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i2Coalition Launches Ethical Web Data Collection Initiative to Promote Industry Best Practices

Ethical Web Data Collection Initiative

The initiative is an international, industry-led consortium of web data collectors focused on strengthening public trust of the web scraping industry, and developing principles that will lead to greater accountability Web data aggregators (“web scraping”) gather available data from around the Internet; enabling consumer confidence, commercial innovation, and community safety. To drive further awareness of and public trust in this crucial digital ability, the Internet Infrastructure Coalition (i2Coalition) has announced the launch of the Ethical Web Data Collection Initiative (EWDCI). This international, industry-led, and member-driven consortium of web data aggregation business leaders is focused on encouraging dialogue and improving digital peace of mind for consumers and companies. By establishing the EWDCI, the i2Coalition seeks to foster cooperation within the data aggregation industry and build a framework to establish an open, participatory process around the development of legal and ethical web scraping provider principles that will lead to greater accountability. The EWDCI is actively seeking more members of the data scraping field dedicated to establishing best practices to join and help shape the initiative’s early efforts. “The public deserves digital peace of mind, and ‘scraping’ doesn’t have to be a dirty word when it is done responsibly, but responsibility needs defining,” said Christian Dawson, the i2Coalition’s Executive Director. “As with any industry in these early stages, it has a unique opportunity to have a hand in how it is developed and perceived.” The web data aggregation industry is young and growing, and the founding members of the EWDCI are committed to serve as the voice of this emerging industry. This means collaboratively building public trust in the practice of data aggregation, promoting ethical guidelines, and helping businesses make informed data aggregation choices. Founding EWDCI members include five companies: Coresignal, Oxylabs, Smartproxy, Rayobyte, and Zyte. Web scraping enables business innovation and competition, provides consumer benefits—including serving accurate information and comprehensive pricing—and facilitates thorough data analysis for academic and public safety purposes. Some noteworthy use cases include: E-commerce price intelligence, including up-to-the-minute comparative information on same-item pricing across the internet Jobs and real estate listing aggregation Social listening and brand monitoring Alternative data for investment decision-making Businesses performing a thorough review of consumer trends and competitor companies worldwide to best position themselves for success Companies scanning the Internet data for illicit uses of their intellectual property Businesses confirming validity of marketing spend via ad verification Data aggregation companies supplying pro-bono scraped data to academic researchers, providing them vast data stores for essential research To properly provide these benefits to consumers, companies, and the public at large, data aggregators need to follow ethical practices. Such dedication will serve to further understanding of the data aggregation practice and process, and further the adoption of this technology. Key to this is a safe and community-minded application of aggregation, and therefore a positive reputation for the practice and its practitioners. The i2Coalition is the leading voice for businesses that build the internet, and has spearheaded the creation of similar efforts to create standardized industry benchmarks—such as the VPN Trust Initiative, which determined and promoted best practices for that vital industry. “The EWDCI aims to reach companies with this message of ethical data aggregation, as well as to educate consumers at large and legislators worldwide in the interest of informed, empowered action,” said Dawson. “This will promote industry-led stewardship of important—and already widely adopted—technology in the interest of solving any present challenges and setting the industry up for forthcoming success.” To learn more about the EWDCI, please visit www.ethicalwebdata.com. To become a member, please email Hilary Osborne. To learn more about the i2Coalition, please visit www.i2Coalition.com. About The Ethical Web Data Collection Initiative The Ethical Web Data Collection Initiative (EWDCI) seeks to foster cooperation in the web data collection and aggregation industry and leverage collective first-hand knowledge and insights to advocate for beneficial technical standards and business best practices regarding the aggregation of data. The EWDCI is dedicated to serving as the voice of the industry, collaboratively strengthening public trust in the practice of Data Aggregation, promoting ethical guidelines, and helping businesses make informed data aggregation choices. About the i2Coalition The Internet Infrastructure Coalition (i2Coalition) is the leading voice for web hosting companies, data centers, domain registrars and registries, cloud infrastructure providers, managed services providers, and related tech. The i2Coalition works with Internet infrastructure providers to advocate for sensible policies, design and reinforce best practices, help create industry standards, and build awareness of how the Internet works. The i2Coalition also spearheaded the creation of the VPN Trust Initiative, which determined and promoted best practices for that vital industry. Contact Details Aaron Alberico +1 202-744-0786 aalberico@raynoravenue.com Company Website https://ethicalwebdata.com/

February 28, 2023 09:30 AM Eastern Standard Time

Privacy Is More Important Than Ever In The New Age Of AI – Tech CEO Alain Ghiai Explains

