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See Every Detail in 4K–Meet the L140AD-4K Ultra Rugged Laptop

True 4K clarity for detail-critical work—built for sunlight readability and all-day uptime with hot-swappable dual batteries

TAIPEI, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Winmate introduces L140AD-4K, a 14-inch ultra rugged laptop engineered for teams who need high-resolution visual accuracy, field-ready readability, and continuous operation in demanding environments. Inspired by real-world workflows where every pixel and every minute matter, L140AD-4K combines a 4K optically bonded display, antiglare sunlight readability, and a dual hot-swappable battery design—so users can stay focused on the mission, not the device.

Designed for Detail-Critical Field Work

Whether you’re reviewing high-density dashboards, inspecting images, working with schematics, or navigating complex mapping interfaces, L140AD-4K is built to support precision-first decision making—without sacrificing rugged durability.

L140AD-4K Key Highlights

  • 12th & 13th Gen Intel® Processor Options

Choose the right performance profile for your application—supporting smooth multitasking and responsive operation for modern field software.

  • 14″ 3840×2160 (4K) LED Panel with Direct Optical Bonding

A true 4K resolution display helps present finer detail and sharper UI elements. Direct optical bonding enhances the viewing experience while strengthening the panel structure for rugged use.

  • Antiglare Technology for Sunlight Readability

Reduce reflections and improve visibility in bright conditions—supporting outdoor, vehicle-side, and high-glare workplaces.

  • Dual Battery with Hot-Swappable Design for Whole-Day Work

Keep operations running through long shifts: hot-swap to minimize interruptions and maintain uptime.

  • Magnesium Alloy Enclosure with Double Injection for Drop Protection

A rugged mechanical design aimed at field reliability—helping protect against handling stress and accidental drops.

Where It Fits in Today’s Industry Landscape

L140AD-4K is purpose-built for operations where visual precision + uptime + durability define productivity, including:

  • Field service & inspection
  • Utilities & infrastructure maintenance
  • Logistics, yard, and mobile operations
  • Secure environments requiring smart card authentication
  • Network-intensive deployments needing dual wired connectivity

Why L140AD-4K Matters

As industrial workflows become more data-visual and time-sensitive, organizations need rugged devices that can deliver:

  • Higher on-screen detail for faster interpretation and fewer rechecks
  • Outdoor-friendly visibility to reduce errors caused by glare
  • All-day operational continuity with hot-swappable power design
  • Deployment flexibility through configurable security and connectivity

The Winmate Promise

L140AD-4K reinforces Winmate’s commitment to rugged computing that’s practical in the real world—helping teams operate with confidence where reliability and readability are non-negotiable.

L140AD-4K is now available — contact your Winmate sales representative for specifications, configuration options, and project support. For more information about Winmate’s Rugged Computing Series, please contact our team or visit our website.

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HCLTech report warns 43% of enterprise AI initiatives may fail as leaders face shrinking timelines for impact

NEW YORK and NOIDA, India, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HCLTech (NSE: HCLTECH) (BSE: HCLTECH), a leading global technology company, today released findings from its latest Enterprise AI Market Report, The AI Impact Imperatives, 2026, highlighting a growing execution gap as enterprises race to scale AI while facing mounting pressure to deliver results within increasingly compressed timeframes.

The research, based on a global survey of 467 senior executives responsible for AI investments across enterprises with more than $1 billion in annual revenue, finds that while AI adoption is now widespread across IT operations, software engineering and business functions, nearly 43% of major AI initiatives are expected to fail. The risk is not driven by lack of experimentation or access to tools, but by the difficulty of translating ambition into consistent, enterprise–wide outcomes.

At the same time, expectations around returns are tightening. Nearly half of enterprise leaders expect measurable value from AI investments within 18 months, leaving little margin for error as organizations balance rapid deployment with the structural changes AI demands. The report signals that this collision between speed and preparedness is becoming one of the most defining challenges facing enterprise leadership teams today.

For CIOs and technology leaders, the findings underscore how scaling AI is exposing hidden constraints across application estates, data environments and operating models that were not designed for autonomous, continuously learning systems. For business owners and senior executives, the data highlights a different but related concern: the strategic risk of investing aggressively in AI without the organizational alignment required to sustain it. As AI initiatives move closer to the core of enterprise operations, failures are becoming more visible and more consequential.

