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IBM and The All England Lawn Tennis Club Launch New Generative AI Feature for Personalised Player Stories at Wimbledon

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‘Catch Me Up’ feature – built and trained using IBM’s Granite LLM, through the watsonx platform – helps fans stay up to date on players across all ladies’ and gentlemen’s singles matchesNew IBM survey finds 55% of global tennis fans1 polled think Artificial Intelligence (AI) will have a positive impact on sports

LONDON, June 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — IBM (NYSE: IBM) and The All England Lawn Tennis Club today announced a new feature for the Wimbledon digital experience that will leverage match data with generative AI from IBM’s AI and data platform, watsonx, to keep fans updated on the world’s leading players as they advance through The Championships.

The new ‘Catch Me Up’ feature displays pre and post-match player cards with AI-generated player stories and analysis via wimbledon.com and the Wimbledon 2024 App. Player cards will be personalised based on user preferences and data such as their location and myWimbledon profile, starting with their favourite players. Pre-match content will include analysis of recent performance and likelihood to win predictions, and post-match it will include key statistics and highlights. The feature will also create longer-form daily summaries of play.

‘Catch Me Up’ was built using IBM’s Granite large language model (LLM) to provide AI-generated text using the capabilities of the watsonx platform. The model has been trained on the Wimbledon editorial style and will be monitored by the All England Club. The new feature is designed to help Wimbledon scale its content to both new and existing tennis fans globally, as well as provide fans access to timelier, curated coverage across ladies’ and gentlemen’s singles matches which are often happening simultaneously. 

This year, Wimbledon will also use generative AI to provide coverage of a broader range of matches than was previously available, including wheelchair events, to offer more to Wimbledon’s diverse international audience. This will form part of a redesigned digital match centre, known as IBM Slamtracker, available on the Wimbledon App and wimbledon.com. Using generative AI built from watsonx, IBM Slamtracker has been enhanced to  provide bullet point-based match previews and post-match reviews for ladies’ and gentlemen’s singles matches.

Majority of tennis fans surveyed positive about AI

The announcement comes as new research from IBM and Morning Consult* reveals that 55% of global tennis fans surveyed think AI will have a positive impact on sports. When considering how generative AI could improve their experience, these respondents prioritised real-time updates (36%), personalised content (31%), and unique insights (30%).

Approximately one-third (31%) of global tennis fans surveyed use multiple devices while watching sporting events, primarily to get more information, watch multiple matches at the same time, and interact with other fans. In addition, nearly half (47%) of them engage with additional content on tennis daily or weekly and rank summarisation and personalisation as the two most important features of sports content.

Chris Clements, Digital Products Lead at the All England Club, said: “We are committed to offering fans the highest quality Wimbledon experience, whether it’s in person or digitally. Generative AI allows us to scale our ability to provide different types of content for fans wherever they are in the world in a way that’s personalised for them. This year’s new Catch Me Up feature will make it easier for fans to follow the key storylines as they emerge throughout The Championships.”

Jonathan Adashek, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications for IBM, said: “The new Catch Me Up feature is an exciting example of how we can use the power of generative AI to deliver compelling, insight-driven storytelling at scale. For 35 years, IBM and Wimbledon have been co-creating solutions that make fans feel more connected to all the on-court action, and our new research confirms they are beginning to understand the positive impact technologies such as generative AI can have on their digital experiences. IBM is also putting these same technologies from our AI and data platform watsonx into the hands of clients worldwide, across nearly every sector, to address their unique business needs.”

Additional highlights from the IBM and Morning Consult survey include:

Majority of global tennis fans surveyed think technology will have a positive impact on multiple aspects of the sport – for fans, coaches and players alike

60% of tennis fans surveyed think technology will have a positive impact on the advancement of fan engagement.More specifically, 75% of tennis fan respondents think technology will have a positive impact on the advancement of training; game strategy (74%); coaching (71%); and talent identification & acquisitions (66%).

Nearly a third of global tennis fans surveyed use more than one device to watch multiple matches at once, get more information and interact with other fans

24% of tennis fans surveyed use two devices; 5% report using three devices and 2% report using more than three devices at the same time.45% of the surveyed tennis fans who use multiple devices do so to get more information while watching tennis; 32% do it to watch multiple matches simultaneously; and 30% do so to interact with other fans while watching a match.