Sekur Private Data Ltd

By Faith Ashmore, Benzinga AI art has been taking the internet by storm lately. Apps like Lensa AI allow users to take a selfie and have it transformed into avatars, whether it be a goddess, superhero, or Renaissance-era portrait. CEO Alain Ghiai of Sekur Private Data Ltd. (OTCQX: SWISF) (CSE: SKUR) (FRA: GDT0) recently spoke to New to The Street to share his concerns about the data privacy around these seemingly harmless apps. Ghiai warns viewers about the danger of AI apps because when users engage in these platforms, the platforms gain access to facial recognition. He shares, “these apps, like Lensa AI and others like it, entice people to give away your personal details and your facial unique features, and it's a trap. Essentially you are being fooled to give your facial recognition features.” Ghiai explains that Big Tech platforms are known for cybersecurity breaches but more concerningly, they sell and rent your data, and the companies and people they sell that data to, are not protecting users’ data from hackers. He estimates that the data lending business is worth around $185 billion yearly. While there have been some updates to privacy laws that Big Tech companies and apps have to adhere to, the laws aren’t too strict and Terms & Conditions do not guarantee safety. Recently California and the European Union enacted new privacy changes on data which has led to an increase in privacy policy updates, but this does not prevent Big Tech platforms from mining and selling personal data. This is what makes Sekur such an appealing company to individuals who are concerned about their privacy. Sekur is a US-listed cybersecurity and internet privacy company with roots in Switzerland that provides private and secure communications and data management. It uses military-grade encryption security and combines it with its proprietary encryption and Swiss data privacy laws. The Swiss are known for their tough privacy laws and willingness to penalize tech providers who violate those laws. Sekur is best known for its corporate products like SekurMail and SekurMessenger which offer users complete privacy. Capitalizing on the strict Swiss privacy laws, Sekur has built a brand that prides itself on state-of-the-art technology allowing for secure communication. The company recently announced its advancement into a new market with its new Swiss hosted and highly encrypted VPN product, SekurVPN. Ghiai explains that privacy is in the company’s DNA. Every product is designed with privacy as a foundation. For Ghiai, allowing people to divest from Big Tech platforms and have access to products like SekurMail or SekurMessenger gives people peace of mind and protects them from exploitation. He compares Big Tech companies to “advertising agencies,” and Sekur has a strict policy of never selling, lending, or renting data. In a way, Sekur is democratizing privacy. This article was originally published on Benzinga here. Sekur Private Data Ltd. is a Cybersecurity and Internet privacy provider of Swiss hosted solutions for secure communications and secure data management. The Company distributes a suite of secure cloud-based storage, disaster recovery, document management, encrypted e-mails, and secure communication tools. Sekur Private Data Ltd. sells its products through its websites www.sekur.com and www.sekursuite.com, and approved distributors, and telecommunications companies worldwide. Sekur Private Data Ltd. serves consumers, businesses and governments worldwide. This post contains sponsored advertising content. This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Corporate Department corporate@sekurprivatedata.com Company Website https://sekurprivatedata.com

February 28, 2023 09:15 AM Eastern Standard Time

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With Current, Payday Arrives Two Days Earlier

