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On July 10, 2024, IBM reaffirmed its commitment to the Rome Call for AI Ethics at the AI Ethics for Peace: World Religions commit to the Rome Call event in Hiroshima. The event, hosted by the Vatican's RenAIssance Foundation, saw the co-signage of Eastern religious leaders to advance ethical AI development. IBM has been a key player in the Rome Call since 2020 and has led several initiatives, including the AI Ethics Global University Summit and the AI Alliance, aimed at promoting responsible and transparent AI innovation. IBM's commitment to ethical AI is reflected in its internal governance, products like watsonx, and its collaboration with over 100 global entities to democratize AI development and enhance societal benefits.

IBM and Microsoft have announced a collaboration to enhance cybersecurity for clients, focusing on modernizing security operations and protecting hybrid cloud identities. IBM's Threat Detection and Response (TDR) Cloud Native service will integrate Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, and Defender for Cloud to accelerate threat detection and response. IBM's global security analysts will provide 24/7 monitoring and automated remediation across hybrid cloud environments. Additionally, the collaboration leverages Microsoft's Entra suite and IBM's automation expertise to optimize identity management, improving security and cost efficiency. This partnership aims to support businesses in their cloud and AI-driven digital transformation journeys.

IBM announced the completion of its acquisition of StreamSets and webMethods from Software AG, enhancing its capabilities in integration, API management, and data ingestion. This acquisition integrates these leading technologies into IBM's AI, data, and automation solutions.

StreamSets, with its real-time data ingestion capabilities, will be incorporated into IBM's watsonx platform, enabling better data management and AI deployment. webMethods' Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) will expand IBM's automation solutions, offering comprehensive application and data integration to foster innovation.

Serving over 1,500 companies globally, StreamSets and webMethods are expected to boost IBM's reach and capabilities in handling the growing needs for AI and data integration. The integration market is projected to exceed $18 billion by 2027, according to IDC.

Crédit Mutuel Alliance Fédérale is strengthening its partnership with IBM to accelerate the deployment of generative AI through IBM's watsonx platform. This initiative is part of an ongoing strategy since 2016, which freed up nearly 1 million hours of administrative work in 2023. The collaboration aims to deploy 35 AI use cases across Crédit Mutuel and CIC networks, with the first set available this summer. The bank will also leverage IBM and Red Hat's InstructLab technique to design models using its own data. The focus is on enhancing customer experience, risk management, and compliance. The initiative aligns with Crédit Mutuel's ethical AI charter, ensuring respectful and transparent use of AI. The group will run these AI processes in its datacenters located in France and Europe.

IBM's new study, conducted by Morning Consult, surveyed over 18,000 sports fans across 10 countries. The research highlights a growing shift towards technology-driven sports consumption, with a focus on AI. Younger sports fans (18-29) prefer AI-enhanced and digital experiences, using mobile devices and subscription streaming for sports content. Real-time updates and personalized content rank as top priorities for these fans. Older fans (45+) still favor traditional methods like linear broadcasting. The study reveals that 63% of fans see data analytics positively impacting sports, with 50% viewing AI favorably. Key priorities include real-time updates (34%) and personalized content (29%). Additionally, 56% of fans turn to social media for more sports content, with 64% watching highlight videos. Fans increasingly use multiple devices to follow sports, with 28% using at least two devices while watching or listening to events.

WPP and IBM have announced the launch of WPP Open for B2B, a new AI-driven business-to-business marketing solution powered by IBM's watsonx platform. This initiative aims to address complex B2B marketing challenges by accurately identifying and engaging buying groups, thus enhancing clients' return on investment. IBM is the first user, aiming to accelerate its AI-driven marketing transformation. The collaboration includes LinkedIn to leverage its unique insights on buyer groups. Key features include the AI-powered Buying Group Brain™ model, orchestration and optimization tools, and a CMO command center. These capabilities are designed for enterprise-scale integration, security, and governance.

Telefónica Tech and IBM have announced a new collaboration to drive AI, analytics, and data management solutions for enterprises in Spain. This partnership includes the deployment of SHARK.X, a hybrid, multi-cloud platform. The agreement aims to tackle the challenges of managing new technologies in a dynamic environment, helping businesses leverage AI for digital transformation.

This collaboration will see the establishment of a use case office for developing customer pilots and MVPs, and offering training and certifications. IBM's watsonx AI and Data platform will be central to this initiative. Telefónica Tech will provide professional services to customize and integrate these solutions for clients, focusing on data governance and regulatory compliance.

The partnership builds on previous collaborations, including hybrid cloud-based solutions and AI-driven virtual assistants. The SHARK.X platform will include IBM technologies like IBM Cloud Pak for Data, watsonx, and Cognos to manage enterprise data, analytics, and AI applications.

IBM and The All England Lawn Tennis Club have launched 'Catch Me Up,' a new generative AI feature for Wimbledon’s digital experience. Built with IBM's Granite Large Language Model (LLM) via the watsonx platform, it provides AI-generated player stories and match analysis. The feature delivers personalized pre- and post-match content, including performance analysis and winning predictions, on Wimbledon’s website and app. It also offers longer-form daily summaries of play, aiming to enhance fan engagement globally. According to an IBM survey, 55% of global tennis fans believe AI positively impacts sports.

IBM's recent study reveals that AI could create job opportunities for Gen Z, despite their concerns about job security. According to the study, 40% of CEOs plan to hire additional staff due to generative AI, and 51% are hiring for new AI roles that didn't exist last year. However, over half of these CEOs are struggling to fill key technology roles. IBM's Chief Impact Officer, Justina Nixon-Saintil, emphasizes the importance of AI skills for meaningful employment and suggests that young people leverage free online resources to learn AI basics, ethics, and prompt writing.