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Pioneering ethical AI: P&C insurers to play a critical role, say Triple-I and SAS

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New report explores insurers’ cross-industry opportunity to influence the responsible development and use of AI and to help establish regulatory best practices

CARY, N.C., Sept. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Artificial intelligence (AI) promises to revolutionize how property and casualty (P&C) business gets done. As a result, P&C insurers are uniquely positioned to advance the conversation for ethical AI – not just for their own businesses, but for all businesses. How they might help establish cross-industry regulatory and technology best practices is the topic of a new report, Pioneering Ethical AI: The Crucial Role of Property and Casualty Insurers, by the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I), which is an affiliate of The Institutes, and data and AI leader SAS.

Insurers “uniquely positioned to help people & businesses maximize the opportunities of AI,” says @The_Institutes’ CEO.

As a complement to the report, Triple-I and SAS will present a Pioneering Ethical AI webinar on Thursday, Sept.12, streaming the webinar at three convenient times and making it available later on demand. Triple-I and SAS will be joined by industry experts, including Jennifer Kyung, Vice President of P&C Underwriting at USAA; Iris Devriese, Underwriter and AI Liability Lead at Munich Re; and Matthew McHatten, President and CEO of MMG Insurance.

“When it comes to artificial intelligence, insurers must work alongside regulators to build trust,” said McHatten. “Carriers can add valuable context that guides the regulatory conversation while emphasizing the value AI can bring to our policyholders.” 

Webinar panelists will discuss key takeaways from the report, including:

Regulation of AI has already begun and will only continue to develop. Actions to date reflect a fractured, geographically based approach that will likely result in a fragmented regulatory picture. The need for leaders who understand risk and regulation is imperative – and it’s a role for which P&C insurers are uniquely qualified.Insurers leverage data but also understand the importance of imagination in navigating a hard-to-predict world. Insurers anticipate risks that have yet to materialize. Their forward-looking approach is crucial in the emerging AI landscape.Insurers understand the power of data. For centuries, leading insurers have grown proficient in collecting, maintaining and deriving insights from data.  They also understand data’s limitations, and they have strategies for when these limits are reached.Insurers navigate a complex web of regulatory environments. This includes the 50 US states plus Washington, DC, and six other regulatory jurisdictions, as well as 200 countries and territories globally. Each has a nuanced understanding of how different regulatory frameworks affect technological advancement. This knowledge is vital in shaping AI regulations that are effective, adaptable and implementable.

“Insurers are uniquely positioned to help people and businesses maximize the opportunities of AI while safeguarding against the risks,” said Peter L. Miller, CPCU, President and CEO of The Institutes, who will moderate the webinar panel. “A forward-looking approach is essential as we navigate this transformative landscape, ensuring that AI benefits society as a whole.” 

Setting a framework for ethical AI
In a recent survey of insurance leaders by SAS, 60% reported that their organizations had already begun using generative AI, and 90% said they plan to invest in GenAI in the next fiscal year. 

“Insurance plays a crucial role in protecting lives, livelihoods and businesses around the world,” said Reggie Townsend, Vice President of Data Ethics at SAS. “The global nature and influence of the sector positions insurers to model practices that emphasize responsible innovation. This is why trust is so essential, and the deployment of AI in a trustworthy manner is critical.”

Triple-I’s and SAS’ joint report recommends that, in the near term, insurers should strive to:

Implement an ethical AI framework.Cultivate AI literacy in their executives.Educate their employees on the proper use of AI, including privacy protection and systems security.Become active in ethical AI initiatives.Implement risk management consulting with policyholders around AI risk.Communicate their actions both internally and externally.

“The accelerating adoption of AI presents an opportunity for P&C insurers to once again lead in a time of technological disruption,” said webinar panelist Michael ”Fitz” Fitzgerald, Insurance Industry Advisor at SAS. “As regulation will undoubtedly evolve, insurers can leverage their unique risk insights, regulatory expertise and historical data proficiency to lead all industries to develop, deploy and use AI in ways that are ethical, trustworthy and transparent.”

To download the report and register for the webinar, visit iii.org/ethicalai.

About Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I)
With more than 50 insurance company members – including regional, super-regional, national and global carriers – the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) is the #1 online source for insurance information in the US. The organization’s website, blog and social media channels offer a wealth of data-driven research studies, white papers, videos, articles, infographics, and other resources solely dedicated to explaining insurance and enhancing knowledge.

