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The AI and Society Institute, along with Capgemini, the Ecole normale supérieure (ENS-PLS), and the ENS Foundation, has launched a global Observatory focused on analyzing and mitigating the environmental impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI) throughout its lifecycle. The initiative aims to establish a standardized methodology for sustainable AI usage, addressing the growing concerns over AI’s energy consumption, carbon footprint, and water usage, particularly with the rise of generative AI models.

Rhombus, a leader in cloud-managed physical security, has unveiled three major additions to its AI portfolio designed to transform the way organizations search, analyze, and respond to security events. Powered by the release of Rhombus Faces 2.0, combined event search, and a new ChatGPT integration, these AI-driven tools empower security teams to instantly locate specific incidents through natural language queries and automation, significantly reducing investigation times and improving response efficiency.

Klaus Agent, the AI-powered blockchain assistant, has officially integrated a custom DeepSeek model, making it one of the most intelligent, cost-effective, and autonomous AI agents in the market. This cutting-edge integration positions Klaus Agent as a powerful, adaptable assistant capable of handling a variety of real-world tasks, from trading crypto to managing schedules.

Tecnológico de Monterrey has announced the creation of the AI Global Education Network (AIGEN) and the availability of TECgpt, its generative AI ecosystem, to universities. This initiative aims to drive AI adoption in higher education, enabling universities to explore, integrate, and innovate using AI tools and platforms.

NetAlly, a global leader in handheld network test and cybersecurity solutions, has strengthened its commitment to the EMEA market by appointing Nathan Collins as Regional Vice President. With over two decades of experience, Collins will lead NetAlly’s ambitious expansion strategy, focusing on empowering partners and enhancing network resilience across the region.

Locus Technologies, a leader in sustainability and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) compliance software, has announced a strategic partnership with Sophare AI. This collaboration aims to tackle one of the most complex aspects of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG): social and pay equity. Through this partnership, organizations worldwide can now address regulatory and ethical challenges with advanced technology and specialized expertise, eliminating the need for multiple ESG platforms and reducing time and costs in the disclosure process.

Rightworks, the intelligent cloud services provider designed specifically for accounting firms, has partnered with Wolters Kluwer to join the CCH® Marketplace. This collaboration allows accounting firms using Wolters Kluwer solutions to provide their employees with secure, remote access to essential tax applications, including CCH Axcess™. By leveraging Rightworks OneSpace, firms can streamline operations, enhance data security, and improve client relationships while working from anywhere.

The Apache Software Foundation (ASF), which oversees more than 320 open-source projects, has announced that Apache Answer™ and Apache StreamPark™ have officially graduated from incubation and are now Top-Level Projects (TLPs). This achievement reflects their technical maturity, strong community engagement, and growing adoption within the open-source ecosystem.

Data Storage Corporation’s subsidiary, CloudFirst Europe, has announced a strategic partnership with Pulsant, a leading UK provider of edge infrastructure and data centers. This collaboration aims to strengthen CloudFirst’s global footprint and enhance IBM cloud hosting and disaster recovery solutions across the UK and Europe.