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Newsweek Launches AI Impact Awards to Recognize Transformative AI Innovations Newsweek, the modern global digital news organization, announced today the launch of the AI Impact Awards, a program that recognizes the emerging influence of AI on different business sectors, with a focus on the commercial or cultural impact, as well as the underlying innovations. The Newsweek AI Impact Awards identify and recognize the unique use of AI to solve everyday business challenges. The award celebrates both big ideas and the impact and outcomes of practical use. Winning entries will be selected via a panel of experts, cross-industry judges led by Marcus Weldon, Newsweek Contributing Editor for AI and President Emeritus of Bell Labs. “Artificial intelligence is a catalyst for innovation across every sector of society,” said Megan Knapp, SVP Events, Newsweek. “With the AI Impact Awards, we aim to celebrate the innovators and visionaries who are using AI to address critical issues and create a brighter future for all.” The Newsweek AI Impact Awards winners will be invited to attend the AI Impact Summit in California. The event will bring together leaders from tech innovators to C-suite executives, policymakers and ethicists in June 2025. The Summit will explore best practices in AI implementation, addressing challenges like ethical deployment, workforce adaptation, and regulatory compliance. Attendees will gain actionable strategies for integrating AI into operations, enhancing decision-making processes, and driving innovation. “Recent advances in AI and Generative AI have created unparalleled expectations for reshaping industries and redefining what’s possible,” said Weldon. “The AI Impact Awards will celebrate AI solutions that have already demonstrated clear business value in each key industry sector, as well as those that have the clear potential to deliver meaningful benefits to society.” The Newsweek AI Impact Awards categories include: AI Impact in Arts & Media AI Impact in Brands & Retail AI Impact in Cities AI Impact in Customer Service AI Impact in Education AI Impact in Finance AI Impact in Healthcare AI Impact in Humanities & Social Sciences  AI Impact in Marketing AI Impact in Mobility AI Impact in Science and Engineering AI Impact in Sports AI Impact in Sustainability AI Impact in the Workplace Best of - Most Innovative AI Technology or Service To learn more about the submission process and event, please visit: https://lnkd.in/ejKDQQv4

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Meet the judges for our upcoming event: The Newsweek AI Impact Awards! These awards identify and recognize the unique use of AI to solve everyday business challenges. The award celebrates both big ideas and the impact and outcomes of practical use. Winning entries will be selected via a panel of experts and cross-industry judges led by Marcus Weldon, Newsweek Contributing Editor for AI and President Emeritus of Bell Labs. One of the judges is Allison Scott, Ph.D., CEO at the Kapor Foundation To learn more about the submission process and event, please visit: https://lnkd.in/ejKDQQv4

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Meet the judges for our upcoming event: The Newsweek AI Impact Awards! These awards identify and recognize the unique use of AI to solve everyday business challenges. The award celebrates both big ideas and the impact and outcomes of practical use. Winning entries will be selected via a panel of experts and cross-industry judges led by Marcus Weldon, Newsweek Contributing Editor for AI and President Emeritus of Bell Labs. One of the judges is Jude Kong, professor and director of the AI and mathematical modeling lab at University of Toronto. To learn more about the submission process and event, please visit: https://lnkd.in/ejKDQQv4

In an exclusive interview with Unconventional host Naveed Jamali General Michael Guetlein, Vice Chief of Space Operations for the United States Space Force, dives into the hidden challenges of modern space operations. From defending critical satellites to tracking thousands of space debris threats, the Space Force is protecting much more than we realize. This conversation reveals the high stakes of space security, the technology shaping the future, and what it truly means to be on the front lines of the newest military domain. Check out the full conversation on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/e-v6gyeu

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Join us on The Leader Show with Louis Carter this Thursday, February 13, at 12 PM ET, as Jennifer Crute Steiner, CEO of Lightfully Behavioral Health, shares how being a Most Loved Workplace® has helped attract and retain top clinical talent in the growing mental health sector. Learn how Lightfully’s values-driven culture, innovative “Shining Commitments,” and embrace of Wabi Sabi foster employee engagement, business growth, and exceptional patient care. Don’t miss this insightful conversation!

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