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Globe and Mail
24-03-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
NYSE CONTENT ADVISORY: The NYSE on the ground at HumanX's inaugural AI conference
NEW YORK , /CNW/ -- As a leading global exchange, the NYSE is committed to empowering our diverse communities, wherever they may be. Engaging with our listed companies and emerging startups at key industry events is an opportunity to do just that. Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: So, when the visionary teams behind HLTH and Money 20/20—two conferences where we are already deeply involved—unveiled the creation of a new AI-focused community, we were ready to be a part of it. With Funding from a16z, FPV Ventures, Foundation Capital, and Primary Ventures, HumanX is on a mission to distill AI complexity into actionable insights, strategies and tactics to help corporate and government leaders to move confidently forward in deploying and integrating AI. The inaugural HumanX conference was held on March 10-13, 2025 at The Fontainebleau Resort in Las Vegas and featured leaders from diverse industries including Healthcare and Life Sciences, Financial Services, Consumer and Retail, Cybersecurity, Sales and Marketing, Infrastructure Tools and Business Operations. In total, the event comprised of nine diverse industry tracks, over 300 expert speakers, and numerous opportunities for NYSE to collaborate. NYSE kicked off our coverage with a preview by Stefan Weitz , CEO of HumanX, and insights into industry trends from Gene Teare , Senior Data Editor at Crunchbase. According to Stefan, companies in attendance raised over $95 billion in capital and a third have plans to engage in M&A in the coming year. He later described the gathered community as, "the pioneers, the builders, and the decision makers, those who aren't just watching AI unfold around them, but hopefully actively shaping its future. From startups to Fortune 500 companies, from policy makers to investors, … they're building a roadmap for how AI and humanity can actually thrive together, and we do it at scale." On Monday, March 10 , Laura Diorio from the NYSE moderated a panel discussion on how AI is transforming finance through predictive analytics, fraud prevention, and automation, featuring Andrew Brown (Check), Laura Spiekerman (Alloy), and Juan Pablo Ortega (Yuno). Our coverage also highlighted companies like Credo AI, Brex, Glean, Vanta, Metropolis, Cerebras, SambaNova, and more, with real-time engagement from major participating companies. Stefan Weitz officially welcomed attendees, followed by commentary from Sridhar Ramaswamy , CEO of Snowflake, and Rajat Taneja , President of Technology at Visa. On Tuesday, March 11 , NYSE President Lynn Martin led a discussion on AI in the workplace with Sarah Franklin , CEO of Lattice, and Tomer Cohen , CPO of LinkedIn. The day also featured a Women in AI highlight with contributions from Lynn, alongside Monte Carlo , Credo AI, Lattice, Writer, Vanta, and others. Michael Misiewicz , Head of Data Science at Yext, previewed his presence on the HumanX panel and discussed Yext's new product, Scout. Rajat Taneja unveiled new research on AI's impact on commerce and finance from the Institute for the Future. Sven Gierlinger , SVP and CXO at Northwell Health, discussed his involvement in HumanX Innovation and Healthcare. The event also featured companies like Airtable, Mistral, Neo4J, Dialpad, Dataiku, and Crunchbase. Coming off the success of the inaugural HumanX Conference, its leadership team convened at the corner of Wall and Broad to ring the Opening Bell on Wednesday, March 19 , to mark next year's conference in San Francisco , planned for April 2026 . While here, CEO Stefan Weitz conducted interviews on the trading floor, including with NYSE TV. When he took to stage at the Opening Bell Ceremony, Stefan had this to say about opening the US Equity Markets, "Let's recognize what we're actually doing, what we're actually opening. It's really a future where AI isn't just another tool, it's a force multiplier, a future where those who understand its potential for those who invest in its power, who won't just adapt, they will lead."