The study also points to an evolution in how enterprises are applying AI, with growing interest in Agentic and Physical AI use cases that extend beyond digital workflows into real–world environments such as manufacturing, engineering and operations. While adoption remains early, these models raise new questions around accountability, reliability and oversight, further increasing the leadership burden associated with scaling AI responsibly.

The report suggests that many organizations are underestimating the degree of cross–functional coordination and decision–making clarity required to succeed. AI programs that advance without alignment between technology teams and business leaders are more likely to stall, even as investment levels continue to rise. 

Among the report’s most significant findings is the extent to which change management has become a critical determinant of AI success, and yet it remains one of the most consistently underinvested areas of enterprise AI programs. The data reveals that majority of organizations are deploying AI into workflows without adequate preparation of the people expected to work alongside it. It is cited as a primary execution risk.

“AI has moved from being a technology initiative to becoming an enterprise operating reality,” said Vijay Guntur, CTO and Head of Ecosystems at HCLTech. “What leaders are grappling with now is not whether AI can deliver value, but how organizations adapt their structures, decision rights and risk tolerance to keep pace with it. The pressure to move fast is real, but without the right investment in people, in helping them understand, trust and work effectively alongside AI, speed can just as easily amplify failure as success.”

The AI Impact Imperatives, 2026 report concludes that as AI becomes embedded across critical enterprise functions, success will depend less on adoption rates and more on an organization’s ability to align ambition, execution and accountability within tight timelines. For enterprises navigating this transition, the next phase of AI will test not only technology readiness, but leadership readiness and people readiness at scale.

To access the full report, please visit https://www.hcltech.com/ai-impact-imperatives

About HCLTech

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 227,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around AI, digital, engineering, cloud and software, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Semiconductor, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, Mobility and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending March 2026 totaled $14.7 billion. To learn how we can supercharge progress for you, visit hcltech.com.

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Meredith Bucaro, Americas
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Elka Ghudial, Europe
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James Galvin, APAC
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Nitin Shukla, India, Middle East & Africa
nitin-shukla@hcltech.com

 

 

Founders Metals Maps Geometry of High-Grade Gold at Maria Geralda: Hits 30.0 m of 4.64 g/t Au and 12.0 m of 10.57 g/t Au in Deep Auger Drilling

Vancouver, British Columbia – Newsfile Corp. – May 20, 2026 – Founders Metals Inc. (TSXV: FDR) (OTCQX: FDMIF) (FSE: 9DL0) (“Founders” or the “Company”) reports results from its deep auger drilling program at the Maria Geralda target within the Antino Gold Project (“Antino” or the “Project”) in southeastern Suriname (Figure 1). The 37-hole deep auger program has identified a coherent, high-grade gold shoot – a concentrated zone of mineralization within a larger 600 m drill-defined gold-bearing structure – directly coincident with the Company’s previously reported diamond drill intercept of 22.5 metres (m) of 11.88 grams per tonne (g/t) gold (Au) in hole MG003 (announced June 24, 2025).

Highlights

  • High-grade deep auger intercepts in core of gold zone including:
    • 30.0 m of 4.64 g/t Au (MGAD041)
    • 12.0 m of 10.57 g/t Au (MGAD059)
    • 14.0 m of 7.52 g/t Au (MGAD056)
    • 15.0 m of 4.83 g/t Au (MGAD055)
  • Additional significant deep auger intercepts include:
    • 16.0 m of 4.35 g/t Au (MGAD043)
    • 18.0 m of 3.56 g/t Au (MGAD057)
    • 20.0 m of 2.88 g/t Au (MGAD058)
    • 13.0 m of 3.68 g/t Au (MGAD049)
  • Target remains open at depth with 20 deep auger holes ending in mineralization at the 30 m auger limit
  • New auger data defines shoot orientation, plunge direction, and dimensions, providing a precise targeting framework for follow-up diamond drilling down plunge into untested bedrock
  • Directly applicable to other Emerging Targets including Van Gogh, Da Vinci, and Parbo
  • The Company plans to expand the auger grid to test a potential second shoot followed by diamond drilling in early Q4 2026

