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CIBC becomes the first major Canadian bank to sign the federal generative AI code of conduct

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TORONTO, March 25, 2025 /CNW/ – CIBC has reinforced its commitment to responsible AI by becoming the first major Canadian bank to sign the Government of Canada’s Voluntary Code of Conduct on the Responsible Development and Management of Advanced Generative AI Systems. This initiative highlights CIBC’s dedication to fostering ethical AI practices and promoting responsible innovation within the financial sector.

“At CIBC, we understand the significant impact that artificial intelligence can have on our industry and society,” said Dave Gillespie, Executive Vice-President, Infrastructure, Architecture and Modernization, CIBC. “By adhering to this voluntary code of conduct, we are reinforcing our commitment to responsible AI development and deployment, ensuring that our AI systems are fair, transparent, and accountable.”

The voluntary generative AI code of conduct sets out key principles for the responsible use of AI technologies, including:

Accountability: Establishing robust governance frameworks for AI oversight;Fairness: Ensuring that AI systems are designed and implemented with the risk of biased outputs mitigated prior to release;Transparency: Providing clear and accessible information about AI systems and their impacts;Privacy: Protecting client data and maintaining compliance with privacy regulations.

As set out in the 2024 Sustainability Report, our AI governance foundation is built on our Trustworthy AI Principles, enforced through the CIBC Enterprise AI Framework, and supported by our robust AI Risk Assessment Process (AIRAP). In addition, we have AI governance committees consisting of Senior Executives as well as risk stakeholders across the bank. Our approach ensures that we leverage AI with thoughtfully designed guardrails to support innovation. In 2024, CIBC introduced several GenAI pilot programs, including its CIBC AI platform, its Knowledge Central information hub, and GitHub CoPilot, to enhance productivity and client service.

“Our participation in this initiative is a testament to our ongoing commitment to innovation and accelerating our AI adoption responsibly, to better support our clients and communities,” added Gillespie. “We believe that responsible AI practices are essential for building trust and delivering sustainable value.”

About CIBC 

CIBC is a leading North American financial institution with 14 million personal banking, business, public sector and institutional clients. Across Personal and Business Banking, Commercial Banking and Wealth Management, and Capital Markets, CIBC offers a full range of advice, solutions and services through its leading digital banking network, and locations across Canada, in the United States and around the world. Ongoing news releases and more information about CIBC can be found at https://www.cibc.com/en/about-cibc/media-centre.html.

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Engineering Design & Testing Corp. Welcomes Paul Saedler as Consulting Engineer

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Engineering Design & Testing Corp. (EDT) has welcomed Paul Saedler, P.E., ACTAR, as a Consulting Engineer based in Los Angeles. With nearly 35 years of experience in mechanical engineering and accident reconstruction, Saedler enhances EDT’s capabilities in complex forensic investigations involving vehicles and mechanical systems.

LOS ANGELES, March 28, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Engineering Design & Testing Corp. (EDT), a leading provider of forensic engineering and consulting services, has announced the addition of Paul Saedler, P.E., ACTAR, as a Consulting Engineer. Saedler brings nearly 35 years of experience in mechanical engineering and accident reconstruction to EDT’s growing national team.

“I’ve spent my career understanding why mechanical systems fail and helping clients make sense of it. At EDT, I get to work with top engineers at a firm that values objectivity, thoroughness, and real-world problem solving.” — Paul Saedler

Based in the Los Angeles area, Saedler specializes in forensic investigations involving passenger vehicles, commercial trucks, trailers, and motorcycles, with expertise in mechanical failure analysis and event data recorder (EDR) downloads. He is a registered professional engineer in California, Washington, Nevada, Arizona, and Hawaii, and holds certification from the Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction (ACTAR #1914).

“We’re excited to welcome Paul to EDT,” said Taylor Russell, District Engineering Manager at EDT. “His combination of technical knowledge and decades of hands-on industry experience strengthens our ability to support clients with objective analysis in even the most complex incidents.”

Before joining EDT, Saedler held senior engineering roles at Rimkus Consulting Group, Daimler Chrysler, Fleetwood Enterprises, and Wahlco Inc., where he led investigations into mechanical systems, product failures, and large-scale vehicle incidents.

“I’ve dedicated my career to understanding how and why mechanical systems fail—and helping clients make sense of what happened,” said Saedler. “Joining EDT gives me the opportunity to collaborate with top-tier engineers and contribute to a firm that prioritizes objectivity, thoroughness, and real-world problem solving.”

Saedler is available immediately to consult on vehicle accident reconstruction and mechanical failure investigations for insurance carriers, law firms, and corporations across the region.

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Pilar Lewis, Engineering Design & Testing Corp. (EDT), 1 4044019755, plewis@marketri.com, https://www.edtengineers.com/ 

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Digital Pre-Sales For “Heart of Gold: The Songs of Neil Young” Now Live Exclusively On Curios

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Eddie Vedder, Brandi Carlile, Mumford & Sons, The Lumineers, Courtney Barnett, The Doobie Brothers and more are joining Curios’ direct-to-fan marketplace.

AUSTIN, Texas, March 28, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Curios is proud to announce that Volume 1 of the highly anticipated album, “Heart of Gold: The Songs of Neil Young“, is now available for pre-sale exclusively on Curios. The album features renditions of Neil Young’s songs that honor the legacy of his works, and is expected to release on April 25th, 2025.

