Dr. Sigrid Evelyn Nikutta

Get to know about our latest project PrePAIR @ DATAbility GmbH - funded by the European Union NextGenerationEU, supported by Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz)!

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Accessing and creating information has always been an incendiary issue, leading to religious schisms, wars - but also the renaissance. And now we have Gen AI... 😬 The arc of history trends towards the creation and sharing of information becoming easier and cheaper - think mass literacy, religious texts in vernacular, TV news produced by journalists from the places being reported on etc. Every step of the way, there has been tension between those who focus on the risk of lowering the barriers of entry and those who think it makes the world better. The truth is that it does both. Our job at Valent is to realise the positive potential Gen AI offers. Below are examples of three common threats, and what can be done about them 👇 👉 The most common is the use of amplification networks on social media. Politicians whose talking points support Russia’s position often benefit from thousands of accounts sharing or liking/upvoting coverage of their media appearances. Often the amplified posts end up getting more viewers than the originally broadcasted media. The standard response is a factual response (as in the post shared here https://lnkd.in/eQ8mtswT). Unfortunately, without software tools able to examine the posts AND the conversations around them, it is impossible to know if this sort of manipulated content is being seen by real people and how they are reacting. Our tool, Ariadne, is designed to do exactly that. 👉 One of the things that worries people most about Gen AI is its ability to create synthetic renditions of real life human beings. This is identity scams on steroids. We have been seeing an increase in the use of high-profile figures seen as experts in particular areas (such as Florence Gaub here https://lnkd.in/eAmi_bUT). When it comes to Gen AI identity scams the best course of action is fast detection and follow up with the platform in questions and/or legal channels. Most such scams are promoted via social media ads. Valent has the capability to detect and report such scams, but the data costs limit such capabilities to the most financially threatening cases. 👉 Generative AI is being exploited by multiple bad actors to promote scams, sexual abuse, peddle disinformation (not just political but also for financial gain) and pursue vendettas. As this paper by Google’s DeepMind (https://lnkd.in/ewWHm6PV) says, we don’t even know how this new capability is being abused. This is half the issue, Gen AI opens up creativity to people without the resources and access to specialised tools and training. Gen AI, and AI in general, is here to stay. The question is how we use it. Hit tip to Carsten Kraus for flagging the posts

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Tagesschau vom 28.05.2024: Hauptausgabe - #Intermodal #transport in Europe - and especially through the environmentally sensitive Alps - is in #crises and is loosing market shares to road transport. Politics should take political steps to reverse this trend. Most important for #transalpine intermodal is the upgrading of the rail corridor Antwerp-Metz-Stasbourg-Basel to a 4m-Intermodal-Corridor by enlarging the profile of the Vogesen-Tunnels. This would relieve the oversaturated German Rhinevalley railway line from the Belgium-Italy intermodal transport volume, creating capacities for more #modal shift. Hupac Group #NetZero #SupplyChain #Europe #Sustainability UIRR SBB Cargo International #Decarbonization #ClimateChange #Alptransit  https://lnkd.in/dxBQqZm8

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What's the rumors about #LMFP #battery cell chemistries? 🔋 What advantages does #manganese bring to #LiFePO4 cells? Which manufacturers are investing? 🤔 Great video by Daniel Messling!