Colin Padget, President & CEO, commented, “This deep auger program has delivered exactly what it was designed to do – provide a three-dimensional picture of how high-grade gold is organized within the Maria Geralda system. The results show that the nearly 12 g/t Au interval over 22.5 m in MG003 is not an isolated occurrence but sits within a geometrically coherent, plunging high-grade zone. Understanding this geometry is critical for targeting across Antino – it tells us where to drill and, just as importantly, where not to drill. The zone plunges steeply to the west-southwest within a structure that our diamond drilling has shown carries gold over more than a kilometre of strike. This style of high-grade shoot within an extensive structural host is a well-recognized geometry in orogenic gold systems, and we look forward to testing this shoot into bedrock with our next phase of diamond drilling in early Q4.”

The auger data defines a plunging shoot within a west-dipping structural host. The upper contact of the mineralized zone strikes north-south and dips approximately 36° to the west, deepening from 10 m in the northeast to 28 m in the southwest. The highest-grade gold plunges more steeply at 56-60° toward the west-southwest within this envelope – meaning grades intensify with depth. The shoot footprint at the ≥1.0 g/t Au cutoff measures 18 m along-plunge × 9 m along-strike with a stable 2:1 aspect ratio, and cumulative grade curves show no sign of diminishing at the 30 m auger depth limit. All current mineralization is in saprolite; the bedrock beneath the shoot has not been tested.

Next Steps

The Company is expanding the auger grid to test five shallow gold intersections that may represent a second shoot or a near-surface zone adjacent to the main shoot. Maria Geralda is easily accessible for diamond drilling from the Company’s existing road network, and Founders aims to return with diamond drills for bedrock follow-up in early Q4 2026.

Figure 1: Maria Geralda Plan Map
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Figure 2: Maria Geralda Section
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Table 1: Deep Auger Assay Results

Hole ID From (m) To (m) Interval* (m) Au (g/t)
MGAD059 9.0 21.0 12.0 10.57
MGAD058 10.0 30.0 20.0 2.88
MGAD057 11.0 29.0 18.0 3.56
MGAD056 16.0 30.0 14.0 7.52
MGAD055 0.0 9.0 9.0 6.71
and 15.0 30.0 15.0 4.83
MGAD054 16.0 30.0 14.0 0.57
MGAD053 NSA
MGAD052 0.0 7.0 7.0 1.46
MGAD051 NSA
MGAD050 0.0 4.0 4.0 0.67
and 10.0 29.0 19.0 2.38
MGAD049 13.0 26.0 13.0 3.68
MGAD048 13.0 30.0 17.0 2.09
MGAD047 16.0 30.0 14.0 2.63
MGAD046 17.0 30.0 13.0 3.31
MGAD045 22.0 30.0 8.0 1.17
MGAD044 NSA
MGAD043 14.0 30.0 16.0 4.35
MGAD042 11.0 29.0 18.0 0.95
MGAD041 0.0 30.0 30.0 4.64
MGAD035-040 NSA
MGAD034 14.0 19.0 5.0 0.62
MGAD033 NSA
MGAD032 26.0 30.0 4.0 1.19
MGAD029-031 NSA

* Intervals are vertical downhole depths in saprolite. True widths are approximately 80-85%. Intercepts are uncapped and calculated using a 0.10 g/t Au cutoff grade with <5.0 m of internal dilution of zero grade, and a minimum composite length of 2.0 m. Intervals below 2.0 gram-metres omitted. NSA = no significant assays. Results for MGAD024-028 were previously reported on February 19, 2026. Deep auger grid centred at UTM Zone 21 825750, 398225.