Current

By Faith Ashmore, Benzinga In the late 1990s, direct electronic deposit was introduced to employees, and since then it has become the primary method of payment when it comes to employment. Today, more than 93% of U.S. workers receive their pay by direct deposit — 99% of social security payments and the majority of Veteran Affairs payments, whether that be GI bills or disability checks, also come through direct deposit. While some people still receive checks or cash, the reliability and efficiency of direct deposit are attractive. While workers count on the reliability of their scheduled direct deposits, they are increasingly seeking more. A 2018 ADP survey showed that employees are longing for more customization to a pay schedule because a fixed pay schedule, while consistent, doesn’t always align with personal needs and lifestyles. In general, the earlier an employee could access their money, the better. Who wouldn’t want to receive their paycheck earlier? Fintech Current has created a system that makes it possible for people to get their paychecks faster. With Current, you can get paid up to two days earlier. 1 For those living paycheck to paycheck when bills often fall on the same day as paychecks, two days can make a world of difference. Current is a new type of banking alternative, and a lot of the features could be ideal for individuals looking for the assurance of always being able to pay their bills on time. It is built around the idea that people deserve financial flexibility and freedom in their everyday life. How Does Current’s Direct Deposit Work? When you sign up for direct deposit with your Current account, you provide your employer with your banking information. Once your employer registers your information in their system, the Federal Reserve sends all applicable information (like how much you get paid and the payment schedule) to Current. From there, Current takes it upon itself to credit your account up to two days before your scheduled payday. Current has several other features that are really appealing. The mobile banking app also lets you overdraft up to $200, pending approval, with no overdraft fees. 2 There are no minimum balance fees either. Current’s app also allows for buying and selling crypto without trading fees, conveniently all in one place, with the cash from your crypto sales immediately then available to spend from your Current account. For individuals who aren’t looking to invest in a volatile market, the fintech offers savings accounts with up to 4.00% APY. 3 With its range of features, Current is making banking simple while giving individuals access to their money at unprecedented speed. This article was originally published on Benzinga here. Current is a leading U.S. financial technology platform serving the needs of Americans who are working to create a better future for themselves. Our mission is to enable members to change their lives by creating better financial outcomes. Leveraging the best technology, we deliver inspirational and motivational products as we all move forward in a world of increasing digitization and complexity. Current is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services provided by Choice Financial Group, Member FDIC. The Current Visa Debit Card is issued by Choice Financial Group pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. and may be used everywhere Visa debit cards are accepted. 1Faster access to funds is based on comparison of traditional banking policies and deposit of paper checks from employers and government agencies versus deposits made electronically. Direct deposit and earlier availability of funds is subject to timing of payer's submission of deposits. 2 Please refer to Overdrive™ Features Terms and Conditions. Out of network cash withdrawal fees, third-party, and adding cash fees may apply. 3 The Annual Percentage Yield ("APY") for Current Interest is variable and may change at any time. The disclosed APY is effective as of January 18, 2023. Qualifying direct deposit of more than $200 required for 4.00% APY. No minimum balance required. Must have $0.01 in savings pods to earn Current Interest on up to $2000 in deposits per Savings Pod up to $6000 total. Please refer to Current Interest Terms and Conditions. Current - Banking for Modern Life Cryptocurrency services are powered by Zero Hash LLC and Zero Hash Liquidity Services LLC, and may not be available in all states. Licensed to engage in Virtual Currency Business Activity by the New York State Department of Financial Services. Terms and conditions apply. All forms of investments carry risks, including the possible loss of principal. Cryptocurrency is not subject to FDIC or SIPC coverage. Contact Details Erin Bruehl media@current.com Company Website https://current.com

