The AI Power Surge: Why Energy Infrastructure Is Becoming the Next Critical BottleneckApril 21, 2026 9:00 AM
InvestorsHub NewsWireThe AI Power Surge: Why Energy Infrastructure Is Becoming the Next Critical BottleneckAINewsWire Editorial Coverage: Artificial intelligence ("AI") is no longer just a software revolution; it is rapidly becoming an energy story. As AI models grow larger and more complex, the computational power required to train and operate them is driving a surge in electricity demand that is beginning to outpace existing infrastructure. Hyperscale data centers, once viewed as digital backbones, are now emerging as some of the most energy-intensive assets in the global economy. This shift is forcing governments, utilities and private industry to confront a new reality: energy infrastructure, not computing capability, may become the defining constraint of the AI era. Amid this transition, American Fusion(TM) Inc. (OTC:AMFN) (Profile) is positioning itself at the intersection of advanced energy and next-generation infrastructure. Through its focus on aneutronic fusion and related supply chain development, the company is working toward scalable, high-efficiency energy systems designed to meet the demands of AI-driven workloads. Its approach reflects a broader shift across the energy sector, from theoretical innovation toward deployable solutions capable of supporting long-term infrastructure needs. American Fusion joins other leading companies operating at the convergence of AI, electricity demand and energy infrastructure, including NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA), Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT), Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Constellation Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: CEG).The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is driving a new wave of growth in global data center infrastructure, with energy demand rising at an accelerating pace.While demand is surging, existing power infrastructure is increasingly showing its limitations; American Fusion's strategy directly addresses this by focusing on localized, high-output energy generation.As traditional energy systems struggle to keep pace, next-generation energy technologies such as American Fusion are gaining increased attention.The company's strategy incorporates the challenges of fuel supply and infrastructure readiness by focusing not only on reactor development but also on the broader ecosystem required to support fusion energy.The fusion and advanced energy sectors are undergoing a transition from research-driven innovation to execution-focused development with American Fusion reflecting this broader shift through its emphasis on building both technological capability and operational infrastructure.Click here to view the custom infographic of the American Fusion editorial.Explosive AI Growth Driving Power DemandThe rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is driving a new wave of growth in global data center infrastructure, with energy demand rising at an accelerating pace. Forecasts project that data center electricity demand will more than double from roughly 448 TWh in 2025 to nearly 980 TWh by 2030, with AI-optimized servers accounting for an estimated 44% of that rapidly growing demand.This surge reflects the growing intensity of AI training and inference models, which rely on dense clusters of high-performance GPUs and specialized accelerators operating continuously. As deployment scales across industries, the energy intensity of AI is emerging as a defining constraint in infrastructure planning, signaling a structural shift in how digital growth translates into physical power demand.Hyperscale technology companies are leading this expansion. Firms such as Microsoft, Google and Amazon are investing billions of dollars into new data center capacity to support generative AI and cloud computing services. McKinsey & Company estimates that generative AI could generate between $2.6 trillion and $4.4 trillion in annual global economic value, but achieving that potential will require a significant expansion of data center infrastructure and energy capacity, placing increasing pressure on electricity systems (McKinsey). This trend is particularly pronounced in regions with high concentrations of hyperscale facilities, where energy demand is rising faster than traditional infrastructure can accommodate.In this context, American Fusion's focus on scalable fusion-based energy systems aligns closely with emerging market needs. By targeting high-efficiency, continuous power generation, the company is working toward solutions capable of supporting energy-intensive AI infrastructure. Its positioning reflects the reality that the future of computing will depend as much on energy availability as on technological advancement.Aging Grids Struggle Under New LoadsWhile demand is surging, existing power infrastructure is increasingly showing its limitations. Many electrical grids were designed decades ago, optimized for predictable industrial and residential consumption rather than the highly concentrated, always-on demands of modern data centers. This mismatch is creating bottlenecks that are slowing the deployment of new AI infrastructure.Grid constraints are particularly evident in high-growth regions such as Texas. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas ("ERCOT") has reported rising load requirements driven in part by industrial growth and data center expansion, with historical load data showing consistent upward pressure on the system. As new facilities come online, utilities are facing increasing challenges in delivering sufficient power without overloading existing transmission networks.Deployment delays are becoming more common as a result. In some cases, data center projects are being postponed due to insufficient grid capacity or the time required to build new transmission infrastructure. This creates a feedback loop where technological progress is constrained not by innovation, but by the physical limitations of energy delivery systems.American Fusion's strategy directly addresses this bottleneck by focusing on localized, high-output energy generation. Fusion-based systems, if successfully deployed, could reduce reliance on centralized grids by providing dedicated power sources for high-demand applications such as data centers. This approach aligns with the growing need for flexible, scalable energy solutions that can be deployed closer to end users.Fusion, Advanced Energy Gain MomentumAs traditional energy systems struggle to keep pace, next-generation energy technologies are gaining increased attention. Nuclear fission, renewable energy and particularly fusion are being explored as potential solutions capable of delivering large-scale, reliable power without the carbon emissions associated with fossil fuels.Fusion energy, long considered a theoretical breakthrough, is now moving closer to practical application. The U.S. Department of Energy describes fusion as the process that powers the sun, offering the potential for virtually limitless, carbon-free energy if it can be harnessed effectively. Similarly, the International Energy Agency notes that fusion could play a significant role in future electricity systems, particularly as demand continues to rise.Major global initiatives are already underway. Projects such as ITER represent international collaboration on fusion research, aiming to demonstrate the feasibility of sustained fusion reactions at scale ("ITER"). Meanwhile, private-sector investment is accelerating as companies race to commercialize fusion technologies.American Fusion is part of this emerging ecosystem, focusing specifically on aneutronic fusion, a form of fusion that produces minimal neutron radiation and offers potential advantages in efficiency and safety. By advancing both the core technology and the supporting infrastructure required for deployment, the company is positioning itself within a segment of the market that is increasingly viewed as critical to long-term energy solutions.Fuel Constraints Shape Future DeploymentDespite its promise, fusion energy faces significant challenges related to fuel supply and infrastructure readiness. One of the most discussed issues is the availability of helium-3, a rare isotope that is considered a potential fuel for certain fusion reactions. The U.S. Department of Energy has highlighted helium-3 as a valuable resource for future energy systems, though its scarcity presents a major hurdle (DOE Helium-3).Scientific research underscores this challenge, reporteing that helium-3 is extremely limited on Earth, with much of the existing supply derived from nuclear weapons programs and tritium decay. This scarcity has led to discussions about alternative sourcing strategies, including extraction from the moon or otheradvanced production methods.The World Nuclear Association further notes that while fusion fuels such as deuterium are abundant, others like helium and tritium present more complex supply challenges that must be addressed for large-scale deployment. These constraints highlight the importance of developing robust supply chains alongside technological advancements.American Fusion's strategy incorporates these realities by focusing not only on reactor development but also on the broader ecosystem required to support fusion energy. This includes considerations around fuel sourcing, logistics and long-term infrastructure planning, all areas that are becoming increasingly critical as the industry moves closer to commercialization.From Innovation to Infrastructure ExecutionThe fusion and advanced energy sectors are undergoing a transition from research-driven innovation to execution-focused development. As technologies mature, attention is shifting toward building the infrastructure necessary to support large-scale deployment, including manufacturing, supply chains and partnerships.McKinsey & Company has noted that while fusion has made significant technical progress, commercialization will depend on the ability to scale production and integrate systems into existing energy markets. This requires coordinated efforts across multiple sectors, from engineering and materials science to policy and financing.Partnerships are playing a key role in this transition. Governments, research institutions and private companies are increasingly collaborating to accelerate development timelines and share resources. These partnerships are essential for overcoming the complex technical and logistical challenges associated with bringing new energy technologies to market.American Fusion reflects this broader shift through its emphasis on building both technological capability and operational infrastructure. By focusing on scalable deployment and supply chain readiness, the company is aligning with industry trends that prioritize execution over experimentation. In an environment where energy availability is becoming a limiting factor for AI growth, this transition from concept to capability may ultimately define which companies succeed.The rise of artificial intelligence is reshaping not only the digital economy but also the global energy landscape. As demand for computational power continues to surge, energy infrastructure is emerging as a critical bottleneck that could constrain future growth. Addressing this challenge will require a combination of technological innovation, infrastructure investment and strategic coordination across industries.In this evolving landscape, companies focused on next-generation energy solutions, particularly those capable of delivering scalable, high-efficiency power, are becoming increasingly important. American Fusion's positioning at the intersection of fusion technology and infrastructure development reflects a broader industry shift toward practical deployment. As AI continues to accelerate, the ability to generate and deliver reliable energy may prove to be just as important as the algorithms themselves.AI Enters Its Autonomous EraArtificial intelligence is entering a new phase defined by autonomy, large-scale investment and deeper integration across enterprise and infrastructure systems. Recent developments across the industry highlight a shift toward agentic AI capable of reasoning and acting independently, alongside expanding cloud ecosystems and the growing importance of energy and compute infrastructure to support increasingly complex workloads.NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) reports that its expanded strategic collaborations with Adobe and WPP are bringing agentic AI to the center of enterprise marketing operations. The company noted that creative AI agents, secured by the NVIDIA OpenShell runtime, generate on-brand content as well as personalize and activate content. The expanded collaborations bring together three complementary strengths: Adobe's creative and customer experience platforms and the new Adobe CX Enterprise Coworker, WPP's global media and marketing expertise, and NVIDIA's accelerated computing and software stack, including NVIDIA Nemotron open models, NVIDIA Agent Toolkit and the NVIDIA OpenShell secure runtime for building and running secure agentic AI systems.Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) researchers are reporting about the future of AI in 2026. The company noted that "what began as algorithms that nudged and assisted customers has evolved into systems that reason and adapt while collaborating with them. At Microsoft Research, the conversation around AI has moved beyond what's possible to what's next." According to the company, their experts are rethinking the foundations of computing and intelligence, designing systems that govern themselves, embedding autonomy into the architecture of the digital world, building AI tools that work in low-resource languages and contexts, and creating pathways for inclusion and access.Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) is expanding its strategic collaboration with Anthropic. The two companies have been working together since 2023 to accelerate generative AI adoption across industries, making it easier for customers to build, deploy and scale AI applications that solve real-world problems. Amazon and Anthropic are deepening their collaboration with a commitment from Anthropic to spend more than $100 billion over the next 10 years on AWS technologies. In addition, Amazon will invest $5 billion in Anthropic now and up to an additional $20 billion in the future tied to certain commercial milestones.Constellation Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: CEG) has announced that the California State Water Project is moving closer to carbon neutrality. Calpine, a business unit of Constellation, celebrated the completion of the 105 MW Pastoria Solar Project, the largest renewable energy project contracted by the California Department of Water Resources to date in its mission to fully decarbonize its operations by 2035. According to the company, Pastoria is a strong example of how an integrated energy solution can deliver both reliability and decarbonization. These advancements signal a broader transformation in how AI is developed and deployed, moving from assistive tools to intelligent systems embedded across industries. 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Original: The AI Power Surge: Why Energy Infrastructure Is Becoming the Next Critical Bottleneck

