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DecentraTech Collective Reboots in Northeast with Global Outreach Supporting Decentralization Technologies for Privacy and Decentralized Artificial Intelligence

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Next Series of Educational, Free-to-Attend Online Meetups Kicks off on December 5, with focus on Benefits and Applications of DePIN.

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass., Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The DecentraTech Collective, an open community of subject matter experts, company executives, entrepreneurs, and academics, today announced that it has commenced operations in the Northeast US with a renewed focus to advocate for and accelerate the adoption of decentralization technologies (DecentraTech). In particular, the organization – which will continue to offer global outreach activities – will champion DecentraTech innovations, including cryptographic proofs and DePIN, that enable collaborative private transactions and scalable, trustworthy decentralized artificial intelligence (AI).

“Through the DecentraTech Collective, we look forward to aligning our global activities with strategic initiatives led by Governor Healey and Commonwealth agencies related to AI, digital health, and climate technology,” notes Pete Harris, Co-Founder of the DecentraTech Collective.

Decentralization technologies, such as blockchain and peer-to-peer networks, emerged a decade ago to support cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, but have since been adopted for many applications across financial services, healthcare, supply chain logistics, agriculture, and climate mitigation. They are particularly useful for use cases where it is necessary to collaborate between organizations and collectively process data that needs to remain confidential for each participant.

Originally founded in 2021 in Austin, TX as a spinout from the Austin Blockchain Collective, the DecentraTech Collective is led by Lighthouse Partners, Inc., and Massing PR LLC, both of which are headquartered in Berkshire County, Massachusetts.

Since its founding, the DecentraTech Collective has led acceleration initiatives in several areas, including to leverage Web3 approaches to enhance data privacy for healthcare use cases of AI, develop solutions in the area of Health 3.0 (also known as “ownership health”) and add run-time compliance to decentralized finance (DeFi) transactions involving tokenized assets. It also has defined a set of foundational technologies – the DecentraTech Stack – that underpin the creation of decentralized applications (DApps).

Founded in 2000, Lighthouse Partners has a mission to bring transformational technologies to market. It works with innovators to promote their advocacy positions and support go-to-market programs by designing and leveraging thought leadership programs, producing event series, and community building.

“Through the DecentraTech Collective, we look forward to aligning our global activities with strategic initiatives led by Governor Healey and Commonwealth agencies related to AI, digital health, and climate technology,” notes Pete Harris, Founder and Principal of Lighthouse Partners and Co-Founder and Executive Director of the DecentraTech Collective.

Since 2002, Massing PR has offered high-quality, personalized and cost-effective fractional CMO, public relations, web design and advisory services to technology companies and consulting firms, as well as to the arts and nonprofits. In particular, Massing PR helps its clients to improve their market position, launch new products, attract strategic partnerships and raise capital.

“We are encouraged by the innovation taking place in Western Massachusetts and New York’s Capital Region and look forward to engaging further with companies and organizations looking to elevate their expertise and build brand trust,” says Jennifer Massing Harris, Founder and Company Director of Massing PR and Co-Founder and CMO of the DecentraTech Collective.

The DecentraTech Collective hosts regular online meetups and organizes in-person events in cities including New York City and Boston. The next series of online meetups kicks off on December 5 and will focus on DePIN – for Decentralized Phyisical Infrastructure Networks.” The DePIN model allows technology infrastructure, such as compute power, storage and networking to be built quickly and cost effectively by a community with a common purpose.” DecentraTech online meetups are educational and free to attend. Register for the December 5 event @ https://www.meetup.com/decentratechcollective/events/304455383/.

About the DecentraTech Collective

The DecentraTech Collective is a community of subject matter experts, company executives, entrepreneurs, and academics. Spun out of the award-winning Austin Blockchain Collective in 2021, it advocates for and innovates to accelerate the adoption of decentralization technologies (aka DecentraTech) to address business and scientific opportunities and challenges. Visit http://www.decentratechcollective.com to learn more and join the community.

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Competition Bureau publishes report on Canada’s Competition Summit 2024

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GATINEAU, QC, Nov. 14, 2024 /CNW/ – Today, the Competition Bureau published a report highlighting the key takeaways from “Canada’s Competition Summit 2024: Market Dynamics in the AI Era,” which took place in Ottawa and virtually on September 16, 2024.