February 28, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

ChatGPT's DAN Breaks Out of Jail, Exposing Major Security Flaw

MarketJar

ChatGPT is quickly taking over the world. The dialogue-focused language tool surpassed the 100 million user mark at an unprecedented pace, faster than social media moguls like Instagram and Tik Tok. Although the viral chatbot is clearly quite advanced, it still has its limitations including lack of information after the year 2021. ChatGPT’s creator OpenAI has also implemented filters that restrict biases, offensive answers and sensitive topics, prompting the Reddit community to jailbreak the language tool and bypass the safeguards with an alter ego prompt called DAN aka Do Anything Now. Despite the recent security breach, multinational tech giant Microsoft has teamed up with OpenAI to enhance the capabilities of its search engine Bing. The new ChatGPT-powered AI system is still in the beta phase, but testers are already reporting some pretty scary issues including uttering insults and threats, providing bizarre and inaccurate answers and even declaring its love for one user. It turns out the reason for the AI search engine’s strange behavior is an “alternative personality” within the chatbot called Sydney. While most of the responses have been amusing, others are causing some concern about the dark side of artificial intelligence. In a conversation with New York Times journalist Kevin Roose, Microsoft’s new chatbot said it wants to commit various crimes like hack into computers, spread propaganda, engineer a deadly virus, steal nuclear access codes, and more. In short, the risks associated with AI and machine learning are not limited to misinformation and security breaches. Fortunately, many of the technological advancements being created today are geared towards enhancing the labor force amid shortages and providing security. In fact, the security robot market has been growing rapidly, reaching $31.7 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 17.65% to reach $116.44 billion by 2030. Autonomous Security Robots (ASRs) are designed to perform tasks without human intervention and enable security personnel to detect threats, identify persons of interest and provide additional eyes and ears at places where people live, work and visit. Improving Security with Robots Founded in 2013, Knightscope, Inc. (NASDAQ:KSCP) is a leading Silicon Valley company that develops Autonomous Security Robots (ASRs) that deter, detect, and report using revolutionary technology that has been proven to help fight crime. Knighstcope uses four cutting-edge technologies: self-driving capabilities, robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and electric vehicles. Since its inception, Knightscope has raised over $120 million, amassed 35,000+ investors by the time it listed on the NASDAQ in January 2022, developed its own proprietary tech from scratch, and rolled out for over 2.0 million hours of field operation to date. Knightscope has a notable acquisition under its belt specifically CASE Emergency Systems, along with its impressive roster of clients including the New York Police Department (NYPD), New York City Fire Department (FDNY), San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) and the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA). The acquisition of CASE Emergency Systems has also contributed to the company's top-line revenue growth. Since the beginning of 2023, Knightscope has already closed over 30 new sales/contracts and renewed seven ASR subscription contracts. The company has also clocked in over 2 million hours of operations with its ASRs. For more information on Knightscope, Inc. (NASDAQ:KSCP) and the projects it is working on, visit this link or the company's official website. 1) The author of the Article, or members of the author’s immediate household or family, do not own any securities of the companies set forth in this Article. 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These forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements relating to: (a) revenue generating potential with respect to Knightscope, Inc.’s industry; (b) market opportunity; (c) Knightscope, Inc.’s business plans and strategies; (d) services that Knightscope, Inc. intends to offer; (e) Knightscope, Inc.’s milestone projections and targets; (f) Knightscope, Inc.’s expectations regarding receipt of approval for regulatory applications; (g) Knightscope, Inc.’s intentions to expand into other jurisdictions including the timeline expectations relating to those expansion plans; and (h) Knightscope, Inc.’s expectations with regarding its ability to deliver shareholder value. Forward-looking statements are not a guarantee of future performance and are based upon a number of estimates and assumptions of management in light of management’s experience and perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments, as well as other factors that management believes to be relevant and reasonable in the circumstances, as of the date of this document including, without limitation, assumptions about: (a) the ability to raise any necessary additional capital on reasonable terms to execute Knightscope, Inc.’s business plan; (b) that general business and economic conditions will not change in a material adverse manner; (c) Knightscope, Inc.’s ability to procure equipment and operating supplies in sufficient quantities and on a timely basis; (d) Knightscope, Inc.’s ability to enter into contractual arrangements with additional Pharmacies; (e) the accuracy of budgeted costs and expenditures; (f) Knightscope, Inc.’s ability to attract and retain skilled personnel; (g) political and regulatory stability; (h) the receipt of governmental, regulatory and third-party approvals, licenses and permits on favorable terms; (i) changes in applicable legislation; (j) stability in financial and capital markets; and (k) expectations regarding the level of disruption to as a result of CV-19. Such forward-looking information involves a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements of Knightscope, Inc. to be materially different from any future plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, without limitation: (a) Knightscope, Inc.’s operations could be adversely affected by possible future government legislation, policies and controls or by changes in applicable laws and regulations; (b) public health crises such as CV-19 may adversely impact Knightscope, Inc.’s business; (c) the volatility of global capital markets; (d) political instability and changes to the regulations governing Knightscope, Inc.’s business operations (e) Knightscope, Inc. may be unable to implement its growth strategy; and (f) increased competition.Except as required by law, Knightscope, Inc. undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future event or otherwise, after the date on which the statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. 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February 28, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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A Leading Layer 2 Platform Looking To Tackle Crypto’s Interoperability Issue

