Elon Musk commissioned OurCrowd portfolio company Cyabra to find out the real numbers of Twitter’s spam and bot accounts as he negotiates his on-off acquisition of the social media platform, CNN Business reports. The number of fake accounts is central to the dispute over the $44B deal, with Musk saying Twitter underestimates the problem. Cyabra’s research confirms Musk’s claim, showing that an estimated 11% of its total user base is fake, compared to the 5% of “monetizable daily active users,” claimed by Twitter... Cyabra CEO: “We have a number for all the social media platforms, because that’s our job...”

Electric mobility - via EV's - is a clear pathway to zero-emissions transportation. In this article, Andreas Lips, president and CEO of Shell Recharge Solutions in North America/Asia–Pacific, describes what infrastructure is required for the expected rapid uptake of EV's.We need clean energy, distributed through the grid. But in many countries, including Australia, "the grid is not ready for electric-vehicle charging at scale"."Three concepts need addressing:  open standards, interoperability, and energy management". "EV charging will happen where it’s most convenient for the consumer and businesses. And that drive for convenience will drive the future of e-mobility".https://www.

Leading artists have donated works for an auction to highlight the need to treat refugees and asylum seekers with dignity. Funds raised will be shared between the Brigidine Asylum Seeker Project), and Refugee Action Collective Victoria. Artists include: Sculptor Deborah Halpern OAM, Artist and filmmaker Angus McDonald, Archibald finalist and director of the award-winning film, Manus, Iranian documentary photographer Hoda Afshar, and Mallacoota based Rachel Mounsey, photographer and photojournalist. The ‘in person’ auction is on Saturday 12th November 2pm, at the Meat Market Stables 2 Wreckyn St, North Melbourne. Online bids at https://artmeetsactivism.com/

A youth summit in Australia envisages a community that promotes a just and sustainable world that celebrates diversity. The NEXUS Summit invites young social entrepreneurs, impact investors and emerging philanthropists to connect with each other and generate ideas for social good (and how best to achieve them). In the process, creating beacons of social innovation and becoming role models in the not-for-profit sector. “The purpose is to catalyse new leadership and accelerate solutions to major social and environmental issues” says Lucy Steggles, Chair of NEXUS Australia. The sixth Nexus Australia Summit is on 2-4 November at Carriageworks in Sydney. https://www.nexusaustralia.org.au/about-the-summit

That's right, a few keywords, click and alakazam..............The financial sector is under siege. In recent years, a number of high-profile hacks have left consumers reeling, and Fintech startups are chipping away at the traditional banking model. To stay ahead of the curve, banks are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) for help. AI is already being used in a number of ways in the financial sector, from fraud prevention to customer service. But, its use is only going to increase in the coming years. Banks are investing billions of dollars in AI, and the results are already starting to show.

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