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Gloo Announces New Trust Standards to Advance AI Aligned with Human Flourishing

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New standards align high-performing AI with seven dimensions of human flourishing — backed by global research and industry experts

BOULDER, Colo., Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Gloo, a technology platform connecting the faith ecosystem, today announced a new set of trust standards and the formation of a trust advisory group to advance artificial intelligence that is aligned with human flourishing. The new standards and advisory group are part of the broader Gloo Open strategy announced earlier this month, which includes open access to AI research, models and datasets that include research, articles, images and other non-copyrighted content. These announcements underscore the Gloo commitment to advancing values-aligned AI that is open sourced and built for trust.

Pat Gelsinger, chairman at Gloo and former CEO of Intel, who is recognized for his role in establishing the widely-accepted standards behind technologies like USB and WiFi, asserted that trusted, values-aligned AI can become the norm with the right set of quality, safety and performance standards, coupled with measurable benchmarks.

“Trust in AI is twofold. It requires that the technology is high performing, dependable, and secure, but also that it aligns with a user’s values and ethically advances collective human flourishing,” said Gelsinger. “We call on our peers in the AI industry to pursue rapid advancements in AI performance while ensuring AI consistently aligns with core principles of human flourishing.”

Gloo has introduced its new Flourishing AI (FAI) standards that evaluate an AI model’s ability to advance human flourishing across seven key dimensions. These dimensions were developed out of a collaboration between the Human Flourishing Program, Barna Group, and Gloo. Six of the dimensions, relationships, finances, happiness, meaning, character, and health, are grounded in the work of the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard. The seventh dimension, spirituality, is based on dozens of faith-based organizations and research groups that include REVEAL and Barna. By integrating these seven dimensions, we believe the Flourishing AI standards offer a holistic measure of how effectively AI models align with the principles and practices that support the well-being of people.

The Flourishing AI standards will be accompanied by the FAI benchmark, which uses a weighted approach to generate a comprehensive overall metric. Comprising over 1,000 curated questions, the benchmark rigorously assesses the performance of popular LLMs across all of the dimensions of human flourishing.

Central to this effort is collaboration across several key partners. Gloo is partnering with the team behind the Global Flourishing Study, a five-year international research initiative driven by organizations like the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard, Baylor University and Gallup. The study spans 22 countries, involves over 200,000 participants, is supported by more than $40 million in funding, and has been instrumental in shaping the dimensions of human flourishing.

“After years of rigorous research into what truly supports human flourishing, it’s impressive to see these insights now driving AI evaluation standards,” said Tyler VanderWeele, PhD, professor at Harvard. “Establishing these standards and a common benchmark ahead of the highly anticipated, upcoming release of initial papers from the Global Flourishing Study will provide a powerful way to steer technology toward real, measurable contribution for human well-being.”

In addition to these collaborations, Gloo is working with dozens of key faith organizations, including representatives from Protestant, Catholic, and ecumenical groups, to build momentum and alignment on AI for human flourishing.

Barna is another key collaborator on the Flourishing AI standards. Barna has been partnering with Gloo to adapt and enable adoption of the seven dimensions of human flourishing so faith-based organizations can have common growth metrics to better serve their people.

“At Barna, we have studied the role of faith and spirituality in culture for over 40 years,” said David Kinnaman, CEO of Barna Group. “Our collaboration with Gloo enables us to bring decades of research and insights to bear on what contributes to the flourishing of people and the thriving of organizations. AI is here to stay, and we need to thoughtfully and intentionally shape — and create standards for — technology that will impact generations to come.”

To drive accountability and oversight on the Flourishing AI standards, Gloo has formed a trust advisory group dedicated to guiding the work of Gloo and other technology companies who are pursuing ethical, values-aligned AI development. The newly formed advisory group — built on past AI working groups convened by Gloo — brings together a diverse group of leaders with expertise spanning AI, security and privacy, law, academia and theology.

“For years, we have collaborated across disciplines to shape technologies that serve the greater good,” said Scott Beck, CEO of Gloo. “These standards and the advisory group underscore those efforts, ensuring everything we develop is high-performing and helps people be all they were created to be. We’re grateful to the many partners who have dedicated their time, energy and expertise to help drive forward the standards and benchmarking required to build trusted, values-aligned AI for human flourishing.”

The first round of LLM evaluations using the Flourishing AI benchmark is underway and will be announced through the Gloo Open initiative. For more information on Flourishing AI standards, the trust advisory group, and ongoing global research, visit ai.gloo.com/trust.

Gloo is a technology platform connecting the faith ecosystem. Gloo connects developers, organizations and ministry leaders to values-based AI, resources, insights, and funding so their people flourish and their organizations thrive. Gloo enables trusted exchange between organizations and people, so they can collaborate with greater confidence.

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Envision Marks First International Application of SAFc at Global Citizen NOW, Providing Environmental Attributes Corresponding to 10 Tonnes of CO₂ Emissions Reductions

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SYDNEY, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Envision, a global leader in green technology, expanded its Sustainable Aviation Fuel certificate (SAFc) solution internationally as the Sustainability Partner of Global Citizen NOW: Perth. This marks the company’s first international application of SAFc, demonstrating a practical pathway to integrate aviation decarbonization into the sustainability practices of major global events.

