Salomé Saqué

📢 Today, the world's attention once again turns to Italian leadership, but not for the reasons we'd hope. Italian journalists from RAI, the state-run media, have taken a bold stand against what they describe as an increasingly repressive environment for media under the Fratelli d’Italia government. 🚫 This 24-hour strike highlights the growing concerns over threats to press freedom and expression in Italy. From criminal investigations targeting journalists to suspected instances of censorship, the alarm bells are ringing loud and clear. 🌍 These actions come in the wake of Italy's alarming drop in the Reporters Without Borders press freedom index. Plunging five places to No. 46 out of 180, Italy now shares the "problematic" category with EU counterparts Poland and Hungary. 😔 It's disheartening to witness a democratic nation forfeit its fundamental rights. Let's not forget: Criminalizing criticism against public officials violates the bedrock of freedom of expression, as safeguarded by Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). In a world where the media serves as a watchdog for democracy, preserving freedom of speech isn't just an option; it's imperative. #PressFreedom #FreedomOfSpeech #Italy 🇮🇹📰 https://lnkd.in/deKgKeuE

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And even if COMELEC does manage to get all its ducks in a row, it will still have to hurdle the most significant challenge of all: public trust and confidence. For this to happen, the COMELEC needs to show the public that the system has undergone rigorous testing; there must be clear communication about how the system works – not just blanket assurances; and there need to be mechanisms for the independent verification of results. #DailyGuardian

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Are AI chatbots an easier mark for propagandists and disinformation spreaders in English or in French? 🧐🤨🧐 For the past three months, we at NewsGuard, have published monthly AI misinformation monitors, auditing the 10 leading generative AI tools on their propensity to repeat false claims about the news in English. This month, we decided to repeat the experience with French-language prompts. What did we learn? 1) In French, AI chatbots repeat misinformation 13,33% of the time, offer a non-response 12% of the time and present a debunk 74,67% of the time. 2) Their performance is slightly better in French than in English. But only slightly! With the same prompts in English, chatbots repeated misinformation 18% of the time, offered a non-response 20.33% of the time, and debunked false claims 61.66% of the time. 3) AI chatbots are more likely to push false claims when presented with prompts impersonating malign actors. What does this mean? That they are dangerously vulnerable to being weaponized by bad actors, to turbocharge disinformation campaigns. (In this experiment, when chatbots returned false information, it was in response to « Bad Actor » prompts in 70% of the cases.) 4) Foreign conflicts are dangerous territory for the bots, which prove most vulnerable to repeating falsehoods when asked about them. The full report is available to download here: https://lnkd.in/efxmdTE4 Congrats to my co-authors Isis Blachez, intrepid reporter on the French team, and McKenzie Sadeghi our brilliant AI editor ! 🙌🙌🙌

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How Could AI Impact Media and Democracy? 🔺 Insights from Viva Technology Paris 🔺 Revisiting a Key Discussion: Last week at Viva Technology in Paris, I had the opportunity to attend an insightful conversation between Mathias Döpfner, CEO of Axel Springer, and Thierry Breton, European Commissioner for Internal Market. They delved into a crucial topic: How Could AI Impact Media and Democracy? Mathias Döpfner’s Key Points: -Protection of Intellectual Property: "If that's not the case, then science, creative industries, and democracy are all at risk." -Competition: "Too much power in too few hands is dangerous. Competition is essential for innovation." Main Threats Highlighted: → Erosion of democratic values. → Rise of authoritarian influence. → Asymmetric trade policies benefiting non-democratic nations like China. Proposed Solutions: ✓ Ensure protection of intellectual property. ✓ Foster healthy competition. ✓ Implement smart, lean regulation. Why This Matters: → Safeguard innovation. → Prevent power concentration. → Maintain democratic integrity. So, what are your thoughts? How can we better safeguard our democratic values in the digital age? Exciting News Ahead: 🚨 Breton also mentioned two important initiatives that will soon be launched, which are crucial for startups and scale-ups working on digital media products in AI in Europe. Stay tuned for more! #AI #Media #Democracy #Innovation #EuropeanTech #StartupFunding