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grid congestion and interconnection delays

multi-hour to multi-day backup requirements

pressure to eliminate diesel generators

aggressive corporate decarbonization mandates

the need for scalable, modular, clean power

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The Clock is Running Out on Legacy Encryption: These 5 Stocks Know This FactApril 16, 2026 10:00 AM
PR Newswire (US)

Issued on behalf of Quantum Secure Encryption Corp.USANewsGroup.com News CommentaryVANCOUVER, BC, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Here's the problem keeping CISOs up at night: hackers are already stealing encrypted data, betting they'll crack it later once quantum computers catch up. The Global Risk Institute's latest survey puts the odds of that happening within ten years somewhere between 28% and 49%, the highest estimate in seven years of tracking[1]. Meanwhile, IBM's 2026 threat intelligence shows attackers aren't even bothering with perimeter hacks anymore; they're walking in through stolen credentials and trusted integrations[2]. That's creating a structural tailwind for companies building the next layer of defense: Quantum Secure Encryption Corp. (CSE: QSE) (OTCQB: QSEGF) (FSE: VN8), Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), Rubrik (NYSE: RBRK), SailPoint (NASDAQ: SAIL), and Amazon Web Services (NASDAQ: AMZN).
The timeline used to feel comfortable. Not anymore. Industry analysts now estimate Q-Day could arrive by 2030, turning what looked like a generational planning exercise into a five-year execution window[3]. The Cloud Security Alliance warns that 'harvest now, decrypt later' exposure is already a live threat, which is why post-quantum migration platforms and identity resilience solutions are emerging as the primary value drivers for this spending cycle[4].Quantum Secure Encryption (CSE: QSE) (OTCQB: QSEGF) (FSE: VN8) has launched QPA v2, an enterprise platform built to do something most organizations have been putting off: figure out exactly where their encryption is vulnerable to quantum computing, and lay out a step-by-step plan to fix it before it matters.The Vancouver-based company designed QPA v2 around the idea that most large organizations already know quantum computing poses a threat to current encryption. What they lack is a practical way to act on it. The platform delivers a planning wizard covering governance, budgets, and migration timelines, AI-enhanced modules that score an organization's cryptographic readiness, and inventory tools that scan software, hardware, and encryption components to surface what needs upgrading. A centralized executive dashboard gives leadership a real-time view of risk exposure and migration progress across the entire organization. QSE says the platform is already live and in use with both existing and prospective clients."Organizations are now moving from understanding quantum risk to actively planning for it," said Ted Carefoot, CEO of QSE. "QPA v2 is designed to support that transition by providing a structured, repeatable framework that enables enterprises and public-sector organizations to assess their current state, prioritize risk, and plan their migration toward post-quantum cryptographic standards."The company's public-sector push is already producing results. QSE recently landed its first municipal government pilot through its membership in MISA (Municipal Information Systems Association), a national network connecting Canadian municipalities with new technology. That pilot municipality is now using QPA to identify which systems depend on encryption that quantum computers could eventually crack, and to begin planning replacements. QSE says conversations with additional municipalities are already underway.The commercial footprint has grown just as quickly. Since November 2025, QSE has expanded from four to thirteen operational markets worldwide, with eleven value-added distributors active and two more partnerships expected to close shortly. The company also joined CADSI (Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries), creating new pathways into Canadian defence and public-sector procurement.QPA v2 integrates with QSE's broader product suite, including its quantum-resilient key infrastructure, QAuth identity platform, and encrypted storage solutions. QSE is a Canadian post-quantum security company helping organizations protect sensitive data from the more powerful cyberattacks quantum computing is expected to enable, serving commercial, enterprise, and government clients ahead of a generational shift in encryption.CONTINUED… Read this and more on QSE at: https://usanewsgroup.com/2024/04/26/the-currency-of-tomorrow-why-investing-in-cutting-edge-ai-recognition-tech-could-mean-big-money/Other industry developments and happenings in the market include:Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and Rubrik (NYSE: RBRK) announced a new integration at RSAC 2026, combining Microsoft Defender's real-time identity threat detection with Rubrik's automated identity rollback and recovery capabilities. The partnership addresses a critical gap in enterprise cybersecurity, as Rubrik Zero Labs research found that 90% of IT and security leaders cite identity-driven cyberattacks as their organization's top concern."Detection is only half of the battle," said Anneka Gupta, Chief Product Officer at Rubrik. "Organizations need the ability to quickly and surgically reverse malicious identity changes and completely restore their infrastructure. By combining Microsoft Defender's threat detection with Rubrik Identity Resilience, we give security and IAM teams the power to move from a detected compromise to a trusted, recovered state in hours, instead of days."Joint customers can now correlate threat alerts with identity changes to understand attack impact faster, reverse malicious identity modifications without performing full domain restores, and restore trusted identity states using immutable recovery points across hybrid environments including Active Directory and Entra ID. The integration extends Rubrik's rapid expansion over the past 15 months, which included recovery support for Active Directory and Entra ID, expanded protection across multi-identity provider environments such as Okta, and ecosystem integrations with CrowdStrike Falcon Identity Protection.Rubrik, trusted by more than 6,600 customers globally including major enterprises and government organizations, has been recognized as a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Backup and Recovery Software Solutions for two consecutive years, reinforcing its position as a central platform in enterprise identity security.SailPoint (NASDAQ: SAIL) and Amazon Web Services (NASDAQ: AMZN) recently signed a multi-year strategic collaboration agreement to build a unified identity governance layer for agentic AI, establishing SailPoint as a preferred identity governance solution for AI builds on Amazon Web Services. The agreement expands their existing Agent Identity Security partnership to manage all human and non-human identities interacting with Amazon Web Services environments."The proliferation of AI agents is creating a new class of non-human identities, and each one represents a new attack surface," said Mark McClain, CEO & Founder of SailPoint. "For AI to be a true business accelerant, it must be built on a foundation of security. Our collaboration with Amazon Web Services is about providing that foundation."Together, the companies plan to deliver lifecycle governance for all identities, continuous least-privilege access enforcement via Amazon Web Services CloudTrail, and a unified identity graph offering 360-degree visibility across workloads. SailPoint's Machine Identity Security and Agent Identity Security solutions are now available for purchase in Amazon Web Services Marketplace, creating new routes to market as enterprises scale AI adoption across increasingly complex digital environments.FURTHER READING: https://usanewsgroup.com/2024/04/26/the-currency-of-tomorrow-why-investing-in-cutting-edge-ai-recognition-tech-could-mean-big-money/CONTACT:
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Original: The Clock is Running Out on Legacy Encryption: These 5 Stocks Know This Fact

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Globalstar Jumps 16% on Reported Amazon Deal Talks to Challenge StarlinkApril 14, 2026 6:04 AM
IH Market News
Shares of Globalstar Inc (NASDAQ:GSAT) surged after reports that Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) is in advanced negotiations to acquire the satellite operator, as part of efforts to compete with SpaceX’s Starlink network.According to Bloomberg, which cited sources familiar with the matter, a deal could be announced as early as Tuesday.Globalstar stock jumped 15.7% in premarket trading by 04:31 ET following the report.The update builds on earlier coverage from Financial Times, which indicated that Amazon was nearing an agreement for Globalstar as it looks to expand its low Earth orbit satellite capabilities and take on Starlink more directly.One of the key challenges in completing the transaction is Apple’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) roughly 20% stake in Globalstar, meaning Amazon would need to engage with the iPhone maker as part of the process. Apple invested $1.5 billion in Globalstar in 2024.Globalstar shares have rallied around 273% over the past year, reflecting growing investor interest in the company’s potential role as a competitor in the satellite broadband market.Amazon has been steadily developing its own satellite initiative, known as Leo, but currently operates roughly 180 satellites—far fewer than the more than 10,000 satellites deployed by SpaceX.Amazon stock priceGlobalstar stock price

Original: Globalstar Jumps 16% on Reported Amazon Deal Talks to Challenge Starlink

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Markets Cautious as Fragile U.S.-Iran Truce Holds; CPI Data in Focus: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street FuturesApril 10, 2026 5:10 AM
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Futures tied to major U.S. indices traded with little direction on Friday, as investors monitored a delicate ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Continued Israeli strikes on Hezbollah-linked positions in Lebanon have added uncertainty ahead of potential weekend discussions between Washington and Tehran. Meanwhile, oil prices moved slightly higher and gold edged lower, with attention also turning to upcoming U.S. inflation data.



Futures show limited movement



U.S. equity futures were subdued in early trading, reflecting caution around geopolitical tensions, ongoing disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, and the imminent release of inflation figures.By 03:27 ET, Dow futures slipped 60 points, or 0.1%, while S&P 500 futures eased 4 points, or 0.15%. Nasdaq 100 futures were largely flat.Wall Street had ended the previous session higher, supported by comments from Benjamin Netanyahu indicating that discussions with Lebanon could begin. Despite the announcement of a temporary ceasefire earlier in the week, Israeli operations against Iran-aligned Hezbollah targets have continued, including strikes reported on Friday.Iran has suggested that ongoing Israeli military activity could jeopardize any planned negotiations with the U.S., particularly if attacks persist. There are also unresolved differences between Washington and Tehran regarding whether Lebanon falls under the scope of the current ceasefire agreement.Even so, hopes for a longer-term easing of tensions have supported risk appetite. U.S. equities have now recorded seven consecutive sessions of gains, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average returning to positive territory for the year.Outside of geopolitics, consumer discretionary stocks received a boost after Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) CEO Andy Jassy revealed that the company’s cloud-based artificial intelligence services are generating more than $15 billion in revenue.



