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Spyware Accountability Initiative, with seed funding from Apple and leading philanthropies, announces $4 million in grants to address the harms of spyware on civil society

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NEW YORK, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, leading philanthropies in partnership with Apple announced over $4 million in grants through the Spyware Accountability Initiative to address the harms of the global spyware industry on civil society. The nearly two dozen organizations supported by these grants will leverage regulation, litigation, and investigation to ensure that governments and corporations cannot use state-sponsored mercenary spyware to harm or unjustly surveil the civil society organizations that keep them in check.

The Ford Foundation’s Dignity and Justice Fund, fiscally sponsored by the New Venture Fund (NVF), launched the Spyware Accountability Initiative with a founding contribution by Apple and additional support from Open Society Foundations, Okta for Good, and Craig Newmark Philanthropies. Grantees of the Dignity and Justice Fund’s Spyware Accountability Initiative were recommended to the board of NVF by the Fund’s advisory board, which consists of members of the Ford Foundation leadership team. An independent, global technical advisory committee advised on the Fund’s grantmaking strategy. Over the next five years, the Spyware Accountability Initiative will support a growing community of researchers and advocacy organizations investigating, exposing, and bringing accountability to the global mercenary spyware trade.

“Addressing the global spyware industry cannot be the work of any one company or funder or government; it requires an approach as interconnected as our world is today,” said Lori McGlinchey, director of Ford Foundation’s Technology and Society program. “Ford Foundation is proud to be a part of the Spyware Accountability Initiative, which harnesses the resources and technical prowess of Apple, the funding and social justice acumen of philanthropy, and the cutting edge research and advocacy of civil society worldwide. The Spyware Accountability Initiative is a major step towards confronting and neutralizing the threat mercenary spyware poses to human rights defenders, journalists, and dissidents around the globe.”

In recent years state and non-state actors have used spyware to track and intimidate human rights defenders, political dissidents, and environmental activists, leading to hundreds of acts of physical violence and psychological harm. There is not a single company or piece of malicious software behind these attacks, but a burgeoning and lucrative industry whose footprint extends to virtually every region of the world, and notably the Global South, where the harms of mercenary spyware are most pronounced.

“Holding mercenary spyware firms and their government clients accountable for their harms will require a collaborative effort and a growing community of organizations and individuals dedicated to the problem,” said Ron Deibert, director of the Citizen Lab. “By supporting initiatives in this area, the Spyware Accountability Initiative will help ensure a growing and vibrant space for digital accountability research and advocacy for years to come.” 

The aim of the Spyware Accountability Initiative is to grow a global field of civil society organizations who are advancing threat research, advocacy and accountability to address the use and trade of spyware. Half of the grants announced today support organizations in the Global South. The Initiative’s first wave of grants focuses on three key areas: international advocacy and litigation; investigations and research; and Global South regional field building and organizational strengthening. Groups supported by grants through the Spyware Accountability Initiative include:

Access Now (Global), Amnesty Tech (Amnesty International) (Global), Business & Human Rights Resource Centre (Global), Carnegie Endowment for International Peace (USA), The Citizen Lab (Canada), Data Privacy Brasil (Brazil), Digital Rights Foundation (Pakistan), Epicenter.works (Europe), Hiperderecho (Peru), International Justice Clinic at the University of California, Irvine School of Law (USA), Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University (USA), Lighthouse Reports (Netherlands), Media Defence (UK), Media Diversity Institute (Armenia), Red en Defensa de los Derechos Digitales (R3D) (Mexico), Red Line for Gulf (UK), SocialTIC (Mexico), Spaces For Change (Nigeria), Unwanted Witness (Uganda).

To learn more, visit the homepage of the Spyware Accountability Initiative.

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Académie D’Investissement Triomphal Deploys IA 6.0 de Stratégie Quantitative Intelligent Led by Henri Lumière

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Académie D’Investissement Triomphal launches a new AI-powered learning platform designed to enhance critical thinking, decision modeling, and interdisciplinary strategy education.

PARIS, April 27, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Académie d’Investissement Triomphal, led by renowned educator Henri Lumière, announces the full integration of the IA 6.0 de Stratégie Quantitative Intelligent system into its teaching framework. This milestone reflects the Academy’s growing commitment to leveraging artificial intelligence not as a tool for prediction, but as a catalyst for thought, modeling, and reflection across disciplines.

IA 6.0 is not a trading algorithm — it is a modular educational engine designed to simulate complex scenarios, adapt to user learning styles, and help students visualize strategic outcomes through cognitive modeling. It is now embedded across selected course modules, from system dynamics and decision theory to behavioral response mapping and strategic simulations.

