society for a special session of discussions entitled ‘Advancing Governance with AI. Exploring Romania’s ION project’, in which the developers of the project presented the technical aspects of the complex solution and the ethical implications of using AI technology to represent citizens’ needs.

ION is an independent research initiative, developed pro bono by the AI and research community in Romania, to collect and represent the wishes and problems of Romanian citizens in front of the government, supporting them to promptly come up with solutions for the most pressing topics. ION leverages state-of-the-art artificial intelligence, natural language processing and complex computer vision techniques to promptly and accurately capture the opinions of Romanian citizens. From a technical perspective, ION leverages AI algorithms and unsupervised learning methods, as well as deep neural networks, which automatically identify topics of interest to the public administration, prioritizing discussion on social media based on their impact on the public sector, and provide decision-makers and lawmakers with a bird’s eye view on the expectations of citizens. ION’s mission is to represent the modern version of the ancient Agora, a link between citizens and decision-makers, where everyone’s voice matters.
“I am delighted for the distinct privilege to present “ION “, the world’s first AI counselor to a government to the esteemed members of the Oxford AI Society.”, said Vali Malinoiu, Chief Technology Officer at Humans.ai, the Romanian AI company that initiated development of the ION project.
“In a blend of technology, psychology and artificial intelligence we highlighted the technical aspects of implementing ION, allowing us to showcase the algorithms behind that empower ION to understand emotions, biases, topics and opinions in order to generate meaningful questions as well as different techniques to generate insightful answers from the opinions collected.”, explained Malinoiu. “Additionally we underscored the ethical considerations taken into account in ION’s execution and design with a focus on confidentiality informed consent, and non-malfeasance that embodies development efforts of AI researchers, engineers and volunteers that allows ION not only to be technically sound but also ethically considerate.”, Malinoiu added.
ION’s output is to disseminate conclusive reports by having the AI process all the messages received through the ion.gov.ro website and through social media. All messages are gathered and reported on anonymously, to ensure the ethical use of the platform and to protect citizens’ interests. In addition to the software reporting of the ION web app, the project also has a physical component represented by a robot-type installation, which is able to interact with Romanians at various public events, taking data both from the online environment and through physical interactions with the population.
‘Having the ION project presented to the OxAI community at Oxford was an enriching experience. This Romanian AI initiative spurred engaging discussions among our students and underscored the impact of AI on governance. We explored the potential of the ION project and our participants couldn’t get enough of it.  We’re all excited to see what’s next for this game-changing tech!’, said Jessie Jiang, president of the Oxford AI Society.
“Witnessing the ION in action was an absolute delight. Its interactions were seamless, and learning more about the technology behind it was truly eye-opening for me and our society members. I genuinely look forward to following its progress and the profound impact it will have on advancing AI governance worldwide. It’s exciting to think about the changes it will bring to our global community.”, added Nishen Menerapitiya, member of the Events and Media Team at Oxford AI Society.
THe ION physical prototype was also present to be tested at the Oxford University event, with the support of the Romanian National Post Company, which helped transport the 2m tall robot to the Oxford campuses.
“We are the first postal company to deliver artificial intelligence. And, if we managed to deliver something this important, we can deliver anything. It is a real pride for the Romanian Post Company to be part of the modern history of the achievements of the Romanian state, being directly involved in this constant process of growth and technological development”, said Valentin Stefan, the general director of the Romanian National Post Company.
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DCI Indonesia Awarded by Frost & Sullivan for World-class Operational Excellence, Enabling Customers to Grow and Thrive, and Securing a Market-leading Position

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DCI Indonesia’s expansions, backed by its focus on industry best practices, sustainability, and alignment with customer trends, reinforce its strategic advantage.
SAN ANTONIO, July 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Frost & Sullivan recently analyzed the data center services industry and, based on its findings, recognized DCI Indonesia with the 2024 Company of the Year Award for a fifth consecutive time. The company is the leading data center services provider in Indonesia, offering best-in-class, scalable, and reliable data center colocation services and solutions. Its portfolio includes colocation, bare metal, physical security, data center connectivity, cooling, and power management to improve operational excellence, enabling customers to grow and thrive. The company supports a diverse client base, including global cloud service providers, major e-commerce and social media companies, telecommunication service providers, financial services industries, and enterprises from various verticals.