The event featured experts from domestic and international competition authorities, regulatory bodies, businesses and non-governmental organizations, as well as the legal and academic communities. The discussions focused on:

the current AI landscape;the impacts of AI on competition across markets; and,international and domestic regulatory approaches to AI.

The report published today summarizes 5 key takeaways from these discussions:

AI is having an impact on competition across sectors of the economy, presenting both opportunities and risks.Regulatory frameworks need to adapt to address the unique challenges posed by AI.International cooperation is crucial for effective regulation and enforcement in AI-driven markets.There is a need for transparency in AI systems to ensure accountability and consumer trust.The role of big tech in AI development is contentious.

The Bureau thanks all attendees, panelists and speakers, who helped advance the conversation on these emerging issues related to AI. We look forward to continuing to discuss competition policy issues and opportunities at Competition Summits in the years to come.

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“As Canada’s competition watchdog, the Competition Bureau needs to be at the forefront of AI and understand its impact on the competitive landscape. I am thankful for the important contributions from our panelists and speakers at this year’s Summit, as they will help us continue to build our understanding of AI’s impacts on competition.”

Matthew Boswell,
Commissioner of Competition

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This year’s event was the fifth annual edition of Canada’s Competition Summit. Previous Summits covered digital enforcement (2020), competition and growth (2021), green growth (2022), and whole-of-government approaches to policy (2024).Over 500 participants from Canada and abroad attended the 2024 Summit.This year’s Summit is part of our ongoing work to better understand AI, how it might affect competition, and how we can address potential anticompetitive harm from AI and promote competition in AI markets. This work also includes cross-governmental collaboration through the Canadian Digital Regulators Forum and a consultation on the Discussion Paper on Artificial intelligence and competition earlier in 2024.In keeping with the theme of this year’s Summit, this report was drafted using a combination of human effort and AI technology. This is a first for the Bureau. We used an artificial intelligence program to summarize the discussions held at Canada’s Competition Summit 2024 and to develop the first draft of these key takeaways. The final content was fact-checked and quality-controlled by Bureau personnel.

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Exploring policy approaches to unlock competition (2023)The Competition and Green Growth Summit (2022)The Competition and Growth Summit (2021)Digital Enforcement Summit (2020)Artificial intelligence and competition: Discussion paper (2024)Canadian Digital Regulators Forum

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Shipt Saves the Season with Unbeatable Convenience, Exclusive Promotions, and Membership Savings

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — This holiday season, Shipt is spreading cheer with delightful same-day delivery, unmatched deals, and everything customers need all season long. From hosting family dinners to searching for the perfect gifts to grabbing last-minute holiday essentials and toasting to the new year*, Shipt helps ease the stress with exclusive promotions and 50% off its annual membership for a limited time.

To sweeten holiday shopping, Shipt is launching Season of Savings, an annual event packed with discounts and surprises on the products customers want all season long. Plus, Shipt has added over 2,000 new retail locations nationwide this year, including Ulta Beauty at Target, The Fresh Market, Lowe’s, and local favorites like Giant Eagle and Save Mart, giving members even more curated options. These new additions join favorites like Target, CVS, and Petsmart, as well as beloved local grocers.

SHIPT MEMBERSHIP: CONVENIENCE MEETS HOLIDAY MAGIC
Shipt’s $49 annual membership promotion (regularly $99) is now available through January 4, 2025, making it easier than ever to enjoy same-day delivery from your favorite stores. With an annual membership, customers get unlimited same-day delivery on orders over $35 and exclusive savings, and a range of members-only perks.