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🇩🇪 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰! 🚀 The extensive overhaul of Deutsche Bahn, the energy transition, the modernization of the education system, and the reinforcement of the Bundeswehr pose massive challenges to society, politics, and the economy. In the Anglo-Saxon sphere, these are referred to as "Herculean tasks"; endeavors that can only be tackled with the deployment of "super powers." The societal discourse in the media and political forums on these "Herculean tasks" is characterized - not entirely surprisingly - by German traits. An endless stream of smarty pants, highly qualified in critical thinking, dominate the public discussion and tends to paint bleak pictures of the future (or simply nitpicks around). Risks & negativity coupled with perceived failures take center stage. Opportunities give way to respective ideologies or the infamous "German angst." The urgently needed societal consensus for a successful, gradual implementation of each transformation is drifting further away! However, we must begin the transformation now! "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." — Lao Tzu The massive change may overwhelm individuals and groups. Much needed collaboration across political and ideological boundaries is being resented. Who will articulate the vision and the opportunities that arise from a successful transformation!? Our politicians evidently cannot get this job done. Where are unbiased Leaders & Thinkers who can engage and inspire GenZs, Baby Boomers, and every generation in between!? Leadership is the need of the hour, devoid of authoritarian power fantasies or hippie romanticism! The future starts now! Time to overcome German timidity and anxiety.

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𝐔𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥: 𝐀𝐈 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞   A recent report by Bitkom and DLG e.V. - German Agricultural Society unveils the new opportunities for AI and connected services in the agricultural sector. Farms face mounting pressures, including regulatory constraints and climate change -- 97% of farmers cite these as significant challenges. However, amidst these challenges lies a beacon of hope: Digitalization.  91% of farmers believe that digital technologies can help save resources like fertilizers and pesticides, while 80% see a path to more environmentally friendly production. The report also highlights that 69% of farmers see digital tools as a means to enhance animal welfare, and 67% believe these technologies can reduce long-term costs.   The adoption of digital technologies is not just a trend but a strategic move. With 90% of farmers utilizing at least one digital technology or process, the benefits are clear: time savings, increased production efficiency, and physical relief. This digital shift is not only transforming the way farms operate but also elevating the profession’s appeal and contributing to more sustainable practices.   As we delve into the era of smart farming, the question is not if, but how quickly can we integrate AI and digital services to unlock the full potential of our farms?   👉 Discover more about the transformative power of digitalization in agriculture and the opportunities it presents for AI integration here: https://lnkd.in/dmcQGCHu   #SmartFarming #AgriculturalInnovation #DigitalAgriculture #SustainableFarming #ConnectedServices

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QUO VADIS - CORPORATE MOBILITY: "Flexibility in mobility products / services & solutions eats unsustainable & standardized offerings for breakfast"! Allane's #MobilityBudget powered by our strategic partner #Circula is one way towards flexibility for Corporate Customers and the changing needs & expectations of their employees! Find more details in the attached interview: published in the #FLEETMAG magazine. #AllaneMobilityGroup #AllaneFleet #AllaneMobilityConsulting #Circula #AllaneB2Bmobility #AllaneCorporateMobility #AllaneFlexibleMobility #AllaneFutureMobility

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German cities become more and more sustainable compared to other global cities, and so achieve a great rank in our latest #sustainablecitiesindex 2024

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A great example of modern architecture. The future is now. (In the second part of the article you find the information in English)

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Alexander Bloch Agree that we have to stop talking about forbidding internal combustion engines and leave it up to the market and customers to decide what they want to purchase. The EU should set CO2 targets but stay open to new technologies. This being said, e-fuels are of course not zero CO2 because during the combustion the once captured CO2 will again be emitted, but they are not worse than coal-fired generated electricity either. It is very likely that electric vehicles will win the race sooner rather than later but only by convincing consumers and not by forcing consumers to buy something they do not want. #mobilityinsider

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As many other global challenges, #pandemics don't stop at national borders. Therefore, we need the World Health Organization to work on the basis of a #global #pandemic #treaty, argues Ruppert Stüwe: 👍 safe access points and sharing of data on #pathogenes 👍 #open #science & open #IPRs (in times of acute crises) 👍 robust S&T funding to offer medical solutions, training for MDs & nurses, and policy advice (#sciencediplomacy in #health) 👍 capacity-building in the #GlobalSouth to produce and distribute vaccines 👍 #trust in #science, countering #desinformation and #befouling by extremist parties

