June 6, 2023

Getinge Selects Anaqua to Provide Single, Centralized IP Management Platform

Global medical technology company will use Anaqua’s AQX to help consolidate and coordinate the management of all its IP assets

BOSTON, June 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Anaqua, the leading innovation and intellectual property (IP) management technology provider, today announced that global medical technology company Getinge has selected Anaqua’s AQX in order to consolidate the management of all its IP assets onto a single, centralized platform.

Founded in Sweden in 1904, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions in 133 countries with products and solutions that aim to improve clinical results and optimize workflows.

Anna Maria Lagerqvist Gahm, Head of IP & Digital Law at Getinge, said: “With our extensive range of products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing, life science and digital healthcare solutions and our strong international presence with operations in more than 40 countries worldwide, it was important to be able to improve the efficiency and coordination of our IP management by consolidating onto a centralized platform. AQX enables us to do that, while also providing highly integrated functionality in key areas such as analytics and invention management.”

Bob Romeo, CEO of Anaqua, said: “Getinge focuses on helping its customers save lives through the products and solutions it develops, and on achieving its goal of becoming the world’s most trusted and respected medtech company. We are delighted to be supporting Getinge on that journey by helping manage and protect the company’s valuable IP assets. Anaqua continues to invest in offerings to meet and exceed the ever-evolving demands of the world’s most innovative life science companies.”

About Getinge

With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions that aim to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs over 11,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in 133 countries.

About Anaqua

Anaqua, Inc. is a premier provider of integrated intellectual property (IP) management technology solutions and services for corporations and law firms. Its IP management software solutions, AQX and PATTSY WAVE, both offer best practice workflows with big data analytics and tech-enabled services to create an intelligent environment designed to inform IP strategy, enable IP decision-making, and streamline IP operations, tailored to each segment’s need. Today, nearly half of the top 100 U.S. patent filers and global brands, as well as a growing number of law firms worldwide use Anaqua’s solutions. Over one million IP executives, attorneys, paralegals, administrators, and innovators use the platform for their IP management needs. The company’s global operations are headquartered in Boston, with offices across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. For additional information, please visit anaqua.com, or on LinkedIn.

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June 6, 2023

Ai-Media to Launch AI-Powered Automatic Captioning Solution to Asian Market at BroadcastAsia

Ai-Media at BroadcastAsia 2023 in Singapore

Ai-Media at BroadcastAsia 2023 in Singapore, June 7-9

SYDNEY, Australia, June 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ai-Media, the leader in technology-driven live captioning, transcription, and translation solutions, is excited to announce its presence at BroadcastAsia in Singapore, where it will unveil its ground-breaking LEXI 3.0 automatic captioning solution to the Asian market.

Previously launched to the North American market at NAB Show 2023, LEXI 3.0 is the new and improved version of Ai-Media’s flagship automatic captioning solution. Powered by AI, LEXI 3.0 is the world’s most accurate and advanced automatic captioning solution, delivering results that rival human captions at a fraction of the cost.

During the BroadcastAsia, Ai-Media will also showcase its comprehensive range of captioning technology that boasts seamless integration with LEXI 3.0. Among the featured products is the new LEXI Viewer, an innovative HD-SDI device that empowers event organizers to effortlessly enhance accessibility by streaming captions to in-venue displays.

Additionally, Ai-Media will highlight its range of captioning encoders that ensure high quality distribution of audio and video via its iCap Cloud Network, the world’s largest, most secure caption delivery network. This includes iCap Alta, the broadcast industry’s leading IP encoder that provides efficient virtualized workflows for MPEG-TS and SMPTE-2110. Ai-Media will also showcase iCap Encode Pro, the HD-SDI encoder trusted by major TV networks worldwide that offers low operational cost & low-latency display.

BroadcastAsia will take place from 7 to 9 June at the Singapore EXPO in Singapore. Attendees can meet the Ai-Media team and discover its range of end-to-end broadcast captioning solutions at booth 6C3-08 in Hall 6.