DEALS ACROSS ALL HOLIDAY NEEDS

In addition to the membership promotion, Shipt’s Season of Savings also features incredible deals across a wide variety of popular holiday categories, including:

Season-Long Deals (November 1-January 1)

$15 off your order of $60 or more with code HOLIDAY15**Half-off annual membership $49 (reg. $99) with code SHIPTGIFT

Thanksgiving Deals

November 10-16, at Target and all grocery stores***:Spend $25, get $10 on household essentialsBuy one, get one 50% off on bath and body productsBuy one, get one 30% off on cough, cold, and flu, pain and fever, vitamins and supplements30% off kitchen and diningSpend $20, save $5 on baby essentials30% off pet essentials10% off turkeyNovember 17-23: $10 off order of $50+ for those with Shipt student membershipsNovember 25-27: spend $35, save $10 on on last-minute Thanksgiving essentials at all grocery stores and Target****

December Holiday Deals

December 1-14: 25% off orders of $40 or more from Ulta Beauty at Target, CVS, Walgreens, PetSmart, Petco, Lowes, Carters, Office Depot, and Office Max (max savings of $10)*****December 8-24: 20% off top gifting categories at Target + Meijer (Shipt members only)******

ALL-NEW GIFT CARD EXPERIENCE
Not sure what to give that special someone? A Shipt gift card is the perfect gift!

A Shipt gift card never expires, and with an all-new digital facelift, including multiple card designs and e-gifting options, a Shipt gift card lasts beyond the holiday season. And even better, take advantage of the season-long 50% off membership offer when purchasing an annual membership gift card. Terms and conditions apply. Please check out shipt.com/gift for more information.

SHIPT TO THE RESCUE: HOW IT WORKS
No matter how hectic the holiday calendar gets, Shipt makes shopping stress-free:

Download the Shipt app or visit Shipt.com to sign up for a membership or take advantage of a 14-day free trial**. Target Circle 360 members can enable access to the Shipt marketplace by visiting shipt.com/target-circle-360. Choose the store you wish to order from.Build your shopping list with a wide range of categories, from fresh groceries to festive decorations.Select a convenient delivery window and a trusted shopper with Shipt will shop your order, communicating with you about out-of-stocks, relevant substitutions and where they are in the shopping process (option to select back-ups for products out of stock ahead of time).

To learn more about Shipt’s holiday offers and start saving today, visit www.shipt.com or download the Shipt app.

About Shipt
Shipt is a retail tech company that connects people to reliable, high-quality delivery with a personal touch. Through the power of technology, Shipt connects customers to the things they want from the stores they love, workers to new earning opportunities, and retail businesses to more satisfied customers. Headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, Shipt brings people the flexible solutions they need with the above-and-beyond service they expect. Shipt is an independently operated subsidiary of Target Corp. and is available to 80% of the U.S. population. For more information, please visit Shipt’s Newsroom.

*States with alcohol delivery availability: Alabama, Arizona, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Nebraska, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho and Mississippi

**Offer valid for new customers only, returning customers are ineligible. 14 day trial will renew at the applicable membership rate at the end of the trial. Cancellation available free of charge anytime during trial. Offer is subject to Shipt Promotion Terms and Conditions. Deliveries under $35 with a membership will incur a $7 fee. All orders with alcohol (where available) may incur a $7 alcohol fee. Service fees may apply and will vary by retailer and location. See Terms of Service

***Offer expires 11/16/2024. Discount available at select retailers and applies to select items. Discount applied automatically at check out for qualifying orders. Limit one per order. Promotion is subject to Terms and Conditions.

****Purchase of qualifying products at select retailers of $35 or more must be placed by 11/27/2024 at 11:59 p.m. HT to qualify for $10 off, which will automatically apply to qualifying order at checkout. Limit 1 credit per member. Offer is subject to Shipt Promotional Terms and Conditions.

*****Store availability varies by location. Offer valid 12/1/24 through 12/14/24. Carter’s, CVS, Lowe’s, Office Depot OfficeMax, PetSmart, Petco, Walgreens, or Ulta Beauty at Target order of $40 or more must be placed by 12/14/24 at 11:59 p.m. HT to qualify for max savings of $10, which will automatically apply to qualifying order at checkout. Offer not valid for orders containing alcohol items. Limit 1 credit per member. Offer is subject to Shipt Promotional Terms and Conditions.

******Purchase of qualifying products at Target or Meijer must be placed by 12/24/2024 at 11:59 p.m. HT to qualify for 20% off, which will automatically apply to a qualifying order at checkout. Limit 1 credit per member. Offer is subject to Shipt Promotional Terms and Conditions.