Unlike other sources, Triple-I’s sole focus is creating and disseminating information to empower consumers. It neither lobbies nor sells insurance. Triple-I offers objective, fact-based information about insurance – information that is rooted in economic and actuarial soundness. Triple-I is affiliated with The Institutes.

About The Institutes  
The Institutes® are a not-for-profit comprised of diverse affiliates that educate, elevate, and connect people in the essential disciplines of risk management and insurance. Through products and services offered by The Institutes nearly 20 affiliated business units, people and organizations are empowered to help those in need with a focus on understanding, predicting, and preventing losses to create a more resilient world.

The Institutes is a registered trademark of The Institutes. All rights reserved. 

About SAS
SAS is a global leader in data and AI. With SAS software and industry-specific solutions, organizations transform data into trusted decisions. SAS gives you THE POWER TO KNOW®.

SAS and all other SAS Institute Inc. product or service names are registered trademarks or trademarks of SAS Institute Inc. in the USA and other countries. ® indicates USA registration. Other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective companies. Copyright © 2024 SAS Institute Inc. All rights reserved.

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Tulufan, Xinjiang: For the first time, a new energy plant and station has achieved “all-green electricity” operation

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TULUFAN, China, Sept. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — On September 19, employees of State Grid Tulufan Electric Power Supply Company came to State Power Investment Zhongli Tenghui Qiquanhu Photovoltaic Power Station to provide comprehensive technical support and guidance for new energy enterprises.

Seven wind power and photovoltaic power generation enterprises, including Xinjiang Jize Power Generation Company in Tulufan, have obtained 6.035 million KWH of grid electricity by purchasing 6,035 “green certificates” to achieve “green electricity – green electricity” and achieve green energy use in the whole link of new energy power generation.

The green power certificate, referred to as “green certificate”, is the only certificate that identifies the production and consumption of renewable energy power. Promoting the all-green operation of new energy power generation is an important measure to promote the green consumption of renewable energy.

“Before, we were just ‘producers’ of green electricity. Now the buyers of green certificates have become green electricity consumers, and the production process is fully green.” Qiquan Lake photovoltaic power station inspection officer Forzati Dilishati said.

Since the launch of the green electricity and green certificate market, State Grid Tulufan Electric Power Supply Company has actively promoted green electricity trading, promoted the supply of green electricity and green certificates in multiple scenarios, promoted the rapid promotion and popularization of related services in Tulufan, and helped build a new power system.

In the first eight months of this year, the cumulative volume of green electricity transactions in Xinjiang reached 1.174 billion KWH, 93.83 times that of the whole year of 2022.

 

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KuCoin’s Alicia Kao Shares Insights on How AI is Accelerating Mass Crypto Adoption at TOKEN2049 Singapore

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VICTORIA, Seychelles, Sept. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Alicia Kao, Managing Director at leading global cryptocurrency exchange, KuCoin, shared her vision on how crypto exchanges are the drivers that hold the keys to unlocking mainstream crypto adoption. Speaking at the OKX Main Stage at TOKEN2049 in Singapore on a panel session titled “Exchanges at the Helm: Driving Crypto from Niche to Mainstream,” Alicia shared that “accessing information about blockchain has become significantly easier…at KuCoin, we leverage complex data analysis algorithms using our trading bots to help users trade more efficiently.”

Industry stakeholders from all groups were in attendance for the panel, comprising investors, crypto enthusiasts, and more. The focus was on the crucial role of cryptocurrency exchanges in paving the way for crypto adoption and the eventual integration of digital assets into mainstream financial systems. Alicia and her fellow panelists explored both the challenges and opportunities that lay ahead for the crypto industry.

Alongside Alicia, the panel also featured leaders from leading crypto exchanges such as Ben Zhou, Co-Founder and CEO of Bybit; Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget; Vivien Lin, Chief Product Officer of BingX; and Sonia Shaw, President of CoinW, and moderated by Michael Casey, Chairman of the Decentralized AI Society.

In addition to the panel discussion, KuCoin cemented its position as a leading centralised exchange (CEX) with a prominent presence on the show floor and activations that showcased the platform’s latest developments. The KuCoin Arcade also drew significant attention, offering an engaging and immersive experience with interactive crypto-themed games and activities.