“AI should not replace human thought — it should challenge it,” said Henri Lumière, founder of the Academy. “With IA 6.0, our goal is not automation, but augmentation. We want learners to experiment, to doubt, and to design strategies that take ambiguity seriously.”

Built with a hybrid architecture of machine learning models and logic-based scenario trees, IA 6.0 enables students to:

Model multi-variable systems in real-time and receive feedback on logical coherence;

Explore cause-effect loops and pattern recognition in strategic environments;

Engage in simulated decision-making under uncertainty;

Reflect on non-financial applications of AI such as urban planning, social systems design, and educational forecasting.

The integration of IA 6.0 is accompanied by a learning lab environment where students, mentors, and researchers can co-develop new applications of the engine. Future versions of IA 6.X will include modules focused on ethics in algorithm design, human-AI collaboration, and narrative-based simulation logic.

This innovation is part of a broader educational reform agenda being driven by the Académie d’Investissement Triomphal, which seeks to position itself as a European center for cognitive, ethical, and systems-oriented education — with AI as a partner, not a substitute.

For background on the strategic thinking behind IA development

Discover user insights and detailed reviews about Henri Lumière’s educational model

Explore real-world applications of AI in strategic design and systems modeling

Access knowledge resources and collaborative insights from the Academy’s extended network

Learn more about the Academy’s methodology and intelligent systems philosophy

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Julien Moreau, Académie d’Investissement Triomphal, 33 687463087, service@kxtz.top, https://kxtz.top

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Chameleon Finance Launches Institutional Trading Suite to Strengthen Digital Asset Market Infrastructure

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Chameleon Finance has announced the launch of its institutional-grade trading suite, introducing high-frequency execution tools, advanced order types, and integrated compliance protocols to meet the rising demand from professional investors and asset managers in the digital asset space.

SEATTLE, April 27, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Chameleon Finance, a rapidly growing financial technology firm specializing in digital asset infrastructure, has launched a new institutional trading suite designed to meet the evolving needs of hedge funds, family offices, proprietary trading firms, and traditional financial institutions entering the cryptocurrency market.

The newly released suite includes a range of advanced features such as algorithmic order execution, programmable trading bots, real-time market surveillance, and risk analytics tools. Built on a high-performance matching engine capable of processing thousands of transactions per second, the system ensures ultra-low latency for high-volume traders while maintaining regulatory-grade security protocols.

To support institutional clients in navigating compliance complexities, Chameleon Finance has embedded tools that assist with know-your-customer (KYC), anti-money laundering (AML), and transaction monitoring requirements. The platform also includes customizable reporting dashboards to facilitate internal audits, regulatory submissions, and performance reviews.

Key to the rollout is the introduction of API-first architecture, allowing clients to integrate Chameleon Finance’s trading infrastructure directly into their proprietary systems and trading desks. The platform supports FIX, WebSocket, and REST protocols to ensure compatibility with a wide range of financial software environments.

The institutional suite also offers deep liquidity access across multiple trading pairs, including major cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and tokenized assets. Aggregated order books provide seamless execution across both centralized exchanges and decentralized liquidity pools, maximizing trade efficiency and reducing slippage for large orders.

To safeguard client assets, the platform implements multi-tier custody solutions that combine cold wallet storage with insured, third-party custodial services. All funds are secured through multi-signature access and daily reconciliation protocols, ensuring institutional-level protection and operational transparency.

The launch comes amid a surge in institutional interest in digital assets, driven by rising mainstream adoption, regulatory clarity, and the increasing sophistication of crypto market infrastructure. Asset managers and institutional traders are actively seeking platforms that offer the speed, reliability, and compliance capabilities required for high-volume operations.

Chameleon Finance is also introducing a dedicated account management and onboarding team to support institutional clients with integration, strategy implementation, and technical support. These services are designed to reduce entry barriers for traditional financial players looking to diversify their portfolios into digital assets.

The introduction of the institutional suite is part of a broader strategic expansion that includes upcoming derivatives products, cross-margin trading capabilities, and digital asset lending services. These developments are aimed at reinforcing Chameleon Finance’s position as a comprehensive, future-ready platform for professional digital asset investors.

By delivering infrastructure that aligns with institutional standards, Chameleon Finance is contributing to the maturation of the digital asset ecosystem and accelerating the convergence of traditional and decentralized finance.