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💚 Quarterly Academic Series - Sustainability @ WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management 2/2024   For this second installment of the Quarterly Academic Series, In Praxi and the WHU Sustainability Management Center welcome our affiliated Prof. Stefan Spinler, who will shine a spotlight on the transport sector with his talk: "𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐲"   In recent weeks, we have all witnessed a heated public debate about transport as a sector that is “not pulling its weight” on the national path to net zero, and where creative and effective policy ideas are few and far between.   💡 Prof. Spinler and his team have been researching how a combination of technological and regulatory uncertainty impacts fleet investment decisions for companies. He will share the latest insights from this research 𝟏. 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓-𝟐𝟎𝟓𝟎 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝟐. 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 (𝐛𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟) 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬   👉 Join us on May 7th, bringing some much-needed data and analysis to decisions that companies are making under deep uncertainty – as well as to a meandering public discourse on how to decarbonize a sector that makes up one fifth of CO2e emissions in Germany.   🔥 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 (https://lnkd.in/eS4gjqcy)!   📆 𝟕𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟕𝐏𝐌- 𝟖 𝐏𝐌 (𝐂𝐄𝐓) 📍 online via 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐦 - the Zoom link will be announced via Email after your registration shortly before the session   Massimo Dal Bosco Dr. Raffaela David Dr. Keke Hiller #WHU #sustainability #community #alumni

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„The Future of Urban Mobility is Intermodal” – This is the topic of the podcast episode #31 “The UrbanTech VC” by 2bX, published on May 1st, in which I was a guest. 🚀 Key learnings within the episode : - Intermodal mobility is under-promoted, with only 5% of travel in Germany currently being intermodal. - There is a critical need to focus on the digital layer and foster collaboration among providers - shifting from the default focus on physical layer and capacity measures. - A successful mobility turnaround is impossible without the significant involvement of public transport. Since yesterday, you can listen to the episode on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or Google Podcast! https://lnkd.in/dZdcHq49 #futuremobility #intermodal #turnaround #innovation #urbanmobility

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UPDATE!

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Long time no webinar...at least not one I participated in.  I'm excited to be joining the TradeLink product webinar next week with CEO Frederic Krahforst 🚛.    Curious about what we'll be talking about? - Pallets, cages and more --> Digital Load Carrier Management: Learn how to streamline and digitally manage all your load carriers for greater efficiency.  - LinkedIn Profiles for Warehouses: Personalized profile pages for your warehouse: Discover how to create customized profiles for your warehouse to improve visibility and reduce manual work load.  - Collaborative Logistics: Innovations for better collaboration with supply partners: Learn about new solutions designed to improve collaboration and coordination with your logistics partners.   For all logistics enthusiasts, register here! (Webinar will be held in German) ⬇⬇⬇

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"For example, possible operator and business models for the German hashtag #EUDI hashtag #Wallte were discussed. When asked who should operate such a wallet, EVERYONE agreed! Really every one of the 60 or so people present spoke out in favour of a combination of state and private sector hashtag #Betreibern within the framework of an open ecosystem. No one has advocated a purely state or private operation of the wallet. A clear sign! " Like in Finland from the outset.. The wallets are already here - so know especially the public sector (also municipalities) should start pushing out the 100ds of identity building credentials they have - especially to SMEs. Then enterprises will start using them both in and out amongst themselves, with employees and citizens. To take the organisation wallet in use took some 10 working days in the Findynet pilot by the Finnish Social security (Kela) and Helsinki public transport (HSL)... To integrate to own data stores was described as a routine matter.. And SMEs do not have to integrate much at all - if at all. Why not use the same wallet as at home -at least to begin with?

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We embedded a new layer of high-resolution Earth Observation data from the European Space Agency - ESA into our Climate from Space platform, which shows changes in land cover and land use with a resolution of up to 10 meters. This is a significant improvement over previous maps, which had a resolution of 100 meters and were therefore unable to show smaller changes in land use. https://lnkd.in/eqNRHXtC

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