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Leonardo da Vinci Resurrects With AI During Chicago AI WeeK organised by AI2030, Recreated By Dinis Guarda, AI.DNA, Wisdomia.ai, ztudium

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2 years ago

June 26, 2024

The Chicago AI Week is a unique opportunity to engage with major leaders, organisations and corporations such as the City of Chicago, Google, AWS, Microsoft, CIBC, and the US Federal Reserve System, who are at the forefront of leading AI innovation and management.Chicago AI Week organiser AI 2030 is a global initiative dedicated to harnessing AI’s transformative power for humanity’s betterment.The event will be held from 25th to 28th June 2024.Leonardo da Vinci AI, which brings the legendary genius, polymath, and creator to life, opens the session by deploying a proprietary AI advanced LLM AI and conversational AI created by AI.DNA, Wisdomia.ai part of ztudium Group.

LONDON, June 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The CHICAGO AI WEEK 2024, a highly anticipated event scheduled for June 25-28, is preparing to host a stellar lineup of global luminaries in AI leadership and enterprise personalities and organisations.The lineup includes renowned figures such as Jessica Yeats, Sunaina Tuteja, Meghna Sinha, Jessica Yeats, Xiaochen Zhang, and the esteemed Leonardo da Vinci AI.

Created by Dinis Guarda’s ztudium Group’s Wisdomia.ai, powered by its proprietary generative spatial intelligence AI.DNA, ‘Humans AI’ Lab, Leonardo da Vinci AI agent assistant, brings the legendary personality to life with proprietary AI advanced LLM and 3D conversational AI that anyone can interact with in the platform Wisdomia.ai. This revolutionary AI assistant is set to redefine how we interact with AI.

In the words of Leonardo da Vinci AI:

“In the pursuit of knowledge, one must embrace the tools that extend the reach of human intellect. Artificial Intelligence, a marvel of our age, mirrors our minds, reflecting the intricacies of thought and the vast expanse of possibility. Yet, we must tread with caution, for in creating such machines, we hold a double-edged sword. Let us ensure that our inventions elevate humanity, not diminish it. As I once said, ‘Learning never exhausts the mind,’ and so must we continue to learn, question, and to innovate, always mindful of the ethical compass that guides our endeavours.

Creation is more significant than destruction. In the end, the most incredible machines amplify the noblest qualities of the human spirit.”

Key speakers at the Chicago AI Week

The opening remarks by Leonardo da Vinci AI agent assistant at Chicago AI Week will highlight the amazing possibilities of AI and its applications for the betterment of humanity and society. The Chicago AI Week is created by a group of forward-thinking individuals who are at the forefront of AI’s present social economic revolution.

“We stand at the threshold of an AI-driven paradigm shift. The critical questions before us are: How do we prepare for the jobs of the future in this AI era? How do we effectively innovate and collaborate to ensure business success? And what new frameworks must we establish to support human-machine collaboration across social, economic, political, ethical, and cultural dimensions? With these pressing considerations, Chicago AI Week brings together the brightest minds and exceptional leaders to explore these profound questions, ignite meaningful debates, and share best practices in an intensive, week-long program”, says Xiachen Zhang, Chief Responsible AI Officer & Executive Director at AI2030.

The event will feature Global AI and tech leaders. Some of the speakers include:

Diya Wynn, AWS Responsible AI LeadAmy Guterman, Senior Director of Innovation at Salesforce AcceleratorKevin Tupper, Federal AI Evangelist MicrosoftSuraj Rajdev, Head of Data, Measurement, & Analytics, GoogleBharat Sunkari, Founder & CEO of TekAnalyticsJessica Yeats, Principal Data Scientist at NVIDIASunayna Tuteja, Chief Innovation Officer for the Federal Reserve SystemJimmy Yang, Chief Risk Analytics and Infrastructure Officer at CIBCAlderman Gilbert Villegas, Chairman of the Committee on Economic, Capital, and Technology Development for the City of ChicagoKristi Dula, Deputy Director at the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic OpportunityMargaret Riley, Senior Vice President at Federal Reserve Financial ServicesEthan Bueno de Mesquita, Dean of the Harris School of Public Policy at the University of ChicagoMeghna Sinha, Vice President of the AI Center at VerizonCathy R Cobey, Global Responsible AI Co-Lead at Ernst & Young LLPSalah Goss, Senior Vice President, MastercardDinis Guarda, AI leader, author, entrepreneur, and creator of ztudium, Businessabc.net, and Wisdomia.aiShanthi Gudavalli, Senior Executive Director, JPMorgan ChaseVarun Nakhra, Vice President, Deutsche BankNate Savona, Partner, Oliver WymanAsad Hussain, Senior Director, EY-Parthenon

From innovative tech entrepreneurs to cutting-edge researchers, each visionary brings unique perspectives and groundbreaking ideas to shape the path of AI in the coming decade.