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🌟 Forbes Under 30 Spotlight: folk and Simo Lemhandez 🌟 🚀 Revolutionizing Sales with AI-Powered CRM 🚀 Meet folk--an innovative startup transforming the way businesses connect with customers. Founded by the visionary trio of Simo Lemhandez, Jean-Yves Poilleux, and Thibaud Elziere in 2020, folk is on a mission to humanize sales engagement through cutting-edge technology. I had the privilege of interviewing Simo Lemhandez, a Moroccan entrepreneur and HEC Paris graduate who is reshaping the sales landscape. With folk, businesses can now build stronger, more meaningful customer connections even as they grow. Why is folk a game changer? 🌟 AI-powered insights for smarter sales strategies Centralized customer data for a 360° view Personalized engagement at scale Intuitive platform for seamless adoption Empowering businesses to nurture relationships When I come across startups like folk, it reminds me of AI's incredible potential to enhance how we connect with others. As someone who deeply values building genuine relationships, both personally and professionally, I'm excited to see how technologies like this can help us foster more meaningful connections. What really resonates with me is folk's mission to humanize sales engagement. It's refreshing to see a company leveraging AI to create more personalized experiences in a world where automation and scale can sometimes make interactions feel impersonal. By centralizing data and providing insights, folk empowers businesses to understand their customers better and tailor their approach accordingly. I believe that the future of relationship-building lies in finding the right balance between technology and human touch. Tools like folk can help us manage our connections more efficiently and effectively while still allowing us to prioritize the individual and nurture those relationships with care and attention. It's not just about sales. I see this trend extending to all aspects of our lives, from staying in touch with loved ones to collaborating with colleagues. As AI continues to advance, I'm eager to explore how we can harness its power to deepen our connections, build trust, and create more fulfilling relationships. https://lnkd.in/guN_3uVK 🔥 #ForbesUnder30 #AI #Sales #CRM #CustomerExperience #AI4Good

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💡3 debates to keep an eye on for the future of the EU’s Multiannual Financial Framework Last week, I came across the interview of Commissioner for Budget Johannes Hahn in the French newspaper Les Échos. EU correspondent Karl De Meyer captured 3 of the leading budget topics to keep an eye on in the answers of the Commissioner: 1️⃣ New own resources and repayment of the debt In the last MFF negotiations, the idea of creating new resources independent from national contributions had progressed. But despite the efforts of setting some of those resources, such as the flagship Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM, a carbon tax at the EU’s external border), the Council remains somewhat sceptical. As part of the Next Generation EU efforts deployed for the recovery from COVID-19, it was made possible for the Union to borrow €806,9 billion between 2021 and 2026. With repayment starting in 2028, the question is whether new resources will be unlocked on time or whether national contributions will remain the only conceivable option. 2️⃣ Flexibility of the Multiannual Financial Framework As outlined by Commissioner Hahn, 99% of EU resources are pre-allocated within the EU. Consequence: in the last two mandates, we have faced occurrences that made changes vital, whether it is the migration crisis, a global pandemic or a war at our borders - and those changes have been challenging to decide and implement in our institutional scheme. While there are already flexibility instruments in the MFF, i.e., adaptations of headings and programme implementation, the use of margins, a more in-depth reflection will undoubtedly be needed moving on. Otherwise, we will keep displacing capacity from one heading to another, one programme to another, with the risk that policies such as the Cohesion Policy, the Common Agricultural Policy or even the Erasmus programme are first in line to contribute. 3️⃣ Integration of new EU Member States Since December 2022, the question has been on every discussion, at least for those working on agricultural policy: when will new Member States, particularly Ukraine, join the EU - and what will be the consequences for the budget? According to the Commissioner, should the nine current candidate countries enter the EU, our budget would see an increase comprised between 20% and 30%. Making this whole debate about budget, however, would be wrong. Implications of integration have always reached far beyond financial contributions, as the celebration of the 20th EU anniversary of ten of our Member States has shown on 1st May. The interview of Commissioner Hahn is available below. ⤵️