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Desay SV Reshapes the New Ecosystem of Smart Mobility

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SHANGHAI, April 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On April 22, Desay SV unveiled 2030 development strategy, new mission and vision under the theme “Unlimited Intelligence”. The company simultaneously showcased Smart Solution 3.0, an AI-driven smart mobility solution designed for future transportation.

To be A New Paradigm

Following driver-assistance technologies are becoming increasingly widespread, high level driver-assistant from optional to must be for the industry. However, the industry still faces significant hurdles, including complex development processes, suboptimal user experience, weak value perception, and challenges in development turning into mass production.

Gao Dapeng emphasized that only a new paradigm can cross the industry’s chasm. Over the past five years, Desay SV has achieved a 34% CAGR in R&D investment, established 12 global R&D centers, and built a 4,200-strong engineering team. Desay SV has undergone a remarkable transformation from a technology reserve to a scaled application and a leader in the industry. This journey has been characterized by a relentless reinvention of outdated frameworks, systems, and models. 

In discussing future challenges, Gao Dapeng, Chairman of Desay SV, outlined Desay SV core value proposition: open for collaboration, insist on full-stack capability, and rapid implementation. Guided by the mission of “Creating Safe, Delightful and Sustainable Mobility” and the vision of “Smarter Mobility for All,” the company will expand technological capabilities, broaden ecosystem partnerships, and shape next-gen mobility solutions.

Enhancing the Full-Stack Capability for Continuous Advancement

Currently, 1 out of every 3 vehicles in China is equipped with Desay SV products and solutions – the market penetration driven by the company’s R&D innovation and ecosystem-building capabilities. With nearly four decades of technological dedication, Desay SV insists on shaping the underlying architecture with innovative synergies and achieving full-stack expertise in both hardware and software.

Addressing challenges including ill-defined user demands, complex industry collaboration, and escalating innovation costs in the AI era, Desay SV CEO Xu Jian presented a three-year solution termed “One Architecture + Three Businesses + Three Commitments”. The “One Architecture” is the integrated architecture covering the vehicle, road, and cloud; the “Three Businesses” represent the technological upgrades of the intelligent cabin, intelligent driving, and connected service. The “Three Commitments” encompass sustained investment in all-domain capability, multi-modal integration across value chains for ecosystem advancement, collaboration across R&D-to-manufacturing value chains to strengthen the industrial ecosystem and human-centric commitments to deliver all-encompassing intelligent mobility ecosystems.

Xu Jian emphasized that the AI variable will accelerate intelligent vehicle adoption. Desay SV maintains a triple-phase development cadence – mass production, pre-research, and technology reserves – to continuously roll out innovative products and technology solutions tailored to future mobility demands. While executing these foundational solutions, we’re exploring optimized and potential pathways for the future.

Crafting the Mobile Embodied Agent–Smart Solution 3.0

The release of “Desay SV Mobility Trends Analysis Report in the AI Era” provided cutting-edge insights. The report conducts an in-depth analysis of user profiles in the AI era, proposing six trends. The debut of Smart Solution 3.0 represents the systematic implementation of these AI mobility future trends.

Driven by AI advancements, Smart Solution 3.0 integrates over 150 cutting-edge technologies spanning spatial computing, neural augmentation, and ambient stealth intelligence. Through four innovative scenarios—Verdant Forest, Hyper Sense Activation, Sentinel Care and Comfort Mode—the system displays a human-vehicle-environment ecosystem characterized by multi-sensory interaction, deep emotional resonance, real-time biometric tracking, and context-aware risk prediction. This technological convergence promotes the accelerated evolution of intelligent vehicles into Mobile Embodied Agents.

In the AI-empowered mobility era, Desay SV will harness engineering prowess, cost-optimized solutions, and open ecosystem architecture to forge safe, delightful, and sustainable mobility experiences, advancing the vision of “Smarter Mobility for All” to catalyze the golden age of assisted driving systems.

About Desay SV

Desay SV (002920.SZ) is a leading mobility technology company with R&D and service branches in Germany, Japan, Singapore, Spain, USA, etc. The company focuses on efficiently integrating smart cabin, smart drive, and smart service. Relying on 39 years of accumulation, Desay SV has excelled in R&D, design, quality management, and intelligent manufacturing. Desay SV’s continuous innovation and comprehensive capabilities earn the long-term trust of global customers, including Chery, Geely, SAIC, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo, etc., and have helped it rank 74th in the Automotive News 2024 top 100 global auto parts suppliers. For more information, please visit Desay SV online at www.desaysv.com or follow us on: https://www.linkedin.com/company/13690363

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