About Founders Metals Inc.
Founders Metals Inc. is a Canadian gold exploration company building a district-scale gold camp in southeastern Suriname. The Company controls a 102,360-hectare contiguous land package in the Guiana Shield – the largest uninterrupted package of highly prospective greenstone belt geology in the region. Founders is executing one of the most active exploration programs in the global junior gold sector and is backed by a strategic partnership with Gold Fields Limited. The Company is committed to responsible exploration, strong community engagement, and disciplined capital allocation as it advances Suriname’s next major gold camp.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS,

Per: “Colin Padget”
Colin Padget
President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director

Contact Information
Katie MacKenzie, Vice President, Corporate Development
Tel: +1 306 537 8903 | katiem@fdrmetals.com

Quality Assurance and Control
Samples were collected at 1 m intervals from vertical auger holes drilled to 30 m depth in saprolite using a 5″ diameter Little Beaver deep auger. Each interval was homogenized and split: one half was washed and sieved to retain coarse rock chips for geological logging, and the other submitted to the laboratory. Samples were submitted to FILAB Suriname, a Bureau Veritas Certified Laboratory in Paramaribo, Suriname (a commercial certified laboratory under ISO 9001:2015). Samples are crushed to 75% passing 2.35 mm screen, riffle split (700 g) and pulverized to 85% passing 88 µm. Samples were analyzed using a 50 g fire assay (50 g aliquot) with an Atomic Absorption (AA) finish. For samples that return assay values over 10.0 grams per tonne (g/t), another cut was taken from the original pulp and fire assayed with a gravimetric finish. Founders Metals inserts blanks and certified reference standards in the sample sequence for quality control. External QA-QC checks are performed at ALS Global Laboratories (Geochemistry Division) in Lima, Peru (an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited facility). A secure chain of custody is maintained in transporting and storing of all samples.

Qualified Persons
The technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Michael Dufresne, M.Sc., P.Geol., P.Geo., an independent qualified person as defined by National Instrument 43-101.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This press release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation, including statements regarding long-term value creation and the Company’s prospects. Forward-looking information can generally be identified by words such as “plans”, “expects”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates”, “believes”, or variations indicating that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” occur or be achieved.

Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and reasonable assumptions but are subject to business, market, and economic risks, uncertainties, and contingencies that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied, including: general business and economic uncertainties; exploration results; mining industry risks; and other factors described in the Company’s most recent management discussion and analysis. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, other factors may cause results not to be as anticipated. There can be no assurance that forward-looking information will prove accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information except in accordance with applicable securities laws. Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

All material information on Founders Metals can be found at www.sedarplus.ca.

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

Neurovia AI CTO at ISNR: Solving the AI Data Cost Dilemma and Unleashing Infrastructure Capacity

ABU DHABI, UAE, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Neurovia AI, an AI data processing and infrastructure provider and prospective subsidiary of Robo.ai Inc. (NASDAQ: AIIO), announced today that its newly appointed Chief Technology Officer, Mansoor Ali Khan, participated in an industry media interview during the 9th International Exhibition for National Security and Resilience (ISNR2026). During the interview, Mr. Khan detailed the company’s recently launched NeuroStream™ technology platform and discussed the strategic implications of the company’s participation in the event.


Neurovia AI CTO Interviewed On-Site at ISNR 2026

Mr. Khan noted that ISNR2026 serves as a practical platform for dialogue with global government entities, security agencies, and industry partners. He stated that as artificial intelligence reshapes national security and sustainable smart city models, Neurovia AI’s objective is to utilize its data compression technology to address the escalating infrastructure demands, specifically concerning storage, transmission, and processing, driven by AI expansion. The company aims to collaborate on the development of future intelligent national security systems by mitigating data infrastructure constraints.

In detailing the NeuroStream™ platform, Mr. Khan outlined its technical architecture designed for the machine economy. The platform utilizes a bitmap vectorization algorithm and is engineered for applications requiring strict data accuracy, such as national security, smart cities, and unmanned systems. Its primary function is to provide visual data infrastructure that supports massive unstructured data while maintaining high fidelity and reducing bandwidth and power consumption.

To illustrate the platform’s commercial efficacy, Mr. Khan provided a specific test case. According to the test results, processing a 12.15GB 4K 60-frame original video through NeuroStream™ reduced the file size to 421MB, representing a storage space reduction of approximately 96.37%. The platform achieves visual losslessness by retaining core visual metrics, including resolution, frame rate, and color. This ensures the compressed data remains a complete source for subsequent machine vision and AI computing, facilitating the transition of visual data architecture from human viewing to machine understanding.