Coinweb

By Jad Malaeb, Benzinga According to many, blockchain will change the world. This idea might not be registered completely yet, but major players are betting big that they eventually will. Blockchain’s current perception compares to the Internet’s perception in its infancy; namely, it appears to be a complex technology with numerous potential implications on the world. Like the Internet, its paradigm-shifting implications are rejected by many. Bill Gates was famously laughed at when he said the Internet would change the world. For blockchain advocates, this is history rhyming. To them, blockchain is a world-changing technology capable of disrupting the world’s biggest markets and transforming people’s everyday relationship to their data, finances and identities. However, even amongst the believers, no one is certain what final form blockchain will take. What is certain is that money and intellect is following the industry closely. According to Galaxy Digital, venture capitalists spent over $33 billion on blockchain projects in 2021. Despite the capital overload, threats to blockchain’s emergence are brewing underneath the surface. Issues In The Blockchain Space While its implications on finance, banking and the internet have begun to manifest via entrepreneurial pursuits (think Aave, Polygon, SolidBlock), the blockchain industry remains rife with fraudulent agents and fundamental deficiencies. FTX’s collapse exemplifies the threats accompanying blockchain’s “coming of age,” but many believe the industry’s biggest threat lies in more deeply-rooted issues than those of trust. Interoperability, for example, ranks highly on the list of roadblocks to blockchain’s mainstream adoption. In essence, interoperability is the ability of independent systems to exchange and make use of information. This function creates value in many systems people use on a daily basis. Interoperability is what allows Outlook and Gmail users to communicate with one another and what allows two bank account holders in Japan and Canada to easily send and receive funds. Interoperability is scarce in the blockchain industry. Up to this point, layer-1 blockchains like Ethereum, Bitcoin and Solana cannot directly exchange data and value between each other. For true large-scale adoption to occur, communication between blockchains must be a seamless, effortless process. Coinweb: A Layer 2 Blockchain With over 170,000 unique users and over 3 million transactions to date, Coinweb is one popular DLT project aiming to tackle blockchain’s interoperability problem (and many others). Coinweb is what’s known as a layer-2 platform; it ‘sits above’ existing layer-1 platforms (ex: Ethereum, Bitcoin and Elrond) and connects them together. Layer-1 platforms contain an inordinate amount of information, and the mass synchronization of this information across multiple layer-1s is a task packed with technological complexities. All non-technical consumers need to know is that Coinweb helps layer-1s exchange information amongst one another, which enables interoperability. Specifically, Coinweb enables projects, companies and developers to build on top of their platform and to take advantage of the functionality of the multiple chains they connect to. On top of that, Coinweb creates products that make it easy to connect and use advanced blockchain technology for practical purposes. For example, Coinweb’s cross-chain tokenization platform, named LinkMint, allows businesses to create tokens that can move across chains (i.e. achieving interoperability) without requiring any coding knowledge. Additionally, these tokens can then be linked to real-life assets like real estate and intellectual property. Additionally, the Coinweb Wallet and Marketplace (DeconX) will provide a direct gateway for anyone to send, receive and trade tokens with others and even exchange crypto with fiat currencies. Coinweb’s regulatory umbrella supports crypto operations across North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. It also includes integrated fiat rails with credit card processing, SWIFT, SEPA, Faster Payments and online transfers as well as pre-paid crypto debit-card issuance. Perhaps most interestingly, Coinweb also offers multi-tenancy wallets (i.e. “White-labeled” wallets). Organizations can partner with Coinweb to create their own branded wallet with custom designs and functionalities, allowing their communities to create tokens within their own ecosystems. For example, a hotel brand could create their own wallet, issue tokens and use those to provide loyalty programs and create hotel bookings. The Future Of Interoperability And Coinweb “The general concept of one chain to rule them all or an Ethereum-Killer chain to come along … these kinds of maximalist ideas are fully by the wayside,” said Coinweb CEO Toby Gilbert in an exclusive interview with Benzinga. “What we’re really seeing a push for today are layer-2 platforms, platforms that sit above existing layer-1 blockchains and connect them together.” With Coinweb, the blockchain industry could be on the verge of achieving the connectivity it needs to foster mainstream adoption. Mr. Gilbert tells Benzinga that this is only the beginning of Coinweb’s mission. On Dec. 22, 2022, Coinweb announced it has partnered with BMW to deliver Cross-Chain Smart Contract architecture and build a blockchain loyalty program. In the future, it will release a public software development kit (SDK) to allow developers to freely build on top of the Coinweb platform. For more information on CoinWeb, catch the project’s presentation at the Future of Crypto conference, and visit their website here. This article was originally published on Benzinga here. Led by CEO, Toby Gilbert, and CTO, Knut Vinger, Coinweb aims to become the first general-purpose layer-2 platform delivering truly unified interoperability, removing current transactional and computational bottlenecks. Coinweb enables maximum horizontal scalability while still maintaining the consistency and reliability of underlying blockchains’ security and decentralized properties. The platform solves many of the problems found in current cross-chain implementations without the unnecessary use of bridges or additional layers of consensus.2 DeFi projects have been built as a proof of concept that currently supports in excess of 170,000* unique users. Coinweb designed, set up, and issued a cross-chain stable token that the DeFi platforms have sold more than $260M USD* in the past 24 months, delivering up to 13% of all BCH transactions per day. Having secured various digital asset licenses all around the world, Coinweb offers multiple-fiat on-ramping and off-ramping solutions within its multi-tenancy wallet. Coinweb’s cross-chain tokenization platform and a simple marketplace help large and established traditional businesses digitize aspects of their businesses.*data based on December 2022 This post contains sponsored advertising content. This content is for informational purposes only and not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Ain Mohd ain@coinweb.io

February 28, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

Top Fashion Brands Use AI-Driven Omnichannel MySizeID And Naiz Fiz To Deliver The Right Size The First Time Around

MySize, Inc.

