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Leading Dataset Licensors Unite to Launch the Dataset Providers Alliance (DPA)

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New alliance aims to shape the future of AI and ML through responsible dataset licensing

PASADENA, Calif. and NEW YORK and BERLIN and TOKYO, June 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, a group of pioneering companies at the forefront of the AI data licensing market announced the formation of the Dataset Providers Alliance (DPA). The DPA brings together seven founding members committed to promoting the responsible and ethical licensing of intellectual property content for AI and ML datasets. The alliance aims to foster collaboration, develop best practices, and advocate for the rights of content creators in the rapidly evolving AI and ML landscape.

The founding members of the DPA include Rightsify, Global Copyright Exchange (GCX), vAIsual, Calliope Networks, ado, Datarade and Pixta AI. These organizations represent a diverse range of content sectors, including music, image, text, video, and voice.

“The launch of the Dataset Providers Alliance marks a significant milestone in the growth and maturation of the AI data licensing market,” said Alex Bestall, CEO of Rightsify and GCX. “By bringing together companies that are at the vanguard of this industry, we can work together to address the unique challenges and opportunities presented by the rise of AI and ML. The DPA will serve as a powerful voice for dataset providers, ensuring that the rights of content creators are protected while AI developers get access to large amounts of high quality AI training data.”

The DPA’s mission is to:

Promote transparency and standardization in the licensing of intellectual property content for AI and ML datasets.Educate stakeholders on the importance of responsible and ethical data sourcing and usage practices.Facilitate dialogue and collaboration between dataset providers, AI/ML researchers, and industry partners.Advocate for the rights and interests of content creators and rights holders in the AI and ML ecosystem.Encourage innovation and the development of cutting-edge AI and ML technologies while ensuring the protection of intellectual property rights.

Founding members shared their commitment to the mission of the DPA:

vAIsual: “This is a significant step in the right direction,” said Mark Milstein, co-founder and director of business development for vAIsual. “We are honored to be part of the first tier of data licensing platforms chosen to be part of the DPA alliance. I am particularly looking forward to the advocacy role that DPA is poised to play, and look forward to participating in the organization in a concrete, highly visible way.”

ado: “ado is thrilled to join the Dataset Providers Alliance (DPA). As part of this pioneering group, we reaffirm our belief that every individual has the right to protect their art, knowledge, and likeness online,” said Jay Wong, Founder and CEO of ado. “This is more important than ever in the AI age. Alongside the DPA, we aim to foster an internet where every person feels comfortable being themselves. We look forward to furthering our mission with other industry leaders who share our principles of data stewardship and transparency.”

Calliope Networks: “At Calliope Networks, we are huge believers in the potential for AI to drive growth and opportunity as it generally advances human progress,” said Dave Davis, CEO of Calliope Networks. “It is important that such progress is harnessed in a way that compensates creators and rightsholders appropriately for their contributions to AI.”

Datarade: “Data providers are fuelling the AI revolution. It’s essential to have transparency about the quality, provenance and intellectual ownership of AI & ML training datasets to develop AI ethically,” said Richard Hoffmann, Co-founder of Datarade. “The DPA is helping bring about this transparency. As a data marketplace operator, Datarade is proud to be part of an alliance ensuring this data is licensed responsibly.”

Pixta: “As we embark on this journey with DPA, Pixta AI is thrilled to be at the forefront of shaping the future of image licensing in the AI era,” said Nick Luu, Director of Business Development at Pixta AI. “With our vision of ‘Make AI Accessible To Anyone,’ we see this alliance as a significant milestone, enabling companies to train their AI models with integrity and accountability. Together with DPA, we are poised to champion transparency and fairness in AI development, ensuring that every AI model is under affordable legal protection.”

As the AI and ML industries continue to expand and evolve, the DPA is poised to play a critical role in shaping the future of dataset licensing by serving as a crucial link between content providers and technology developers, working to create a more robust, responsible, and sustainable ecosystem for all stakeholders involved.

The DPA’s first initiative will be a whitepaper outlining dataset licensing standards, which will be published in July. For more information about the Dataset Providers Alliance and its mission, please visit thedpa.ai.

About the Dataset Providers Alliance (DPA):

The Dataset Providers Alliance (DPA) is a trade group representing a diverse team of rights holders and organizations that license intellectual property content for AI and ML datasets. The alliance fosters collaboration, promotes best practices, and ensures the ethical and responsible use of licensed content in the development of AI and ML technologies. For more information, visit thedpa.ai

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LEAP Group Relaunches HumanView, a Growth Intelligence System Built to Explain Why Customers Behave the Way They Do

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Reimagined from the ground up, HumanView pairs statistical modeling with expert analysts to turn millions of real-world customer signals into business decisions

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LEAP Group today announced the relaunch of HumanView, its growth intelligence service. The new version has been rebuilt from the ground up and now has a dedicated home at leapgroupnetwork.com/humanview.