Mr. Khan further summarized the core technical advantages of NeuroStream™ for governmental and commercial deployments. The platform offers native format compatibility and zero usage cost, as processed images and videos retain their original formats and can be accessed directly by systems without specific decompression software, thereby reducing integration friction. Additionally, the system intelligently optimizes data quality by improving the signal-to-noise ratio during processing, which assists AI algorithm efficiency and maintains high recognition accuracy on compressed data. The platform’s optimized, lightweight architecture is adapted for low-computing edge deployment, making it suitable for resource-constrained edge sensors, drones, and mobile terminal nodes. Finally, the product supports edge operation and data security compliance. It can function independently in environments disconnected from the internet, establishing a data security and privacy defense that meets the strict compliance requirements of sensitive sectors such as aerospace, medical imaging, energy, and public security.

About Neurovia AI Limited

Neurovia AI (www.neuroviaai.ae) provides AI data processing and visual infrastructure through its NeuroStream™ platform. Dedicated to transitioning visual data from human viewing to machine understanding, the company utilizes AI-native compression and edge computing to address data bottlenecks in Physical AI. Its technology serves autonomous driving, smart cities, and intelligent manufacturing, providing a foundational layer for global machine perception and collaboration.

About Robo.ai Inc.

Robo.ai Inc. (NASDAQ: AIIO) is a technology company dedicated to building an artificial intelligence machine economy platform. Its mission is to integrate smart terminals through AI software, intelligent hardware, and smart assets to construct a unified artificial intelligence operating system and a blockchain-empowered ecosystem to pioneer an intelligent future.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ from expectations; for further details, please refer to the documents the company has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

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CKGSB Investor Sentiment Survey Highlights Sharp Performance Divergence Between Private and State-Owned Enterprises in China in Q1 2026

BEIJING, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Q1 2026 CKGSB Investor Sentiment Survey reveals a striking divergence in corporate performance across China’s listed companies, with private enterprises experiencing a strong earnings recovery while state-owned enterprises continue to lag significantly behind.

In the first quarter of 2026, trailing twelve-month (TTM) net profit growth among listed private enterprises rebounded sharply to 22.5% YoY, while state-owned enterprises recorded a continued decline of 14.5% over the same period, even as overall market sentiment and macroeconomic conditions improve.

The divergence extends across industry classification as well. Strategic emerging companies posted TTM net profit growth of 21.0%, while traditional companies recorded a decline of 6.1%, further highlighting uneven structural recovery dynamics within the listed companies in China. For long-term investors, the findings highlight continued structural rotation toward innovation-led sectors within China’s equity landscape.

“Corporate performance in China’s equity market is becoming increasingly bifurcated,” Liu Jing, CKGSB’s Professor of Accounting and Finance, Director of Investment Research Department and the author of the survey, notes. “While private enterprises and growth-oriented sectors linked to new productive forces are experiencing strong momentum, state-owned enterprises and traditional industries remain under pressure.”

Despite this uneven earnings landscape, investor sentiment toward equity markets has remained broadly resilient. Approximately 63.8% of respondents expect A-shares to rise, up 1.4 percentage points from the previous survey period. Expectations for Hong Kong equities also improved modestly to 62.1%.

However, the report emphasizes that the broader market rally continues to be driven primarily by valuation expansion rather than earnings recovery. Aggregate analysis shows that A-share listed companies delivered only about 1.0% TTM net profit growth in Q1 2026, while price-to-earnings ratios rose by 31.2%, resulting in total equity returns of approximately 32.5%.

The survey also finds that sentiment toward real estate has improved following a series of policy measures introduced since early 2026, although actual investment willingness remains subdued.

The CKGSB Investor Sentiment Survey is one of the few academically grounded, high-frequency, large-sample barometers of investor sentiment in China’s capital markets. By bridging behavioral insights with fundamental financial data, it tracks sentiment alongside evolving macroeconomic and equity market dynamics over time. The findings are particularly relevant for global investors reassessing the balance between valuation-driven gains and earnings fundamentals in China’s equity markets.