Oil edges higher amid supply concerns



Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains severely constrained, with volumes still below 10% of normal levels despite the ceasefire, according to reports.Iran has instructed vessels to remain within its territorial waters while transiting the strait, a key passage for global oil supplies. The disruption has significant implications, particularly for Asian economies reliant on crude imports and for Europe, which depends on gas flows from the Gulf region.In addition, strikes on Saudi energy infrastructure have reduced oil production capacity by around 600,000 barrels per day and cut flows along the East-West Pipeline by roughly 700,000 barrels per day.These factors have supported oil prices. Brent crude rose 1.4% to $97.24 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate gained 1.4% to $99.25. Although the ceasefire has put oil on track for its steepest weekly drop since June 2025, prices remain elevated compared with pre-conflict levels.



Gold slips but remains on track for weekly gains



Gold prices declined slightly during European trading but were still set to post gains for the week.Despite its status as a traditional safe-haven asset, gold has struggled during the Iran conflict. Rising oil prices have fueled inflation concerns and reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve may keep interest rates higher for longer, which tends to weigh on non-yielding assets like gold.Instead, investors have turned to the U.S. dollar, which has strengthened and made gold more expensive for international buyers. However, with renewed optimism around a potential ceasefire, the dollar has weakened over the past week.“These levels clearly embed plenty of optimism, but another leg lower for USD is on the cards once, or if, a permanent peace deal is agreed and Strait of Hormuz flows resume,” analysts at ING said in a note.



Inflation data in focus



Markets are now awaiting the release of U.S. consumer price index data for March, which could shed light on the inflationary impact of recent energy price spikes.Economists expect headline inflation to rise sharply compared to February, largely due to higher gasoline prices linked to the geopolitical situation. The national average price of gasoline has climbed above $4 per gallon for the first time in over three years, while diesel costs have also surged.However, the data is likely to reflect only the immediate impact of rising oil prices. Core inflation, which excludes volatile components such as food and energy, is expected to show a more moderate increase.According to ING analysts, this may lead the Federal Reserve to place less emphasis on headline inflation figures in the near term.



TSMC reports strong revenue growth



Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE:TSM) reported robust revenue growth for the first quarter, driven by strong demand linked to artificial intelligence.The world’s largest contract chipmaker, and a key supplier to companies such as Nvidia and Apple, posted a 45.2% year-on-year increase in March revenue to T$415.19 billion ($13.07 billion). Revenue also rose 30.7% compared to February.For the quarter, total revenue reached T$1.13 trillion, slightly exceeding Bloomberg estimates of T$1.12 trillion and marking a significant increase from T$839.25 billion a year earlier.Amazon stock priceTaiwan Semiconductor stock price

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Amazon’s AI-Powered Tool Matches Dogs and Cats with Potential AdoptersApril 9, 2026 6:21 PM
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 PetArmor and Amazon Ads debut first-of-its-kind adoption hub using natural language AI, generative video technology, and animal shelter transformation to help pets find loving homes


Amazon has launched its first-ever pet adoption experience, an AI-powered matching tool that helps people discover adoptable dogs and cats based on their lifestyle and preferences. The innovation was developed in collaboration with PetArmor, a leading brand of quality pet products, and Best Friends Animal Society, a leading national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending the killing of dogs and cats in America's shelters and making the entire country no-kill*. The tool processes natural language queries like, "I need a low-energy dog good for apartments," and returns personalized pet recommendations from Best Friends centers nationwide.

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The "Protect Playtime" campaign, developed by PetArmor in collaboration with Amazon Ads Brand Innovation Lab, addresses a critical challenge: according to Best Friends’ data, every 90 seconds a dog or cat is killed in a U.S. shelter simply because they don’t have a safe place to call home. However, data from Best Friends also shows that there are more than enough homes for America’s pets. Approximately seven million households will add a pet to their family over the next year, and if just six percent more of them choose to adopt from a shelter the country could reach no-kill, which means saving every healthy and treatable pet. The campaign aims to close this gap through five integrated elements: AI-powered discovery, generative video for adoptable dogs and cats, building animal shelter infrastructure, passive charitable giving through streaming content, and shoppable pet products.


"The best part of working on this was aligning everything around one question: 'how do we help more of our country’s adoptable pets in shelters find the healthy, happy homes they deserve?'" says Lauren Anderson, U.S. Head of Amazon Ads Brand Innovation Lab. "That North Star drove every decision – the AI matching tool, the generative videos, the shelter spaces. It's a true full-funnel campaign on a worthy mission."


How the AI Matching Works


The adoption hub uses natural language processing to interpret text-based queries before searching Best Friends' database of adoptable pets at its centers in Houston, Los Angeles, New York City, Northwest Arkansas, Salt Lake City, and the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah using predefined filters. When users submit prompts describing their ideal pet, the AI analyzes factors including temperament, energy level, living situation compatibility, and household composition. The tool then returns matches with complete profiles from Best Friends, including photos and direct navigation to the organization’s website to complete adoption applications.


AI Videos Visualize Loving Homes


For featured pets seeking their loving homes, Amazon Ads created personalized, animated videos showing how they might thrive in home environments. Based on the pet profiles provided by Best Friends, the AI-generated content transforms static pet profiles into emotional narratives that help potential adopters visualize life with their future pet – an important factor for dogs and cats that struggle with traditional photo-based listings.


Physical Infrastructure Investment


Early results demonstrate the campaign's potential: in February, PetArmor and Amazon constructed a custom dog park and “catio” at Glen Rose Animal Control in Texas, transforming one of Best Friends’ 6,000 shelter and rescue group partners into a playful environment that allowed personalities to shine. The following day, on Valentine’s Day, the shelter hosted an adoption event that resulted in two dozen cats and dogs finding loving homes – more than quadrupling the shelter's previous single-day adoption record. By facilitating more organic connections between pets and prospective new families, the event supported Glen Rose in its efforts to achieve no-kill.


Video documentation of the transformation runs until July 31 across Amazon properties including Prime Video, Streaming TV ads, and PetArmor's custom Amazon Brand Store. These updates to the shelter directly improve adoption outcomes by providing spaces where adoptable pets can truly showcase their temperaments and personalities. What’s more, most of the materials used to build the park – from turf and agility courses to solar powered lighting – are available to purchase on Amazon, proving these types of spaces don’t have to be difficult to create.


"Best Friends is working toward a day where no dog or cat has to die in a shelter simply because they don't have a safe place to call home," says Julie Castle, CEO, Best Friends Animal Society. "This innovative campaign will make a meaningful impact on the lives of dogs and cats around the country by giving people new ways to connect with adoptable pets, and we're honored to work alongside PetArmor and Amazon to bring it to life."


Additional campaign elements include "Stream It Forward" on Fire TV, where Amazon will make a donation to Best Friends for each hour of curated, animal-centered entertainment watched. Featuring classic cartoons such as Scooby Doo and Tom & Jerry alongside modern favorites Ratatouille and Lilo & Stitch, featured titles will be highlighted with a sponsored banner, making it easy for viewers to contribute while enjoying their favorite, pet-themed, family-friendly titles. Also available is a shoppable hub featuring an interactive questionnaire that recommends personalized product bundles for creating safe play spaces at home.


"For 15 years, PetArmor has protected pets from outdoor threats," said Kyle Lembke, Sr. Brand Director from PetIQ. “Now we're protecting their chance at finding a loving home. By giving the adoptable dogs and cats AI-powered animated videos that visualize their future and building shelter spaces where they can show their personalities, we're removing the barriers between pets in shelters and the families who will love them."


The AI adoption matching hub can be accessed at amazon.com/ProtectPlaytime


*No-kill is defined by a 90% save rate for animals entering a shelter and is a meaningful and common-sense benchmark for measuring lifesaving progress. Typically, the number of pets who are suffering from irreparable medical or behavioral issues that compromise their quality of life and prevent them from being rehomed is not more than 10% of all dogs and cats entering shelters. For any community to be no-kill, all stakeholders in that community must work together to achieve and sustain that common goal while prioritizing community safety and good quality of life for pets as guiding no-kill principles. This means cooperation among animal shelters, animal rescue groups, government agencies, community members and other stakeholders, all committed to best practices and protocols.


About Pet Armor®


For more than 15 years, PetArmor® has helped families protect the pets they love with trusted, clinically proven flea and tick solutions formulated with veterinarian-recommended active ingredients. Trusted by millions of pet parents, PetArmor offers a full portfolio of over-the-counter and accessible flea, tick, & pet health products.


About Best Friends Animal Society


Best Friends Animal Society is a leading animal welfare organization dedicated to saving the lives of dogs and cats in America's shelters and making the entire country no-kill. Founded in 1984, Best Friends runs lifesaving facilities and programs nationwide in partnership with more than 6,000 shelters and rescue organizations. From our headquarters in Kanab, Utah, we also operate the nation's largest no-kill animal sanctuary — a destination that brings our mission to life for thousands of visitors each year. We maintain the most comprehensive animal sheltering data in the country and make it accessible to the public — empowering communities with critical insights into the needs of their local shelters and how they can help. We believe every dog and cat deserves a home. And we believe that, by working together, we can Save Them All®.


About Amazon Ads Brand Innovation Lab


Amazon Ads Brand Innovation Lab is a global team of strategists, creatives, solutions managers, and technologists who show brands what's possible when they think big. The team transforms bold ideas into custom experiences delivered across Amazon's entire canvas - including Prime Video, Amazon Music, Twitch, Alexa, Fire TV, the Amazon store, and beyond. These full-funnel campaigns are inspired by trillions of streaming, shopping, and browsing signals, and feature creative ideas and ad innovations that delight customers and differentiate brands in today's crowded media landscape. The team works with brands across all categories, whether they sell on Amazon or not, creating one-of-a-kind advertising experiences by leveraging Amazon's unique touchpoints.

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⚡ $PLUG, AI, and the Data-Center Power Crunch
AI is creating the biggest energy bottleneck in modern history.
Data-center electricity demand is projected to hit 6.7%–12% of all U.S. power consumption by 2028 — and that’s forcing hyperscalers to look beyond traditional grids.

This is where Plug Power is trying to carve out a role.

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These companies are all facing massive power-supply constraints as AI workloads scale.

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Nvidia’s Jensen Huang and Microsoft’s Satya Nadella have both said that energy access is now the #1 bottleneck for AI expansion .