Associated Press
24-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
NYSE CONTENT ADVISORY: The NYSE on the ground at HumanX's inaugural AI conference
NEW YORK, March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As a leading global exchange, the NYSE is committed to empowering our diverse communities, wherever they may be. Engaging with our listed companies and emerging startups at key industry events is an opportunity to do just that. Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: So, when the visionary teams behind HLTH and Money 20/20—two conferences where we are already deeply involved—unveiled the creation of a new AI-focused community, we were ready to be a part of it. With Funding from a16z, FPV Ventures, Foundation Capital, and Primary Ventures, HumanX is on a mission to distill AI complexity into actionable insights, strategies and tactics to help corporate and government leaders to move confidently forward in deploying and integrating AI. The inaugural HumanX conference was held on March 10-13, 2025 at The Fontainebleau Resort in Las Vegas and featured leaders from diverse industries including Healthcare and Life Sciences, Financial Services, Consumer and Retail, Cybersecurity, Sales and Marketing, Infrastructure Tools and Business Operations. In total, the event comprised of nine diverse industry tracks, over 300 expert speakers, and numerous opportunities for NYSE to collaborate. NYSE kicked off our coverage with a preview by Stefan Weitz, CEO of HumanX, and insights into industry trends from Gene Teare, Senior Data Editor at Crunchbase. According to Stefan, companies in attendance raised over $95 billion in capital and a third have plans to engage in M&A in the coming year. He later described the gathered community as, 'the pioneers, the builders, and the decision makers, those who aren't just watching AI unfold around them, but hopefully actively shaping its future. From startups to Fortune 500 companies, from policy makers to investors, … they're building a roadmap for how AI and humanity can actually thrive together, and we do it at scale.' On Monday, March 10, Laura Diorio from the NYSE moderated a panel discussion on how AI is transforming finance through predictive analytics, fraud prevention, and automation, featuring Andrew Brown (Check), Laura Spiekerman (Alloy), and Juan Pablo Ortega (Yuno). Our coverage also highlighted companies like Credo AI, Brex, Glean, Vanta, Metropolis, Cerebras, SambaNova, and more, with real-time engagement from major participating companies. Stefan Weitz officially welcomed attendees, followed by commentary from Sridhar Ramaswamy, CEO of Snowflake, and Rajat Taneja, President of Technology at Visa. On Tuesday, March 11, NYSE President Lynn Martin led a discussion on AI in the workplace with Sarah Franklin, CEO of Lattice, and Tomer Cohen, CPO of LinkedIn. The day also featured a Women in AI highlight with contributions from Lynn, alongside Monte Carlo, Credo AI, Lattice, Writer, Vanta, and others. Michael Misiewicz, Head of Data Science at Yext, previewed his presence on the HumanX panel and discussed Yext's new product, Scout. Rajat Taneja unveiled new research on AI's impact on commerce and finance from the Institute for the Future. Sven Gierlinger, SVP and CXO at Northwell Health, discussed his involvement in HumanX Innovation and Healthcare. The event also featured companies like Airtable, Mistral, Neo4J, Dialpad, Dataiku, and Crunchbase. Coming off the success of the inaugural HumanX Conference, its leadership team convened at the corner of Wall and Broad to ring the Opening Bell on Wednesday, March 19, to mark next year's conference in San Francisco, planned for April 2026. While here, CEO Stefan Weitz conducted interviews on the trading floor, including with NYSE TV. When he took to stage at the Opening Bell Ceremony, Stefan had this to say about opening the US Equity Markets, 'Let's recognize what we're actually doing, what we're actually opening. It's really a future where AI isn't just another tool, it's a force multiplier, a future where those who understand its potential for those who invest in its power, who won't just adapt, they will lead.'
Axios
14-03-2025
- Business
- Axios
Malware's AI time bomb
Hackers already have the AI tools needed to create the adaptable, destructive malware that security experts fear. But as long as their basic tactics — phishing, scams and ransomware — continue to work, they have little reason to use them. Why it matters: Adversaries can flip that switch anytime, and companies need to prepare now. Driving the news: The looming threat of autonomous cyberattacks was a top talking point at the inaugural HumanX conference in Las Vegas this week. "You know that phrase, 'Keep your powder dry'? That's what attackers are doing right now," James White, chief technology officer at AI security startup CalypsoAI, told Axios, implying that bad actors are ready for battle. The big picture: Cyber leaders have long feared generative AI would enable autonomous cyberattacks, making current security tools ineffective. These attacks could involve AI agents carrying out hackers' bidding or malware that adapts in real time as it spreads. Between the lines: A few years into the generative AI revolution, experts are split on how imminent these threats are. Some say we're less than two years away from seeing agentic malware in nation-state cyber warfare. Others argue hackers have little incentive to change tactics as they continue to profit from simple scams, phishing and ransomware. Threat level: Even though AI-powered malware has yet to flood the zone, companies can't rest easy. "The rate of acceleration is insane," Evan Reiser, CEO of email security company Abnormal Security, told Axios. "You don't have to be a total science fiction nerd, like me, to imagine where this can go in one year, two years." AI will speed up attacks, leaving defenders with little time to react. Meanwhile, most organizations are still behind on basic security measures, Reiser said, noting that the typical company is focused on setting up two-factor authentication. Abnormal Security works with about 20% of the Fortune 500. Reality check: Startups selling AI security tools have an interest in hyping potential threats. Mandiant says it has yet to respond to an attack involving truly autonomous AI or adaptable malware. "I'm actually not worried about any of that right now," Charles Carmakal, CTO at Mandiant, told Axios. Mandiant has mostly seen adversaries using AI for basic tasks like crafting phishing emails or researching targets. The intrigue: Companies hiring cybersecurity vendors are beginning to understand that the best way to fight AI attacks is with AI security tools, said Itai Tevet, CEO of Intezer, a startup that offers an autonomous security operation center. "It's dramatically different between 2023 and today," Tevet told Axios. "In the past, we needed to evangelize on why technology can do the same job. Today, all CISOs are getting asked by their board, 'How do you leverage AI?'" Zoom in: AI agents can also help threat intelligence teams review the pile of notifications they receive about new vulnerabilities, phishing emails and other malicious activity, Steve Schmidt, chief security officer at Amazon, said in a fireside chat with Axios. Amazon currently doesn't let agents make decisions or act on their own, but they can review the threat intelligence coming in to determine what needs to be prioritized. "We've ended up significantly improving the lives of the security engineers, making them more efficient at what they have to do," Schmidt said.