Singapore Deepens AI Ecosystem with Global Collaborators to Accelerate Real-World Deployment

SINGAPORE, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At ATxSummit 2026, hosted by the Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA), Minister for Digital Development and Information Mrs Josephine Teo unveiled new global partnerships and initiatives to strengthen Singapore’s position as a leading AI hub. These announcements mark a shift from exploring AI tools to building, deploying and governing real-world AI systems that deliver impact. As recently highlighted by the Economic Strategic Review committee, Singapore aims to be a trusted hub to develop, test and deploy AI solutions that solve real-world problems at scale.

Singapore Minister for Digital Development and Information Mrs Josephine Teo delivering the opening keynote at ATxSummit 2026
Singapore Minister for Digital Development and Information Mrs Josephine Teo delivering the opening keynote at ATxSummit 2026

Singapore Government and eight industry leaders to research, test and deploy physical AI in Punggol Digital District

IMDA, JTC and the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) are collaborating with eight industry leaders to bring physical AI into the real world at Punggol Digital District (PDD). Launching later in 2026, the testbed will be Singapore’s first scaled mixed-use public space for multi-use case and multi-operator physical AI deployments. Certis, DHL, Grab and QuikBot will be among the first to co-design, deploy, test and validate commercially viable robotics services, including food and parcel delivery, cleaning and security patrolling, to complement human operations. The testbed is facilitated with the Land Transport Authority (LTA) through a precinct-level exemption framework under the Active Mobility Act.

To strengthen Singapore’s embodied AI (EAI) capabilities, IMDA and National Robotics Programme (NRP) will work with FieldAI and Thoughtworks, alongside companies like Slamtec, Unitree, and QuikBot, to develop and trial EAI use cases through SIT’s new Centre for Intelligent Robotics at PDD.

Strengthening Singapore’s AI Research Frontier

To sharpen Singapore’s manufacturing advantage, NVIDIA is launching its Singapore AI research lab, its second research presence in Asia Pacific, focused on embodied and efficient AI with university researchers, industry partners, and government.

The lab will focus on two domains with manufacturing potential: Embodied AI, enabling intelligent systems to perceive, reason and act in the physical world, and Efficient AI computing, which optimises models and infrastructure to reduce compute costs, improve energy efficiency and support scalable AI deployment.

Accelerating AI for Public Good: New Industry Partnerships  

The Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) and Google announced a new National AI partnership to expand collaboration with the Singapore Government. The partnership aims to harness frontier AI to address societal challenges, fostering an AI-ready workforce in Singapore, and creating a secure, trusted ecosystem.

MDDI and OpenAI signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the “OpenAI for Singapore” initiative to strengthen Singapore as a hub for applied AI innovation. The MOU covers advancing applied AI innovation, building AI talent, and making AI accessible to citizens, enterprises and the public sector, backed by OpenAI’s over S$300 million commitment to Singapore’s AI ecosystem.

Building the foundations for trusted, scalable AI deployment

Singapore is advancing ecosystem-wide initiatives to support AI adoption in high-trust sectors like finance and the public sector, where reliability, governance and safety are critical.

Temus, a Temasek-established AI and digital transformation firm, will launch an AI Foundry to help enterprises scale AI solutions and develop talent pipelines. Supported by Digital Industry Singapore (DISG), the Foundry will hire 50 professionals and deploy them on enterprise projects including financial services and precision health.

A*STAR Institute for Infocomm Research (A*STAR I2R) is updating the MERaLiON (Multimodal Empathetic Reasoning and Learning in One Network) AI Model to advance capabilities, drive real-world use cases, and scale adoption. The updated MERaLiON AudioLLM v3 will deliver paralinguistic intelligence across Southeast Asian languages. MERaLiON will be available through cloud hosting, API access, and edge computing, including Apple silicon devices such as Mac and iPad.

Governance that keeps pace with AI

Singapore continues to take a practical, risk-based approach. Two initiatives reflected this approach:

  • Updated Model AI Governance Framework for Agentic AI: First launched at the World Economic Forum in January 2026, the Model AI Governance Framework for Agentic AI (“MGF”) has been updated with real-world case studies and new best practices contributed by over 50 organisations.
  • Google Whitepaper on AI Agents: Google worked with CSA, GovTech Singapore, and IMDA to explore how AI agents can be safely and effectively used in the real world. The resulting Whitepaper provides guidance for governments looking to harness AI agents for public good.