More than one-fifth of UK sports fans surveyed use at least two devices simultaneously to consume sport

20% of UK sports fans surveyed use two devices at the same time when watching sports, close to the global average of 22%.Sports fans surveyed aged between 18-29 in Canada are much more likely to use three or more devices at once when watching sports (21%), compared with 7% in the UK and a global average of 10%.In the UK, respondents identified multi-tasking (50%) and finding more information (41%) as the top reasons for multi-device sport consumption. 26% also said they use multiple devices to interact with other fans.

The Championships, Wimbledon will run from 1-14 July, 2024. To see the technology in action, visit wimbledon.com or download the Wimbledon App on your mobile device, available on the App Store and Google Play Store.

Notes to Editors

*Survey Methodology
This survey was conducted in May 2024 among a total sample of 18,082 sports fans 18+ in the US, Canada, the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, India, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia. 

The interviews for each country were conducted online, and the data is unweighted, with ~2,000 responses per market in the US, Canada, the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and India and ~1,000 responses per market in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

To qualify for this survey respondents must be at least an average sports fan and follow one or more of the following sports: Soccer, Cricket, Tennis, Basketball, Baseball, Rugby, Golf, American football, F1 racing, Track and field, Swimming, and the Olympics.

The full findings of this survey will be published on 26 June, 2024.

About IBM
IBM is a leading provider of global hybrid cloud and AI, and consulting expertise. We help clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs and gain the competitive edge in their industries. More than 4,000 government and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM’s hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently and securely. IBM’s breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and consulting deliver open and flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by IBM’s long-standing commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity and service.

About Wimbledon
The Championships, Wimbledon, is the oldest of the four tennis Grand Slams and the only one played on grass. Managed by The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) and staged on the AELTC Grounds, Wimbledon has evolved from its origins as a private members’ croquet club in 1868, to one of the world’s biggest annual sporting events and one of the most well-respected brands in sport. Visit www.wimbledon.com and follow @wimbledon on all major social media platforms.

IBM Media Contact:
Gregor Hastings
+44 (0)7385946943
gregor.hastings@ibm.com

Wimbledon Media Contact:
Eloise Tyson
+44 (0)7771347932
ETys@aeltc.com 

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LG Energy Solution Ranked as the World’s 12th Most Sustainable Company, Number One Among Battery Manufacturers

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Corporate Knights acknowledges LG Energy Solution in the World’s 100 Most Sustainable Corporations 2025 list, placing it in the top position among its industry peer groupRecognition in sustainable revenue and sustainable investment were the main drivers of the strong performance, as well as energy productivity and GHG (Greenhouse gas) productivityEmbracing responsibility as an industry leader, LG Energy Solution strives to bolster its own ESG management and pave the way to a sustainable battery ecosystem across the entire value chain, including indirect operations and suppliers

SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — LG Energy Solution has ranked 12th on the list of 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World 2025 by Corporate Knights, marking its debut on the prestigious list. The company also secured the top position among its battery manufacturing peers.

Corporate Knights’ Global 100 is a global sustainability index that provides an annual ranking of the world’s most sustainable corporations with annual revenues of over 1 billion USD. This year’s evaluation examined 8,359 corporations, scoring companies based on 25 key performance indicators across areas such as sustainable revenue, sustainable investment, resource management, employee management, financial management, and supplier performance. A ranking on this list is widely considered a mark of distinction for ESG management excellence.

LG Energy Solution’s strong performance in the sustainable revenue and sustainable investment KPIs earned its recognition in the Global 100 assessment, meeting key criteria for ESG-conscious investors. The company received the highest possible scores in both areas, reflecting its core business of providing sustainable and reliable energy solutions and its significant investments in future growth engines.

Corporate Knights also highly rated LG Energy Solution’s energy productivity and GHG productivity, among other criteria.

LG Energy Solution is dedicated to strengthening its ESG standards and practices, demonstrating the company’s industry leadership. As such, the company has recently focused on preparations for stricter global regulations and ESG disclosure standards. Even before new international battery regulations, such as mandatory carbon footprint disclosure and battery passports, LG Energy Solution already adopted Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in 2019 to evaluate the product impacts and transparently communicate with key stakeholders. LG Energy Solution aims to ensure the accuracy and credibility of LCA through third-party verification and Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) certifications, and the range of products covered by LCA and EPD continues to expand. In 2024, LCA covered battery cells with 83% of total capacity, and EPD certified battery cells with 60% of total capacity.