Bloomberg
11-03-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Special: Bloomberg Tech Live From HumanX
Bloomberg's Caroline Hyde reports from Las Vegas for a special edition of Bloomberg Technology, live from the HumanX conference. Guests include: Sequoia Capital Partner Alfred Lin, Writer CEO May Habib, Lattice CEO Sarah Franklin, Poolside CEO Jason Warner, Khosla Ventures Co-Founder Vinod Khosla and Snowflake CEO Sridhar Ramaswamy. (Source: Bloomberg)
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Kamala Harris reveals timetable for making major political decision in deep blue state
Former Vice President Kamala Harris is setting a timetable to make a major decision about her political future. Harris, who lost last November's White House election to now-President Donald Trump, is seriously considering a 2026 bid to succeed term-limited Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom of California. Additionally, a source in the former vice president's political orbit confirmed to Fox News Digital that Harris has told allies she will decide by the end of summer on whether to launch a gubernatorial campaign. The news was first reported by Politico. There has been plenty of speculation since last year's election regarding Harris, who replaced then-President Joe Biden as the Democratic Party's 2024 presidential nominee last summer after he dropped out of the race amid mounting questions over his physical and mental stamina. Click Here For The Latest Fox News Reporting And Opinion On Former Vice President Kamala Harris The two potential options for Harris are launching a gubernatorial run next year in her home state or seeking the presidency again in 2028. Extremely early polls in the next Democratic Party presidential nomination race — which are heavily reliant on name recognition at this point — indicate that the former vice president holds a significant lead over other potential White House contenders. Read On The Fox News App It is very unlikely she could do both. Running and winning election in 2026 as governor of heavily blue California, the nation's most populous state and home to the world's fifth-largest economy, would likely take a 2028 White House run off the table, allies and political analysts have indicated. Harris served as San Francisco district attorney, California attorney general and represented the Golden State in the U.S. Senate before joining Biden's 2020 ticket and winning election as vice president. Top Trump Ally Teases Bid For California Governor If Harris Runs While no decisions have been made, the former vice president has vowed to remain politically involved. Harris, in a video message to the Democratic National Committee, as it huddled for its winter meeting a month ago, pledged to be with the party "every step of the way." Harris recently spoke at the NAACP Image Awards, as she accepted the organization's Chairman's Award. This weekend, she is headed to Las Vegas — Nevada is an early-voting state in the presidential primary calendar and a key general election battleground — to speak at Human X, which is an AI-themed conference. If Harris decides this summer to launch a gubernatorial campaign, she would likely clear much of the field of Democrats. California Attorney General Rob Bonta said last month he would support Harris if she decides to run and that "she would be field-clearing" if she launched a campaign. Bonta, a former state lawmaker who has served as California attorney general since 2021, said he would run for re-election next year rather than launch a gubernatorial campaign, putting to rest speculation about his next political moves. Leading California Democrat's Prediction About Kamala Harris "Kamala Harris would be a great governor," Bonta said in an interview with Politico. Among the more than half-dozen Democratic Party candidates already running for governor are Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis — a Harris ally — and former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. Former Rep. Katie Porter, who unsuccessfully ran for the Democratic Senate nomination last year, has expressed interest in launching a campaign. Additionally, former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, who served in Congress and as California attorney general before joining the Biden administration, is also seen as a potential contender. Many of the current or potential candidates would likely stand aside if Harris entered the race. Trump Supporting California Sheriff Launches 2026 Campaign For Governor Among the Republicans, longtime Trump loyalist Richard Grenell, who is serving as U.S. envoy for special missions in the president's second administration, last month floated a potential bid for California governor if Harris also runs. "If Kamala Harris runs for governor, I believe that she has such baggage and hundreds of millions of dollars in educating the voters of how terrible she is, that it's a new day in California and that the Republican actually has a shot," Grenell said. Meanwhile, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco last month announced his Republican candidacy for governor. Additionally, former Fox News Channel host and conservative commentator Steve Hilton is considering a GOP gubernatorial bid. In California, unlike most other states, the top two finishers in a primary, regardless of party affiliation, advance to the general election. It has been nearly two decades since a Republican won statewide office in California, back to former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's 2006 re-election article source: Kamala Harris reveals timetable for making major political decision in deep blue state