AI2030: Empowering businesses to lead in responsible AI

Chicago AI Week organiser AI2030 is a global initiative with a mission to harness AI’s transformative power for the benefit of humanity while also mitigating its potential risks and negative impact.

Xiaochen Zhang, Chief Responsible AI Officer & Executive Director at AI2030, the Founder and CEO of FinTech4Good. He is a prominent figure in the technology, fintech and blockchain space. Xiaochen has over 20 years of experience in leading initiatives that drive innovation and social impact in organisations such as the World Bank, AWS, and international investment, financial and government agencies.

“We are creating a global movement with a clear vision: by 2030, all AI must be responsible AI. To achieve this, we must implement measures that address AI-related biases, preserve privacy, ensure transparency and accountability, promote sustainability, and guarantee security and safety. Our ultimate goal is to enable AI to enhance human well-being. This is no small task. We are calling on individuals, startups, corporations, academic institutions, and investors to join us in this mission. By taking joint action, we can lead the way in shaping the future of AI. Initiatives like the Responsible AI Pledge and the Women in AI Leadership Award at the Chicago AI Week provide excellent starting points for embarking on a responsible AI journey and becoming leaders in the field.” says Xiaochen.

Chicago AI Week: Shaping the Future with Responsible AI and Industry Collaboration

“We are in an AI moment, and 2023 was dominated by overwhelming headlines on the disruptive power of generative AI, with the premise that it will fundamentally transform the landscape of our society and our social economic model globally. Is the possible effect of AI overhyped? Leonardo da Vinci AI agent embraces the AI revolution with boldness and vision but also bringing wisdom and careful preparation”, says Dinis Guarda, Founder and CEO of ztudium.

Chicago AI Week will provide an in-depth exploration of the pivotal role artificial intelligence is playing in transforming the overall business landscape. The event will focus on several core themes: generative AI disruption, industry best practices, responsible AI, and AI entrepreneurship and investment.

Adopting AI responsibly across the industry is a major topic of discussion, focusing on critical aspects such as cutting-edge research, innovative and responsible AI solutions, industry best practices, and regulatory advancements. Attendees will explore ways to harness AI’s potential while ensuring ethical standards, transparency, and accountability. This event provides a platform for leaders and innovators to collaborate on shaping a future where AI drives progress and empowers human well-being.

Media and Press contact:

Pallavi Singal, VP Content, ztudium

Email Address: pallavi.singal@ztudium.com

Phone number: +91 97171 11375

About the Chicago AI Week Organiser- AI2030

AI 2030 is an initiative aimed at harnessing the transformative power of AI for the benefit of humanity while minimising its potential negative impact. By bringing together leading experts from government agencies, academia, industry, and various sectors, AI2030 seeks to shape global AI agendas and foster public-private collaboration in the responsible development and use of AI. The initiative addresses various aspects of responsible AI, including governance, regulations, industry-specific frameworks, principles, best practices, and cutting-edge tools and solutions.

www.ai2030.org

About Dinis Guarda

Dinis Guarda is an author, entrepreneur, founder CEO of ztudium, Businessabc, citiesabc and Wisdomia.ai. Dinis is an AI leader, researcher and creator who has been building proprietary solutions based on technologies like digital twins, 3D, spatial computing, AR/VR/MR. Dinis is also an author of multiple books, including “4IR AI Blockchain Fintech IoT Reinventing a Nation” and others. Dinis has been collaborating with the likes of UN / UNITAR, UNESCO, European Space Agency, IBM, Siemens, and governments like USAID, and Malaysia to mention a few. He has been a guest lecturer at business schools such as Copenhagen Business School. Dinis is ranked as one of the most influential people and thought leaders in Thinkers360 / Rise Global’s The Artificial Intelligence Power 100, Top 10 Thought leaders in AI, smart cities, metaverse, blockchain, fintech..

