Last 23 October, on the occasion of Huawei Italy’s Supplier Convention, Consilium received the Outstanding Collaboration & Quality Award, a prestigious recognition that underlines a partnership that since 2019 has been based on trust, collaboration and shared results. The event with partners was held in Rome and followed the celebration of 20 years of Huawei in Italy, an initiative that brought together all those who have believed over the years in this company that has made research and development its flagship for future development.
The award received represents the result of years of commitment and dedication, during which Consilium has supported the company at a difficult time, achieving significant goals and outlining a path that has allowed it to consolidate a strategic partnership, based on activities and strategic consulting.
Simona Bravi, Partner at Consilium, highlighted in her speech Huawei’s great resilience and adaptability, qualities that have enabled the company to stand out over time also thanks to the commitment of its people and their skills.
‘We are honoured to receive this award which represents quality and collaboration, two key values for a solid and successful relationship. We would like to express our gratitude to Huawei for choosing us and for the trust placed in our work.’ – emphasised Simona during the award ceremony, thanking on behalf of the entire Consilium team for the recognition received and the Huawei team for the collaboration.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is shaping the media world, raising questions about issues such as human control and copyright protection. Recently, Tg2 and the New York Times took actions to protect their content from being used for AI training, raising debates on the importance of transparency and compliance in the news industry. This scenario highlights how AI can represent both an opportunity and a threat to the future of information.
OpenAI, a leader in the AI sector, is going through a period of significant change, with a transition from a non-profit to a for-profit model and new fundraising that could value it at around $150 billion. It recently signed an agreement with CDP Venture Capital to support Italian start-ups in adopting AI technologies. This agreement, which follows Microsoft’s investment in Italy, represents an important step for the development of generative AI in our country.
While the media continue to debate these issues, the reality is that the information world still struggles to integrate with this new context, in which the data stored and produced on a daily basis become invaluable resources for training increasingly advanced technological solutions. There is no doubt about the importance of transparency in training such systems, especially now that we are moving towards combining traditional content with detailed personal data. Regulations will be crucial, but with increasing automation in the field of information, it will be crucial to ensure strict controls and validations.
IA e Diritto d’Autore: Una Sfida per la Creatività
The issue of copyright in the field of AI-generated creations is complex and debated. Currently, works produced entirely by artificial intelligence systems do not enjoy legal protection unless there is a significant human contribution. The creative contribution of the human being is crucial to ensure copyright protection, as automatically generated content is considered to lack autonomous originality. A recent Agenda Digitale‘s survey showed how AI is already transforming the journalism sector, improving efficiency and personalisation of content, while raising concerns about the quality of information. Faced with these challenges, the National Council of the Order of Journalists emphasised the importance of human supervision, a crucial element in maintaining high ethical and quality standards.
AI and Corporate Communication: Transparency is the key
The adoption of AI in corporate communication is set to grow, but requires a responsible approach. Consilium Hub and Red Open have launched a programme to integrate AI into corporate communication and assess its transparency. Red Open is a spin-off of the University of Milan-Bicocca, which specialises precisely in the responsible adoption of AI technologies. The aim of this programme is to analyse the particular impact of generative AI in corporate information management. The project, based on the AI ResponsAbility By Design™ model, aims to improve transparency, governance and decision-making processes by promoting a conscious and responsible use of AI in communication.
To address these challenges, Red Open experts developed AI Check & Go™, a self-assessment questionnaire designed to help companies identify strengths and critical areas in AI integration. Through this tool, Consilium was able to check its level of awareness and maturity in the use of AI technologies, obtaining precise indications on how to improve in terms of data protection and accountability. The programme also involved other corporate and institutional entities to create a shared benchmark to help companies evaluate and improve their practices. In this way, agencies are preparing to embrace this technological innovation, contributing to the development of a more effective and innovative communications environment.
Companies that are able to integrate these technologies with responsible approaches will be better positioned to reap the benefits. The ability to monitor and manage the risks associated with the automated generation of content and use of data will be crucial to long-term success. Projects such as the one initiated by Consilium Hub and Red Open represent concrete examples of how it is possible to integrate AI while maintaining human and quality control.
Over the past few days, A35 Brebemi celebrated the milestone of 10 years since its opening with an event at Regione Lombardia, on the 31st floor of the Pirelli skyscraper.
It was an opportunity to present the results of Agici Finanza d’Impresa‘s research on the direct and indirect benefits generated by the motorway from 2014 to today: from efficiency in mobility to sustainable innovation, passing through economic development and growth opportunities for the municipalities involved.
Matteo Milanesi, General Manager of A35 Brebemi, is satisfied with the results: ‘We are a constantly growing motorway with traffic that is well above the national and regional average. As the figures show, A35 will contribute to the growth of Lombardy, the locomotive of Italy, by always providing motorists and lorry drivers with a modern, safe alternative that guarantees certain journey times’.
Brebemi, which over the last 10 years has brought 1.2 billion in direct benefits and favoured the arrival of 84 new companies along its route, continues to represent a model of economic, social and environmental growth, confirming itself as a strategic infrastructure for the Lombardy region.
BTS Biogas is a leading company in the renewable energy sector for over 25 years, which makes know-how its strong point. Hence the continuous commitment to innovation and research, to make processes more efficient and solve critical issues.
One of the projects being pursued in this field is ‘InnoDaBio’. Presented a few days ago at the University of Padua – one of the partners in the project together with the Cariverona Foundation and the multi-utility ETRA SpA benefit company – the project has a two-year duration and aims to optimise the yield of bioplastics into biogas. The ultimate goal is to reduce waste to zero and produce new energy by using what ends up in the wet waste stream, including that in our homes, more easily and quickly.
‘We are very happy to participate in this project, which will allow us to define innovative methodologies to improve the treatment of organic waste as well as to develop, on a pilot scale, the most efficient digestion technology for the conversion of bioplastics into biogas,’ says Franco Lusuriello, CEO of BTS Biogas. – Know-how is our strength, and it is crucial for us to participate in initiatives that allow us to make progress in this direction.’
At Consilium are happy to support a company that makes the circular economy its business by demonstrating a clear and serious commitment to sustainability.
Are today’s companies in more or less difficulty than in the past? Can crises be avoided by preparing in advance? How can employees be involved in the company vision? How important is it to take care of the mental health of staff? Why is it also necessary to give feedback to managers? What is a coach for?
These are just a few of the issues that Carlo Romanelli, president of Net Working and an occupational psychologist with more than twenty years’ experience in the field of strategic consultancy and corporate training, has tackled over the past year in a column by him in the Giornale delle PMI.
His considerations are an invaluable aid for entrepreneurs as they also highlight aspects that we tend to underestimate, but which impact the lives of organisations every day, regardless of their size and ambitions. In the course of his reflections, he has led readers to critically reflect on the world of work and organisational well-being, through the analysis of concepts such as resilience, mindfulness and gentle leadership.
We are therefore happy to have helped Romanelli and Net Working to create culture on issues that closely affect every adult entering the world of work.
