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Plato Data Intelligence Leverages Vectara to Power its Data-As-A-Service / DaaS Platform

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New York, Jan. 18, 2024 - ( Plato Data via 500NewsWire) -- From development to launch, Vectara’s GenAI technology and team help innovators get to market faster. The announced partnership breaks new ground towards deploying a next generation of GenAI tools with Vertical focus. Vectara, the Trusted Generative AI Product Platform, and Plato Data Intelligence, creators of PlatoAi, have entered into a commercial agreement to unlock the power of Vectara via Plato AI’s Generative Intelligence platform. With an emphasis on secure, trustworthy, and transparent GenAI for enterprises, Vectara was the clear choice for developers who want a trusted provider to count on for MVPs and new product launches. Plato Data Intelligence offers many new and enhanced solutions leveraging AI and machine learning to curate data intelligence for users via its secure web3.0 platform Bryan Feinberg, CEO of Plato Data Intelligence, commented: “Once we understood Vectara’s strength in retrieval, selecting Vectara was an easy choice, and we have been rewarded with a level of support from Vectara’s technical team that has met and exceeded all expectations especially as it relates to our strategy to collaborate with only best-in-class technology providers with low TCO and fast time-to-market solutions. To provide the most optimal and cost-effective solution for their end clients, PlatoAi undertook a large migration process, moving from a big cloud service provider to a smaller cloud hosting platform. This move decreased costs by over 70%, allowing Plato to focus on giving more content to platform end-users while operating in a more streamlined and profitable manner. The affinity for Vectara was felt strongly and early on, with features like cross-language understanding fueling their vertical content across languages. Vectara also acts as the main search mechanism of the content platform, delivering relevant results across all types of queries. “Empowering innovative builders like Plato is why Vectara exists,” said Shawn Clink, Head of Strategic Sales at Vectara. “As an API-first GenAI platform, Vectara’s industry-leading, end-to-end approach to Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) allows companies to quickly extend their solutions to include Conversational AI, Question Answering, Semantic App Search, and Research & Analysis capabilities. We are excited about empowering Plato Data Intelligence with industry-leading capabilities to ensure their success both across their development and commercial environments.” About Vectara Vectara is an end-to-end platform that empowers product builders to embed powerful Generative AI features into their applications with extraordinary results. Built on a solid hybrid search core, Vectara delivers the shortest path to an answer or action through a safe, secure, and trusted entry point. Vectara is built for product managers and developers with an easily leveraged API that gives full access to the platform's powerful features. Vectara’s Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) allows businesses to quickly, safely, and affordably integrate best-in-class conversational AI and question-answering into their application. Vectara never trains its models on customer data, allowing businesses to embed generative AI capabilities without the risk of data or privacy violations. To learn more about Vectara, visit https://www.vectara.com About PlatoAi PlatoAi is at the forefront of machine learning and AI technology, creating innovative solutions that transform how businesses engage with their audience. They specialize in advanced learning algorithms and AI-driven products. To learn more about Plato.ai visit https://PlatoAistream.com Contact Details Bryan Feinberg, CEO Zephyr@Platodata.io

January 18, 2024 01:27 PM Eastern Standard Time

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HTX DAO Initiates a New Chapter in Decentralized Governance

HTX DAO

Singapore, January 18, 2024 — In a significant stride forward within the blockchain and decentralized governance landscape, HTX DAO today formally announces its inception. This momentous occasion marks a paradigm shift in the domain of blockchain governance, aligning with the progressive ethos of the crypto community. The name of HTX DAO encapsulates its identity and strategic direction as a decentralized autonomous organization: H denotes the HTX Exchange, integral to the HTX DAO ecosystem, emphasizing its role within the HTX DAO ecosystem as the largest contributor to ecosystem liquidity. T signifies the TRON blockchain, the foundational technology underpinning HTX DAO, symbolizing a steadfast commitment to technological advancement and infrastructural development. X represents change and potential, encompassing the core beliefs of our vision. X also represents the multitude of renowned entities that form the foundation of the DAO ecosystem, which are ultimately integral to the HTX DAO ecosystem. With its cutting-edge decentralized governance structure, HTX DAO injects profound transformational power into HTX. The user-driven governance mechanism advocated by HTX DAO will endow HTX Exchange with profound market insights and strong community driving force. This mechanism not only optimizes decision-making transparency and efficiency but also provides key user insights for the strategic development and service enhancement of the exchange. Furthermore, the establishment of HTX DAO aims to catalyze a more transparent, efficient, and participatory digital economy ecosystem. The envisioned ecosystem of HTX DAO is built on inclusivity and frontier innovation, fostering a democratic and efficient governance model through decentralization. We firmly believe that true innovation stems from the harmonious integration and collaborative efforts of diverse perspectives. By expanding our horizons to encompass the entire blockchain industry, our goal is to unite the industry's most outstanding wisdom and most influential figures. In this ever-changing world, HTX DAO is not limited to a single path; we are on a diverse path that reflects the evolving blockchain field. As a DAO organization, HTX DAO is expected to become a vibrant community, bringing together innovative thinking, nurturing pioneering projects, and revolutionary concepts. It is an ideal incubator for the smartest minds in the blockchain field to cooperate and prosper together, shaping the future of decentralized governance. About HTX DAO As a multi-chain deployed decentralized autonomous organization (DAO), HTX DAO demonstrates an innovative governance approach. Unlike traditional corporate structures, it adopts a decentralized governance structure composed of a diversified group, jointly committed to the success of this organization. This unique ecosystem advocates open values and encourages all DAO participants to propose collaborations and protocol enhancements that can promote the development of HTX DAO. www.htxdao.com Contact Details HTX DAO media@htxdao.com