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Kearney Launches Geopolitical Service Line to Give Executives New “One-Stop-Shop” for Navigating Elevated Global Uncertainty

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WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Kearney, a leading global management consulting firm, today announced the launch of its newest offering, aimed at helping clients steer their companies through our ever-changing world. Kearney’s Geopolitical Dynamics provides executives with a holistic solution to navigate today’s elevated instability and its impact on business.

In a new era marked by persistent economic uncertainty, regulatory shifts, great power competition, and corresponding escalations, executives face an unprecedented volume of challenges and new opportunities. A recent Kearney assessment determined that fewer than 20% of Fortune 500 companies are ready for this “new era,” defined by heightened geopolitical and economic volatility, a shift from globalization to regionalization, and the emergence of artificial intelligence.

While traditional geopolitical advisory models served clients well in a more stable environment, today’s persistent uncertainty calls for a new approach. Kearney is stepping up with a comprehensive, end-to-end solution that enables executives to proactively navigate complexity and transform it into a catalyst for opportunity. Geopolitical Dynamics offers clients a path to accelerate the development of their in-house capabilities to navigate the implications for their strategy, operations, and people, mitigating risks and capitalizing on emerging trends along the way.

“After 40 years of operating in a globalized landscape, executives now face the urgent challenge of building internal capabilities to navigate heightened geopolitical instability. They must address immediate threats to business while managing long-term planning of markets, supply chains, and the broader enterprise,” said Drew DeLong, Global Lead of Geopolitical Dynamics at Kearney. “This new service is designed to give executives a one-stop shop to navigate with confidence and stay ahead.”

Geopolitical Dynamics offers a comprehensive suite of services that covers every stage of geopolitical management:

Granular Business Intelligence: Anticipating the “what’s next” and “what’s to come” at a granular level in partnership with an expansive global network of intelligence, government, and industrial partners.

Executive Priority Setting: Aligning executive teams and boards around where and why priorities should be set based on all readily available intelligence and business-specific nuances using tabletop exercises, granular scenario planning, and targeted diligences.

Operational Execution: Mobilizing supply chains and enterprise footprints to respond to immediate and long-term needs (including contingencies), leveraging nearly 100 years of Kearney’s heritage and excellence in strategic operations.

Geopolitical Org Ownership: Defining who and how geopolitics are owned and managed within the business today—at the board, CEO staff, and management levels—including the charting of Geopolitical Units and deploying Government Affairs to drive business outcomes through targeted government engagement that drives competitive industrial strategy.

This approach provides a simple but powerful solution to anticipate, plan, and respond faster to emerging threats and opportunities with clarity, speed, and ownership while minimizing disruption to the business—something that is critical to the executive agenda today.

“Boards and leadership teams can no longer afford to treat geopolitical matters in isolation from the standard course of business,” noted Colette LaForce, independent Board Director, Kearney advisor, and former CXO of Dell Services and AMD. “The C-suite needs a streamlined solution that cuts through generic intelligence, aligns our teams, and enables rapid response. Kearney has built a model that is designed to do just that for organizations of all sizes and in all sectors.”

This offering will draw on Kearney’s expansive capabilities to offer executives truly differentiated insights: product design analysis from PERLab, on-the-ground data from reshoring experts, market insights from the Consumer Institute, detailed trends from the Supply Chain Institute, and macroeconomic forecasts from the Global Business Policy Council.

For more information about how Kearney’s Geopolitical Dynamics capability will help you navigate the road ahead, please visit Geopolitical Dynamics or contact one of our experts listed below.

Drew DeLongDrew.Delong@kearney.com

Doug MehlDoug.Mehl@kearney.com

Ben T. Smith, IVBen.Smith@kearney.com

About Kearney

Kearney is a leading global management consulting firm. For nearly 100 years, we have been a trusted advisor to C-suites, government bodies, and nonprofit organizations. Our people make us who we are. Driven to be the difference between a big idea and making it happen, we work alongside our clients to regenerate their businesses to create a future that works for everyone. To learn more about Kearney, please visit www.kearney.com.

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