Ai-Media’s Chief Sales Officer, James Ward said:

We are excited to launch LEXI 3.0 to the APAC market. AI-powered technologies are creating operational efficiencies and cost savings across countless industries and with Lexi 3.0 it is no different. LEXI 3.0 consistently delivers over 98% accuracy, meets all global regulatory requirements, enables customers to increase their reach and has cost savings of around 80% versus human captioning. We’re also able to leverage our decades of broadcast experience to ensure our captioning solutions are interoperable across different workflows, video standards and regions.

About Ai-Media

Founded in Australia in 2003, technology company Ai-Media is a global leader in the provision of high-quality live and recorded captioning, transcription, and translation solutions. The company helps the world’s leading broadcasters, enterprises and government agencies ensure high accuracy, secure and cost-effective captioning via its AI-powered LEXI automatic captioning solution. LEXI captions are delivered to millions of screens worldwide via Ai-Media’s range of captioning encoders and its iCap Cloud Network – the world’s largest, most secure caption delivery network. Globally, Ai-Media delivers 8 million minutes of live and recorded media monthly. Ai-Media trades on the Australian Stock Exchange (AIM). For more information, please visit Ai-Media.tv.

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June 6, 2023

UPDATE — VERSES, DENTONS US and SWF, Announce Collaboration on Landmark Industry Report “A Path to Global AI Governance”

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The Road to Autonomy – Executive Summary

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — VERSES AI Inc. (CBOE CANADA:VERS) (OTCQX:VRSSF) (“VERSES” or the “Company”), a cognitive computing company specializing in the next generation of artificial intelligence (“AI”), announces the release in June 2023 of an AI industry report titled “THE ROAD TO AUTONOMY: A Path To Global AI Governance”.

The report combines the legislative expertise from Dentons, the world’s largest multinational law firm, and the AI acumen of VERSES with the guidance on technical standards from the Spatial Web Foundation to provide an in-depth analysis of the legal and key legislative trends from across the world on the state of AI regulation and recommendations for a path forward for government regulation of AI.

The report aspires to pioneer a fresh approach for legal practitioners, government regulators, and lawmakers, to keep pace with the rapid technological advancements and to guide their adaptation. The critical aspect of the report is to promote the adoption of standards for what VERSES considers “law as code.” The objective is to encode laws and legal principles into an understandable, machine-readable language that will facilitate the comprehension and autonomous compliance of AI systems with legal frameworks and social norms.

The report analyzes the unprecedented challenges presented by the emergence of AI and autonomous software, devices, and vehicles addressing fundamental questions like, “How can governments regulate AI systems that are on a path to regulating themselves? How can humans stay in the loop to ensure AI alignment with human values, principles, and laws, while guaranteeing fair and equitable services for all individuals and communities? And, how do we encode and enforce AI laws directly in AI systems themselves?

The report critically examines the transformative power of rapidly evolving technologies such as AI systems and their impending impact on legal, regulatory, and government sectors and accentuates the crucial need for developing and adopting standards that foster the understanding, governance, and interoperability of AI and autonomous systems. The report underscores the role of these technical standards in shaping dynamic and effective laws to regulate, oversee, and contemporize AI activities.

The goal of the report is to provide governments, regulators, and legislators with a pragmatic framework that not only informs but also provides a roadmap for policymaking, legislation, and compliance efforts in the field of AI. This is relevant to the flourishing autonomous vehicle industry, while also serving as a fundamental guide for all future AI-driven systems. Emphasizing the urgency of a globally unified, forward-thinking approach to AI governance, the report signals the vital need for standards development and deployment as the world navigates the pathway to Autonomous Intelligent Systems (“AIS”).

Significantly, the report points to the instrumental role of sociotechnical standards, as demonstrated by the work of the Institute of Electrical And Electronics Engineers IEEE P2874 Working Group. This initiative from the world’s largest association of technical professionals, underscores the importance of aligning AIS with human values and reducing the risk of harmful behavior.