“As we wrap up another edition of TOKEN2049 in Singapore, I’m once again filled with optimism for the future of the crypto industry. The energy, innovation, and collaboration displayed over the past two days have been immensely inspiring. At KuCoin, we will continue striving to be the driving force in this ever evolving space to build a more inclusive, decentralised, and prosperous financial future” added Alicia as TOKEN2049 concluded.

About KuCoin

Launched in September 2017, KuCoin is a leading cryptocurrency exchange with its operational headquarters in Seychelles. As a user-oriented platform with a focus on inclusiveness and community engagement. It offers over 900 digital assets across Spot trading, Margin trading, P2P Fiat trading, Futures trading, and Staking to its 34 million users in more than 200 countries and regions. KuCoin ranks as one of the top 6 crypto exchanges. KuCoin was acclaimed as “One of the Best Crypto Apps & Exchanges of June 2024” by Forbes Advisor and has been included as one of the top 50 companies in the “2024 Hurun Global Unicorn List”. Learn more at https://www.kucoin.com/.

 

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PayPal Ventures Reinforces Support of Chaos Labs with Additional Investment

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SINGAPORE, Sept. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, PayPal Ventures, the global venture capital arm of PayPal, announced an additional investment in Chaos Labs, an industry leader in onchain risk management. This investment underscores PayPal Ventures’ confidence in Chaos Labs’ potential and their blockchain products.

Chaos Labs’ recent launch of Edge, a new decentralized oracle protocol, has garnered significant attention within the industry. Edge has already secured a remarkable $30B over the last 2 months and has been adopted by leading exchanges such as Jupiter, the top perpetuals exchange on Solana, and GMX, the leading exchange on Arbitrum.

Edge offers a comprehensive, low-latency oracle solution, combining accurate price data with actionable market intelligence. Its advanced architecture ensures the security and efficiency of DeFi applications while providing insights into market dynamics and security risks. Edge monitors the market for specific risk signals, performs the offchain data parsing and computation, and outputs one actionable data point.

Omer Goldberg, CEO and Founder of Chaos Labs, said, “We’re excited to receive the strong confidence and additional support from the PayPal Ventures team. Edge by Chaos is the culmination of our entire company’s work and expertise. Edge Price, Risk, and Proofs deliver meaningful and unmatched contextualized risk and price data for assets including stablecoins and other real-world-assets, in addition to the crypto assets and venues that provide access to them.”

Last month, Chaos Labs announced a $55 million Series A funding round led by Haun Ventures, including prominent new investors such as F-Prime Capital, Slow Ventures, and Spartan Capital, and existing investors including PayPal Ventures. Chaos Labs has experienced significant growth, tripling its customer base and securing billions in trading volume, loans, and incentives.

PayPal Ventures’ investment aligns with PayPal’s ongoing commitment to the blockchain ecosystem. In May 2024, PayPal launched its stablecoin, PYUSD, on the Solana blockchain.

Amman Bhasin, Partner at PayPal Ventures, said, “Our continued investment in Chaos Labs reflects our belief in their vision to create a safer crypto ecosystem and move more financial services on chain. Chaos Labs has emerged as a leading risk authority in the sector and we are thrilled to witness their evolution as they launch innovative products like Edge to mitigate oracle vulnerabilities.”

Chaos Labs will receive the total investment in PYUSD on-chain. A simulation will be shown live on-stage on September 20th at the annual Solana Breakpoint conference in Singapore.

About Chaos Labs

Chaos Labs leads the blockchain risk management industry with innovative solutions for the evolving onchain financial landscape. Chaos Labs enables protocols to verify stability across all market conditions, merging offchain observability with onchain risk parameter adjustments. Backed by leading venture capital firms, Chaos Labs continues to set new standards for security and responsiveness in onchain finance. Founded in 2021, Chaos Labs is headquartered in New York City.

About PayPal Ventures

PayPal Ventures is the global corporate venture arm of PayPal. We invest for financial return in companies at the forefront of innovation in fintech, commerce enablement, digital infrastructure, and crypto/blockchain technologies. Through the expertise, experience, and vast network of PayPal Ventures – and the companies we invest in – we are helping to bring transformative solutions to market faster. For more information, please visit: www.paypal.vc 

 

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