European Google rivals team up

Move over, big tech: we’re building a European search index??? If you’ve been following Ecosia, you know we’re always pushing for tech that’s fairer, more competitive, and more democratic. This is a big step towards independence for alternative search engines. This new project is a joint Ecosia and Qwant venture and will be called the European Search Perspective, serving the French and German markets starting 2025. This is the first chapter in our mission to build better search technology, so we can keep innovating and most importantly, helping the planet. #tech #technews #europe

Loved talking #AI and #sustainability today with?Yahoo Finance's?Laura Bratton at?WebSummit LLC! Takeaways? ? ??AI is both a challenge and an opportunity. It can accelerate important research, enable the energy transition, and help organizations build resiliency against climate risk. It can drive cost-efficient and competitive operations, but it comes with its own environmental challenges that must be managed. ???Companies can address this at every part of the AI lifecycle: choosing small, well-tuned models; sourcing clean energy; opting for AI-specific infrastructure; and picking high-value use cases; among much else. ???or????There is an opportunity to be seized. Launched at Web Summit, our State of Sustainability Readiness report shows that 90% of surveyed organizations believe in the potential of AI to contribute to sustainability outcomes, though more than half (56%) are not yet taking action. ? Read?IBM’s new report on sustainability and business value in the era of AI?here, and let me know if you are at Web Summit or will be at?COP29?later this week! ?

The sun in Lisbon is shining and we are all fired up! Meet Accio, the world's first B2B sourcing engine. Accio is set to index B2B sellers around the world and take Alibaba’s existing global seller ecosystem to the next level. Accio provides SMEs with the ability to easily access the expertise, information, manufacturers and products they need to make informed sourcing decisions for their business, through three core components: ?? Accio Search – An AI-powered B2B search engine built to enable searches in natural languages, providing an intuitive platform for businesses to connect with global suppliers. ?? Accio Page – An AI-powered feature that offers a dynamic, Wikipedia-style interface for product information, as well as objective product details and comparisons with similar items ?? Accio Agent – An end-to-end e-commerce platform that acts as your personal sourcing agent, supporting inquiries, payments, and after-sales services through Alibaba’s robust infrastructure. Vist https://www.accio.com/ to try it out! #Accio #AI #B2B #GlobalTrade #Innovation #Entrepreneurs

The State of Sustainability Readiness 2024 report is out --and it's eye-opening.? ? This IBM study highlights how enterprises clearly see the opportunity for #AI to drive both organizational and environmental #sustainability. In fact, 9 out of 10 organizations believe in the potential of AI to advance their sustainability outcomes, and 90% are planning to increase IT investments to this end.? ? But there is a catch… 56% of organizations aren't yet actively using AI for sustainability, and 48% view investments in IT for sustainability as one-off rather than intrinsic to a regular operational budget. The report also shows that only half of surveyed leaders feel prepared to deal with increasingly disruptive climate risks.? ? It's time to operationalize sustainability with a smart, strategic, long-term approach. Let's harness the power of AI to bridge the gap between ambition and action for a more sustainable future ?? . Christina Shim #AInMotion https://lnkd.in/dUXXr7At

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Brad Smith from Microsoft speaking at #WebSummit on how the next GPT will bring a societal change for #humanity #Stepback and think - we are about to enter the next quarter of the 21st Century. How is your organisation balancing it's societal duties with growth?

?Rise and shine Web Summit ! It’s my second time around at Web Summit, and while the talks and panels are amazing, what brought me back is how much richer the experience gets when you’re in the same space. Exchanging ideas, learning about trends that shape the future of tech, and getting inspired by startups, artists, journalists, global leaders, creators, politicians and innovators. ??This year, I’m especially excited to learn more about: ? Pharrell Williams and Frank Cooper discussing the future of commerce. In the age of social, how do creators play a role in both culture and commerce? ? The next great GPT with Brad Smith from Microsoft ? Marketing Track: Cutting through the hype. The brand playbook for GenAI ? AI Summit: Unlocking creativity with AI. How can we unlock new storytelling opportunities and accelerate content development? ? Everything at FinTech Summit?? ????♀? Are you thinking about attending next year? Check out their “Women in Tech” initiative—two tickets for just €150, so you can bring your work wife or bestie. Glad to have Montserrat Leon Ferrer by my side! ??Are you at Web Summit too? Let’s meet up! #Marketing #AI #FinTech #WebSummit2024

Exciting start into the first day of #WebSummit2024 where I'll be exploring the future of #datadriven #investment and #AI. Nalin Patel at PitchBook and Brad Smith from Microsoft are talking big figures in investment deals and big tech AI Devs breaking down bottom-line deal reports and overall corporate strategies. Personally, I believe we can, and should, increase quality and meaning of these general studies with life data on operations. I'm missing these aspects in all the talks so far - so we'll add this important perspective to the summit with our presentations of Xchange.

Exciting News in the Search Engine Industry! ?? Qwant and Ecosia are teaming up to develop a new European search index, combining privacy-focused technology with environmental impact initiatives. Key Predictions: 1. This collaboration will revolutionize the search engine landscape, setting a new standard for privacy and sustainability. 2. The joint venture will inspire other tech companies to prioritize ethical practices and positive social impact in their work. General Commentary: - By merging their expertise, Qwant and Ecosia are not just competing, but also collaborating to create a better future for users and the planet. - This partnership exemplifies the growing trend of companies leveraging technology for good, showcasing the power of innovation in driving positive change. Get ready for a game-changing shift towards a more conscious and sustainable digital experience! #TechForGood ????

Let's see how fast EU will be in building its own autonomus silo in Internet. Berlin-based Ecosia and its?Paris-based competitor Qwant?are announcing Tuesday that they will team up to develop an index of the web to outweigh Google in Europe. But it doesn't sound like a promising endeavour until EU decideds to ban Google completely https://lnkd.in/daTCRtva