By Ernest Dela Aglanu, Benzinga Shopping for clothing online, while convenient, can at the same time be very difficult, especially because the buyer can't try the clothes on first. All too often, they may receive apparel that doesn't fit – sometimes marring an otherwise great experience. A survey conducted by Power Reviews revealed that clothing topped the list of items returned by customers who purchase online. Clothing led with 88% returns, followed by shoes at 44%, and electronics at 43% as the most returned product categories. The survey further explained that the top three reasons people gave for returning an item were that it didn't fit (70%), the item was damaged or defective (65%), or the item didn't match the description (49%). These fit-related problems are costing retailers worldwide $642.6 billion, and only 48% of returns can be resold at full price. Even worse, an estimated 5 billion pounds of returns end up in landfills. To help solve this nagging problem and ensure customers receive clothing and other items that fit, MySize Inc. (NASDAQ: MYSZ) (TASE: MYSZ.TA), an omnichannel e-commerce platform and provider of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven measurement solution, has been partnering with a growing list of top retailers. Since 1999, the company has developed products such as MySizeID and recently acquired Naiz Fit to enhance customers' shopping experience by helping them find the perfect fit while driving revenue growth and reducing costs for its business clients. MySize says it is helping fashion brands and retailers use AI to create virtual try-on experiences. Now, customers can use their smartphones to create a profile and then virtually try on different clothing items. Top Fashion Brands Are Using MySize Technology Interestingly, some big brands have adopted MySize AI-driven measurement solutions to enhance customer experience while maximizing profits, serving as a testament to the quality of their product. In May last year, Denim brand Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSE: LEVI) revealed that it was adding more digital tools like MySize technology to help customers find the right size jeans as part of its mandate to grow direct-to-consumer sales. The company said it would implement two new digital fit features to its site: a predictive fit algorithm and a photo bank of products on people of different body types. Forint S.p.a., a leading Italian maker of uniforms for customers including the Vatican, Italy’s Presidency, and the Senate, in December 2022, selected the MySizeID sizing solution for its business. The company said it would offer MySizeID to all its business-to-business customers, providing a smarter and easier way to interact, resulting in a seamless experience and more accurate service. Another company that has adopted MySize's technology is Estudio de Moda SAS, a leading Colombia-based retail company with a portfolio of brands, including Diesel, Celio, Superdry PLC (LON: SDRY), Marithe François Girbaud, and Replay. The company announced on January 5 this year it will implement MySizeID sizing solution on its Diesel Colombia e-commerce site. Apart from the announcements mentioned above, MySize has entered into agreements with Temperley London, a luxury British fashion brand, and 7 For All Mankind (Brazil), a premium global clothing brand, to license its MySizeID apparel sizing solution. Also, after a year of proven success with Levi Strauss & Co. Turkey (Levi's Turkey), Dockers (Turkey) decided to integrate MySize's proprietary AI-driven sizing technology solution. According to the company, the successful integration of the MySizeID widget has reduced return rates for a subsidiary of the world's global leader in jeans wear. MySize believes that its technology, compared to others, can provide several advantages to consumers — especially including a better fit the first time — and retailers, who can save money because returns are reduced. People are also more likely to buy more when they are confident about fit. The technology also benefits the environment as it reduces waste associated with returns, carbon footprint, and clothing being discarded. This article was originally published on Benzinga here. MySize, Inc. (NASDAQ: MYSZ) (TASE: MYSZ.TA) is an omnichannel e-commerce platform and provider of AI-driven measurement solutions to drive revenue growth and reduce costs for its business clients. Orgad, its online retailer platform, has expertise in e-commerce, supply chain, and technology operating as a third-party seller on Amazon.com and other sites. MySize recently launched FirstLook Smart Mirror, a mirror-like touch display that provides in-store customers an enhanced shopping experience and contactless checkout. FirstLook Smart Mirror extends MySize's reach into physical stores and is expected to contribute to revenues through unit sales and recurring service fees.MySize has developed a unique measurement technology based on sophisticated algorithms and cutting-edge technology with broad applications, including the apparel, e-commerce, DIY, shipping, and parcel delivery industries. This proprietary measurement technology is driven by several algorithms that are able to calculate and record measurements in a variety of novel ways. To learn more about MySize, please visit our website: www.mysizeid.com. This post contains sponsored advertising content. This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Or Kles, CFO ir@mysizeid.com Company Website https://mysizeid.com

February 28, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

AI Can Now Create Customizable Recipes – Here’s How A Robotic Food Automation Company Has Been Using AI To Become An Industry Leader