HumanView analyzes what customers say and do across social platforms, e-commerce sites, review platforms, search behavior and user-generated content, including signals from Reddit, TikTok, YouTube, Meta, Amazon and Walmart+ that general AI tools cannot always access. Because the data reflects unprompted, real-world behavior, it avoids the response bias built into surveys and focus groups.

The service works in three layers. HumanView captures signals at scale, decodes millions of records through validated statistical models such as regression, correlation and clustering, and then relies on experienced analysts to interpret the patterns. Clients receive clear, human-validated insights instead of another dashboard.

“Machines find the patterns. Humans find the point,” said Alan Gilleo, CEO at LEAP Group. “The first version of HumanView showed us how much customers reveal when nobody is asking them questions. This version is built to explain why they act the way they do, and to put those answers in front of everyone making decisions, from product to service to marketing.”

HumanView focuses on three areas:

Growth Intelligence: customer motivations and how people perceive a brand and its competitors

Market and Category Intelligence: product pain points, service friction, unmet needs and competitive gaps

Audience Intelligence: new segments, positioning opportunities and gaps in the market

Every model is designed and validated by data scientists and benchmarked before it informs a recommendation.

To learn more about HumanView, visit leapgroupnetwork.com/humanview.

About LEAP Group
LEAP Group is a boutique marketing agency holding company with offices in Louisville, Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Chicago. Guided by the belief that brands should “Market Less. Matter More.,” LEAP gives clients access to specialized experts across its entire network. Learn more at leapgroupnetwork.com.

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STEPHEN A. SMITH ADDRESSES WHITE HOUSE DINNER ATTENDANCE, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO HBCUs AND PROTECTING CORPORATE INVESTMENT IN BLACK EDUCATION

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NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Stephen A. Smith, media mogul, New York Times bestselling author, and proud 1991 graduate of Winston-Salem State University, is addressing the public discussion surrounding his decision to attend a White House dinner with President Donald Trump, emphasizing his commitment to the long-term financial stability of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

For Smith, the decision was rooted in a commitment to institutions that have educated generations of Black leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, and public servants.

“I will always advocate for HBCUs and the students whose futures depend on them,” Smith said. “My reason for attending the White House dinner was to discuss the challenges these institutions face in securing long-term funding and to make the case that corporate America must continue to invest in them.”

Smith acknowledged federal support through the FUTURE Act while expressing concern that political tensions surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) could discourage private companies from supporting HBCUs. He maintains that these institutions deserve sustained corporate partnerships, philanthropic contributions, and public investment.

“If we truly believe in free-market capitalism, businesses should be able to support educational institutions and charitable causes without fear of criticism or repercussions,” Smith said. “HBCUs have made extraordinary contributions to this country. They deserve sustained public and private investment.”

Ashley Christopher, Esq., Founder and CEO of the HBCU Week Foundation, recognized Smith’s advocacy and decision to engage with the administration.

“Stephen A. Smith has been a powerful advocate for HBCUs, using his platform and influence to shine a national spotlight on our institutions,” expressed Christopher, “His continued support of HBCU Week helps advance our mission of connecting students with life-changing educational opportunities, and we are proud to have him as our ambassador.”

Since Smith became an HBCU Week Ambassador in 2019, the initiative has facilitated more than 15,000 on-the-spot college acceptances and raised and awarded more than $150 million in scholarships, according to the HBCU Week Foundation.

As public discussion continues, Smith is emphasizing the importance of ensuring HBCUs have the resources and partnerships needed to educate future generations and expand opportunities for students.

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Advantex Announces Completion of Financing and Extension of Maturity Date of Previously Issued Debentures

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TORONTO, Oct. 23, 2026 /CNW/ — Advantex Marketing International Inc. (CSE: ADX) (“Advantex”), a leader in the merchant cash advance and loyalty marketing products for merchants, today announced the completion of a $250,000 secured debt financing. Advantex issued a $250,000 non-convertible debenture which bears an interest rate at 12% per annum and matures December 15, 2027. The proceeds raised from this issuance of the Debenture will be used for working capital purposes.

Advantex has also extended the maturity of its existing $700,000 in 12% secured debentures from October 10, 2026 to December 15, 2027.

About Advantex Marketing International Inc.

Advantex provides working capital to merchants. Advantex also provides specialized marketing programs that enable members of Aeroplan to earn Aeroplan points at participating merchants.

Advantex shares trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol ADX. For more information go to Advantex’s profile on www.sedar.com

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This news release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws relating to the future business and operations of Advantex. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. The business and operations of Advantex described herein is dependent on a number of factors and is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ material include, but are not limited to, changes in Advantex’s economic and competitive conditions including but not limited to the industry sectors in which Advantex operates.

The statements in this news release are made of the date of this release. Forward-looking statements are made based on management’s beliefs, estimates and opinions on the date the statements are made and Advantex undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements if these beliefs, estimates and opinions or other circumstances should change, except as required by applicable law.

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