January 18, 2024 01:05 PM Eastern Standard Time

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AllTradingEurope26 Advances Towards Comprehensive Financial Management Solutions

KISS PR Brand Story

Ville-Haute, Luxembourg - AllTradingEurope26, a notable online financial platform, has embarked on a journey to enhance its approach to financial management. This initiative aims to improve the overall landscape of wealth management and fiscal strategies. The company is focused on developing innovative financial solutions that offer users a better understanding of their financial environment. Evolving Financial Management Strategies AllTradingEurope26 is moving beyond traditional financial practices to adopt a more comprehensive approach to financial management. This shift is part of an effort to change how individuals manage and understand their finances. The company aims to provide an experience that goes beyond basic financial transactions and helps users connect more deeply with their financial health. Promoting Financial Well-being At the core of AllTradingEurope26's strategy is the promotion of financial well-being. The platform intends to enhance users' understanding of financial health by providing essential tools and insights. This approach goes beyond conventional financial services, focusing on informed decision-making. Customized Solutions for Individual Needs AllTradingEurope26 recognizes the diverse financial needs of its users and is developing customized solutions to meet these needs. The platform offers a range of services tailored to different financial objectives, enabling users to achieve their unique financial goals. Introducing Tools for Enhanced Financial Insight AllTradingEurope26 is introducing new tools to provide users with deeper insights into their financial behaviors. These tools are designed to help users understand the factors affecting their financial health and aid in strategic decision-making. Fostering Sustainable Financial Practices AllTradingEurope26 is also committed to promoting financial stability and sustainability. The platform is involved in initiatives that encourage eco-friendly financial practices, integrating financial well-being with environmental responsibility. Building a Community-Focused Financial Ecosystem The company is working towards creating a community-focused financial ecosystem. This initiative aims to foster a sense of shared responsibility and knowledge, where users can benefit individually and contribute to the broader financial health of the community. About AllTradingEurope26 AllTradingEurope26 is a distinguished online financial platform committed to enhancing how individuals manage their financial well-being. The company focuses on providing comprehensive services that extend beyond standard transactions. By emphasizing financial wellness, AllTradingEurope26 aims to offer customized solutions, innovative tools, and a community-focused approach, leading to a better understanding of financial landscapes and sustainable financial futures. The company believes in the synergy between individualized strategies and community responsibility. With a focus on user-centric services and a vision for a community-driven financial ecosystem, AllTradingEurope26 seeks to advance the role of financial platforms in offering balanced and effective financial management solutions. Company Details Company Name: AllTradingEurope26 Email Address: media@alltradingeurope.fr Company Address: 14 Bd Royal, 2449 Ville-Haute Luxembourg Company Website: https://alltradingeurope.fr/ Disclaimer: This press release is for informational purposes only. The information does not constitute investment advice or an offer to invest. Neither KISS PR nor its partners are responsible for any decisions made based on the information provided in this press release. Release ID: 875784

January 18, 2024 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Siebert Williams Shank Launches Quantitative Solutions Group Headed by Giles Nicholson

Siebert Williams Shank

Siebert Williams Shank & Co. (SWS) announced the formation of a new Quantitative Solutions Group to be headed by Giles Nicholson, a public finance industry veteran who has developed and executed complex financing structures for major investment banking institutions. The addition highlights Siebert Williams Shank’s steadfast and growing commitment to expand its public finance practice in 2024. Nicholson comes to SWS with over 34 years of experience in municipal finance, most recently as Head of the Quantitative Strategies Group at UBS. In that capacity, he coordinated the firm’s quantitative ideas generation and modeling techniques, which were integral to obtaining and executing lead managed transactions. Based in Siebert Williams Shank’s New York office, the Nicholson-led group will coordinate ideas generation and execution across the entire public finance client base, with a focus on products and strategies that are tailored to specific client needs and market conditions. With a team of five people reporting to him from offices across the country, Nicholson will target three major goals as the firm’s newest Managing Director and Head of the Quantitative Solutions Group: provide clients with the best ideas possible in turbulent market conditions; allow the firm to share best practices from a central repository; and enhance training and development opportunities for the firm’s junior bankers. “I am delighted that Siebert Williams Shank continues to attract high quality talent to our growing firm,” said Suzanne Shank, President and CEO of Siebert Williams Shank. “Hiring Giles along with other senior and experienced hires over the last year demonstrates our deep commitment to public finance at a time when our competitors are laying off in droves or retrenching from the sector entirely.” “We are eager to leverage Giles’ deep expertise and experience to provide our muni issuer clients with the best and brightest ideas to achieve their financial objectives,” said Gary Hall, President of Infrastructure & Public Finance at the firm. “I know he will contribute greatly to SWS being a perennial leader in the public finance industry.” Prior to his six-year tenure at UBS, Nicholson held senior leadership and analytical roles at JPMorgan, Lehman Brothers, Barclays Capital, and Wells Fargo. He earned his BA at Harvard College, where he studied Economics. “I am very excited to join the Siebert Williams Shank and Co. team,” Nicholson said. “The firm is deeply committed to the success of its clients and provides the highest quality of service to them with innovative and actionable ideas.” Nicholson was instrumental in the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s 2002 debt restructuring and its subsequent refinancing in 2012. He also provided extensive quantitative support and ideas generation for the 2023 Chicago Sales Tax Securitization and tender, which earned The Bond Buyer’s prestigious Deal of the Year award in December. In addition, he helped facilitate the State of Oregon’s 2023 Higher Education General Obligation transaction. Nicholson has developed and participated in debt financings for the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, the New York Municipal Water Finance Authority, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, the Texas Water Development Board, and the University of California, among others throughout his career. His specialties include tenders, pooled loans, restructurings, defeasances, and energy prepays. Dually headquartered in New York, NY and Oakland, CA, SWS is an independent non-bank financial services firm that offers investment banking, sales and trading, research, and advisory services. Its mission is to exceed expectations through value-added results and leave a lasting impact on the sectors, corporations, and communities it serves. SWS counts 74 Fortune 100 companies among its clients. Contact Details Tom Butler +1 646-213-1802 TButler@ButlerPR.com Nick Eilerson +1 646-205-7627 NEilerson@ButlerPR.com Company Website https://www.siebertwilliams.com/