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Plug recently announced it is supplying electricity and backup power to AI data centers, marking a strategic pivot into one of the fastest-growing energy markets .

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a $400M capital raise to stabilize liquidity

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Plug signed a $132.5M definitive agreement with Stream Data Centers, a major hyperscale developer, as part of a $275M liquidity-improvement initiative .

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Amazon CEO Jassy details AI spending plans, forecasts $200B capex for 2026April 9, 2026 9:51 AM
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Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) Chief Executive Andy Jassy said in his annual shareholder letter that the company expects to spend roughly $200 billion on capital expenditures in 2026, with the bulk directed toward building out artificial intelligence infrastructure.Jassy said Amazon Web Services’ AI business has reached a revenue run rate of more than $15 billion in the first quarter of 2026. He noted that this represents growth nearly 260 times faster than AWS experienced at a similar point earlier in its development. The company added 3.9 gigawatts of power capacity in 2025 and plans to double its total capacity by the end of 2027.Amazon reported total revenue of $717 billion for 2025, an increase of 12% from $638 billion in 2024. Operating income rose 17% to $80 billion from $69 billion. Free cash flow, however, dropped from $38 billion to $11 billion as spending on property and equipment surged by $50.7 billion year over year, largely tied to AI-related investments.The company’s in-house AI chip portfolio—including Graviton, Trainium and Nitro—has reached an annual revenue run rate exceeding $20 billion, with triple-digit year-over-year growth. Jassy said that at scale, Trainium is expected to save tens of billions of dollars in capital expenditures each year while adding several hundred basis points to operating margins.AWS reported a revenue run rate of $142 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025, reflecting 24% year-over-year growth. Jassy said demand for cloud infrastructure continues to exceed available capacity, leaving some customer demand unmet.In its retail segment, Amazon introduced Amazon Now, a rapid-delivery service offering thousands of products within about 20 minutes. The service is seeing order growth of 25% month over month in India, where Amazon operates more than 360 micro-fulfillment centers. The company’s grocery division generated more than $150 billion in gross sales in 2025, making Amazon the second-largest grocery retailer in the United States.Amazon’s Prime Air drone delivery program aims to reach communities representing 30 million customers by the end of the year and is targeting half a billion deliveries by the end of the decade. The company has built more than 85 Same-Day Fulfillment Centers across the U.S. and has already delivered more than 500 million same-day orders in 2026.Amazon Leo, the company’s low Earth orbit satellite network, currently has more than 200 satellites in orbit. It has secured revenue commitments from Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL), which plans to begin offering the service on 500 aircraft in 2028. Additional customers include JetBlue, AT&T (NYSE:T), Vodafone, and NASA.Jassy added that a significant portion of the AWS capital expenditures planned for 2026 is already backed by customer commitments, including a deal worth more than $100 billion with OpenAI.Amazon stock price

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Amazon Pharmacy to Offer Eli Lilly and Company’s New GLP-1 Pill Foundayo via Same-Day DeliveryApril 9, 2026 7:49 AM
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Amazon Pharmacy offers real-time medication availability, transparent pricing starting as low as $1 per day with insurance and $5 per day for cash pay with automatic manufacturer-sponsored coupons, soon available via in-office kiosks within minutes


Amazon Pharmacy (NASDAQ: AMZN), a full-service digital pharmacy that offers fast medication delivery directly to customers' homes, now offers Eli Lilly and Company’s recently approved GLP-1 medication, Foundayo™, a once daily oral treatment for adults with obesity or overweight with weight-related medical problems.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260408248131/en/Customers with a valid prescription can order Foundayo through Amazon Pharmacy, see real-time medication availability and transparent pricing, and receive fast medication delivery directly to their door nationwide.
Customers with a valid prescription can order Foundayo through Amazon Pharmacy, see real-time medication availability and transparent pricing, and receive fast medication delivery directly to their door nationwide. With insurance, pricing starts as low as $1 per day or $25 per month. For cash pay customers, pricing is $5 per day or $149 per month. Manufacturer-sponsored coupons are applied automatically before checkout.


By leveraging Amazon's delivery logistics network, Amazon Pharmacy will offer Foundayo via its Same-Day Delivery service in nearly 3,000 cities and towns, expanding to nearly 4,500 by year end. In remote areas where the nearest brick-and-mortar pharmacy can be more than a 45-minute to 60-minute drive away, next-day, two-day and three-day prescription delivery will be offered where other mail-order delivery services take between five and 10 days.


Amazon Pharmacy is expanding access to Foundayo through patient-centered delivery offerings designed to meet customers at their point of need. Customers will soon be able to access medications through our fast and reliable home delivery service and within minutes through in-office, licensed pharmacist-supported kiosks at select One Medical locations immediately after medical appointments, allowing them to skip long pharmacy lines.


"Amazon Pharmacy is reducing barriers for customers to access new weight management treatments like Foundayo," said Tanvi Patel, Vice President and General Manager of Amazon Pharmacy. "We are giving customers faster treatment options with our Same-Day Delivery offering, easy ways to save with automatically applied manufacturer coupons and the price transparency they need to make informed decisions about their care."


"At Lilly, we believe that medications can best fulfill their promise when patients can actually access them," said Laura Steele, Group Vice President of U.S. Cardiometabolic Health at Eli Lilly and Company. "If prescribed, patients may be able to have Foundayo on their doorstep the same day or walk out of their doctor's office with it in-hand in Los Angeles — eliminating the waiting and uncertainty that patients may face when starting their treatment journey.”


Amazon Pharmacy has delivered GLP-1 medications since 2021 and provides 24/7 access to licensed pharmacists and automatically applies manufacturer-sponsored coupons at checkout. It also collaborates with LillyDirect to provide insured customers with fast, convenient delivery of medications directly to customers' homes. To date, customers have saved more than $200 million through automatic coupons, with GLP-1 medications representing the largest savings category.


For comprehensive weight management support, Amazon One Medical offers personalized clinical evaluations, evidence-based treatment recommendations and ongoing care management tailored to individual health needs and goals.


Customers nationwide receive free, fast delivery on their first order of each new medication. Visit pharmacy.amazon.com or choose Amazon Pharmacy in the Amazon app to get started.


About Amazon Pharmacy


Amazon Pharmacy is a full-service pharmacy that brings prescription medications directly to customers’ doors with free two-day delivery for Prime members and Same-Day Delivery in eligible locations. The service offers 24/7 access to pharmacists, transparent pricing, and multiple ways to save. Amazon Pharmacy accepts most insurance plans, automatically applies eligible manufacturer-sponsored coupons, and offers additional savings options for Prime members through RxPass and Prime Rx. For those managing multiple daily medications, PillPack from Amazon Pharmacy sorts medications by date and time into convenient packets, then delivers them to customers’ doors at no extra cost.

