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Cision Canada
07-08-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
CIBC wins The Digital Banker's Best Gen-AI Initiative award for second year in a row Français
In-house AI platform recognized for its ability to deliver scalable solutions TORONTO, Aug. 7, 2025 /CNW/ - CIBC announced today that its internal AI platform, CAI (CIBC AI), has been named the Best Gen-AI Initiative by The Digital Banker, recognizing the bank's innovative use of generative AI to enhance productivity while delivering best-in-class client experience. The Digital Banker assesses organizations on innovation, client experience, financial and market performance, and corporate strategy. The organization commended CAI for its ability to deliver scalable solutions and have a measurable impact on global banking. "CAI reflects our bank's commitment to staying at the forefront of technology," said Dave Gillespie, Executive Vice-President, Infrastructure, Architecture and Modernization, CIBC. "This recognition underscores CIBC's commitment to leveraging AI thoughtfully and effectively, enhancing our ability to meet client needs while supporting our teams in delivering on our client-focused strategy." Launched across the bank in May, CAI empowers team members to automate common tasks like summarizing documents, drafting emails, and compiling research. By integrating advanced tools such as automated content generation, customizable templates, and enhanced search functionalities into the platform, CAI is transforming the way team members work, saving an estimated 600,000 hours since its launch. Additionally, CAI is serving as a platform and engine for a variety of tailored CIBC specific AI solutions, enabling workflows and business solutions specifically customized for CIBC. The Digital Banker Awards recognize excellence in customer experience across the financial services landscape and strive to provide unbiased and objective benchmarks for the global industry, highlighting financial service providers that deliver a superior and consistent customer experience. This recognition marks the second consecutive year that CIBC has won the Best Gen-AI Initiative technology award from The Digital Banker. The bank was recognized in 2024 for its transformational work on its Knowledge Central Generative AI pilot. 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
CBS News
15-07-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Chino neighbors oppose proposal that would turn a longtime strawberry field into a mixed-use development
A sprawling field of what once housed rows and rows of strawberries could soon be slated for a new mixed-use development in Chino, drawing some vocal opposition from residents. "It's not a development that belongs in Chino, not even resembles Chino," said Dave Gillespie. He's one of many upset about the new development that could spring up behind their homes should the proposal get approved. The development would include dozens of units of low-income housing. "I know that you have to build x-amount of homes within the city every year to meet standards, but I think this is absolutely ridiculous," he said. "It's hideous, it doesn't belong here." The nearly 10-acre plot of land sitting at the corner of Euclid Avenue and Schaefer Avenue would hold more than 250 homes, some in four-story buildings, a storage facility and retail space, according to city documents. Gillespie said that the height of the buildings, and the large amount, is where their main concern lies. "If it was a single-family home, two-stories, no one would have an issue. No issue at all," he said. They say that the larger buildings would remove all privacy from their own two-story homes on Joy Road. On top of that, so many new tenants and cars would impact what is already a clogged Euclid Avenue. "Traffic going down Euclid right now, all the big rigs and diesels and stuff like that, it's too much already," said one neighbor. "It's gonna get crazy, it's gonna get really bad." The project was already approved by the city's planning commission, but with neighbors banding together to appeal, the decision will now lie with Chino City Council. City leaders are unsure if much more can be done. "Cities don't have as much local control over these housing projects as they once used to," said Matthew Bramlett, a spokesperson for Chino. In April, Chino Mayor Eunice M. Ulloa wrote a letter to California Gov. Gavin Newsom, expressing concerns over state laws that mandate approving housing projects. Even so, Bramlett says the project will likely be approved. "The Housing Accountability Act states that if there's two-thirds of housing on mixed-use development, it has to go through," Bramlett said. "We're legally prohibited to deny this project as it stands right now."
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Can you spot yourself among the Wire faithful at Wembley?