DCI currently offers 83 megawatts (MW) of power capacity across Cibitung, Karawang and Jakarta, where clients can directly connect with 4 of the world’s biggest cloud platforms. The DCI Indonesia Platform maximizes headcount efficiency in data center operations and provides customers with improved power usage effectiveness and energy cost stability. Furthermore, DCI offers Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), as well as green energy from biomass and solar farms as they lead the sustainability front in the industry.
Nishchal Khorana, global vice president and program leader for ICT at Frost & Sullivan, observed, “DCI Indonesia reinforces its strategic advantage with a compelling value proposition of tailored solutions and carrier-neutral facilities–the highest Tier IV service quality, best practice AI-driven operations, and competitive pricing. The company is an established data center operator with a 100% power uptime track record for over a decade, trusted by hundreds of clients in its portfolio to house their most critical IT infrastructure.”
DCI Indonesia is a member of a global business community that meets high social and environmental impact standards. With its sterling reputation and a client-centric approach at its core, it establishes ongoing trust with customers and fosters long-lasting relationships that extend throughout the data center service lifecycle. The company generates over USD $90 million in revenue, achieving at least 25% year-on-year growth with an impressive net profit margin. Its stellar growth momentum and trajectory are a testament to its service leadership, its ability to earn client trust and loyalty, and its capability to capture market share. The company is well-positioned to drive the data center service space into its next growth phase, capturing market share and sustaining its strategic leadership in the coming years.
“DCI Indonesia pioneers the highest standards, enabling its scalable, reliable, and carrier-neutral capabilities and services to meet clients’ ever-evolving digital infrastructure needs. Backed by its focus on operational excellence and sustainability, the company continues to expand in Indonesia,” added Riana Barnard, Best Practices Research Analyst.
Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents a Company of the Year Award to the organization that demonstrates excellence in terms of growth strategy and implementation in its field. The award recognizes a high degree of innovation with products and technologies, and the resulting leadership in terms of customer value and market penetration.
Frost & Sullivan Best Practices awards recognize companies in various regional and global markets for demonstrating outstanding achievement and superior performance in leadership, technological innovation, customer service, and strategic product development. Industry analysts compare industry participants and measure performance through in-depth interviews, analyses, and extensive secondary research to identify best practices in the sector.
About Frost & SullivanFor six decades, Frost & Sullivan has been world-renowned for its role in helping investors, corporate leaders, and governments navigate economic changes and identify disruptive technologies, megatrends, new business models, and companies to action, resulting in a continuous flow of growth opportunities to drive future success. Contact us: Start the discussion.
Contact:Tarini SinghP: +91-9953764546E: [email protected]
About DCI Indonesia PT DCI Indonesia Tbk (DCI) is the first Tier IV data center in Southeast Asia that provides secure data center infrastructure services, guaranteeing a 99.999% SLA colocation or only five minutes of downtime per year. As a neutral data center operator, DCI is supported by 70+ network service providers. DCI Platform has 7 data centers in 3 locations: Cibitung, Karawang, and Jakarta with a total potential power capacity approaching 1,000 megawatts (MW).
With world-class operating standards, and equipped with state-of-the-art data center equipment, DCI provides maximum availability for customers to access their critical assets. This includes financial institutions, network service providers, e-commerce players, cloud service providers, and companies from other sectors. DCI has maintained a 100% uptime track record since its establishment. This performance stems from the proven experience of the leadership team in information technology, data center services, and infrastructure management, spanning over 25 years.
The demand for data centers in Indonesia continues to grow rapidly. DCI responds to this by committing to build sustainable data centers across its existing and new locations.
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Grant Cardone Lists $42M Miami Mansion on Blockchain Real Estate Platform Propy

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American best-selling author, businessman, and investor chooses Propy’s onchain real estate platform to list Golden Beach, Florida, house.
MIAMI, July 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Propy, a technology company revolutionizing real estate via blockchain and AI, today announced that high-profile American entrepreneur Grant Cardone has listed a Golden Beach, Florida, private property for sale on Propy’s blockchain-based real estate platform with an asking price of $42,000,000 accepting cryptocurrency. This marks the first venture into emerging technologies in proptech for Cardone, a serial founder, best-selling author, equity fund manager, and business and real estate investor. The home is listed on the Propy marketplace with the deed minted onchain.