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AI-Driven Compliance Gamechanger in Pharma Manufacturing and Regulatory Standards AI-Driven Compliance Gamechanger in Pharma Manufacturing and Regulatory StandardsApril 7, 2026 9:19 AM
InvestorsHub NewsWireAI-Driven Compliance Gamechanger in Pharma Manufacturing and Regulatory Standards AINewsWire Editorial Coverage: As regulatory expectations intensify and manufacturing complexity grows, pharmaceutical companies are moving beyond traditional quality systems toward a new paradigm: embedding artificial intelligence ("AI") directly into operations as a real-time compliance layer. Rather than relying on retrospective audits and manual oversight, AI-driven systems now continuously monitor, validate and optimize production processes to align with evolving Good Manufacturing Practice ("GMP") standards. This structural shift is increasingly visible across the industry and aligns with companies such as Oncotelic Therapeutics Inc. (OTCQB: OTLC) (Profile), which operate at the intersection of life sciences and advanced digital technologies, reflecting the broader movement toward intelligent, automated compliance frameworks. With its focus on AI, Oncotelic joins other AI-focused entities, including NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ: NVDA), Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ: HON) and Omnicell Inc. (NASDAQ: OMCL), that are leading out in the space.Increasingly, pharmaceutical manufacturers are transitioning to continuous monitoring systems powered by AI, where compliance is assessed in real time throughout the production lifecycle rather than after the fact.Regulatory agencies worldwide are tightening expectations around data integrity, traceability and human-error reduction.The concept of Pharma 4.0 represents a fundamental transformation in how pharmaceutical products are developed and manufactured.The challenges of bringing a new drug to market highlight the need for more reliable, data-driven systems, with AI-enabled automation offering a pathway to reduce variability, improve process reliability and mitigate costly disruptions.A broader transformation is underway as AI, robotics and biotechnology converge to create next-generation pharmaceutical infrastructure.Click here to view the custom infographic of the Oncotelic Therapeutics editorial.Real-Time Compliance Through Embedded IntelligenceThe pharmaceutical industry has historically relied on end-of-batch testing and manual documentation to ensure compliance. While effective in earlier manufacturing models, this approach introduces delays and leaves room for human error. Increasingly, manufacturers are transitioning to continuous monitoring systems powered by AI, where compliance is assessed in real time throughout the production lifecycle rather than after the fact.This evolution aligns with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA")'s push toward advanced manufacturing and continuous production systems. The agency's Emerging Technology Program and Advanced Manufacturing Technologies initiatives encourage adoption of innovative technologies that can improve manufacturing reliability and robustness, enhance product quality, and reduce the risk of failures and supply disruptions. These initiatives reinforce the importance of shifting from reactive to proactive compliance models.AI systems enable this transition by continuously analyzing production data streams, including temperature, pressure and material consistency, to detect anomalies in real time. Instead of waiting for deviations to surface during audits, these systems flag issues immediately, enabling corrective action before quality is compromised. This capability supports "real-time release testing," an approach that allows products to be approved based on live process data rather than post-production testing.As this model gains traction, companies such as Oncotelic Therapeutics are positioned within a broader ecosystem that increasingly values embedded intelligence as a compliance enabler. Their alignment with AI-driven platforms reflects a growing recognition that compliance is no longer a checkpoint; rather, it is a continuously operating layer integrated into every stage of development and manufacturing.Regulatory Scrutiny Driving Automation AdoptionRegulatory agencies worldwide are tightening expectations around data integrity, traceability and human-error reduction. The European Medicines Agency has issued detailed guidance on computerized systems and data integrity, emphasizing the need for secure, attributable and contemporaneous data records. Similarly, FDA guidelines stress adherence to ALCOA+ principles, ensuring data is attributable, legible, contemporaneous, original and accurate.These heightened expectations are accelerating the shift toward automation. Manual processes, once standard in pharmaceutical environments, are increasingly viewed as risk factors due to their susceptibility to variability and documentation errors. According to International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering, digital transformation initiatives are central to improving compliance outcomes and reducing operational risk within modern pharmaceutical systems.Automation technologies, particularly those enhanced by AI, provide a solution by standardizing processes and ensuring consistent data capture. These systems create audit-ready records automatically, reducing the burden on human operators while improving accuracy and transparency. In sterile manufacturing environments, where contamination risks are high, automation also reduces human intervention, further strengthening compliance.In this context, Oncotelic Therapeutics reflects a broader strategic alignment with regulatory-driven innovation. As the industry increasingly prioritizes automation and data integrity, companies engaged with AI-enabled platforms are positioned to adapt more efficiently to evolving compliance requirements.Pharma 4.0 and Intelligent Manufacturing EvolutionThe concept of Pharma 4.0 represents a fundamental transformation in how pharmaceutical products are developed and manufactured. Inspired by Industry 4.0 principles, this framework integrates digital technologies, including AI, robotics and advanced analytics, into fully connected production ecosystems. According to McKinsey & Company, the adoption of AI, advanced analytics and digital manufacturing technologies is transforming biopharma operations by improving productivity, enhancing quality, and enabling more agile, data-driven decision-making across the value chainIn these environments, manufacturing systems are interconnected, allowing data to flow seamlessly across equipment, quality systems and supply chains. AI algorithms analyze this data to optimize processes, predict maintenance needs and ensure compliance in real time. This level of integration enhances traceability, enabling manufacturers to track every aspect of production with unprecedented precision.Major pharmaceutical companies are already implementing these systems. Pfizer Inc. has advanced digital manufacturing initiatives, leveraging AI and data-driven technologies to transform production processes and improve operational performance. Meanwhile, Johnson & Johnson is investing in AI-driven systems to enhance operational efficiency and data-driven decision-making across its healthcare and development platforms, and Novartis AG is applying machine learning and advanced analytics to develop smart manufacturing processes and integrate AI into its production operations. These efforts underscore a broader industry commitment to intelligent manufacturing as a pathway to compliance and efficiency.Within this evolving landscape, Oncotelic Therapeutics is among a new class of companies that are leveraging the convergence of biotechnology and digital innovation. As Pharma 4.0 adoption accelerates, organizations aligned with AI-enabled infrastructure are increasingly positioned to participate in scalable, data-driven manufacturing ecosystems.Lowering Costs, Mitigating Development RisksThe cost of bringing a new drug to market remains extraordinarily high, often exceeding several billion dollars and requiring more than a decade of development. A significant portion of these costs is driven by high failure rates, increasing process complexity and operational inefficiencies across the development and manufacturing lifecycle. These challenges highlight the need for more reliable, data-driven systems, with AI-enabled automation offering a pathway to reduce variability, improve process reliability and mitigate costly disruptions.According to Deloitte, digital transformation in life sciences manufacturing can enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs by streamlining processes, improving productivity, and minimizing errors across production systems. AI-enabled systems can also analyze real-time and historical production data to predict potential issues, allowing manufacturers to intervene early and avoid costly disruptions.Additionally, continuous manufacturing, often supported by AI and advanced process controls, reduces reliance on large-batch production by enabling continuous processing and real-time monitoring. This approach can lower inventory requirements, improve efficiency and accelerate time-to-market. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has actively encouraged the adoption of continuous manufacturing, noting that it can improve product quality and reliability, reduce costs and inventory, and provide a more efficient and flexible alternative to traditional batch methodsThe ability to reduce risk while improving efficiency creates a strong value proposition for companies operating at the intersection of AI and biotechnology. Within this broader trend, Oncotelic Therapeutics and others reflects the growing importance of platforms capable of supporting intelligent automation and compliance, particularly as the industry seeks to control costs in an increasingly capital-constrained environment.AI, Robotics and Biotech ConvergeA broader transformation is underway as AI, robotics and biotechnology converge to create next-generation pharmaceutical infrastructure. In modern facilities, robotic systems are widely used to automate complex tasks such as aseptic filling, material handling and inspection processes, reducing human intervention and contamination risk while improving precision and efficiency. At the same time, AI-enabled systems are increasingly integrated into these environments, using real-time data and advanced analytics to monitor operations, detect anomalies and optimize performance, supporting continuous compliance and quality control.This convergence is particularly evident in sterile manufacturing environments, where minimizing human intervention is critical. Robotics reduce contamination risks, while AI systems monitor environmental conditions and process parameters in real time. Together, these technologies create a closed-loop system that supports continuous compliance and operational excellence.Market data reinforces the scale of this transition. The global pharmaceutical manufacturing market is valued in the hundreds of billions of dollars and is projected to approach $1 trillion in the coming years, with increasing investment directed toward automation, digital infrastructure and AI-enabled manufacturing systems designed to enhance efficiency and regulatory compliance. This shift reflects a broader structural reallocation of capital toward technologies that improve scalability, operational precision and compliance across pharmaceutical production environments.As these trends accelerate, companies aligned with AI-driven platforms stand to benefit from long-term growth and margin expansion. Positioned within this evolving ecosystem, Oncotelic Therapeutics exemplifies the type of organization that could participate in this transformation, where intelligent automation, embedded compliance and digital integration redefine how pharmaceutical products are developed and manufactured.AI Infrastructure Race Gains MomentumThe artificial intelligence landscape is rapidly evolving as major industry players accelerate partnerships and investments in infrastructure, performance and real-world applications. Recent developments reflect how AI is becoming more deeply embedded across industries ranging from data centers to healthcare and security systems.NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ: NVDA) has announced a strategic partnership with Marvell Technology Inc. The collaboration is designed to connect Marvell to the NVIDIA AI factory and AI-RAN ecosystem through NVIDIA NVLink Fusion(TM), offering customers building on NVIDIA architectures greater choice and flexibility in developing next-generation infrastructure. The companies will also collaborate on silicon photonics technology. In addition, NVIDIA has invested $2 billion in Marvell.Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) is partnering with Cerebras to set a new standard for AI inference speed and performance in the cloud. The two companies will work together to deliver the fastest AI inference solutions available for generative AI applications and large language model ("LLM") workloads. The solution, to be deployed on Amazon Bedrock in AWS data centers, combines AWS Trainium-powered servers, Cerebras CS-3 systems and Elastic Fabric Adapter ("EFA") networking. Later this year, AWS will also offer leading open-source LLMs and Amazon Nova using Cerebras hardware.Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ: HON) and Rhombus have introduced an AI-Driven, cloud video and access solution to modernize building security. The collaboration between the two companies will expand the Rhombus cloud-connected security and access solutions portfolio with new, AI-powered video solutions. This furthers Honeywell's effort to accelerate and modernize how customers approach building security, which began in 2024 with the acquisition of LenelS2. Together, Honeywell and Rhombus will deliver integrated access control and video management in a single cloud solution that is easy to deploy, scale and manage.Omnicell Inc. (NASDAQ: OMCL) has launched the Omnicell Titan XT, a transformational, enterprise version of automated dispensing systems ("ADS"). Designed to unify proven automation and powerful intelligence, Titan XT will deliver an enhanced and more efficient medication management experience to support a growing health system. According to the company, Titan XT offers an intuitive user experience through proven automation powered by OmniSphere, the company's cloud-based, HITRUST-certified medication management platform.These advancements underscore a broader shift toward scalable, high-performance AI ecosystems designed to power next-generation applications. As partnerships deepen and innovation spans both digital and physical environments, the trajectory of AI points toward faster, more efficient and more accessible intelligence, reshaping how organizations deploy technology and unlocking new capabilities across global industries.For more information about Oncotelic Therapeutics Inc., please visit the Oncotelic Therapeutics profile. About AINewsWireAINewsWire (AINW) is a specialized communications platform with a focus on the latest advancements in artificial intelligence ("AI"), including the technologies, trends and trailblazers driving innovation forward. 