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Now live: Our market map of the World Chain ecosystem. The part two of Web3 x AI written by my colleague Abdul Al Ali is a must-read for founders tackling digital human identity in the frontier of an AI world. Abdul explores how World Chain, #SamAltman’s human-first blockchain, is setting a new standard by bridging on-chain and off-chain identity, creating a blockchain that enhances verified human engagement in an AI-dominated world. Why It Matters for Web3 Builders: As AI agents and bots continue to blur online rap and synthetic interactions, authentic digital identity is more important than ever. Proving real personhood forms the foundation for our AI future. World Chain’s infrastructure, grounded in “Proof of Personhood,” is redefining what it means to be human on the blockchain. By prioritizing real users, World Chain paves the way for sustainable and impactful community interactions. Key Highlights from the Market Map: Combating Deepfakes: The biometric World ID feature safeguards authenticity by verifying creators, a strong countermeasure to rising deepfake risks. Ensuring Authentic Airdrop Distribution: By filtering bots from airdrop distributions, World Chain reinforces genuine community engagement and ecosystem trust. Human-First Infrastructure: Unlike blockchains designed exclusively for AI, World Chain strikes a balance between human and AI interaction, protecting the integrity of verified identities. For founders pioneering at the intersection of #Web3 and #AI, our blog insights on World Chain’s human-centric approach offer a valuable perspective on the future of digital identity. #WorldChain https://lnkd.in/emDVqcy7

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🚀 Exciting insights from Tim Draper and Saeed Amidi on investing in startups and fostering an innovative culture! 💡 In a recent interview, these legendary investors shared their wisdom on what they look for in startups and how they help them thrive. Here are some key takeaways: 🔑 Tim Draper emphasized the importance of a strong team and a big market opportunity. He believes that a great team can pivot and adapt to find success, even if their initial idea isn't perfect. 🔑 Saeed Amidi highlighted the value of a founder's passion and resilience. He looks for entrepreneurs who are deeply committed to their vision and can weather the ups and downs of startup life. 💡 Both investors agreed that creating an innovative culture is crucial for startups. This means fostering an environment where employees feel empowered to take risks, experiment, and learn from failures. 🤝 Draper and Amidi also stressed the importance of mentorship and support for startups. They believe that investors should be more than just sources of capital – they should be partners who provide guidance, connections, and resources to help startups succeed. 🌟 congrats to class of 2024 🌟 #afforai #plugandplay #innovation #startup

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Retrieval Augmentation Generation or RAG, is going to change the role of AI for businesses across industries. For starters, this piece of technology can be used extensively in specific business cases or in the decision-making process, tapping into the true potential of AI. Exciting times ahead!

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So great to speak to Mohammed Islam on The Mo Show podcast last week! Watch the full episode here!

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🎙⚡️ Excited to share Episode 48, our latest podcast with Kareem Saleh, Founder and CEO of FairPlay AI, the world's first Fairness-as-a-Service company backed by leading venture investors Nyca Partners, Fin Capital, TTV Capital. Financial institutions use FairPlay AI’s APIs to embed fairness considerations into their marketing, underwriting, pricing, and collections algorithms as well as to automate their fair lending compliance. 🎧 Listen to the entire episode here: https://lnkd.in/diAJsUk4 🎙⚡️In this insightful conversation, we discuss the challenges and triumphs of building a technology-driven solution to one of today's most pressing issues in financial services. Tune in as we cover Kareem’s journey from growing up in the vibrant and diverse city of Chicago, to helping negotiate the Paris Climate Agreement serving in the Obama Administration, and before diving into AI and machine learning. 🎙⚡️Kareem's story is a compelling blend of personal experience and professional achievement. Background and Early Influences Raised in Chicago by North African immigrant parents, Kareem was deeply influenced by the city's academic and political environment. His early exposure to international events and technology sparked his interest in economic development and civil rights. Early Career and Ventures Kareem's initial foray into technology included working on an AI startup aimed at preemptive search queries. This experience, combined with his work at the U.S. State Department on the Paris Climate Agreement, solidified his belief in AI's potential to drive social change. Commitment to Fair Lending Witnessing his mother's challenges in securing a loan as an immigrant inspired Kareem to address financial disparities. He discovered that many lending models were biased against minorities and women, which motivated him to seek fairer credit underwriting solutions. Founding Fairplay AI Kareem co-founded FairPlay AI to eliminate biases in credit underwriting using advanced algorithmic fairness techniques. A notable success included helping a major mortgage originator increase approval rates for applicants without increasing risk. Vision and Team Building Kareem stresses the importance of a diverse and high-performing team, hiring for potential and fostering trust. His vision for FairPlay AI is to create inclusive financial systems, ensuring fair credit decisions and promoting social progress. I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did! 🙏🏼🎧💡