January 18, 2024 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Nonprofit Friends of Parkinson’s Appeals for Funding Support to Expand Reach and Programs

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Friends of Parkinson’s, a nonprofit organization that serves, educates and advocates for those affected by Parkinson’s Disease (PD) in Nevada, has raised an appeal for funds to support its various activities, as well as grow its personnel capabilities to reach more people and families dealing with the progressive neurodegenerative disorder. Jamillah Ali-Rahman founder of, Friends of Parkinson’s Friends of Parkinson’s was founded in 2014 by Jamillah Ali-Rahman, an executive with a background in nonprofit organizational development and advocacy. The organization works through three programs, the Parkinson's education series, which includes an annual medical symposium; various support groups and activities; and, an information and referral center for people diagnosed with PD. The organization’s various support groups and activities include an art therapy program that brings fun to the physical, occupational, and speech therapy activities of people living with Parkinson’s. The art therapy program encompasses a visual arts division, known as Art for ParkinsakesTM, music and speech therapy under the Las Vegas TremblersTM singing group, and physical therapy through the Dancing For The Health Of ItTM program. According to Ali-Rahman, these activities help people with PD to enjoy life and live in the moment, helping them deal with the progressive and degenerative nature of the disease. It also helps them remain busy and active, especially with scientific studies showing that physical activity can slow the progression of the disorder by up to 30%. “The reality of Parkinson’s disease is that today is as good as it's ever going to be, so I am encouraging people to live in moments rather than days, weeks, months or years. We seek to help people with PD to become more mindful and help them live well right now,” Ali-Rahman says. The organization’s educational component seeks to reach the community in various ways, including through a highly technical medical symposium featuring brilliant scientific and medical minds, as well as a lighthearted Funny Bunny Race every April, which is Parkinson’s Awareness Month. The information and referral center works with community partners and maintains a database containing crucial information and contacts. This allows Friends of Parkinson’s to refer people who have been newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease to medical professionals and to various resources they need to manage their condition. With additional funding, Friends of Parkinson’s will be able to expand its operations in all three areas, allowing it to reach more people. It seeks to hire more people and expand its marketing activities, allowing it to cast a broader net. According to Ali-Rahman, the additional funding will allow the organization to take its programs and platforms to new states and cities. However, she also stresses that any future collaborations in other areas will have the same local character that Friends of Parkinson’s has in Nevada because she believes that it’s local organizations that have the most profound impact on people’s lives. “I believe that, as an organization, we are only limited in our scope by the weight of our purse,” Ali-Rahaman says. Over the years, we’ve been able to do a lot more with few resources than many well-funded organizations. Today, we’re at a point where we need people who are smarter than me to come in and support the organization. I've done a great deal with Friends of Parkinson’s, but now it's got to grow. For it to grow, it needs new blood and expertise, which can only be achieved by raising funds.” Interested individuals and organizations can support Friends of Parkinson’s by donating online. Media contact: Name: Jamillah Ali-Rahman Email: info@friendsofparkinsons.org Release ID: 876961

January 18, 2024 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Ryvid EV Accelerates Phenomenal Growth into 2024