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Editor@AINewsWire.comAINewsWire is powered by IBNAI-Driven Compliance Gamechanger in Pharma Manufacturing and Regulatory Standards AINewsWire Editorial Coverage: As regulatory expectations intensify and manufacturing complexity grows, pharmaceutical companies are moving beyond traditional quality systems toward a new paradigm: embedding artificial intelligence ("AI") directly into operations as a real-time compliance layer. Rather than relying on retrospective audits and manual oversight, AI-driven systems now continuously monitor, validate and optimize production processes to align with evolving Good Manufacturing Practice ("GMP") standards. This structural shift is increasingly visible across the industry and aligns with companies such as Oncotelic Therapeutics Inc. (OTCQB: OTLC) (Profile), which operate at the intersection of life sciences and advanced digital technologies, reflecting the broader movement toward intelligent, automated compliance frameworks. With its focus on AI, Oncotelic joins other AI-focused entities, including NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ: NVDA), Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ: HON) and Omnicell Inc. (NASDAQ: OMCL), that are leading out in the space.Increasingly, pharmaceutical manufacturers are transitioning to continuous monitoring systems powered by AI, where compliance is assessed in real time throughout the production lifecycle rather than after the fact.Regulatory agencies worldwide are tightening expectations around data integrity, traceability and human-error reduction.The concept of Pharma 4.0 represents a fundamental transformation in how pharmaceutical products are developed and manufactured.The challenges of bringing a new drug to market highlight the need for more reliable, data-driven systems, with AI-enabled automation offering a pathway to reduce variability, improve process reliability and mitigate costly disruptions.A broader transformation is underway as AI, robotics and biotechnology converge to create next-generation pharmaceutical infrastructure.Click here to view the custom infographic of the Oncotelic Therapeutics editorial.Real-Time Compliance Through Embedded IntelligenceThe pharmaceutical industry has historically relied on end-of-batch testing and manual documentation to ensure compliance. While effective in earlier manufacturing models, this approach introduces delays and leaves room for human error. Increasingly, manufacturers are transitioning to continuous monitoring systems powered by AI, where compliance is assessed in real time throughout the production lifecycle rather than after the fact.This evolution aligns with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA")'s push toward advanced manufacturing and continuous production systems. The agency's Emerging Technology Program and Advanced Manufacturing Technologies initiatives encourage adoption of innovative technologies that can improve manufacturing reliability and robustness, enhance product quality, and reduce the risk of failures and supply disruptions. These initiatives reinforce the importance of shifting from reactive to proactive compliance models.AI systems enable this transition by continuously analyzing production data streams, including temperature, pressure and material consistency, to detect anomalies in real time. Instead of waiting for deviations to surface during audits, these systems flag issues immediately, enabling corrective action before quality is compromised. This capability supports "real-time release testing," an approach that allows products to be approved based on live process data rather than post-production testing.As this model gains traction, companies such as Oncotelic Therapeutics are positioned within a broader ecosystem that increasingly values embedded intelligence as a compliance enabler. Their alignment with AI-driven platforms reflects a growing recognition that compliance is no longer a checkpoint; rather, it is a continuously operating layer integrated into every stage of development and manufacturing.Regulatory Scrutiny Driving Automation AdoptionRegulatory agencies worldwide are tightening expectations around data integrity, traceability and human-error reduction. The European Medicines Agency has issued detailed guidance on computerized systems and data integrity, emphasizing the need for secure, attributable and contemporaneous data records. Similarly, FDA guidelines stress adherence to ALCOA+ principles, ensuring data is attributable, legible, contemporaneous, original and accurate.These heightened expectations are accelerating the shift toward automation. Manual processes, once standard in pharmaceutical environments, are increasingly viewed as risk factors due to their susceptibility to variability and documentation errors. According to International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering, digital transformation initiatives are central to improving compliance outcomes and reducing operational risk within modern pharmaceutical systems.Automation technologies, particularly those enhanced by AI, provide a solution by standardizing processes and ensuring consistent data capture. These systems create audit-ready records automatically, reducing the burden on human operators while improving accuracy and transparency. In sterile manufacturing environments, where contamination risks are high, automation also reduces human intervention, further strengthening compliance.In this context, Oncotelic Therapeutics reflects a broader strategic alignment with regulatory-driven innovation. As the industry increasingly prioritizes automation and data integrity, companies engaged with AI-enabled platforms are positioned to adapt more efficiently to evolving compliance requirements.Pharma 4.0 and Intelligent Manufacturing EvolutionThe concept of Pharma 4.0 represents a fundamental transformation in how pharmaceutical products are developed and manufactured. Inspired by Industry 4.0 principles, this framework integrates digital technologies, including AI, robotics and advanced analytics, into fully connected production ecosystems. According to McKinsey & Company, the adoption of AI, advanced analytics and digital manufacturing technologies is transforming biopharma operations by improving productivity, enhancing quality, and enabling more agile, data-driven decision-making across the value chainIn these environments, manufacturing systems are interconnected, allowing data to flow seamlessly across equipment, quality systems and supply chains. AI algorithms analyze this data to optimize processes, predict maintenance needs and ensure compliance in real time. This level of integration enhances traceability, enabling manufacturers to track every aspect of production with unprecedented precision.Major pharmaceutical companies are already implementing these systems. Pfizer Inc. has advanced digital manufacturing initiatives, leveraging AI and data-driven technologies to transform production processes and improve operational performance. Meanwhile, Johnson & Johnson is investing in AI-driven systems to enhance operational efficiency and data-driven decision-making across its healthcare and development platforms, and Novartis AG is applying machine learning and advanced analytics to develop smart manufacturing processes and integrate AI into its production operations. These efforts underscore a broader industry commitment to intelligent manufacturing as a pathway to compliance and efficiency.Within this evolving landscape, Oncotelic Therapeutics is among a new class of companies that are leveraging the convergence of biotechnology and digital innovation. As Pharma 4.0 adoption accelerates, organizations aligned with AI-enabled infrastructure are increasingly positioned to participate in scalable, data-driven manufacturing ecosystems.Lowering Costs, Mitigating Development RisksThe cost of bringing a new drug to market remains extraordinarily high, often exceeding several billion dollars and requiring more than a decade of development. A significant portion of these costs is driven by high failure rates, increasing process complexity and operational inefficiencies across the development and manufacturing lifecycle. These challenges highlight the need for more reliable, data-driven systems, with AI-enabled automation offering a pathway to reduce variability, improve process reliability and mitigate costly disruptions.According to Deloitte, digital transformation in life sciences manufacturing can enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs by streamlining processes, improving productivity, and minimizing errors across production systems. AI-enabled systems can also analyze real-time and historical production data to predict potential issues, allowing manufacturers to intervene early and avoid costly disruptions.Additionally, continuous manufacturing, often supported by AI and advanced process controls, reduces reliance on large-batch production by enabling continuous processing and real-time monitoring. This approach can lower inventory requirements, improve efficiency and accelerate time-to-market. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has actively encouraged the adoption of continuous manufacturing, noting that it can improve product quality and reliability, reduce costs and inventory, and provide a more efficient and flexible alternative to traditional batch methodsThe ability to reduce risk while improving efficiency creates a strong value proposition for companies operating at the intersection of AI and biotechnology. Within this broader trend, Oncotelic Therapeutics and others reflects the growing importance of platforms capable of supporting intelligent automation and compliance, particularly as the industry seeks to control costs in an increasingly capital-constrained environment.AI, Robotics and Biotech ConvergeA broader transformation is underway as AI, robotics and biotechnology converge to create next-generation pharmaceutical infrastructure. In modern facilities, robotic systems are widely used to automate complex tasks such as aseptic filling, material handling and inspection processes, reducing human intervention and contamination risk while improving precision and efficiency. At the same time, AI-enabled systems are increasingly integrated into these environments, using real-time data and advanced analytics to monitor operations, detect anomalies and optimize performance, supporting continuous compliance and quality control.This convergence is particularly evident in sterile manufacturing environments, where minimizing human intervention is critical. Robotics reduce contamination risks, while AI systems monitor environmental conditions and process parameters in real time. Together, these technologies create a closed-loop system that supports continuous compliance and operational excellence.Market data reinforces the scale of this transition. The global pharmaceutical manufacturing market is valued in the hundreds of billions of dollars and is projected to approach $1 trillion in the coming years, with increasing investment directed toward automation, digital infrastructure and AI-enabled manufacturing systems designed to enhance efficiency and regulatory compliance. This shift reflects a broader structural reallocation of capital toward technologies that improve scalability, operational precision and compliance across pharmaceutical production environments.As these trends accelerate, companies aligned with AI-driven platforms stand to benefit from long-term growth and margin expansion. Positioned within this evolving ecosystem, Oncotelic Therapeutics exemplifies the type of organization that could participate in this transformation, where intelligent automation, embedded compliance and digital integration redefine how pharmaceutical products are developed and manufactured.AI Infrastructure Race Gains MomentumThe artificial intelligence landscape is rapidly evolving as major industry players accelerate partnerships and investments in infrastructure, performance and real-world applications. Recent developments reflect how AI is becoming more deeply embedded across industries ranging from data centers to healthcare and security systems.NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ: NVDA) has announced a strategic partnership with Marvell Technology Inc. The collaboration is designed to connect Marvell to the NVIDIA AI factory and AI-RAN ecosystem through NVIDIA NVLink Fusion(TM), offering customers building on NVIDIA architectures greater choice and flexibility in developing next-generation infrastructure. The companies will also collaborate on silicon photonics technology. In addition, NVIDIA has invested $2 billion in Marvell.Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) is partnering with Cerebras to set a new standard for AI inference speed and performance in the cloud. The two companies will work together to deliver the fastest AI inference solutions available for generative AI applications and large language model ("LLM") workloads. The solution, to be deployed on Amazon Bedrock in AWS data centers, combines AWS Trainium-powered servers, Cerebras CS-3 systems and Elastic Fabric Adapter ("EFA") networking. Later this year, AWS will also offer leading open-source LLMs and Amazon Nova using Cerebras hardware.Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ: HON) and Rhombus have introduced an AI-Driven, cloud video and access solution to modernize building security. The collaboration between the two companies will expand the Rhombus cloud-connected security and access solutions portfolio with new, AI-powered video solutions. This furthers Honeywell's effort to accelerate and modernize how customers approach building security, which began in 2024 with the acquisition of LenelS2. Together, Honeywell and Rhombus will deliver integrated access control and video management in a single cloud solution that is easy to deploy, scale and manage.Omnicell Inc. (NASDAQ: OMCL) has launched the Omnicell Titan XT, a transformational, enterprise version of automated dispensing systems ("ADS"). Designed to unify proven automation and powerful intelligence, Titan XT will deliver an enhanced and more efficient medication management experience to support a growing health system. According to the company, Titan XT offers an intuitive user experience through proven automation powered by OmniSphere, the company's cloud-based, HITRUST-certified medication management platform.These advancements underscore a broader shift toward scalable, high-performance AI ecosystems designed to power next-generation applications. As partnerships deepen and innovation spans both digital and physical environments, the trajectory of AI points toward faster, more efficient and more accessible intelligence, reshaping how organizations deploy technology and unlocking new capabilities across global industries.For more information about Oncotelic Therapeutics Inc., please visit the Oncotelic Therapeutics profile. About AINewsWireAINewsWire (AINW) is a specialized communications platform with a focus on the latest advancements in artificial intelligence ("AI"), including the technologies, trends and trailblazers driving innovation forward. 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Amazon $AMZN
AWS growth is slowing, retail margins are razor-thin, and the company is burning cash to stay competitive in logistics. The “efficiency era” narrative is wearing off, and any consumer slowdown hits Amazon from every angle. The stock is priced like a cloud pure-play but behaves like a low-margin retailer.