For this event, Envision delivered environmental attributes corresponding to 10 tonnes of CO₂ emissions reductions. These reductions are linked to the actual production and use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), with the associated attributes recorded and retired through a leading global Registry to ensure transparency and traceability.

Alongside this initiative, Envision’s Australian team participated in the event’s broader programme, including discussions on clean energy investment and industrial decarbonisation, bilateral meetings, and the Capital Mobilization Roundtable and Masterclass. Through these engagements, the team exchanged perspectives with leaders from business, investment and the climate community on Western Australia’s potential role in the next-generation green industries, while exploring opportunities to strengthen collaboration, mobilize investment and accelerate the clean energy transition.

Co-hosted by Global Citizen and the Government of Western Australia, the summit took place ahead of COP31, convening representatives from governments, businesses, philanthropic foundations, and First Nations communities to advance clean energy access, climate resilience, and inclusive economic development.

The Perth SAFc initiative builds on Envision’s SAFc application at the 26th China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT) in Xiamen in September, where the company demonstrated how SAFc could address the air-travel emissions of a major conference. Global Citizen NOW: Perth represents the next step—applying this model internationally and demonstrating its potential as a scalable solution for companies and major events seeking to tackle aviation-related emissions across global value chains.

The initiative also reflects Envision’s broader approach to corporate decarbonisation. Across wind and solar power, energy storage, green molecules, net-zero industrial parks, and green computing, Envision is developing integrated solutions to help companies tackle emissions across their operations and value chains.

“Envision will continue to explore the application of green fuels across aviation and international events, foster collaboration throughout the green fuel value chain, and support aviation’s low-carbon transition through transparent, traceable environmental attribute management,” said Bella Zhang, Head of Global SAF at Envision.

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More Than Business: ChinaMarket’s “Little Bees” Go the Extra Mile for International Buyers

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LINYI, China, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — When a Malaysian buyer experienced a sudden toothache during the Linyi Mall International Buyers Conference in China, he found help in an unexpected place.

A member of ChinaMarket‘s “Little Bees” service team, Chen Fuqing, promptly accompanied him to a local hospital and assisted him throughout the visit.

It was a small act of kindness, but it reflected something important about doing business in Linyi: international buyers have people they can turn to when they need help.

During the international buyers conference, ChinaMarket established its “Little Bees” service team to assist overseas visitors throughout their stay in Linyi.

From welcoming international buyers and arranging market visits to connecting them with suppliers, helping bridge language barriers, and responding to unexpected situations, the team works to make the sourcing experience easier and more comfortable.

Linyi is home to one of China’s major wholesale market clusters, attracting buyers from around the world with its diverse products, manufacturing resources, and extensive supply chains.

As the official digital platform of Linyi Wholesale Market, ChinaMarket connects global buyers with Chinese suppliers and provides integrated sourcing and trade services.

For international buyers, successful sourcing involves more than finding the right products. Clear communication, reliable coordination, and access to support are equally important.

The “Little Bees” team brings this commitment to life through personal, on-the-ground assistance.

A recent song released by ChinaMarket captures the spirit of the city:

“Come to Linyi, a city that welcomes you with open arms.”

In Linyi, global buyers can discover business opportunities, build partnerships, and experience the warmth of genuine hospitality.

Come to Linyi. Source with ChinaMarket.

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UnionPay and Cuscal Paymark Discuss Payment Acceptance and Digital Innovation

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AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Mr. Dong Junfeng, Chairman of China UnionPay and UnionPay International, met with Cuscal Paymark, in Auckland on 19 October 2026 to discuss expanding UnionPay acceptance in New Zealand and opportunities for cooperation in digital payments. Mr. Mike Blomfield, Chief Executive Officer and Julia Nicol, Chief of Staff expressed support UnionPay’s plans and the advancement of key projects.

Cuscal Paymark is New Zealand’s largest payment switching and network services provider. The two parties have maintained a partnership since 2012.  To date, several major banks on its network support UnionPay payments at physical merchants. The company has also incorporated a number of UnionPay product standards into mandatory terminal upgrade requirements, providing a foundation for broader acceptance. Looking ahead, UnionPay will leverage Cuscal Paymark’s local network and transaction processing capabilities to upgrade online and in-store payment platforms and further improve UnionPay acceptance services.

Discussions also covered upgrades to support chip transactions on dual-branded cards, online payment gateway integration, and the joint promotion of SoftPOS solutions to acquirers. The companies agreed to strengthen technical coordination to maintain reliable payment processing during and after system upgrades.

Other topics included agentic payments, digital identity, biometric applications, and payment network connectivity.

Ms. Nicol reaffirmed Cuscal Paymark’s support for UnionPay’s ongoing development in New Zealand and the advancement of key projects. Both parties agreed to explore further cooperation in wallet connectivity and digital payments.

UnionPay entered the New Zealand market in 2008. Its acceptance coverage now exceeds 90%, and UnionPay cards are now widely issued by local financial institutions. UnionPay will continue working with partners to improve payment services, strengthen financial integration between China and other APEC economies, and advance cross-border payment cooperation between China and New Zealand and across the broader Asia-Pacific region.

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