As Singapore grows its AI ecosystem, these initiatives will help translate innovation to real-world impact, strengthening Singapore’s position as a trusted global AI hub where businesses, researchers and governments can develop, test and deploy AI solutions at scale.

Minister for Digital Development and Information Mrs Josephine Teo attended an ASEAN-US AI Ministerial Roundtable on the sidelines of ATxSummit today. Bringing together ASEAN Digital Ministers, the ASEAN Secretariat, the US government, and industry leaders from Amazon and Google, the Roundtable marked the launch of “The Road to 50 Years of ASEAN-US Relations” under the ASEAN-US Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Discussions centred on inclusive AI adoption across the region.

For more information on ATxSG, please visit asiatechxsg.com.

Media: atxsg.imda@archetype.co

Bybit Launches AI Sub-Account: Enabling Safer AI Agent Trading with Fund Isolation and Permission Controls

DUBAI, UAE, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has launched AI Sub-Accounts, upgrading its account architecture to better support AI adoption and give users better control over their AI agents. The dedicated account type is part of a security framework designed to protect trader assets when connecting AI agents to their Bybit trading accounts.

The new “AI Sub-Account” type is separate from regular, custodial, or Islamic sub-accounts that gives users precise and tailored control of their AI trading agents. Now live to all Bybit users, the feature directly addresses emerging risks associated with AI agent integration in live trading environments.

Remapping Risks in the AI Era

As AI agents gain prominence in automated trading, significant security concerns have emerged around unrestricted API access. Traders connecting AI agents to their accounts face substantial risks: compromised agents, code vulnerabilities, or rogue agents could cause unauthorized fund transfers or liquidations, potentially leading to irreversible damages. Bybit’s AI Sub-Account draws a clear boundary between human and machine autonomy, confining all agent activities to isolated, controlled environments.

“We recognize that as agentic trading enters the mainstream, the security baseline has to evolve. No agent should have unchecked power over a trader’s full portfolio. The new and refined setup prevents AI agents from controlling a trader’s entire account or moving assets unpredictably,” said Victor Wu, Bybit’s Head of AI Agent Architecture. “Bybit’s AI Sub-Account creates a security perimeter that protects assets while allowing traders to benefit from AI innovation.”

Enhanced User Control for Better Protection

AI Sub-Account safeguards Bybit users accounts and funds with multiple layers of preventive measures, allowing parent account owners to gain granular control across asset caps, transfer limits, leverage limits, and any other authorized agent commands: 

  • Ringfenced Account Environment: Authorized AI agents operate within a completely separate account type that is ringfenced from primary funds and other sub-accounts, preventing any excessive or unintended agent access to assets
  • Mandatory Fund Containment: All agent transactions, trades, and activities remain strictly confined to the designated sub-account, with zero cross-account movement capability
  • Trader-Controlled Restrictions: Account holders set specific boundaries including maximum asset holdings, disabled withdrawal functions, and leverage caps on a per-AI-account basis
  • Read-Only Parent Oversight: Full transparency into all agent activities and real-time monitoring of operations without requiring trader intervention
  • API-Only Execution: No login access and in-app switching, preventing account hijacking or unauthorized manual access to AI-controlled funds

With AI Sub-Account, users can assign new AI agents or experimental strategies to operate in ringfenced sub-accounts before broader deployment, allowing safe validation and performance monitoring without risking primary account holdings

AI Sub-Account is now available to all Bybit users. Any trader connecting an AI agent to Bybit operates through an AI Sub-Account by default, ensuring baseline asset protection regardless of trader experience level or technical knowledge. To learn more, users may visit: Introduction to the AI Subaccount

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Green SM Partners With Korlantas Polri To Advance Driver Safety Standards In Indonesia


JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 May 2026 – Green SM, Indonesia’s first all-electric ride-hailing service, has partnered with the Traffic Corps of the Indonesian National Police (Korlantas Polri) to launch a large-scale driver safety and professional standards training program in Indonesia. The initiative begins with more than 300 driver partners and is expected to expand to approximately 7,000 participants nationwide this year.