The report also highlights the European Commission’s Flying Forward 2020 (“FF2020”) project for successfully implementing these standards. Led by VERSES and running on its KOSM platform, the FF2020 project featured autonomous AI-powered drones executing various tasks, such as medical supply delivery, building security inspection, and large crowd monitoring, all while adhering to local laws. The project exemplifies how the seamless integration of standards for AI with Urban Air Mobility and current legal and regulatory frameworks could improve the implementation of AI-powered services at city scale and beyond.

The report envisions the application of these standards to a host of sectors, including healthcare, education, finance, supply chain and more, paving the way for a smarter world with AI seamlessly operating behind the scenes.

“AI is advancing at an unprecedented pace, raising concerns about the direction of its future trajectory. As AI evolves towards autonomous systems, the need for regulation becomes critical. We must address the challenge of regulating self-regulating AI to ensure alignment with human values and prevent potential risks. By implementing global technical standards and establishing an international AI regulatory framework, we can harness the immense benefits of AI while safeguarding against its potential perils,” stated VERSES CEO, Gabriel René.

“We are thrilled to collaborate with VERSES on this report, as the challenge of regulating AI raises complex and often novel questions of law for our clients and regulators. We hope this report provides a new way of thinking about AI regulation, and provides important insights to key stakeholders who are wrestling with new AI regulatory frameworks and are trying to strike an appropriate balance between innovation and moderation,” said Peter Stockburger, Partner at Dentons US LLP.

In summary, the report calls for a safe, effective, and inclusive journey down the “Road to Autonomy,” ensuring that future AI systems are not just technically advanced but also aligned with the best interests of humanity, both now and in the future. With AI influencing every sector, this insightful report offers pragmatic recommendations for a more secure, innovative, and integrated AI-driven future. The full report will be available on the VERSES, DENTONS, and Spatialweb.org websites in June 2023, with the executive summary already available for preview.

The Road to Autonomy - Executive Summary

About VERSES

VERSES is a cognitive computing company specializing in next-generation AI. Modeled after natural systems and the design principles of the human brain and the human experience, VERSES flagship offering, GIA, is an Intelligent Assistant for everyone powered by KOSMOS, a network operating system enabling distributed intelligence. Built on open standards, KOSM transforms disparate data into knowledge models that foster trustworthy collaboration between humans, machines, and AI, across digital and physical domains. Imagine a smarter world that elevates human potential through innovations inspired by nature. Learn more at VERSES, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

About Dentons
Dentons is designed to be different. As the world’s largest global law firm with 21,000 professionals in over 200 locations in more than 80 countries, Denton’s can help you grow, protect, operate and finance your business. Denton’s polycentric and purpose-driven approach, together with their commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and ESG, ensures they challenge the status quo to stay focused on what matters most to you. www.dentons.com

About the Spatial Web Foundation
The Spatial Web Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the development and ethical use of technology, specifically in the creation and implementation of the Spatial Web protocol. The foundation’s core initiatives include developing open standards and protocols, promoting interoperability, and educating the public and policymakers. The foundation supports transparency and accountability in the development and use of technology, promotes responsible innovation, engages in dialogue and collaboration with various stakeholders, and adopts a proactive approach to addressing emerging ethical challenges. Ultimately, the Spatial Web Foundation seeks to create a more inclusive, accessible, and equitable internet that empowers individuals and communities to connect, create, and thrive.

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June 6, 2023

Syria Olympic football team beat its Lebanese counterpart 3-1 in a friendly match

Syria Olympic football team beat its Lebanese counterpart 3-1 in a friendly match that brought them together on Tuesday in Lebanon.

The match comes in preparation for the Syrian team prior to West Asia tournament.

The Syrian Olympic team will play against Iran and Palestine in group B of West Asia tournament to start in Iraq on June 12th.

Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

June 6, 2023

EGYPT’S SISI AND ISRAEL’S NETANYAHU DISCUSS BORDER SHOOTING, EMPHASISE JOINT INVESTIGATION

Egypt's President Abdelfattah al-Sisi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed Saturday's rare border shooting in which three Israeli soldiers and an Egyptian security officer were killed, the leaders said in separate statements on Tuesday. Sisi and Netanyahu emphasised the importance of coordination on investigating the incident, Egypt's presidency said. gypt's President Sisi expressed his deep condolences over the incident on the Egyptian border. The Prime Minister thanked the Egyptian president, as well as for his commitment to a thorough and joint investigation into the incident," the statement from Netanyahu's office said, adding that the leaders pledged to continue strengthening peace and security cooperation.

Source: National News Agency - Lebanon

June 6, 2023

Minister of Labour Meets Saudi Minister of Human Resources and Social Development

HE Minister of Labour and President of the International Labour Conference, Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri, held a meeting with HE Minister of Human Resources and Social Development of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ahmad bin Sulaiman AlRajhi on the sidelines of the International Labour Conference in Geneva, Switzerland.

The meeting revolved around discussing strategies to strengthen mutual collaboration between the State of Qatar and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, particularly in the labour sector. The goal was to leverage the successful practices in developing the work environment in both nations.

HE Minister of Human Resources and Social Development of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ahmad bin Sulaiman AlRajhi extended his congratulations to Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri on his election as the President of the International Labour Conference's 111th session. He expressed his wishes for Dr. Al Marri's success in steering the Labour Conference towards developing significant recommendations at the level of the three production parties.

Source: Qatar News Agency

June 6, 2023

Joint statement of the 3rd Meeting of the Quint Group Held in Doha on Somalia

Representatives of Qatar, Somalia, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States of America met in Doha on Monday 5th of June 2023, in their 3rd meeting to discuss the current situation in Somalia, particularly the security, political and humanitarian issues.

The partners affirmed their support for the Federal Government of Somalia to achieve security and stability in the current situation, and discuss ways to enhance confidence-building, capacity-building, and emphasize coordination of counterterrorism and international security assistance. They welcomed the Federal Government of Somalias commitment to strengthening its security sector capacity and preparations to assume responsibility from the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia by December 2024. To this end, they agreed to strengthen their coordination efforts and to work with other international partners and friends of Somalia. They discussed the importance of a security conference later this year to set out a pathway for a sustainable, affordable security architecture and stability post-2024.

The partners discussed the importance of ensuring stability and good governance in areas liberated from al-Shabaab and committed to improve coordination of assistance in support of Somali-led stabilization efforts. The Federal Government of Somalia offered to share with the partners an approach to coordinate stabilization efforts in Somalia.

They also affirmed their continued political support to Somalias efforts to meet the technical benchmarks on weapons and ammunition management to enable the UN Security Council to fully lift the arms controls on the Somali Federal Government.

The Partners affirmed their support for the Somali National Consultative Council (NCC) process to promote political reconciliation and delineate government responsibilities to ensure stability in Somalia. The partners support the Federal Government of Somalias commitment and all efforts to de-escalate and end the conflict in and around Lascanood and called on all parties to reach and adhere to a ceasefire agreement, and engage in inclusive dialogue and peaceful dispute resolution.

They also agreed that continued progress on public sector financial management will be necessary to ensure that Somalia remains on track to complete the debt relief process, and to plan for effective economic governance thereafter.

The partners called on the international community to continue to support the urgent humanitarian needs of the Somali people, and they emphasized the importance of allowing unhindered humanitarian access, especially during the current situation in Somalia, as well as supporting wider climate resilience The partners agreed to continue work within these areas and reconvene in Türkiye, for ongoing discussions and to take stock of progress.