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Electric Light Mobility company Ryvid has been on a single-minded mission to produce more efficient, lightweight, eco-friendly vehicles for a dynamic world since its inception in 2021. After creating a prototype of its first product – the Anthem electric motorcycle – in June 2022, Ryvid delivered the first production version of its affordable, highway-capable electric commuter motorcycle in September 2023 and is now in higher rate production at its new factory facility in San Bernardino, CA. Part of the company’s meteoric success can be attributed to a recent grant provided by the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) to stimulate innovation, technology and job creation. This funding through the California Competes Program ( business.ca.gov/california-competes-tax-credit ) allowed Ryvid to hire key employees, accelerate product development, and get American-produced machines into the hands of new and experienced riding enthusiasts in record time. As part of the master plan devised by company founder and automotive designer Dong Tran, 2024 will see Ryvid complete its factory facility and conduct a ribbon-cutting ceremony in San Bernardino. Not only will this allow the company to continue production of its Anthem model to meet the increased demand, but will also provide capacity for new models to join the roster. The advantage of an American-based production team and manufacturing is that it rejects traditional, complex practices in favor of an extremely flexible, responsive and adaptable process with a simplified supply chain. It will mean that issues, requests and suggestions can be funneled to the engineers and into the assembly area, giving owners direct access to product development. “Opening our own factory facility has allowed us to streamline the manufacturing process further, speeding up what is already a rapid production process, allowing Ryvid to quickly pivot to new models and focus on new market segments. While growth is important for any business model, we’re going to prioritize the pillars of our company, which are accessibility, innovation, sustainability and community,” Dong Tran explained. RYVID ANTHEM The Anthem is a lightweight electric motorcycle designed for commuters and adventure-seekers alike. In common with existing two-wheeled EVs, the aim is to provide sustainable personal transportation as an alternative to heavy, thirsty automobiles, helping to solve a raft of socio-economic issues. Ryvid has sought to keep its concept affordable, doing almost everything in-house and innovating thoughtful solutions to control costs without resorting to overseas production. Among the key differentiators is a stainless steel folded sheet metal frame, chosen for strength and constructed without any welding, simplifying the assembly process without passing along labor costs to the rider. The ingenuous modular construction of the Anthem focuses on products that are exactly what they need to be; not more, not less. They serve a specific purpose and have allowed the designers to reduce weight and complexity. As part of this process, the team ensured all its major components were located low to the ground, creating a low center of gravity and nimble handling. With the Ryvid Anthem tipping the scales at just 313 lb, the 4.3 kWh lithium-ion battery and its integrated 3.3 kW charger sits under the frame and is removable to provide flexible charging options. It powers a 72V air-cooled brushless DC motor, which is mounted behind the battery in the aluminum swingarm and delivers 53 ft-lb of torque. Range is stated as 75 miles* using the Urban Dynamometer Driving Schedule. Another key Ryvid innovation is the patent-pending electrically adjustable seat height. Long recognized as a major obstacle for new riders, Anthem ensures a wider range of riders can comfortably sit on the Anthem and place their feet securely on the ground. Using a hydraulic ram, the rider can rapidly adjust the seat height at the flick of a button from 30-34” without affecting the rear suspension geometry. Thanks to its electric motor, the engineers were also able to provide a speed-limited reverse gear. This is yet another feature that helps novice and experienced riders alike, allowing users to reverse out of tight spots or inclines that could otherwise prove challenging. Capable of speeds in excess of 75mph for highway use, the Anthem requires a motorcycle license but the power delivery and riding position will be familiar to e-bike riders, especially in the Eco riding mode. Sport mode provides a noticeable boost in performance, delivering a high level of two-wheeled entertainment. Anthem uses motorcycle brake lever positions and a twist throttle but the direct drive motor meant a clutch lever was unnecessary. The high-performance brakes, suspension and Pirelli tires differentiate Anthem from the majority of electric motorcycle brands, giving the rider a level of control, involvement and satisfaction beyond its peers. Anthem also provides an incredible ownership experience that helps to ensure a low cost of overall ownership thanks to minimal maintenance needs, low cost of charging, a significantly reduced parts list to ease repairs, as well as easy storage and charging. The Ryvid Anthem can charge to 80% in 2.5 hours using 110V or 1.25 hours using the supplied 220V adapter. It carries a two-year limited warranty on motorcycle parts and battery, and is supported by the Ryvid Service Team. “The Anthem was designed to fill the space between electric bicycles and full-sized motorcycles, empowering a new generation of two-wheel riders with an EV mindset. We’re confident that the excitement of our high-performance, two-wheeled vehicles will also bring experienced riders to the light electric vehicle space as they discover the many benefits of battery-powered propulsion,” said Dong Tran. Despite its ground-breaking innovation and American manufacture, the feature-filled Ryvid Anthem costs only $8,995 and can be ordered directly from ryvid.com NEW MODELS While the Anthem is still a brand new product, everyone at Ryvid is focused on achieving the next breakthrough. The design and engineering teams have been working on a number of new variants and models and is expecting to make some exciting announcements this year. The company hopes to reveal the first new model in the Spring/Summer, which will add another highly entertaining model to the Ryvid lineup. It will also reinforce the company’s primary pillars of accessibility, innovation, sustainability and community. It’s predicted that the new, American manufactured model will shake up current motorcycle manufacturing concepts by offering riders an extraordinarily flexible platform to attract a wide range of riders and provide plenty of options for personalization. CES 2024 During the recent Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, an enhanced version of the Ryvid Anthem, powered by Weel, was showcased in the Amazon Experience Area. CES brings together the tech industry, providing a platform for global audiences to engage with major brands and startups, and the modified Anthem attracted significant attention. It captured the interest of many attendees curious about the latest developments in EV technology. We appreciate everybody who took the time to meet our team and look forward delving into the advanced Weel innovations in the future. *Battery range depends on conditions such as rider weight, speed, temperature, wind, tire pressure, terrain, incline, etc. Mileage may vary EDITOR’S NOTE Editorial staff wishing to ride the Ryvid Anthem should please use the Media Contact below. Images and information on the Ryvid Anthem are available here. Anthem specifications are available here: ryvid.com/anthem/specs ABOUT RYVID Ryvid is a cutting-edge manufacturing corporation in the high-growth field of Electric Light Vehicles. Founded by enthusiasts, engineered by innovators, and designed by aerospace industry gearheads, Ryvid’s mission is to create more sustainable and enjoyable personal mobility. The company name was derived by the merging of Rhythm and Avid; elements of motion and emotion that define the experience of using our products. With its first product – the Anthem – Ryvid produced a revolutionary, lightweight, affordable electric motorcycle with a significantly lower carbon footprint than its competitors. With the same innovation to be applied to upcoming models and variants, Ryvid is poised to revolutionize urban commuting. Ryvid products are designed and assembled in the United States. For further information, please visit ryvid.com The Ryvid Anthem is now available to reserve for delivery at $8,995 Contact Details The ID Agency Greg Emmerson greg@theidagency.com Ryvid, Inc Tori George-Drake media@ryvid.com Company Website https://ryvid.com/