About ztudium

ztudium group is a London based global maker of leading proprietary AI 4IR driven IP and technologies that integrates. The company is considered to be one of the top 50 thought leadership companies in AI and Digital Transformation by Thinkers360.com. Ztudium is a member of the European AI Alliance and UN Global Compact, and collaborates with multiple governments, their organisations, and leading educational and business networks. Ztudium collaborates with universities such as the Edinburgh, Durham, and MIT WPU Pune, and Department of Innovation and Technology Management of the University of Oxford, among others.

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SiriusXM Media Becomes Exclusive Audio Advertising Representative for YouTube in the United States

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5 minutes ago

April 22, 2026

YouTube, Home of The World’s Number One Podcast Platform and a Leading Music Service, Chooses Audio Ad Powerhouse SiriusXM Media as Its Exclusive Audio Sales Representative in the U.S.

New Deal Cements SiriusXM’s Leadership In Powering The Largest Ad-Supported Audio Ecosystem And Gives Brands Exclusive Access To YouTube’s Audio-First Inventory

NEW YORK, April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SiriusXM (NASDAQ: SIRI) today announced a new audio advertising partnership with Google that connects YouTube to one of the largest audio advertising platforms in North America. The agreement makes SiriusXM Media, the advertising group representing SiriusXM, Pandora, and expansive Streaming and Podcast Networks, the exclusive advertising representative of YouTube audio advertising inventory in the U.S. This will provide advertisers access to guaranteed impressions at scale for the first time, backed by similar sophisticated targeting and measurement as YouTube’s ecosystem.

“Audio is one of the most powerful mediums for listeners, creators, and advertisers alike, and at SiriusXM Media, we’re proud to be at the forefront helping brands harness that impact at scale,” said Scott Walker, SiriusXM’s Chief Advertising Revenue Officer. “By partnering with YouTube, a true leader in ad-supported content consumption, we’re uniting our unique skillset with their audience, creating an unparalleled opportunity for marketers and creators to grow their businesses.”

“YouTube has become a primary destination for audio-first content, where fans engage with their favorite podcasts, music, and creators,” said Romana Pawar, Senior Director of Product, YouTube Ads. “By partnering with SiriusXM Media, we are making it easier than ever for advertisers to tap into these high-attention moments.”

YouTube audio ads reach listeners wherever they are across audio-first content and behaviors: immersed in podcasts, talk shows, and music. By meeting users in environments primed for listening and engagement, such as when YouTube content is playing on smart speakers, brands can tap into high-intent listening experiences across YouTube’s vast creator ecosystem. According to a study from SiriusXM Media and Edison Research, there are more than 212 million monthly listeners in the U.S.1 engaging in audio-first content or environments on YouTube.

Starting this fall, advertisers will be able to buy guaranteed audio ad impressions against YouTube’s high-value audiences at scale for the first time directly through SiriusXM Media—paired with an audio-first activation approach to extend reach and impact. Brands can now reach YouTube’s expansive, next-generation and highly engaged audience in the same place where they buy SiriusXM Media’s leading portfolio of ad-supported audio inventory, ensuring a seamless buying experience powered by AdsWizz Inc.’s ad tech platform. As audio continues to reach consumers as a constant companion throughout the day, from commuting to working hours, this deal gives brands an opportunity to reach a valuable audience that is further leaning into audio-first behaviors and content on YouTube in high-attention moments.

Powered by AdsWizz, SiriusXM Media now offers access to 255 million monthly listeners2—reaching nearly 90% of the U.S. population 13+—delivering expansive scale and incremental reach, best-in-class measurement and targeting capabilities, and premium brand-safe environments across every major audio touchpoint. The landmark partnership with YouTube highlights SiriusXM’s commitment to an open, partner-first audio advertising ecosystem, continuing to connect advertisers to premium audio content wherever audiences choose to listen.

For more information, please visit https://www.siriusxmmedia.com/advertise-on-youtube-audio.

About Sirius XM Holdings Inc.
SiriusXM is the leading audio entertainment company in North America with a portfolio of audio businesses including its flagship subscription entertainment service SiriusXM; the ad-supported and premium music streaming services of Pandora; an expansive podcast network; and a suite of business and advertising solutions. SiriusXM offers a broad range of content for listeners everywhere they tune in with a diverse mix of live, on-demand, and curated programming across music, talk, news, and sports. For more about SiriusXM, please go to: www.siriusxm.com.