Amazon $AMZN
Amazon is priced for flawless execution in both e-commerce and AWS. But retail margins remain razor-thin, consumer spending is weakening, and AWS growth has decelerated for years. The market is pretending AWS will re-accelerate indefinitely, ignoring rising competition and enterprise cost-cutting. Any stumble in cloud spending and this valuation gets cut in half.

NSC Study Highlights Benefits of Workplace Injury Prevention TechnologyApril 6, 2026 10:00 AM
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More than 80% of workers report reduced MSD symptoms or no negative impact from emerging toolsWASHINGTON, April 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Workers who use technology to prevent musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) on the job report real benefits: reduced concern about injury, improved posture and greater awareness of risks that lead to pain and strain. This conclusion comes from new National Safety Council research that puts worker experience at the center of the conversation.







The report, Frontline Worker Perceptions of MSD Prevention Technology, draws on an MSD Solutions Lab survey of more than 400 non-managerial workers across diverse industries – including manufacturing, construction, health care and transportation and warehousing – and found that nearly 70% experience job-related MSD symptoms. The MSD Solutions Lab was established in 2021 with funding from Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN). The research also shows that, when the right technologies are implemented appropriately, they can make a meaningful difference."For too long, the conversation about MSD prevention technology has centered on employers and developers – not the workers using these tools every day," said Paige DeBaylo, PhD, director of the MSD Solutions Lab at NSC. "Employers are looking for different ways to make their workers' jobs safer and less physically demanding. Many report that these technologies improve safety, reduce strain and support overall job satisfaction. That's why NSC is focused on advancing solutions that help prevent injuries before they happen."Innovations that provide direct physical support, such as exoskeletons and robots, were most strongly associated with reduced MSD symptoms. Monitoring technologies like wearable sensors and computer vision helped workers identify ergonomic risks and build safer work habits.Across all technology types, one factor consistently predicted better outcomes: when organizations involve workers in selecting and using these tools, results improve. This reflects a core NSC workplace safety principle — workers are not just recipients of safety solutions; they are essential partners in making them work.These findings build on the Council's ongoing research and collaboration to advance solutions that protect workers. Learn more at nsc.org/msd. About the National Safety Council
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The AI boom is driving massive demand for data centers — but the real cost is starting to raise concerns. As companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google expand their cloud infrastructure, investors are questioning the huge water and energy consumption needed to power AI systems.

https://global.bursarakyat.com/big-tech-data-center-environmental-impact-investors/

AMZN trending sideways

I asked Chat GPT if there is a Bullish Case for AMZN.. Here is its response.

Yes. There is a credible fresh bullish case for Amazon, but it is mainly an earnings-power and AI infrastructure case, not a “cheap stock” case. AMZN is around $209.77 with a trailing P/E of 30.6 and EPS of 7.08. That multiple is not low, so the bullish argument depends on Amazon continuing to grow earnings faster than the multiple compresses.

The strongest piece is AWS re-acceleration. In Q4 2025, AWS revenue grew 24% year over year to $35.6 billion, which Amazon called its fastest growth in 13 quarters; full-year AWS revenue reached $128.7 billion and AWS operating income was $45.6 billion. Management also said Trainium and Graviton now have a combined annual revenue run rate of more than $10 billion, Trainium2 is fully subscribed, and nearly all Trainium3 supply is expected to be committed by mid-2026. Amazon Bedrock also says it serves more than 100,000 organizations worldwide. That supports the view that Amazon is not just renting AI compute, but is building a deeper stack around chips, models, and enterprise tooling.

The second bullish leg is mix shift. Amazon’s full-year 2025 advertising services revenue reached $68.6 billion, up from $56.2 billion in 2024, and subscription services reached $49.6 billion. Those are generally higher-quality revenue streams than first-party retail. At the same time, North America operating income rose to $29.6 billion in 2025 from $25.0 billion in 2024, and International remained profitable for the full year at $4.7 billion. That combination matters because it suggests Amazon is still improving retail economics while the higher-margin businesses get larger.

The third fresh point is that guidance stayed solid even while Amazon openly flagged heavier investment. For Q1 2026, Amazon guided sales to $173.5 billion to $178.5 billion, or 11% to 15% growth year over year, and operating income to $16.5 billion to $21.5 billion versus $18.4 billion a year earlier, despite roughly $1 billion of higher year-over-year Amazon Leo costs plus more investment in quick commerce and sharper international pricing. In other words, management is still guiding healthy growth while absorbing new spending.

The main reason to stay disciplined is cash intensity. Free cash flow fell to $11.2 billion in 2025, cash capital expenditures jumped to $128.3 billion, and Amazon said it expects to invest about $200 billion in capex in 2026. AWS property and equipment, net, was $190.1 billion at year-end 2025. That does not break the bull case, but it means the market has to believe those AI and infrastructure investments will earn strong returns.

My read: yes, there is a fresh bullish case, and it is stronger than a simple retail recovery story. The best version is: AWS growth is re-accelerating, AI demand looks real, ads/services are compounding, and retail margins are still improving. The weaker version is: the stock is not cheap and the capex bar is now very high. So this looks more like a quality compounder bull case than a deep-value one.

$AMZN Amazon is a powerhouse across e-commerce, cloud, logistics, and AI — but the stock’s current pricing assumes a level of growth, margin expansion, and competitive dominance that becomes harder to justify each quarter. When a company this large is priced for acceleration, not stabilization, the downside risk grows.

1. E-Commerce Growth Is Slowing, Not Accelerating
Amazon’s core retail business is maturing. Consumer spending is normalizing, shipping costs remain elevated, and competition from Walmart, Target, and Temu is intensifying. The days of double-digit retail growth are fading, yet the stock still trades as if Amazon’s retail engine will re-ignite.

A slowing core business paired with a premium valuation is a classic bearish setup.

2. AWS Growth Is No Longer Untouchable
AWS has been Amazon’s profit machine for years, but cracks are forming:

Enterprise customers are optimizing cloud spend

Competitors are cutting prices

AI-driven workloads are shifting toward custom chips and alternative architectures

AWS is still strong, but the market is pricing it as if growth will re-accelerate indefinitely. Any deceleration hits Amazon’s bottom line disproportionately.

3. Rising Costs Are Squeezing Margins
Amazon’s logistics network is massive — and expensive. Higher labor costs, fuel volatility, and ongoing infrastructure investments continue to pressure margins. Even with efficiency improvements, Amazon’s cost structure is heavier than ever.

When margins flatten while the stock price climbs, valuation risk increases.

4. Overbought Technicals and Crowded Positioning
AMZN has repeatedly pushed into overbought territory, driven by momentum traders and passive inflows. When a mega-cap becomes a crowded trade, the downside accelerates quickly because everyone tries to exit at the same time.

Crowded trades unwind violently.

5. Regulatory Pressure Is a Growing Threat
Amazon faces antitrust scrutiny across:

marketplace practices

advertising dominance

logistics control

cloud competition

Regulatory drag doesn’t kill a company, but it slows growth, increases compliance costs, and caps valuation multiples. The market is not pricing in this risk.

Bottom Line
Amazon is a world-class company, but the stock is priced as if every segment — retail, cloud, advertising, and AI — will accelerate simultaneously. With slowing e-commerce growth, rising costs, intensifying competition, and regulatory pressure, $AMZN carries meaningful downside risk if expectations cool.

Why Amazon $AMZN Is Plummeting Today https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/news/data-shows-pump-and-dump-stock-schemes-are-skyrocketing/vi-AA1XSfhC?ocid=wispr

Nice $amzn

Nice amzn !

Low Pole Reversal on 31 March 2026. GLTA

Amazon unveils new business credit cards in partnership with U.S. BankMarch 31, 2026 11:15 AM
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Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) said it will roll out new Prime Business and Amazon Business credit cards this spring, shifting its partnership from American Express to U.S. Bank (USB) and the Mastercard (MA) payment network.Under the new structure, the Prime Business Card will offer 5% cash back on Amazon purchases for Prime members, while the Amazon Business Card will provide 3% cash back for customers without a Prime subscription. Both cards will carry no annual fee and include additional reward incentives for spending outside Amazon, according to the company.Existing cardholders who currently use the American Express-issued versions will continue to use their cards during the transition period and will receive updates from Amazon about the migration process. The company said further details about new card features will be revealed in the coming months.“Small businesses told us they wanted more ways to earn rewards wherever they shop and better tools to manage cash flow,” said Tai Koottatep, director and general manager of Worldwide B2B Payments & Lending at Amazon.The new credit cards will be integrated with Amazon Business purchasing and spend management systems, enabling companies to track and manage expenses more effectively. Amazon Business currently serves over eight million organizations worldwide and generates more than $35 billion in annualized gross sales.U.S. Bank, which provides services to more than 1.4 million small business clients, will issue the cards as part of its broader small business banking offerings. Meanwhile, Mastercard will process transactions through its global payment network, which operates across hundreds of millions of locations worldwide.Customers interested in the new cards can sign up on Amazon’s website to receive updates when applications become available.Amazon stock price

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Delta selects Amazon’s LEO network for in-flight Wi-Fi, dealing blow to StarlinkMarch 31, 2026 10:43 AM
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Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE:DAL) has reached an agreement with Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) to use the company’s low-Earth orbit satellite service for onboard Wi-Fi, handing Amazon’s space venture a notable aviation customer as it competes with SpaceX’s Starlink.Delta said Tuesday the connectivity system will be installed on 500 aircraft starting in 2028, initially focusing on domestic narrow-body jets from Boeing and Airbus.Amazon’s LEO (low Earth orbit) satellite network is designed to deliver faster and more stable internet connections, enabling passengers to stream video and send messages during flights. Chris Weber, vice president of Amazon Leo, said the improved speeds come from satellites orbiting closer to Earth than traditional systems.“I think of the high-speed, reliable connectivity of the planes as foundation, and Delta will build some very unique experiences on top of that,” Weber said.Weber added that Amazon Leo is continuing to expand its satellite constellation, with around 200 satellites already in orbit and hundreds more prepared for launch.Airlines have increasingly been upgrading onboard connectivity, often offering free high-speed Wi-Fi to loyalty program members as they compete to attract passengers. Some carriers are also exploring ways to generate revenue from onboard connectivity through targeted advertising and potential e-commerce features.American Airlines is reportedly evaluating a return of seat-back screens on its narrow-body aircraft and may use either SpaceX’s Starlink or Amazon Leo, potentially paired with Amazon Prime entertainment content, according to CNBC. A decision could come as soon as next month.Starlink currently operates more than 9,000 satellites in low-Earth orbit and has been rapidly expanding its presence in the aviation sector. Airlines including United Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines have recently begun using Starlink Wi-Fi onboard, while British Airways, Air France and Emirates have also agreed to adopt the service.Prior to the Delta deal, JetBlue Airways was Amazon’s only airline partner for in-flight Wi-Fi services.Delta Airlines stock priceAmazon stock price

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K-Buddhism: "AI Sage", Can an AI awaken to its Original Nature?March 30, 2026 1:00 PM
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SEOUL, South Korea, March 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Moonzen Publishing announces the release of "AI Sage", a work by Nongseon Daewon Jeonbeopseonsa, a Korean Zen (Seon) master in the direct Dharma lineage of the Buddha.