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New Episode Alert! 🎙️ I’m thrilled to announce the latest episode of The CTO Show With Mehmet Gonullu featuring a fascinating conversation with Rodolph Khlat, the co-founder of Smartr. AI, a Dubai-based software development automation engine. In this episode, Rodolph shares his journey from a young entrepreneur to leading a company that’s revolutionizing software development with automation and AI. We delve into: • The origins of Smarter AI and its innovative approach to software development. • How Smarter AI helps junior developers produce work at the level of senior developers. • The challenges and feedback from the developer community. • The differentiation between Smarter AI and low-code/no-code platforms. • The potential of AI in assisting, but not replacing, human developers. • The supportive entrepreneurial landscape in Dubai and the MENA region. Rodolph also shares valuable advice for fellow entrepreneurs and technical leaders on persistence, quality, and continuous improvement. 🔗 Links in the first comment. #AI #SoftwareDevelopment #Entrepreneurship #TechLeaders #Startup #Innovation 

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Incredible news for the tech ecosystem of the UAE. Microsoft's expansion into Abu Dhabi will not only strengthen the region's innovation capabilities but also shape product roadmaps to the unique needs of the region. Having been part of Microsoft's journey in India, I saw firsthand how Global Development Centers can transform tech landscapes, nurture talent, and foster groundbreaking startups. I’m excited to see how this will influence product strategies and accelerate the already thriving startup ecosystems in the UAE and the wider region.  #Innovation #MicrosoftUAE

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Mocha Ventures | 🇬🇧 House of Lords | Metaverse & Web 3 Policy Discussions It is not often that you get invited to the House of Lords for a formal function, let alone having the privilege of speaking there among your peers. Recently, Bahar Yarmohammad, Associate Partner at Mocha Ventures, had the privilege of speaking at the House of Lords, discussing the impact and benefits of Web3 and Real-World Tokenisation (RWA) technologies. MOCHAX aims to be one of the leading tokenised technology growth security tokens focused on early-stage investments. The token is tokenised through a regulatory compliant, asset-backed, and tradable security token that will be available soon on the Tokeny platform. We have received an overwhelmingly positive response from the financial markets, particularly from high-net-worth investors, asset managers, and institutional investors looking to diversify their portfolios and de-risk their investments through our robust, due-diligence model. For more information on the MOCHAX Security Token, including our investment ready portfolio of companies, please reach out to the team or drop us an email [email protected] MOCHAX STO | Mocha Ventures Renato Brioni Joseph Little Bahar Yarmohammad Justin Inniss David Ng Jay McCarthy Anna Shakola Jens Y. Zimmermann Kelvin Ung Piers Dunhill Tokeny Aram Mughalyan Cory Warfield Baroness Manzila Uddin

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From AWS to Google Cloud, a migration that wins! Digital Turbine, a leading mobile monetization solutions provider needed to improve cost predictability and achieve price parity within their cloud platform. ☁️⚖️ They enlisted help from SADA, as an award-winning #GoogleCloudPartner to support a successful cloud migration with our disciplined program governance. ➡️ CLICK HERE: https://ow.ly/kHtk50Sxsn7 Read this customer story to learn how Digital Turbine moved its mobile device monetization platform to #GoogleCloud and achieved a more consistent state of operation.

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An insightful interview by Jasim Al Awadi and Saleem AlBlooshi retracing how @du started its journey with Oracle back in 2006 and how it keeps reinventing itself 18 years later into a trailblazer in technology advancement as it sets out to become the first Alloy in EMEA with a sovereign OCI GPU supercluster powered by the latest NVIDIA GPUs. This will enable du to not only provide sovereign GPU-as-a-service in the UAE, but also to deliver turnkey AI solution by integrating in a single platform GPU, enterprise-grade vector DB, ML and data platforms, HPFS, API gateways and all of the components needed to run mission-critical AI workloads while retaining the necessary levels of sovereignty and proximity to their broader ICT service portfolio. It is truly a privilege partnering with such an ambitious, and forward looking organization that embodies so well the UAE moto of "Impossible is not in the UAE dictionary". https://lnkd.in/egpKpWzc #du #Alloy #SovereignCloud #SovereignAI #bettertogether

