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Brand Engagement Network Secures $2.050 Million AI Licensing Partnership in Africa
Brand Engagement Network, Inc. (Nasdaq: BNAI) ("BEN"), a provider of secure, governed conversational AI solutions for regulated industries, today announced the finalization of a strategic partnership with Valio Technologies (Pty) Ltd ("Valio") to establish an exclusive AI licensing framework for government and commercial markets across Africa. The partnership includes a memorandum of understanding with Nelson Mandela University for a regulated, institution-approved pilot deployment of artificial
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