Deny Tjia, Managing Director of Green SM Indonesia, with Dirkamsel Korlantas Polri Brigadier General Pol. Prianto, following the signing of a MoU at the opening of Green SM's driver safety training program at ISDC Serpong, May 18, 2026.
Deny Tjia, Managing Director of Green SM Indonesia, with Dirkamsel Korlantas Polri Brigadier General Pol. Prianto, following the signing of a MoU at the opening of Green SM’s driver safety training program at ISDC Serpong, May 18, 2026.

Held at the Indonesia Safety Driving Center (ISDC) in Serpong on May 18, 2026, the program provided participants with practical instruction in defensive driving, emergency response, professional driving ethics, and Indonesian traffic regulations. The initiative combines classroom learning with hands-on exercises conducted in a controlled training environment at one of Indonesia’s leading driving safety facilities. The program reflects Green SM’s long-term commitment to building a professional driver network while promoting safer mobility experiences and higher service standards for Indonesian communities.

Since its launch in Indonesia in December 2024, Green SM had already implemented regular internal training programs for driver partners, focusing on safe driving practices, real-world situation handling, customer service standards, and traffic law compliance. Through this partnership, Green SM aims to further strengthen and standardize its training initiatives while also contributing to broader road safety awareness across Indonesia.

As of April 2026, Green SM vehicles have traveled more than 109 million kilometers across Indonesia, contributing to the reduction of approximately 20.9 thousand tons of CO2 emisssions, equivalent to the annual carbon absorption capacity of more than 964 thousand trees. As the company continues to expand, Green SM remains focused on supporting driver capability development and service quality initiatives to support safer and more reliable mobility experiences. Safety remains one of Green SM’s core operational priorities, spanning driver training, service standards, and the overall customer journey across every ride.

Korlantas Polri, the national authority responsible for traffic management, law enforcement, and road safety education across Indonesia, is supporting the initiative as part of broader efforts to encourage safer and more disciplined driving practices nationwide.

This program marks an important first step in the collaboration between Green SM and Korlantas Polri. Both parties expect to explore additional initiatives in the future to promote responsible driving practices and contribute positively to Indonesia’s evolving transportation ecosystem.

Mr. Deny Tjia, Managing Director of Green SM Indonesia, shared: “Our driver partners represent Green SM in every journey they complete. Through this program, we aim to strengthen their practical driving skills, road safety awareness, and service professionalism, while continuing to elevate the overall customer experience across Indonesia. At Green SM, safety is not only an operational standard, but also a long-term commitment embedded in how we develop and deliver our services in Indonesia. We are honored to work with Korlantas Polri and hope this collaboration can create meaningful benefits for both our drivers and the wider community.”

Head of the Traffic Corps (Kakorlantas) of the Indonesian National Police, Inspector General Agus Suryonugroho, stated,The training is part of an effort to promote road safety, security, order, and smooth traffic flow. This collaboration in enhancing driver capabilities is important as part of efforts to improve driver professionalism, as the driver aspect plays a crucial role. We hope this initiative can serve as a benchmark.”

Through this initiative, Green SM and Korlantas Polri aim to promote higher standards of responsibility and professionalism that benefit drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and the broader transportation ecosystem across Indonesia.

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About GSM & Green SM

GSM (Green and Smart Mobility) is a pioneering company in electric mobility, founded by Phạm Nhật Vượng. The company is building an integrated mobility ecosystem powered by VinFast electric vehicles, intelligent technology, and a professional operating network.

The GSM ecosystem currently consists of four core companies:

  • Green SM – GSM’s all-electric ride-hailing brand.
  • VinDT – the professional driver training and testing company.
  • VinBus – the electric bus operating company.
  • Green Future – the company providing electric vehicle rental solutions.

Green SM is GSM’s global all-electric ride-hailing brand, offering high-quality transportation services using a 100% electric fleet of cars and motorbikes. Combining smart technology with a professional driver network, Green SM delivers a mobility experience that is safe, reliable, and environmentally responsible.

Green SM currently operates in Vietnam, Laos, Indonesia, and the Philippines, advancing GSM’s mission to provide safe and dependable green journeys for everyone while helping shape a more sustainable future for urban transportation worldwide.