Furthermore, the company made substantial progress in social footprint management, reducing the potential for adverse human rights impacts by adopting a due diligence process to identify, prevent, mitigate, and address such issues. Enhancing its ESG governance, LG Energy Solution is committed to effectively managing emerging challenges and fostering an ESG-driven work culture.

In addition to reinforcing its own ESG management, the company is working to facilitate a sustainable battery ecosystem throughout its entire value chain by proactively supporting, engaging, and collaborating with its supply chain partners. Building on years of assessing and managing ESG risks in its Tier 1 suppliers, the company expanded these efforts in 2024, developing an IT management system that connects Tier-N suppliers for improved traceability and transparency. It plans to progressively broaden the scope of supply chain risk assessment, focusing on core raw material supply chains for critical regulatory compliance. To maintain transparency, LG Energy Solution published the ‘Supply Chain Sustainability Report’ this month, which provides information on its supply chain management system, strategies, and key achievements.

“We are honored that Corporate Knights has recognized our leadership in sustainability and ESG practices, naming us one of the world’s most sustainable companies,” said David Kim, CEO of LG Energy Solution. “We are fully committed to realizing our vision of leading the future green energy era with innovation in electrification for a sustainable battery ecosystem.”

“As one of the world’s largest battery manufacturers, LG Energy Solution is at the centre of what enables the transition to a net-zero economy. The company’s inclusion in the 2025 Global 100 is a testament to its global leadership,” said Toby Heaps, CEO of Corporate Knights.

About LG Energy Solution

LG Energy Solution (KRX: 373220), a split-off from LG Chem, is a leading global manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles, mobility, IT, and energy storage systems. With 30 years of experience in revolutionary battery technology and extensive research and development (R&D), the company is the top battery-related patent holder in the world with over 58,000 patents. Its robust global network, which spans North America, Europe, and Asia, includes battery manufacturing facilities established through joint ventures with major automakers. Committed to building sustainable battery ecosystem, LG Energy Solution aims to achieve carbon neutrality across its value chain by 2050, while embodying the value of shared growth and promoting diverse and inclusive corporate culture. To learn more about LG Energy Solution’s ideas and innovations, visit https://news.lgensol.com.

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PCX Markets Earns B Corp Certification

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SINGAPORE, Jan. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — PCX Markets, a marketplace for audited, traceable plastic waste recovery and responsible processing, today announced that it has been certified as a B Corporation™ (B Corp™), further recognizing the company’s commitment to environmental and social responsibility.

B Corp is a global movement of over 9,400 pioneering companies across 105 countries that use business as a force for good, and includes trailblazers like Ben & Jerry’s, Patagonia, Allbirds, and Coursera.

To become a B Corp company, PCX Markets underwent a rigorous assessment of every part of the business against five key impact areas: governance, workers, community, environment, and customers. Achieving B Corp Certification by the non-profit B Lab reaffirms PCX Market’s deep commitment to transparency and accountability.

“The team at PCX is on mission to accelerate the transition to a circular economy, and build a future where no plastic waste ends up in nature. We are proud to have achieved B Corp certification, and incredibly excited to join this global movement of purpose-driven businesses,” said Sebastian DiGrande, PCX Markets CEO. 

The world has produced about 9 billion metric tons of plastic since the 1950s. Today, only 9% of plastic waste is recycled, 19% incinerated, and 72% is either landfilled, dumped, openly burned or ends up in the environment. Even if we were to reduce production from today’s levels by 40% by 2050, the world would still produce another 11 billion tons that needs to be responsibly managed.

PCX Markets activates an ecosystem of partners who collect, transport and responsibly process plastic waste, while supporting the communities most impacted by the global plastic waste crisis with programs that improve livelihoods and scale social impact. Companies that want to complement upstream reduction efforts by funding downstream plastic waste recovery can purchase credits issued by projects battling plastic pollution. One credit cleans up one metric ton of plastic pollution. The impact is delivered immediately and verified by a third-party auditor.

PCX Markets, which is headquartered in Singapore, has enabled the clean up of over 108 million kilograms of plastic waste worldwide to date.

“As a B Corp in the sustainability sector, we’re thrilled to be counted among businesses that are building an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy,” said Nanette Medved-Po, Founder of PCX Markets.

ABOUT PCX

PCX is on a mission to accelerate the transition to a circular economy and build a future where no plastic ends up in nature. 