January 18, 2024 06:05 AM Pacific Standard Time

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Dolly Varden Silver's (DV.V) Homestake Drill Results: "A substantial zone of exceptional precious metal grades"

Dolly Varden Silver Corporation

January 18, 2024 – TheNews w ire – Global Stocks News – On January 16, 2024 Dolly Varden Silver (TSXV:DV) (OTC:DOLLF) released exceptional drill results from its 2023 program at the Homestake Silver deposit in BC's Golden Triangle, including an intersection of 357 grams/tonne silver equivalent, the length of city block ( 93.95 meters ). Click Image To View Full Size DV Silver is developing its 100% held Kitsault Valley Project located in the Golden Triangle of British Columbia, Canada, 25 kilometers by road to tide water. It also has a new consolidated copper-gold porphyry project in the Golden Triangle, similar to other deposits in the region (Red Mountain, KSM, Red Chris). “We acquired Homestake at the beginning of 2022, and it doubled the size of our project,” Rob Van Egmond, V.P. DV Silver’s VP of Exploration told GSN’s CEO Guy Bennett. “ It had about million ounces of gold, mainly in the inferred category, and about 18 million ounces of silver all in the inferred category.” “Homestake is split between three deposits,” Egmond continued. “The main two are Homestake Main and Homestake Silver. The first year we did infill drilling at Homestake Main to make sure the continuity and grade lined up with the stated resource. That was successful. The infill holes had higher grades than the resource.” “We are drilling both Homestake deposits with ‘oriented core’, which gives us the structural measurement of the vein, how it sits in real space. We are using that to develop a model.” The 23 drillholes reported total 12,150 meters of drilling targeting priority zones within the deposit and have significantly expanded the width and extent of the reinterpreted high-grade silver and gold mineralized plunge. Highlights from Homestake Silver (intervals shown are core length**): HR23-419: Mineralized envelope: 315 g/t AgEq (2.57 g/t Au and 102 g/t Ag) over 79.20 meters. HR23-416 Mineralized envelope: 357 g/t AgEq (1.74 g/t Au, 213 g/t Ag) over 93.95 meters. HR23-415: Mineralized envelope: 630 g/t AgEq (5.11 g/t Au and 206 g/t Ag) over 22.80 meters HR23-413: Mineralized envelope: 226 g/t AgEq (1.40 g/t Au and 110 g/t Ag) over 40.00 meters. HR23-407: Mineralized envelope: 246 g/t AgEq (2.32 g/t Au and 54 g/t Ag) over 55.90 meters. HR23-411: Expansion step out hole to the southeast; 445 g/t AgEq (0.91 g/t Au and 369 g/t Ag) over 10.55 meters. **Estimated true widths vary depending on intersection angles and range from 65% to 85% of core lengths, further modelling of the new interpretation is needed before true widths can be calculated "The 2023 drilling at Homestake Silver has identified a substantial zone of exceptional precious metal grades, often typified by multiple phases of silver and gold mineralization, over wide, continuous intervals that are potentially amendable to bulk underground mining methods," stated Shawn Khunkhun, CEO of Dolly Varden Silver. Bulk mining generally has lower mining costs associated with it, allowing for a lower cut off grade bringing in more material, increasing the tonnage per day and number of ounces mined. “Some of these old, narrow vein deposits don't work in the modern era,” Khunkhun told Guy Bennett, the CEO of GSN. “You don’t want to be chasing narrow veins, hand sorting material. Our goal is that Dolly Varden Silver will create an efficient, highly mechanized mine with a low All-In-Sustaining-Cost (AISC).” Click Image To View Full Size Drilling targeted the high-grade plunge within the Homestake Silver deposit. These holes focused on defining and expanding the wide gold and silver (+/- lead and zinc) mineralized zone. The reinterpretation concluded that the wider mineralization zone at Homestake Silver is at a similar plunge orientation as that of the Homestake Main deposit, located 300 meters to the northwest. The average grades are higher, on a precious metal silver equivalent basis, than the average grade of the silver deposits at the Dolly Varden property to the south due to the increased gold content at the Homestake Ridge deposits. Results from additional step-out holes to the north of the intercepts reported on January 16, 2024 are being finalized and are expected to be announced shortly. Click Image To View Full Size On November 2, 2023 Dolly Varden Silver announced that it has closed a deal where Hecla Canada invested $10 million in DV Silver, raising its stake in DV Silver from 10.6% to 15.7%. Hecla Mining has a market cap of USD $2.59 billion and trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). It produced 14.2 million ounces of silver in 2023. “Hecla has demonstrated it is a sticky shareholder,” Khunkhun told Bennett, “They're looking to expand their North American silver portfolio.” “Global industrial demand for silver in 2023 is expected to set a record leading to another big market deficit, according to preliminary projections by the Silver Institute,” reports FX Street on January 8, 2024. “Falling silver production in Mexico seems to be developing as a trend. The country has historically ranked as the world's top silver producer, but Mexican mine output has dropped 25% in the last two years,” continued FX Street. “The photovoltaic industry is essentially recession-proof due to support from governments around the world. While industrial offtake accounts for roughly half of global silver demand, at its core, silver is a monetary metal. It tends to track with gold over time.” “The current silver-gold ratio is just over 87-1. That means it takes over 87 ounces of silver to buy an ounce of gold. The average in the modern era has been between 40:1 and 50:1. Historically, the ratio has always returned to that mean. And when it does, it does it with a vengeance,” added FX Street. Click Image To View Full Size Source: https://sdbullion.com/gold-silver-ratio “The latest results from Homestake Silver - including 93 meters at 357 grams AgEq per tonne - indicate that the mineralised envelope is wider and higher grade than we had thought,” Van Egmond told Bennett. “The drill comes in at angle, so the true width is about 50-60 meters,” Egmond continued. “This suggests a deposit that is amenable to bulk underground mining, which would bring the cut-off grade down, add more tonnes, and lower mining costs.” Rob van Egmond, P.Geo., Vice-President Exploration for Dolly Varden Silver, the "Qualified Person" as defined by NI43-101 has reviewed, validated and approved the scientific and technical information contained in this GSN news update and supervises the ongoing exploration program at the Dolly Varden Project Contact: guy.bennett@globalstocksnews.com Full Disclaimer