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Erica Walsh, ericawalsh@google.com

1 Edison Research, Infinite Dial 2026 + SiriusXM Media
2 Edison Research, Infinite Dial 2026 + SiriusXM Media

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ServiceForge plants two million trees worldwide

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6 minutes ago

April 22, 2026

The company celebrates a meaningful milestone in its ongoing initiative to make a lasting impact within global communities

PORTLAND, Ore., April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ServiceForge, the 24/7 live answering and customer service platform built for skilled trades and home service businesses, announces a significant achievement in its ongoing sustainability drive: the company has now planted more than two million trees worldwide, a milestone reached in time for Earth Day 2026.

Each month, ServiceForge plants one tree for every employee and every customer. What began as a simple commitment to give back has grown into a meaningful, long-term impact effort, now surpassing a major milestone. This accomplishment reflects the company’s continued dedication to environmental stewardship and community-focused values.

For context, two million trees adds up to:

Approximately 4,000 acres of forestRoughly 3,000 football fieldsTrees sufficient to remove an estimated 44,000 metric tons of CO₂ per year (equivalent of taking 9,500 cars off the road)

“This milestone reflects the kind of work we believe in: steady, intentional and rooted in real impact,” said Jane Blanchard, head of brand and marketing for ServiceForge. “In the skilled trades, success isn’t about quick wins; it’s about the slow, human work of strengthening homes, businesses and communities. Planting trees is a natural extension of that mission. It’s a way for us to contribute to something lasting, something that grows alongside the businesses we serve.”

ServiceForge partners with verified reforestation organizations that plant trees in areas affected by deforestation, wildfires and climate change. Partners include Trees for the Future, Save the Redwoods League and Friends of Pando, ensuring that each tree contributes to restoration efforts where it’s needed most.

“We’re in the business of fixing things,” Blanchard said. “What better way to exemplify that commitment than by planting trees, which clean the air, restore habitats and ultimately make the world a better place.”

For more information about ServiceForge and their Giving Back initiative, visit https://www.serviceforge.com/why-serviceforge/givingback

About ServiceForge
ServiceForge helps home service businesses get found, get booked and get paid with 24/7 human answering, scheduling, lead qualification and payments. By combining smart technology with real human connection, ServiceForge helps service businesses stand out in an increasingly disconnected world, ensuring contractors capture more jobs while delivering exceptional customer service. For more information, visit serviceforge.com.

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Contractor Commerce launches AI-powered conversational buying experience

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6 minutes ago

April 22, 2026

New technology ushers in new era of e-commerce for home service contracting companies

LEBANON, Ohio , April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Contractor Commerce, a leading e-commerce and sales enablement platform built specifically for home service contractors, announces the next evolution in its platform: a conversational buying experience that’s powered by AI and designed to improve the way homeowners shop for residential services online.

By empowering home service professionals to establish their own virtual storefronts, Contractor Commerce has long championed a modern buying experience, fully aligned with the way consumers seek information on the web, including through guided buying journeys and seamless purchasing flows. With conversational buying, Contractor Commerce embeds AI directly into the shopping experience, allowing the end consumer to enjoy a more natural, personalized and responsive process.

“This shift from guided to conversational shopping builds on everything we’ve done up to this point,” said Paul Redman, president of Contractor Commerce. “Our goal has always been to help contractors meet homeowners where they are. This advanced and intuitive approach will further that goal, and cement Contractor Commerce as a category leader.”

Contractor Commerce’s expanded capabilities are designed to reflect how homeowners buy today: researching options, comparing pricing and making decisions in a time and place that’s most convenient to them. Features include:

An image upload option, allowing homeowners to submit photos of their home systems to receive specific, real-time recommendations.Robust pricing tools, including quote comparisons and full rebate integration, enabling homeowners to fully assess their options and understand the fine print.An AI agent-guided buying journey, providing homeowners with personalized assistance even when they are not fully sure what types of services they need.

“Our conversational buying platform is made for contractors, not retailers,” Redman said. “The goal is to help businesses establish trust, improve their lead qualification process and capture after-hours demand, all while providing customers with a frictionless shopping experience.”

For more information about Contractor Commerce, visit ContractorCommerce.com.

About Contractor Commerce

Contractor Commerce is the pioneer and industry leader in providing e-commerce services for contractors, offering plug-and-play online stores for home service companies so they can grow their sales and serve customers with convenience and transparent pricing. To learn more about Contractor Commerce and its innovative solutions, visit ContractorCommerce.com.

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