On Curios, creators and rights holders keep 100% of net proceeds from sales, and get direct access to their fan/customer data.

As part of this project, more than a dozen world-renowned musicians and bands are joining Curios’ direct-to-fan marketplace, including Eddie Vedder, Stephen Marley, Courtney Barnett, Mumford & Sons, Sharon Van Etten, Brandi Carlile, The Doobie Brothers (with Allison Russell), and many more. By participating in the digital release on Curios, these high-profile artists are joining a platform that puts fans and creators at the forefront of music distribution.

This remarkable collection of Neil Young’s classics includes reimagined covers from some of today’s most celebrated artists, reflecting enduring influence on multiple generations and genres. Fans can get a jump on the excitement with digital pre-sales of both the full album and individual tracks—available only on Curios. This early access ensures that dedicated listeners can secure their copies before the album’s official release date, while supporting the cause behind the project.

A Percentage of Proceeds to Benefit The Bridge School

In keeping with Neil Young’s longstanding commitment to charitable causes, a percentage of the proceeds from this album will benefit The Bridge School in Hillsborough, California. By purchasing the album through Curios, fans will help support The Bridge School’s mission of providing opportunities, resources, and support for children with speech and physical impairments.

Curios: A One-of-a-Kind Direct-to-Fan Marketplace

Curios stands at the forefront of digital content distribution. Designed to bring artists and audiences closer, the platform enables creatives to share their work directly with the people who appreciate it most – on Curios, creators and rights holders keep 100% of net proceeds from sales, and get direct access to their fan/customer data. Curios’ engaging and user-friendly experience make it easy for creators to earn more from their works. From music and ebooks to comedy videos and more, Curios continues to revolutionize how fans discover and enjoy the digital content they love.

Curios is one of the only platforms to purchase digital copies versus just streaming. Unlike many other services that focus solely on streaming, Curios offers fans a unique opportunity to own the music they purchase digitally. This means listeners can keep and play their purchased tracks without being bound to a subscription, making Curios one of the few platforms where you can maintain a permanent collection of the “Heart of Gold” album.

Track List (Volume I)

Brandi Carlile – “PhiladelphiaFiona Apple – “Heart of Gold”Mumford & Sons – “Harvest”Eddie Vedder – “The Needle and The Damage Done”Courtney Barnett – “Lotta LoveStephen Marley – “Old Man”Sharon Van Etten – “Here We Are In The Years”The Lumineers – “Sugar Mountain”The Doobie Brothers with Allison Russell – “Comes A Time”Steve Earle – “Long May You Run”Rodney Crowell – “Mr. Soul”Anders Osborne – “Cowgirl in the Sand”Charlie Greene – “Such A Woman”Chris Pierce – “Southern Man”

Release Date: April 25, 2025

For further details on “Heart of Gold: The Songs of Neil Young” and to access the exclusive digital pre-sales, visit https://cur.io/HeartOfGold.

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Grant Powell, Curios, Inc, 1 310-295-2129, support@curios.com, https://www.curios.com

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CASEKOO Watering Spring: Spin into Spring Vibes with the MagicStand Pro

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LOS ANGELES, March 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — CASEKOO is proud to introduce its highly anticipated Spring Collection, a series of phone cases designed to inspire environmental consciousness. At the heart of the collection lies the thoughtfully designed “Watering Spring” case, each comes with a unique seed card, inviting users to plant, nurture, and witness the growth of their own flowers or plants. Still part of the Magic Stand Pro series, CASEKOO seamlessly incorporates the built in stand into every design. The latest Pro version offers full 360° rotation, delivering unmatched flexibility to support your phone at any angle.

At its core, the design symbolizes rejuvenation, where a verdant green watering can transforms into a vessel of life, nurturing the earth with its boundless abundance. From its gracefully curved spout flows not mere water, but the spirit of spring itself—birds soaring with wings outstretched, mammals leaping in unrestrained joy, and flowers bursting into bloom in a symphony of colors. The birds, adorned in soft pastels and vibrant hues, symbolize freedom and the return of warmth. The mammals, intricately detailed, exude playfulness and vitality, their movements frozen in mid-leap as if captured in a moment of pure exuberance. The flowers, with their delicate petals and lush greenery, embody growth and the timeless beauty of life’s cyclical dance. Together, they form a harmonious tableau that feels alive, as though the scene is in perpetual motion, pouring forth the boundless energy of spring.

Yet, CASEKOO invites you to look beyond the surface and discover the deeper meaning woven into this design. The watering can, from another perspective, stands as a timeless emblem of nature’s infinite possibilities. Its elegantly curved spout pours forth not just a drop of spring, but a cascade of liquid hope. This flowing stream carries with it the promise of new beginnings—the first breath of a sprouting seed, the tender unfurling of a dream, and the radiant spark of hope that ignites the soul.

With the “Watering Spring” case, CASEKOO has created a symbol of hope and a testament to the power of incremental change. Just as a single seed card cannot stop global warming on its own, every additional plant nurtured helps reduce the harm caused to our planet, bit by bit. Similarly, CASEKOO strives to improve its products every day, refining them with precision and care. Each small enhancement is a step forward, allowing our followers to witness progress and see hope in action. This collection is not just a product—it’s a story of perseverance, a dream of a greener future, and a promise to keep moving forward, one step at a time.

 

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