PCX Markets is a fully transparent plastic credit marketplace for audited, traceable plastic waste recovery and responsible processing worldwide. Our marketplace activates an ecosystem of partners who collect, transport and responsibly process plastic waste, while supporting communities on the ground with programs that improve livelihoods and scale social impact. PCX Markets, which is headquartered in Singapore, has enabled the clean up of over 108  million kilograms of plastic waste worldwide.

About B Lab

B Lab is transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities and the planet. A leader in economic systems change, our global network creates standards, policies, tools, and programs for business, and we certify companies – known as B Corps – who are leading the way. To date, our community includes over 900,000 workers in over 9,400 B Corps across 105 countries and 160 industries. The B Impact Assessment is used by more than 150,000 companies to help measure, manage and improve their impact. To learn more and join the movement, visit www.bcorporation.net.

About Certified B Corporations™

Certified B Corporations, or B Corps™, are companies verified by B Lab to meet the high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability.

For press enquiries, contact marketing@pcxmarkets.com

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Truecaller announces its biggest ever update for iPhone users globally

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STOCKHOLM, Jan. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — With the advancements in Apple’s latest iOS 18, Truecaller is now able to for the very first time launch a real-time caller ID and automated blocking of spam calls on iOS. These capabilities and other improvements as well as the ability to subscribe for a Premium Family plan are now being rolled out globally for paying subscribers of Truecaller on iOS. The launch is expected to further boost Truecallers subscription revenues.

Rishit Jhunjhunwala, CEO, Truecaller said, “We are proud that we, now 15 years after Truecaller’s inception, are able to offer iOS-users the same world class leading Caller-ID and spam blocking experience as we have developed on Android. With this launch we increase our addressable market substantially, to other segments of users and to other geographies with a higher iOS-penetration.”

Fredrik Kjell, COO, Truecaller said, “With this we further accelerate the growth potential of our fast growing and steady subscription revenues and our ambition to surpass 1 bn SEK in recurring revenues in the coming years. All iOS-users will be offered a free trial of our new improved service but then it will just be available for paying subscribers. With this launch we see a substantial opportunity to further increase the conversion rate on iOS which already today is more than five times higher on iOS compared to Android.”

At year-end about 30 million (or 7%) of Truecaller’s total 435 million MAUs are iOS-users. Of Truecallers more than 2.6 million paying subscribers about 750,000 of them are on iOS and more than 40% of Truecaller’s current premium revenues comes from iOS-users. 

The functionality of Truecallers Caller ID on iOS has historically been limited to a smaller local database on the user’s local device. This update can leverage Truecaller’s latest AI capabilities and global database to identify as many calls as possible. In addition, the latest update includes something that Truecaller iOS users have been requesting for a long time: automatic blocking of spam calls. All this has been made possible by Apple’s Live Caller ID Lookup framework, developed especially for apps like Truecaller to provide live caller ID in a privacy-preserving way. This API uses state-of-the-art homomorphic encryption and Truecaller is the first in the world to deploy this at scale for Caller ID.

Finally, Truecaller on iPhone now includes the ability to subscribe for a Premium Family plan. With Family Plan, you can share all Truecaller Premium benefits like e.g. Truecaller AI Assistant, with up to four additional people at a low monthly or annual price. In India, the subscription offering also includes a fraud insurance whereby you now can through the family offering can protect four more family members from becoming a victim of fraud.

All the new features will be made available for Truecaller Premium subscribers with the same pricing as for the Android offering. Free users on iOS will continue to enjoy ad-supported manual number search and caller ID of Verified Businesses.

Auto blocking of spam is available globally & the new Caller ID will be rolled out starting today. It will be available to all users across the world within the coming days.

How to enable Truecaller on iOS 18.2

Make sure you are on Truecaller for iPhone version 14.0 or laterOpen iPhone Settings > Apps > Phone > Call Blocking & Identification.Here, enable all Truecaller switches and open the Truecaller app again. 

For more information, please contact:
Andreas Frid, Head of IR & Communication
+46 705 29 08 00
andreas.frid@truecaller.com

About Truecaller:
Truecaller (TRUE B) is the leading global platform for verifying contacts and blocking unwanted communication. We enable safe and relevant conversations between people and make it efficient for businesses to connect with consumers. Fraud and unwanted communication are endemic to digital economies. especially in emerging markets. We are on a mission to build trust in communication. Truecaller is an essential part of everyday communication for more than 433 million active users. Truecaller is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm since 8 October 2021. For more information. please visit corporate.truecaller.com

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