It is thought around 10,000 Warrington Wolves fans were at Wembley for the Challenge Cup Final (Image: Dave Gillespie) THOUSANDS of Warrington Wolves supporters were at Wembley on Saturday to cheer their side on in the Challenge Cup Final. Ultimately, it ended in heartbreak for them and their team as The Wire had victory snatched away from them at the death by Hull KR, who edged to an 8-6 victory. Advertisement Regardless, the primrose and blue army made noise aplenty inside the national stadium in open defiance of being heavily outnumbered by Robins fans. It is thought around 10,000 Warrington fans were inside the ground - and our photographer Dave Gillespie captured every emotion they went through as the game played out. Read more 25 brilliant Warrington Wolves fan pictures from Wembley YOUR PICS: Wire supporters' Challenge Cup Final day experience 2025 Can you spot yourself or anyone you know in our "Face In The Crowd" gallery?
Cision Canada
27-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
CIBC launches in-house AI platform enterprise-wide after successful pilot Français
Team members saved an estimated 200,000+ hours during pilot phase; full rollout aimed at enabling teams to deliver more for clients TORONTO, May 27, 2025 /CNW/ - CIBC today announced the bank-wide launch of CIBC AI (CAI), its in-house Generative AI platform, to help drive further productivity across the organization and enable team members to deliver on the bank's client-focused strategy. CAI launched a pilot phase in July 2024 with an initial group of team members across Canada, the US and the UK. The AI platform has saved team members an estimated 200,000+ hours during the pilot by enabling team members to automate common tasks such as summarizing documents, drafting emails, compiling research and other text-based content. "It's been tremendous watching the uptake of CAI across our bank and how it has helped simplify routine tasks for team members, better enabling them to focus on delivering value to our clients," said Dave Gillespie, Executive Vice-President, Infrastructure, Architecture and Modernization, CIBC. "What sets CAI apart is its adaptability to the unique needs of each team, from writing to research and analysis or even light coding suggestions, CAI has had a positive impact across all lines of business." CAI is a custom-built Generative AI platform that was designed by CIBC from the ground up to support team members with a task-driven approach. It features an intuitive dashboard that allows users to easily navigate through various functionalities such as data analysis, accelerated research and preparing presentations. With the adoption of CAI, team members are able to focus their time on higher value activities. Team members need to complete a mandatory training course in order to access CAI, which provides an understanding of CIBC's approach to AI and data, as well as the responsible governance framework in place to guide the use of AI at the bank. "Innovation has long been a hallmark of CIBC's approach to meeting client needs, and we're incredibly proud to take another exciting step forward in enhancing everyday experiences for our team members." added Mr. Gillespie. CIBC 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 in March. About CIBC
Yahoo
29-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Huge Boots store in Warrington has undergone a makeover with 'huge upgrades'
BOOTS in Gemini Retail Park has undergone a makeover, with 'major upgrades'. The refurbished store has been redesigned to create an elevated shopping experience, bringing Warrington 'the very best that Boots has to offer'. This includes the latest trending beauty brands and in-store beauty services. It also offers a reinvented healthcare area that allows customers to easily find the products they need. More private consultation rooms have been added to the store, enabling more customers to access vital healthcare services on the high-street from flu and travel vaccinations to blood pressure checks. READ MORE > The Warrington shop where three mum and daughter duos work (Image: Dave Gillespie) And Boots Gemini now also offers the NHS Pharmacy First service, which enables patients to access advice and treatment, and some prescription-only medicines, for seven common conditions including UTIs, sore throat and ear infections. Shoppers can also get health advice easily and quickly with specialist Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Advisors and Healthcare Specialists on hand. Emma Doherty, store manager, said: 'Our new-look store is the best it's ever been. 'Thanks to our large, edge-of-town location, there has always been a wide range of products and services available, but now the new revamped store includes a more convenient layout and design making it easier for customers to find what they are looking for. 'Beauty fans can find the biggest, trending brands from Supergoop to Laneige and premium in-store services such as Aveda's Hair Analysis Tool. 'Alongside the brilliant beauty offering, our new store also includes essential pharmacy and healthcare services to help and support every Boots customer, at every stage of their life.' The Gemini Retail Park store is open Monday – Friday 9am – 8pm, 9am- 7pm on Saturdays and 11am-5pm on Sundays.