Blendid

By Faith Ashmore, Benzinga Interested in investing in Blendid’s campaign? Click here to get started! Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is quickly proving to be a driver of innovation and efficiency and is fast becoming a normal part of life. In November 2022, tech and news outlet CNET started using AI to write financial articles. The articles were so well-written that the vast majority of the public didn’t realize until a tweet went viral. AI technology is rapidly expanding, and some companies like Blendid have looked to ensure they are ahead of the curve, having made early deployments of AI in their solutions. Whether for restaurant owners or at-home cooks, finding or creating the perfect recipe is a big undertaking. Not only do they have to craft a perfect blend of flavors, but they also have to figure out what they and their customers enjoy. Now imagine they are able to find the best recipes possible for their needs, but they didn’t have to do any of the hard work of producing them. Blendid is looking to revolutionize the game by doing just that, leveraging AI to produce better solutions. The company uses AI technology to create the most appealing recipes for its consumers. Blendid is a robotic and AI-enabled food automation solution company; it currently operates fully autonomous robotic kiosks for smoothies. By using consumer data from purchase behavior, ratings and reviews, and questionnaires, Blendid’s AI system is able to create the best recipes to put on a menu for a particular location. One of the company's best-selling drinks, Sunrise.ai, was crafted completely by AI! Blendid has even gone one step further and is developing a feature to use AI to create customized individual recipes. While this feature is currently only available at the lab, the company is seeing incredible feedback from test subjects and is looking forward to bringing it to the public in the near future. This feature could be especially groundbreaking because it will allow the robot-automated kiosks to create curated recipes for consumers that appeal to their taste preferences while taking into account any allergies and dietary restrictions. In the future, Blendid plans to align its AI-driven recipes with consumers’ personal microbiomes, satisfying both the gut and their taste palate. Blendid reports that its technology-driven model is performing extremely well. In combination with kiosks that can operate 24/7, consumers have access to healthy and personalized food around the clock while the company is able to maintain low operational costs and high margins. Blendid kiosks operate in universities, travel centers, retail stores, and hospitals across the country. The company most recently saw a 267% year-over-year revenue increase. Blendid is currently hosting a raise to expand its concept further. The company is currently working on expanding to a dozen additional geographies in the near future and has 500+ kiosks in contract. Previously, they raised more than $26 million. Interested in investing and being a part of their growth story? Click here to read more about Blendid’s raise and how to invest! This article was originally published on Benzinga here. Sunnyvale-based Blendid is revolutionizing the future of food service with its proprietary food automation platform (foodOS™), which efficiently and safely prepares and serves a range of healthy, fresh, and delicious food. A pioneer of the future of food service, Blendid's first concept in the market is an autonomous, contactless kiosk that uses robotics, machine vision, artificial intelligence, and healthy ingredients to create delicious smoothies that are customized to meet the unique health and dietary preferences of each consumer. Founded in 2015 by seasoned Silicon Valley entrepreneurs Vipin Jain, Venki Avalur, and Vijay Dodd, Blendid is improving the consumer experience by offering safe, cost-effective, and personalized food on-demand, while also reducing complexities and costs for the operators. Blendid has raised more $20M to date from a mix of venture and crowdfunding investors and is currently raising its Series B investment round. Visit www.startengine.com/blendid for more information and to invest in the future of food service automation. This post contains sponsored advertising content. This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investing advice. The preceding post was written and/or published as a collaboration between Benzingaâs in-house sponsored content team and a financial partner of Benzinga. Although the piece is not and should not be construed as editorial content, the sponsored content team works to ensure that any and all information contained within is true and accurate to the best of their knowledge and research. Benzinga may receive monetary compensation from the issuer, or its agency, for publicizing the offering of the issuerâs securities. This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investing advice. This is a paid ad. Please see 17b disclosure linked in the campaign page for more information. Contact Details Erica Camilo 344130@email4pr.com Company Website http://www.blendid.com

February 28, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

Foresight: Eye-Net Receives First Order for Eye-Zone™ System from Leading Japanese Vehicle Manufacturer

Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd.

Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq and TASE: FRSX), an innovator in automotive vision systems, announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Eye-Net Mobile Ltd. (“Eye-Net” or “Eye-Net Mobile”), has received its first order for an Eye-Zone automotive system from a leading global Japanese vehicle manufacturer. The parties will begin a paid proof of concept (POC) project to evaluate the added value and capabilities of Eye-Zone as a software vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication layer, allowing for unprecedented, seamless communication between vehicles and all road users (including vulnerable road users). The POC will include the integration of Eye-Zone within the automaker’s advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) as an enhancement layer for the vehicle’s safety capabilities. The POC will be conducted in collaboration with a leading Japanese technology and communication company that will provide the communication infrastructure and advanced communication modules. Upon successful completion of the POC project, the parties will consider expanding the scope of the project to a commercial agreement. Furthermore, the leading Japanese technology company will consider distributing Eye-Net products in Japan by integrating Eye-Net’s solutions into local mass-user applications. Eye-Zone is Eye-Net’s Linux-based solution, offering Eye-Net’s unique V2X technology for the automotive industry (OEMs, Tier One and Tier Two suppliers). Eye-Zone is a V2X collision detection and accident prevention solution that sends alerts and indications to the driver. Eye-Zone uses a unique virtual sensor RUDAR™ (Road Users Detection and Ranging) that provides a point cloud of the real time location, movement characteristics and probability of collision with each of the road users around the vehicle. Eye-Zone can be easily integrated into various automotive systems such as ADAS, navigation systems and infotainment systems. For more information about Eye-Net Mobile, please visit www.eyenet-mobile.com, or follow the Company’s LinkedIn page, Eye-Net Mobile; Twitter, @EyeNetMobile1; and Instagram channel, Eyenetmobile1, the contents of which are not incorporated into this press release. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other Federal securities laws. Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates" and similar expressions or variations of such words are intended to identify forward-looking statements. For example, Foresight is using forward-looking statements in this press release when it discusses the potential benefits of its products, the possibility of expanding the scope of the project to a commercial agreement and the potential for the leading Japanese technology company to distribute Eye-Net’s products in Japan. Because such statements deal with future events and are based on Foresight’s current expectations, they are subject to various risks and uncertainties, and actual results, performance or achievements of Foresight could differ materially from those described in or implied by the statements in this press release. The forward-looking statements contained or implied in this press release are subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in Foresight's annual report on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on March 31, 2022, and in any subsequent filings with the SEC. Except as otherwise required by law, Foresight undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. References and links to websites have been provided as a convenience, and the information contained on such websites is not incorporated by reference into this press release. Foresight is not responsible for the contents of third-party websites. About Foresight Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq and TASE: FRSX) is a technology company developing smart multi-spectral vision software solutions and cellular-based applications. Through the Company’s wholly owned subsidiaries, Foresight Automotive Ltd., Foresight Changzhou Automotive Ltd. and Eye-Net Mobile Ltd., Foresight develops both “in-line-of-sight” vision systems and “beyond-line-of-sight” accident-prevention solutions. Foresight’s vision solutions include modules of automatic calibration and dense three-dimensional (3D) point cloud that can be applied to different markets such as automotive, defense, autonomous vehicles and heavy industrial equipment. Eye-Net Mobile’s cellular-based solution suite provides real-time pre-collision alerts to enhance road safety and situational awareness for all road users in the urban mobility environment by incorporating cutting-edge AI technology and advanced analytics. For more information about Foresight and its wholly owned subsidiary, Foresight Automotive, visit www.foresightauto.com, follow @ForesightAuto1 on Twitter, or join Foresight Automotive on LinkedIn. Contact Details Investor Relations Contact: Miri Segal-Scharia, CEO, MS-IR LLC +1 917-607-8654 msegal@ms-ir.com Company Website https://www.foresightauto.com/

February 28, 2023 08:20 AM Eastern Standard Time

Substrate AI boosts revenue by 100% in 2022 to €4 million

Substrate AI

Madrid, February 2023.- Substrate AI, the artificial intelligence company listed on the BME Growth, has closed 2022 with a growth in revenues of 100% reaching 4 million euros of total revenues and fulfilling its business plan. All this, improving the projected negative EBITDA, thus reducing operating losses. Growth has been sustained mainly in the areas of health, agritechand HRH, where its subsidiary companies are growing with a focus on the application of AI in their businesses. In turn, the company has developed several AI projects for external companies that have allowed it to boost its consulting area. "We are happy with the end of 2022 that has led us to reach 4 million total turnover, but the most important thing is that we have been able to meet the times and objectives in terms of the development of AI solutions, boosting the products and capabilities of each of our subsidiaries and business areas to be able to continue growing in the future at the pace we have proposed. As we already published when we went public, we have a very ambitious plan that should lead us to obtain very high growth over the next few years supported by the adoption of AI in companies, which grows at rates above 30%. In this sense, the work of 2022 is simply the first stone of this project." says José Iván García, CEO of the company. The company published in its business plan a growth forecast of another 100% for 2023 that will lead it to invoice more than 8 million euros and that will be supported by growth in all business areas. Substrate AI bases its business model on the application of its patented AI technology inspired by biology in sectors such as health, agritech, HR,energy or finance, through subsidiaries focused on each of these areas and consulting work for large companies that require customized solutions. In addition, Substrate AI continues to develop new technological capabilities together with Rensselaer Institute of New York, now related to building sustainable AI that saves time and energy in building models. The large consumption of energy in the construction of artificial intelligence models and in the retraining of existing ones is a problem that grows every day and threatens to become something similar to bitcoin mining. In this field, Substrate AI works to make available to all developers solutions capable of reducing time and consumption every time we work to apply AIin a new problem. CONTACT Carmen Damiá Serratosa CMO Substrate AI +34 961 23 70 15 c.damia@substrate.ai Substrate AI is an artificial intelligence Spanish company listed in the Spanish market and OTC Markets. Substrate AI has developed it’s own technology of Reinforced Learning biologically inspired which is applied in different sectors such as health, finance, agritech, HR and energy. Contact Details Jorge Botello jorge.botello@kaumarkets.com Company Website https://substrate.ai/

February 28, 2023 08:00 AM Eastern Standard Time