Source: Qatar News Agency

June 6, 2023

Qatar’s Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan to QNA: Host of MOUs, Agreements Within HH the Amir’s Visit Program to Bishkek

HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Kyrgyz Republic Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Sulaiti stressed that the visit of HH Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani to Bishkek comes at a time when an accelerated development, strength, and growth characterize the relations between the two countries.

In an interview with Qatar News Agency , His Excellency said that the HH the Amir is the first Arab leader to visit the Kyrgyz Republic, reflecting the mutual aspiration to boost and strengthen the bilateral relations between the two countries. His Excellency stressed that this visit would strengthen the political, economic, and cultural ties between the State of Qatar and the Kyrgyz Republic, opening new horizons for bilateral cooperation, where a host of memoranda of understanding (MOUs) and agreements that cover various fields are expected to be signed during that official visit.

His Excellency said that the relations between the State of Qatar and the Kyrgyz Republic witness positive development and growth, as HE President of the Kyrgyz Republic made three official visits to the State of Qatar, reflecting the significance of the relations between the two countries, and their aspiration to strengthen cooperation.

His Excellency pointed out that cooperation relations in the charitable field are also witnessing growth, as Qatar Charity provided humanitarian assistance to the Kyrgyz Republic and cooperated in implementing development and relief projects to support the population in need.

His Excellency added that the two countries cooperate in providing mutual support within the framework of international and regional organizations, such as the UN and others, as they had cooperated in discussing and voting on several international issues of common interest.

His Excellency noted that several mutual visits, at the level of ministers and governments, were organized between the two countries in various fields, which contributes to strengthening understanding and exchanging expertise.

HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Kyrgyz Republic revealed that HH the Amirs visit to Kyrgyzstan would witness the signing of around 20 agreements and MOUs between the two countries, reflecting their commitment to strengthening and expanding the bilateral cooperation in the fields of law, sports, defense, plant quarantine, health, veterinary, finance, disaster management, central banks, agriculture and food security, training aviation specialists, technology and communication, media, cultural centers, employment, customs, livestock and phytosanitary, healthcare, postal exchange, stock market, business council, along with other fields.

His Excellency said that signing that large number of MOUs and agreements reflects the two countries commitment to strengthening the strategic partnership and deepening their bilateral cooperation, opening new cooperation horizons, as well as economic and cultural opportunities among the two counties.

His Excellency said that there are promising prospects for economic and trade relations between the State of Qatar and the Kyrgyz Republic. Among the potential opportunities and areas that can be developed in this regard are the tourism sector, agriculture, food, the financial sector, and energy and natural resources.

His Excellency affirmed that the future of the relations between the State of Qatar and the Kyrgyz Republic is based on strengthening cooperation and expanding the ties between the two countries. His Excellency added that the State of Qatar is a significant country in the Middle East and seeks to consolidate its role and expand its cooperation scope with central Asian countries, with which its shares several elements, such as Islamic religion, culture, and others.

His Excellency expressed his confidence that economic cooperation between Qatar and Kyrgyzstan will continue to expand and diversify through promoting trade and investment and exchanging technology and knowledge in various economic sectors. His Excellency said that Qatar could play a significant role in promoting investment and developing the economy in Kyrgyzstan and central Asian countries, which enhances economic prosperity and provides Job opportunities for the population.

His Excellency also pointed out the significance of cultural and educational cooperation, as exchanging students and academics and organizing joint cultural events would strengthen understanding and cultural communication between the two peoples and deepen cultural relations.

Concluding his interview with QNA, HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Kyrgyz Republic indicated that enhancing the relations between Qatar and Kyrgyzstan would strengthen Qatars role in the region and consolidate its presence in central Asia as Qatar can play a significant role in promoting regional cooperation and peace. His Excellency added that cooperation with central Asian countries promotes bilateral relations in political, security, and cultural fields; enables the exchange of expertise and knowledge; enhances mutual understanding; and deepens cooperation in the face of joint regional and international challenges.

Source: Qatar News Agency