Propy simplifies the home-purchasing experience and eliminates fraudulent transactions by using a decentralized title registry and an escrow settlement protocol for securely storing land records and facilitating transactions, as well as accepting or converting cryptocurrency if a buyer chooses this form of payment. Leveraging the immutability of the blockchain, Propy ensures that buyer and seller private information is secure throughout the transaction. Automating and bringing the entire process online and onchain enables closing on a property to be faster, easier, and more secure than the outdated, traditional real estate transaction model.
Commenting on the listing, Grant Cardone said, “We are all in on blockchain revolutionizing real estate. We are leveraging top-tier technology to make transactions seamless and unstoppable. This is the future of real estate, and we’re leading the charge!” 
The private address is minted on PropyKeys protocol – an onchain tokenized address market developed on the Base network (Coinbase Layer 2 on Ethereum). PropyKeys brings real estate onchain through NFT home addresses and aims to bring one million home addresses onchain by 2025. The Propy marketplace also grants prospective buyers the option to pay using Bitcoin or US dollars.
Natalia Karayaneva, Founder and CEO of Propy, said, “It is a privilege for us to be the platform of choice for high-end property sellers, enhancing our offering to our community of high net-worth individuals, investors, and crypto buyers. With Propy’s advanced blockchain rails, compliant crypto and dollar payments, and unwavering focus on privacy, our clients can confidently navigate the closing process. The inclusion of Cardone’s listing in BTC and USD on Propy, minted with our latest privacy deed feature, highlights our leadership in the intersection of real estate and crypto.”
Additional details on the Cardone property are available on Propy’s website. Interested parties should contact the listing agent for viewings and further details.
Natalia Karayaneva, Founder and CEO of Propy, is available for interview upon request.
About Propy:
Propy is a US-licensed title company and a pioneering platform leveraging blockchain and AI technology to facilitate seamless transactions of real-world assets (RWA), specifically focused on revolutionizing global real estate markets. As an industry leader, Propy specializes in providing secure and efficient solutions, ensuring an enhanced experience for buying and selling properties worldwide.
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DataLend: Securities Lending Revenue Down 16% Year-Over-Year to $2.53 Billion in Q2 2024

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Global revenue declines year-over-year due to lagging equities performance in the U.S. and EMEA
NEW YORK, July 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The global securities finance industry generated $2.53 billion in revenue for lenders in the second quarter of 2024, according to DataLend, the market data service of fintech EquiLend. The figure represents a 16% decrease from the $3.00 billion generated in Q2 2023.

Global broker-to-broker activity, where broker-dealers lend and borrow securities from each other, generated an additional $696 million in revenue during Q2, a 9% decrease year-over-year.
Regionally, equity revenue fell 33% in EMEA and 19% in North America compared to the same period last year. A 22% decline in fees in North America and a 23% dip in EMEA accounted for the majority of the decreased revenue. Equity revenue in APAC increased 8% thanks to a 13% increase in fees.
Global fixed income performance declined by 11% in Q2 year-over-year. While revenue from government securities was roughly flat, corporate debt revenue fell by 32%, a regression of a trend which saw corporate bonds running hot through much of 2022 and 2023.
In June 2024, the global securities finance industry generated $790 million in revenue for lenders. The figure represents a 11% decrease year-over-year from the $888 million generated in June 2023. Broker-to-broker activity totaled an additional $207 million in revenue in June, also an 11% decrease year-over-year.
The top five earners in June 2024 were Lucid Group (LCID US), Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT US), Canopy Growth Corporation NPV (CGC US & WEED CN), Beyond Meat Inc. (BYND US) and ImmunityBio Inc. (IBRX US). In total, the group generated $56 million in revenue in the month.
Bloomberg Terminal users can subscribe to EquiLend’s exclusive Orbisa securities lending data by entering terminal shortcut APPS ORBISA or clicking the following link: https://blinks.bloomberg.com/screens/apps%20orbisa.
About DataLend 
DataLend, the market data service within EquiLend’s Data & Analytics Solutions group, tracks daily market movements across more than 200,000 securities, covering $35 trillion in lendable assets and $2.6 trillion in on-loan assets for the securities finance market. www.datalend.com
About EquiLend
EquiLend is a global financial technology firm offering Trading, Post-Trade, Data & Analytics, RegTech and Platform Solutions for the securities finance industry. With offices in North America, EMEA and Asia-Pacific, EquiLend operates across various jurisdictions worldwide, adhering to the highest regulatory standards. The company is committed to excellence and innovation and is consistently recognized for its contributions to the industry. EquiLend is Great Place to Work Certified™ in the U.S., UK, Ireland and India and has been honored as the Best Post-Trade Service Provider Globally, Best Market Data Provider Globally and for its outstanding Diversity & Inclusion initiatives in the Securities Finance Times Industry Excellence Awards 2023. www.equilend.com
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