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Looking forward to meeting women entrepreneurs who are on their journey to create some pathbreaking ideas and inspiring others to do the same. #advaitawomenentrepreneurs #womeninbusiness #entrepreneurship #womenentrepreneurs #EmpowerWomen #womenleaders #businesswomen

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dive into the future of tech with Kubezy Edge and AWS! Join us as we explore how cutting-edge engineering can drive powerful transformations in Generative AI. Don’t miss out on how innovation is shaping the future! #aws #cloudday

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Dear All, I am thrilled to share that I have recently relocated from Silicon Valley to Dhahran, Saudi Arabia and joined Plug and Play Middle East - a very exciting new chapter for me professionally and for us as a family of 4. Special gratitude for Saeed Amidi, Seena Amidi and Omeed M. for trusting me with this opportunity - and for many of my colleagues in the global Plug and Play Tech Center family who have supported me and become a part of my journey in the past 8 years - to name a few Sanam (Amidi) Amidhozour Michael Olmstead George Damouny Ivan Zgomba Alireza Masrour Sobhan Khani Phillip Seiji Vincent Candela FitzGerald de Suñer Miguel Bello García Allison Romero Marc Steiner Michelle Hanna John Kouzmenko - and everyone from the front of the line to the back office in Accounting, HR, Legal, Marketing and IT. You all are very special and I am (will be) forever grateful. Having spent the last 8 years immersed in the heart of global innovation in the Bay Area, even from that far, I have been witnessing for a while the tremendous positive change happening right here in Saudi Arabia. The Kingdom’s bold approach to innovation and progress is nothing short of remarkable, and I am excited to be part of this incredible transformation. Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 is built on three pillars that resonate deeply with me: 1. A Vibrant Society – Creating a rich cultural and social life for its people. 2. A Thriving Economy – Fostering a diversified economy driven by entrepreneurship and innovation. 3. An Ambitious Nation – Transforming the country through sustainable development and forward-thinking leadership. I am eager to leverage my background and experience in venture capital, entrepreneurship, and innovation to significantly contribute to the Vision 2030 goals. The opportunities here are boundless, and I am more motivated than ever to play a role in shaping the future of Saudi Arabia! Let’s connect and explore how we can collaborate to drive this exciting journey forward! #SaudiVision2030 #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Transformation

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Exploring the complex relationships between people, places and poverty through the lens of #urbandesign, #data and #financial #investment, which is where my worlds intertwine. Thank you Dinis Guarda for such a wonderful opportunity to unpack these themes. #regeneration #development #exclusion #entrepreneurship Yeme Tech https://lnkd.in/eBS84Vnr

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Groundbreaking Announcement of Microsoft & G42. Microsoft & G42 are Better Together and this new step in our joint collaboration will be a catalyst for further steps. I am appreciative to all Microsoft/G42-Core42 team members, who with very hard work & dedication made this further extension of our joint relationship possible as a big milestone with today's Announcement and i am even more excited about the joint road ahead of us. At #Core42 as the digital infrastructure and AI enablement provider in the G42 ecosystem, this deal helps enhance offerings such as our sovereign enabled cloud solutions that leverage Microsoft #Azure, enabling a joint innovation pathway laying a foundation that empowers us to deepen AI use case development across public sector and regulated industries, crafting solutions with globally unique potential. Microsoft invests $1.5 billion in Abu Dhabi’s G42 to accelerate AI development and global expansion 1) This strategic investment will enhance the UAE’s position as a global AI hub and provide further opportunities for partners and customers to innovate and grow. 2) G42 and Microsoft will collaborate to ensure the benefits of secure AI technologies and cloud capabilities are responsibly shared with growing economies globally. 3) Microsoft’s Vice Chair and President Brad Smith will take a seat on the G42 Board. 4) Both companies will support the establishment of a $1B fund for developers. 5) The partnership includes a first of its kind Intergovernmental Assurance Agreement as both parties commit to world-leading standards in AI safety and security. This expanded collaboration will empower organizations of all sizes in new markets to harness the benefits of AI and the cloud while ensuring they are adopting AI that adheres to world-leading standards in safety and security. Building on the two organizations’ long-standing collaboration in AI and digital transformation initiatives, Microsoft’s investment deepens the reciprocal commitment to this strategic partnership. G42 will run its AI applications and services on Microsoft Azure and partner to deliver advanced AI solutions to global public sector clients and large enterprises. G42 and Microsoft will also work together to bring advanced AI and digital infrastructure to countries in the Middle East, Central Asia, and Africa, providing these nations with equitable access to services to address important governmental and business concerns while ensuring the highest standards of security and privacy. Judson Althoff Jean-Philippe Courtois Ralph Haupter Darren Hardman Kevin Scott Samer Abu-Ltaif Çağlayan A. Sharif Islam Andrei Zaichikov Laurent VERDIER Niket Misra Lillie Harris Corine Schep (she/her) Jeffrey Bollman Chris Lloyd Hans Wieser Ruskál Imre Rupert Nicolay Sarah Novotny Mark Kromer Rob Elsinga David Nicholson Stuart Monro Dieter Schwarenthorer Norbert Biedrzycki Anke den Ouden Arancha Diez Garcia Deb Cupp Joacim Damgard Eduardo Kassner Didier Ongena