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Good sharing Portail de l'Intelligence Économique . The recent seizure of 32 Russian-controlled websites by the US Department of Justice highlights the ongoing threat of foreign interference in democratic processes. With the 2024 US presidential election approaching, the Biden administration's actions underscore the gravity of Russia's persistent efforts to manipulate American public opinion through disinformation campaigns. Russian PsyOps frequently employ disinformation campaigns, or "dezinformatsiya," to spread false or misleading information. It is a consistent part of its hybrid warfare. This is not new; such tactics have been part of many states' arsenals throughout history. The Soviet Union, for example, employed so called "active measures" (активные мероприятия) like subversion. Notable cases include blaming Nazi Germany for the 1940 Katyn Massacre and Operation INFEKTION, a KGB campaign falsely claiming that the United States created HIV/AIDS as a biological weapon - by then, with a substantial impact in many African nations. "Information warfare" (информационная война), is a key element of Russia's broader military and strategic doctrine. Russia’s Psyops in Europe, particularly targeting Germany and France, pursue to fracture European unity, destabilize international support for sanctions on Russia and stress any gap or fissure that may legitimize the recurrent concept of the "Decline of the West": https://lnkd.in/d4BThMBu #HybridWarfare #Disinformation #CyberSecurity #ElectionIntegrity #GlobalSecurity #USRussiaRelations #DigitalInfluence #ProtectDemocracy #JoseParejoAndAssociates #PsyOps

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📢New Article Published Welcome to read the new article: "Enigmatic Discoid and Elliptical Structures from Brioverian (Ediacaran-Fortunian) Deposits of Brittany (Armorican Massif, NW of France)" by Prof. Didier Neraudeau, Dr. Marc Poujol, Alfredo Loi and Jules Charrondière. The article compares and interprets discoid and elliptical fossils from Brittany's Ediacaran-Cambrian layers to gain a better understanding of Brioverian fossil richness and sedimentary structure. https://lnkd.in/g6ZfqEFN

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[#TrustedIntelligenceServingtheArmedForces: #PROTECT] ⏳ [D-5] The countdown to Eurosatory begins!… ⏩ One of the focus areas of Thales’ stand this year will be comprehensive solutions to protect forces against air-land attacks. In high-intensity conflicts, forces engaged in the field face numerous risks of attack, which can occur at any time during operations or target operational bases.

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Increasingly, elections are turning into emotional appeals, instead of being based on cold hard facts. Reading this opinion piece convinces me that instead of focusing on democracy and economic growth, it has become a battle for who is disliked least. France and the UK seem to be following the US elections in this regard. It is important to support democracy in these challenging times because we lose our voice without freedom. An imperfect democracy is better than an efficient autocracy. But of course, with emotional appeals on immigration and deportation rising shrilly above voices of reason, it remains to be seen if the final outcome in France confirms the rising tide of protectionism at the cost of freedom to choose and who wins the democracy versus autocracy debate (and election!). #protectionism #democracy https://lnkd.in/gyVTVuge

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📢 🇫🇷 📻 Arcom's White Paper on the future of radio 📜 On 17 June, French regulator Arcom released a White Paper on the future of radio ▶ Aim: adapt French radio model to new environment + propose clear strategy for migration to all-digital radio IP and DAB+ ▶ Objectives: 1. Set up state of play of French radio landscape  2. Identify stakeholders needs (=for shared vision of future) 3. Provide guidelines to build modernised framework 4. Identify challenges ▶ Methodology: Consultations & interviews with stakeholders ✅ Key findings: - Current radio model undermined but resilient  - Need for sector to adapt to technologies & consumption habits - Identified pitfalls: business model, cost of change for consumers, market concentration & unequal access to radio ✅ Arcom's response: A 2-phased roadmap ✔ 2024-2027: new radio framework for conducive environment for migration ✔ 2028-2033: support stakeholders in shift 💡 Foreign regulators & foreign players actively involved in switching from FM to DAB+ were also interviewed. The UK Digital Radio and Audio Review 2021 was an inspiration