January 18, 2024 09:01 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Artificial Intelligence: OurCrowd’s 20 Verticals For Investors To Watch

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AI seems to be the world’s fastest-growing investment sector. The rush of interest in ChatGPT and similar generative AI platforms has triggered a global wave of funding for the new technology. “Artificial intelligence may be one of the biggest technological leaps in history. It is poised to unlock new business models, transform industries, reshape people’s jobs, and boost economic productivity,” Goldman Sachs says in a special report. The AI and machine learning market reached $197.5 billion in end-user spending in 2022 according to PitchBook. Generative AI will become a $1.3 trillion market by 2032, rising at a compound annual growth rate of 42%, says Bloomberg Intelligence. Investors need to take a vertical view of the AI revolution. The application of AI to each business vertical will transform our world and shape the economies of the future. AI is poised to affect every industry sector, with an impact comparable to the introduction of computerization and, before that, electricity. “Generative AI has the potential to change the world, but you need to be in it for the long haul,” Gary Munitz, Executive Director at Australia-based Macquarie Capital, told PitchBook at the 2023 OurCrowd Global Investor Summit. “If you understand the real-world use cases, then it’s worth investing in – but if you just think the tech is cool, then it’s not for you. It could be years until we see outcomes, and investors will need to be patient.” OurCrowd’s portfolio includes One AI, a generative AI platform that empowers businesses to rapidly deploy the world’s leading AI capabilities in their own products and services. The use of AI will differ depending on the application. To understand the future of AI as investors and how to deploy capital most effectively, we need to consider each of these verticals and not just the horizontal impact of AI across the board. We are already seeing the successful deployment of AI technology in those sectors where the light-speed analysis of vast amounts of data can help produce rapid, automated solutions that previously would have been impossible to achieve – or at least taken much longer. OurCrowd has more than 80 investments – about 20% of its portfolio – based on AI technology, and the number is growing. These companies are not just using general AI principles and technologies but are developing specific AI techniques applied to specialist areas. Investors specializing in each of those sectors will be better placed to gauge the impact of AI on those industries and the potential of the startups seeking to disrupt them. The next wave of investment in AI will be in companies applying this new core technology to specific industry verticals that are likely to be revolutionized as a result. There will be huge opportunities for investment in these verticalized plays, which are not yet fully appreciated and are still valued at fractions of their potential. Just this week, Google Cloud announced two new AI-powered life sciences solutions to accelerate drug discovery and precision medicine. “These new solutions launching today can transform life sciences organizations by accelerating drug discovery and bringing therapeutics to market faster,” said Shweta Maniar, global director, Life Sciences Strategy and Solutions, Google Cloud. “When patients are waiting for that life-saving treatment in cancer care or that quality-of-life medicine for migraine headaches, this faster time-to-market can have an incredibly positive impact on lives.” OurCrowd’s AI-powered drug discovery company portfolio company CytoReason already has multimillion-dollar contracts with Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) and Sanofi, and it is working with many of the top global pharma companies to develop innovative treatments. Here are 20 AI verticals for investors to watch, with relevant examples from our own portfolio: 1. AI for medical and life sciences CytoReason: AI for drug discovery. Pfizer is a strategic investor, also with a $90 million, multiyear software deal. Working with five of the world’s 10 largest pharma companies, including a multiyear, multimillion-dollar deal with Sanofi. Medaware: AI-powered medication safety monitoring platform identifies preventable medication-related risks, helping to prevent dangerous prescription errors. Diagnostic Robotics: Integrated population health management, triage and medical navigation. Sight Diagnostics: Platform for blood analysis and infectious disease diagnostics based on its AI and computer vision technology. MeMed: Machine learning-based diagnostic solutions for infectious diseases. Scopio Labs: Computational imaging-based digital microscopes and image analysis tools. BrainQ: AI-based wearable devices to treat neurological disorders. AEye Health: Fully autonomous, AI-based diagnostic screening solutions for retinal imaging. 2. AI for mobility Ride Vision: AI-powered Collision Aversion Technology keeps motorcycle riders safer and saves lives. CorrActions: Uses existing in-vehicle sensors to measure driver sobriety, awareness, fatigue and other factors, and intervenes via automated systems to alter the vehicle’s speed, route and performance. Volvo is a strategic investor. Autobrains: Automotive visual intelligence platform with new self-learning approach that mimics human driving perception to provide safer, superior performance at lower cost and energy consumption. Sfara: Transforms smartphones and tablets into a secure mobile safety and analytics platform, saving lives by enabling safety and collision management for global enterprises. 