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Becoming famous by leveraging LinkedIn is one thing, but helping others in the Caspian Team to also make that journey to fame is what the intent of this 40-minute session was. The sum and substance of my message - It requires planning and effort, and it certainly is rewarding. PS: If any of you outside Team Caspian want to have the presentation I used, please feel free to ask. #personalgrowth #professionalgrowth #linkedIn

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“One ​of ​the ​promises ​of ​globalization ​was ​that ​it ​would ​create ​more ​stability ​in ​the ​world” As Tyler Goering notes in the latest episode of Orwellian Optics, we’re seeing rising instability—from wars in the Middle East to conflicts in Europe. With 70% of Americans believing things are off track, it begs the question—has globalization failed to deliver on its promise? So, all that remains to be seen is, where do we go from here? Tune in now! #ElectionUpdates2024 #ElectionCountdown #Globalization

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I haven't been that impressed with the majority of DeAI (Decentralized AI), but I'm excited about what Sahara AI has accomplished on the knowledge agent front. I'm really excited to see Pantera and Polychain's most recent $43M funding. Sahara will be at Token2049; check them out in Singapore. I've closely followed the evolution of blockchain's potential in decentralized AI. Our early investment in blockchain enabling decentralized data labeling in 2018 laid the groundwork for our support of Sahara AI (which it has taken to the next level with its knowledge agents). Sahara AI’s platform, particularly its handling of data privacy and compensation through blockchain, enables real-world adoption of DeAI. This technology enhances security and democratizes access to AI, allowing a broad range of users to engage meaningfully in its development. Check Sahara AI out at TOKEN2049 in Singapore! Decentralized AI has taken over Token2049! September 16th 2:00 PM: Google X Chainbase: From Data to Intelligence 3:00-3:40 PM: AI Summit The Scaling 3:30-3:55 PM: StreamCon: Beyond Block Space 6:00-10:00 PM: Founder's Night September 17th 10:55-11:15 AM: Ethereum X AI Confluence 1:00-7:30 PM: Open House #AI 4:15-4:55 PM: AIFI Summit 2024 5:00-5:45 PM: Web3 Transitions Summit September 18th 12:30-1:00 PM: DNA X Aethir House 3:40-4:20 PM: Thought Leaders Summit 4:20-5:00 PM: Singularity 2.0 [AI X Web3] September 19th 12:00-6:00 PM: <AI/All> Summit 4:30-5:15 PM: AI and Web3: Building a Trusted Digital Future 4:00-4:45 PM: Web3 X AI: Cutting Through the Hype

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Oracle CEO: "If we continue on our current trajectory, reaching a valuation of a trillion dollars is inevitable" @calcalistech Oracle is doubling down on cloud infrastructure and AI to propel its growth, with an eye on becoming a trillion-dollar company. CEO Safra Catz reveals in an interview how the company’s aggressive investments and strategic expansions are poised to accelerate its financial ascent and why she’s convinced Israel will be flooded with investments after the war. “I talk to investors, and everyone knows that Israel is still the Startup Nation," says Safra Catz, CEO of software giant Oracle. "They want to return to investing here; they just need stability. I see that Israelis are tired, but I believe we are nearing the end of the war, and everything will recover. The country will be flooded with investments, literally. Israel is stronger today than in any previous war." Catz, 62, is one of the most powerful and admired executives in the world. She has worked at Oracle for 25 years, and a decade ago, founder and chairman Larry Ellison—who also serves as the company’s Chief Technology Officer—appointed her CEO. Today, she is the highest-paid woman on Wall Street, with a personal net worth estimated at $2.2 billion.

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