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Clarity AI empowers consumers to shop consciously with Klarna a significant collective effect , showcasing the scale and potential that Clarity AI can power and unleash as we make our sustainability metrics accessible to consumers .”
Sustainability is becoming a major concern for shoppers . Yet , so far , much of the attention in the market has been focused on the fashion industry .
To shed light on a new category , Klarna will initially feature ways to shop consciously – powered by Clarity AI ’ s capabilities – to those shopping for electronics across thousands of brands in 22 countries around the world .
Klarna is using Clarity AI ’ s data and capabilities to promote environmentally conscious brands to 150 million shoppers .
“ We are thrilled to empower over 150 million shoppers with the information they need to make more sustainable choices when they shop ,” said Angel Agudo , Head of Product and member of the Board of Directors of Clarity AI .
“ With more than 2 million daily transactions processed by Klarna , this initiative can have
As a whole , the technology industry is expected to produce around 14 % of global emissions by 2040 – up from 3 %. As well as the energy demand from the usage of electronic devices , their production and disposal have a significant environmental impact . Producing these devices equals or exceeds the carbon cost of using them .
US and Spain announce development of a capacity-building tool to combat ransomware
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure
Security Agency ( CISA ), in partnership with the US Department of State and the Spanish Ministry of the Interior , have announced a joint project to develop a capacity-building tool to help countries utilize public-private partnerships ( PPPs ) to combat ransomware .
This project was developed as part of the Second International Counter Ransomware Initiative ( CRI ) Summit , which convened in Washington , D . C .
The CRI is a global coalition of 36 partner nations and the European Union dedicated to confronting the scourge of ransomware .
The CRI ’ s Public-Private Partnership ( P3 ) Working Group , chaired by Spain , has focused on the essential need for close collaboration between governments and the private sector to address the challenges posed by ransomware . This tool will provide much-needed guidance to nations around the world seeking to develop or deepen such public-private partnerships .
“ Building capacity across the world is an essential aspect of our fight against ransomware ,” said Brandon Wales , CISA
Executive Director . “ By learning from each other – public and private sector alike – and sharing that knowledge more broadly , we can effectively protect the critical infrastructure necessary to sustain not only American society , but the global institutions and networks upon which it relies .”
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