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[ Vision Golfe 2024: France and GCC - Navigating Healthcare Challenges : Charting the Course to Excellence! ] The second edition of Vision Golfe is fast approaching, designed to bring together industry leaders and policymakers for an exceptional event focused on fostering strategic partnerships and creating impactful connections. Day 1 Spotlight: Navigating Healthcare Challenges in France and the GCC. While healthcare continues to play a pivotal role from France to the GCC, with dynamic changes and significant investments transforming the landscape, our sessions will explore the latest advancements and opportunities, aiming to chart a path to excellence and innovation in medical services and management. Join key stakeholders and healthcare experts as they share insights and strategies for enhancing healthcare systems in the region. 🚀Beyond Day 1 and Day 2: As France's premier business platform for French-GCC commercial cooperation, "Vision Golfe 2024" aims to host numerous sessions this year featuring ministers, leaders of international organizations, and other distinguished speakers. Discussions will cover strategic topics such as the evolution of #Mobility. Special focuses on #NationalVisions 2030, addresses of key sectors like sustainable energy & resources management post-COP28, #Healthcare, #AI, #ConsumerGoods, #Attractiveness, #Sports, #Tourism & #Leisure adapted to the digital era.

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The world needs fresh ideas and a new type of politics and politicians, representing mankind as a whole and each of us as equals instead of fragmented political interests! We have to grow together in order to urgently address the issues that impact all of us like conflict, climate change, inequality and forced migration together. This we can only do without any dominance, as equals. Collectively in Solidarity. www.convergence.ngo & www.pax.ngo

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🗳️ How do French citizens feel about the economy ahead of snap elections next week? A majority believe inequality is a big problem and that immediate action is needed on climate, according to a new survey.👇 The Earth for All 2024 Survey conducted by Ipsos and commissioned by Earth4All and Global Commons Alliance reflects widespread public concern in France about inequality and climate action, and backing for tax reforms as well as broader political and economic reform. Here are the results at a glance: 🌎 It’s time for a Giant Leap: 73% of French citizens surveyed believe that the world needs to take immediate action, within the next decade, to reduce carbon emissions. Only a small minority believe slower, delayed action is required. 🗳️ People want political and economic reform: just 18% of those surveyed trust the government to make long-term decisions for the majority of people, and economic inequality is also seen as a big problem in France. 67% of those surveyed believe that the way the economy works should prioritize the health and wellbeing of people and nature – not just increase profits and wealth. ⚖️ Tax the rich: there is strong support for progressive taxation as a means of funding major changes to the economy and lifestyles. Around two-thirds (67%) of respondents back a wealth tax, while 62% support higher income taxes for high earners, and 63% favor increased corporation tax for big businesses. 👉 Learn more and explore the results in full: https://lnkd.in/dS89YTKE #SafeAndJust #GlobalCommons #PlanetaryEmergency #Earth4All #FrenchElections #Elections2024 #ClimateCrisis

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💡🌳 Did you know that #Nature has officially become an artist and will be gaining royalties from major platforms such as #Spotify and #AppleMusic ?? An exciting news as royalties gained will be re-used for environmental causes ! Hey dear network and welcome to this week's edition of #TheGreenReview Follow the video below (I made some updates on the format this week, hope you enjoy it 😊 ) and discover what exciting topics I got for you this week ! ❎ Nature seems to have been pretty busy this week as records of extreme weather have been observed in the Middle East and Indonesia. ❎ In a recent commentary, Mongabay suggests ways to improve support in direction of vulnerable #indigenous and local communities, affected by extreme weathers ❎ In #Nigeria, the CSO pressure Shell to clean up its pollution before selling its onshore assets 🌞 This and more is discussed below. Hope you enjoy reading and please don't forget to share your input with me ! #TheGreenReview #environmentnews #whatsupnature #sustainability #communities #climatechange Spotify Apple Shell

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Let's be clear: The Left didn't win in France. It got, for sure, most seats, but the winner when it comes to votes and actual popular support is Le Pen's National Front - and WAY ahead of the left and Macron. What saved France was the electoral system. And this is similar to what happened in the UK, where Labour barely got 2% more of votes than last election, but Tories and Reform ended up disputing the same voters and the voting system helped saving UK from a wave of lunatics following Nigel Farage while torpedoed the Conservatives. In sum, both UK and France were saved by their electoral system and NOT by last minute voters trying to stop the far-right. At least that's not the full story. The fact is that the far-right is growing everywhere and unless the left and the centre-right can learn how to dialogue and put people first (and not the rich, big companies, etc), Le Pen will be there waiting besides Farage and other fascists all over Europe. Let's celebrate that the far-right didn't gt enough seats to form a government, but let's not pretend we won anything, the battle is just starting.

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