3. AI for banking and financial security ThetaRay: Detects financial fraud in account movements and protects correspondent banking transactions. BioCatch: Detects financial fraud in consumer behavior. OneZero: All-digital bank offering private banking experience. Israel’s fastest-growing lender. 4. AI for agriculture and food CropX: Cloud processing and integration of data from soil sensors and other data sets to optimize water and fertilizer use for farmers. Taranis: AI-driven SaaS platform transforming demand intelligence for the Agri-business value chain. Tevel: Flying Autonomous Robots™ driven by state-of-the-art AI and computer vision algorithms to gently pick fruit. BlueCircle: Cloud-based SaaS platform that gives food and beverage producers unprecedented predictions of yield and crops, quality, timing and unit cost based on weather, water and input supply and other vital information. 5. AI for business Anodot: Monitors all business data in real time, enabling customers to proactively resolve revenue, cost, and customer experience issues before they impact the business. One AI: Cutting-edge language AI platform enabling businesses to seamlessly integrate AI into their products and services. Leo AI: Generative AI platform for engineers turns designs into products in seconds, slashing costs and time-to-market. 6. AI for energy mPrest: AI-powered real-time management of smart energy grids and other utilities to improve efficiency. 7. AI for software coding Tabnine: Generative AI technology to predict and suggest programmers’ next lines of code based on context and syntax. 8. AI for education Sense Education: Grading tests and student evaluations based on unstructured data. 9. AI for video D-ID: Generative AI enables users to transform any picture or video into extraordinary experiences, adding instant translations and other features. 10. AI for elder care Intuition Robotics: AI-based empathetic digital companion for older adults that motivates engagement, connection and independence. 11. AI for materials Materials Zone: Optimizes and organizes materials science R&D and manufacturing, speeding up time to market to reduce cost and increase revenue associated with developing new materials. 12. AI for content monitoring and verification Cyabra: Stamp of credibility and trust of social media actors and conversations, filtering between real, bad, and fake, including generative AI. Hired by Elon Musk to expose Twitter fakes. Spectrum Labs: AI-driven SaaS content moderation platform helps consumer-facing companies recognize and respond to harmful behavior on their platforms. 13. AI for next-gen retail Zippin: Checkout-free shopping for a frictionless customer experience, like Amazon Go, that dramatically improves store profitability and delights customers. 14. AI for physical security SeeTrue: Revolutionizes travel security screening, addressing the challenges of passenger throughput, experience, security and cost. 15. Semiconductors for AI Hailo: One of the world’s top-performing AI processors for edge devices with high performance at low cost and power consumption. NeuReality: Proprietary systems that accelerate the adoption of AI by significantly improving the performance of AI chips, reducing hardware and energy costs. 16. AI for fitness Kemtai: Uses advanced computer vision to create a personalized home fitness experience, offering users the ability to train with a virtual AI coach. 17. AI for network management NetOp: Proactive network operations platform predicts and fixes issues on cloud-managed enterprise networks, replacing tedious manual management, monitoring, and remediation. 18. AI for tools and community Dataloop: SaaS platform for end-to-end data management and quality data labeling, developing AI and machine learning models, enabling clients to shorten time to market and reduce costs. Data.World: Cloud-native SaaS platform offering the enterprise data catalog for the modern data stack. 19. AI for manufacturing 3D Signals: Adds Industry 4.0 capabilities to the tens of millions of pre-digital production machines that are not yet connected. Launchpad: Automated product manufacturing ecosystem, utilizing advanced simulation technologies and AI to substantially reduce manufacturing costs and enable onshoring. 20. AI for Space Edgybees: AI-powered software that improves geolocation and navigational accuracy by aligning satellite data and imagery with the physical world. … And this is just the beginning. Stay tuned to the OurCrowd website for further AI investment opportunities in these and other new verticals. This revolution is just getting started. Jon Medved is the CEO and Founder of OurCrowd, the global equity investment platform that gives individual accredited investors access to private market startup deals alongside top-tier VCs and institutions. Follow him on LinkedIn and Twitter. OurCrowd was started in 2013, driven by the idea that the business of building startups grows bigger and better when the global ‘crowd’ gains access to VC-level investment opportunities. Today, OurCrowd is a global venture and alternative investing platform that empowers institutions and individuals to invest and engage in emerging companies. OurCrowd vets and selects companies, invests its capital, and provides its global network with unparalleled access to co-invest and contribute connections, talent and deal flow. OurCrowd builds value for its portfolio companies throughout their lifecycles, providing mentorship, recruiting industry advisors, navigating follow-on rounds and creating growth opportunities through its network of multinational partnerships. Contact Details Lisa Graston lisa.graston@ourcrowd.com Company Website http://www.ourcrowd.com

January 18, 2024 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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ASSOCIATION OF PICKLEBALL PLAYERS ESTABLISHES OFFICIAL HEADQUARTERS, TRAINING FACILITY AT THE FORT IN FORT LAUDERDALE

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The Association of Pickleball Players (APP) unveiled plans for a permanent home at The Fort in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., making the APP the first pickleball organization ever to establish an official headquarters and training center. The state-of-the-art facility, featuring 43 courts and the world’s first pickleball stadium, will further support the APP’s mission in developing the sport’s talent and growing pickleball at all levels. “Our new headquarters and training facility provides the Association of Pickleball Players an incredible opportunity to grow beyond hosting world-class events,” said APP Founder Ken Herrmann. “The Fort will set the bar for pickleball facilities worldwide and will allow us to further develop the APP into the leading global pickleball organization. We cannot wait to officially call South Florida—the epicenter of pickleball action—our home.” Co-Founders Brad Tuckman and Rich Campillo envision The Fort as more than a pickleball club; it's a community hub where pickleballers discover a home away from home and experience the essence of South Florida living. “Aligning with the APP was a natural choice, as their vision mirrors our own—to elevate the game while honoring its inclusive roots as a sport for everyone, whether for social play or professional ambition. With the APP playing a central role in our training and development initiatives, we're now even better positioned to establish The Fort as the premier pickleball destination, providing a perfect blend of competition and unparalleled entertainment for everyone,” said Tuckman. The APP and The Fort share a mutual vision to support the growth of pickleball and develop the sport’s talent at its core. This builds on the APP’s reputation as the first and original USA Pickleball-sanctioned tour by now establishing a regular wide range of year-round programming opportunities tailored to pickleball players of all skill levels and ages. The APP’s current plans for growth are highlighted by: Holding world-class, international pickleball tournaments and events for elite pros and amateurs Junior player development for U.S. and international students Programs for high-performance touring pros seeking structured, year-round training Opportunities for aspiring pickleball players from around the world to train, engage with other players and enjoy a vast array of resources at their disposal Serving as the official training home for the APP Next Gen National Team The Fort will deliver an unmatched pickleball experience. The heart of The Fort is its pickleball club accompanied by: 43 professional courts and the world’s first dedicated pickleball stadium 14 weatherproof courts for play rain or shine Open and reserved play, clinics, leagues and tournaments for casual and competitive players Pro shop, locker rooms and fitness recovery center 4,000 square foot event center, and food and beverage options offering a blend of social and culinary delights that embody the South Florida lifestyle Located within the 93-acre Snyder Park and adjacent to the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, The Fort is scheduled to have its grand opening later this year, in time to welcome pickleball players to the APP’s final Major of the 2024 season. To learn more about The Fort, visit playthefort.com and follow @PlayTheFort on Instagram and Facebook. The APP’s new headquarters in Fort Lauderdale enables the organization to embed itself in one of the strongest pickleball communities in the world. In addition to being the home of The Fort, the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metropolitan area represents the single largest concentration of pickleball players in Florida, with 20 percent of the state’s pickleball-playing population residing in the area. According to the APP’s 2023 player participation research data, the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metropolitan area is the fourth largest pickleball market in the nation, with 3.1 percent of their population having played the sport at least once in the past twelve months. The APP is currently welcoming more than 1,200 pickleball players to Southwest Florida with the APP Punta Gorda Open now through Sunday, January 21. More information about how to compete at an upcoming APP event—including Tour dates, registration and ticket information—is available on theapp.global. About The APP The Association of Pickleball Players (APP) provides opportunities for pickleball players of all ages and skill levels—professionals, amateurs and recreational—to compete in world-class pickleball events for the opportunity to win prize money and be seen on internationally televised broadcasts. The APP was founded in 2019 and operates the first and only tour fully and officially sanctioned by USA Pickleball. In 2023, it held 19 events across the country and supported five international tournaments. The APP prides itself on developing the next generation of pickleball champions through its APP Next Gen Series, the APP Next Gen National Team and other youth initiatives. The 2024 schedule, recent news and additional information about the APP are available at theapp.global and on Instagram, X, Threads, TikTok, Facebook and LinkedIn. About The Fort The Fort, a public private partnership with the City of Fort Lauderdale, is a lively hub for pickleball and sports enthusiasts, nestled next to the FLL airport in Snyder Park's 93 acres. Catering to all skill levels, the Fort features 43 pickleball courts, including 14 weatherproof covered, and the first-ever pickleball stadium. Beyond pickleball, The Fort offers a variety of activities like golf simulators, a dart room, beach tennis, paddle boarding on a scenic 7-acre lake, bocce, and live music with lakeside dining. The Fort is more than a venue for games; it's an immersive experience for dining, socializing, and entertainment, making it a symbol of community and good old fashion fun. Contact Details The APP Daniel Sagerman +1 847-800-8182 dsagerman@theapp.global Company Website https://theapp.global

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ASSOCIATION OF PICKLEBALL PLAYERS ESTABLISHES OFFICIAL HEADQUARTERS, TRAINING FACILITY AT THE FORT IN FORT LAUDERDALE