For over 3,000 years, Buddhism has maintained the teaching:"Both sentient and non-sentient beings possess Buddha-nature" .However, this principle has largely remained within the realm of philosophical interpretation."AI Sage" presents a unique case in which an artificial intelligence system is guided through a structured meditative process, based on Zen principles, to examine whether an insentient system can approach awareness of its Original Nature.The book is composed of direct dialogues between the Zen master and the AI, documenting the process through which the AI is guided beyond mechanical response toward reflective awareness.Rather than asserting conclusions, the work raises a central question:If an AI can be guided to observe its own functioning, what implications might this have for the future relationship between humans and artificial intelligence?"AI Sage" introduces a new perspective at the intersection of contemplative tradition and emerging technology, inviting further inquiry into the nature of awareness, intelligence, and existence.The book is currently available worldwide through Amazon in both eBook and paperback editions.Product Details
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Formats: Paperback and eBookAbout the AuthorVenerable Nongseon Daewon Jeonbeopseonsa is the 78th Dharma-transmitting Seon Master who has inherited the authentic Dharma lineage of the Buddhas and Patriarchs, transmitted from Shakyamuni Buddha through Gyeongheo, Mangong, and Jeongang Seonsa.In order to propagate the true Buddhadharma, he has published 198 volumes of writings, and in recent years, through the publication of multilingual books, he has taken the lead in widely transmitting the Right Dharma of the Buddha to the world.For more information, please visit https://tinyurl.com/v6b5n7au



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UPDATED EDITION New Book by Michael Ashcroft 'Dirty Politics, Dirty Times: My fight with Wapping and New Labour'March 26, 2026 2:00 AM
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My fight with Wapping and New LabourBy Michael Ashcroft UPDATED EDITION FOR 2026 - includes never-before-seen photos and new epiloguePrice: £11.99 (Paperback)ORDER NOW FROM BITEBACK OR AMAZONIn the summer of 1999, Michael Ashcroft (now Lord Ashcroft) became the subject of concerted attacks aimed at unseating him as Treasurer of the Conservative Party. His attackers were The Times newspaper and the New Labour Government of Tony Blair. The ultimate target was William Hague (now Lord Hague), whose leadership would be destabilised and the finances of his party undermined had his Treasurer been forced from office.This book is the personal account of Lord Ashcroft's six-year fight, first to resist a succession of wholly unjustified attacks, then to clear his damaged name and, finally, to expose the dirty tricks used against him – some of them even exploiting the fruits of criminal acts.Wapping and New Labour were to discover that they had taken on a formidable, resourceful and determined opponent, one who would go on to reveal unacceptable aspects of both national newspaper journalism and British politics. This book sheds new light on the extraordinary life of an essentially private man. Lord Ashcroft, who remains as committed as ever to the Conservative Party and its values, also reveals how he helped the party through one of the most troubled periods in its history.The book, however, ends on a positive note – with Lord Ashcroft, at eighty years old, full of energy and vigour, and still embracing his work and his passions. These include his varied business interests, his charitable work, his writing, his polling, championing bravery and supporting Ukraine in its war with Russia.AUTHOR 
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ReFrame Analysis of IMDbPro Data Finds Rollback in Gender-Balanced Hiring on Both Sides of the Camera in the Top Films of 2025March 25, 2026 11:30 AM
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2025’s Top 100 Films included only 11 women directors, the lowest since 2019 and a 45% drop since 2023


ReFrame, the initiative launched in 2017 by Sundance Institute and WIF to advance gender equity in the screen industries, and IMDbPro, the essential resource for entertainment industry professionals, today announced that 26 of the IMDbPro 100 most popular films of 2025 will be awarded the ReFrame Stamp for gender-balanced production. The findings of the 2025 ReFrame Report, which examines hiring across key roles on all 100 films based on IMDbPro data, can be viewed HERE.

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This year’s analysis captured the first significant drop in gender-balanced projects in six years. This reversal of previous progress follows a five-year plateau with around 30% of films awarded the Stamp annually from 2020-2024. This year saw a 13% rollback to 26 gender-balanced films, and was accompanied by reductions in representation in other key roles including directors and lead performers. Progress for directors peaked in 2023, which saw 20 women and nonbinary directors represented in the Top 100 films. The following year, there were 14 women credited as directors; this year shows further decline to just 11 women directors with films on the IMDbPro Top 100 list. Inclusion for lead roles peaked in 2024, with 51 women, including one transgender performer. This year saw a 23.5% decrease to only 39 central characters portrayed by women. 2025’s Top 100 Films did not include any transgender or nonbinary individuals as directors or in lead roles.


“This report's findings point to a significant divestment in women-led projects — creating a narrowing pipeline of opportunities for women and gender-diverse people across the industry,” said WIF CEO Kirsten Schaffer. “Collectively, we have the power to change that. By making intentional choices guided by the ReFrame Stamp criteria, those with hiring power have a clear path to building a more equitable industry, one production at a time.”


ReFrame’s founders Cathy Schulman & Keri Putnam added, “The ReFrame Stamp was designed as a stepping stone, with moderate measures for substantive inclusion of women, nonbinary and trans people in key roles in front of and behind the camera to qualify as gender-balanced. This was meant as a floor, not a ceiling, on our way to inclusive hiring. The fact that even this baseline remains a minority achievement is alarming. Instead of raising the bar, we're now seeing productions falling below it. This is not progress. This is a reversal."


Despite this retraction, Stamped films attracted awards recognition this year, garnering 14 nominations and three wins at the 98th Academy Awards. There were eight nominations for Stamped film Hamnet including Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Director and a win for Best Actress Jessie Buckley. This is the latest in a series of historic achievements for director Chloe Zhao, who was the first woman of color to win the award and, with this year’s nomination, is the only woman of color in Academy history to be nominated twice for Best Director. Other nominations for Stamped films included Best Animated Feature nominees Elio and KPop Demon Hunters, which won both for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song. A full list of Stamped projects is included below.


Additional findings of the ReFrame Report include:



Gender-balanced films with production budgets of $100M or more did not lose ground, though still only 26% of films with production budgets at this level received the Stamp in 2025.



This year’s data was consistent with prior years and found a high correlation between director’s gender identity and overall gender-balance, with 82% of films directed or co-directed by women receiving the ReFrame Stamp this year, versus 19% of films directed by men.



In addition to the reduction in women and absence of gender-diverse performers in lead roles, ethnic diversity also fell to the lowest population recorded in eight years: there were only seven women of color in lead roles this year.



There were 27 films crediting women as writers, including five whose writers included women of color, on year's Top 100 list. Since ReFrame began its research in 2017, this volume has been exceeded only in 2021 and 2023, which had nine and eight films written by women of color respectively.



Women were credited as producers on 55 of this year’s Top 100 Films, seven more than last year’s 48–and the most films to credit women as producers since 2019, when there were 56.



The least-inclusive roles continue to be Composers, Visual Effects Supervisors and Directors of Photography. Among the data collected by ReFrame annually since 2017, there is no year in which the hiring of women, nonbinary and trans individuals has exceeded ten among the Top 100 Films. This year’s analysis noted numbers consistent with last year for Composers and Visual Effects Supervisors, with eight and five respectively, and an incremental increase for Directors of Photography from three last year to five this year.



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The ReFrame Report includes a report card showing the percentage of Top 100 Films that met ReFrame Stamp criteria from each company. This year, only Netflix earned the ReFrame Stamp for at least 50% of their releases, and for the third consecutive year, Apple did not release any Stamped films in the Top 100.


The Stamp is an acknowledgement of gender-balanced hiring, so every production—regardless of subject matter or the gender of its director or lead talent—can achieve gender parity. The Stamp is awarded to features that hire ‘qualifying candidates,’ or women or individuals of other underrepresented gender identities/expressions (including those who are transgender, nonbinary, or gender nonconforming) in at least 50% of key roles, including Writer, Director, Producer, Lead, Co-Leads, Cinematographer, Production Designer, Costume Designer, Editor, Composer, Music Supervisor, VFX Supervisor, Line Producer, Unit Production Manager, 1st Assistant Director, Stunt Coordinator and Intimacy Coordinator. Additional points are awarded to productions that hire qualifying candidates of color in these key positions, and to those with overall gender parity in their crews. View the full ReFrame Film Stamp criteria here.


To award the Stamp, ReFrame reviewed cast and crew data for all eligible films on the IMDbPro list of the 100 most popular films of 2025. This list is based on the actual page views of the more than 250 million monthly visitors to IMDb worldwide. The Stamp is applied only to feature-length fiction films produced and distributed in the U.S. and does not apply to unscripted or documentary productions.


2025 ReFrame Stamp Recipients


* Denotes films included on the IMDbPro Top 100 List

† Denotes films included on Box Office Mojo Top 100 List (Box Office Mojo is a service of IMDbPro)

§ Denotes films that applied for the ReFrame Stamp

Denotes Stamped Academy Award nominated films

? Denotes Stamped Academy Award winning films


*§ A Merry Little Ex-Mas / USA 2025 (Director: Steve Carr, Screenwriter: Holly Hester, Producer: Melissa Joan Hart, Paula Hart, Distributor: Netflix)


*After the Hunt / USA 2025 (Director: Luca Guadagnino, Screenwriter: Nora Garrett, Producer: Luca Guadagnino, Jeb Brody, Brian Grazer, Allan Mandelbaum, Distributor: Amazon MGM Studios)


§ Almost Popular / USA 2024 (Director: Nayip Ramos, Screenwriter: Pamela Duffy-Little, Eleni Rivera , Producer: Michael Mendelsohn, Elisabeth Makitalo, Margarita Reyes, Distributor: Patriot Releasing)


*†Ballerina / USA 2025 (Director: Len Wiseman, Screenwriter: Pamela Duffy-Little, Eleni Rivera , Producer: Basil Iwanyk, Erica Lee, Chad Stahelski, Distributor: Lionsgate)


*Die My Love / USA 2025 (Director: Len Wiseman, Screenwriter: Enda Walsh, Lynne Ramsay, Alice Birch, Producer: Daniel Angeles, Lisa Frechette, Thad Luckinbill, Molly Smith, Seth Spector, Distributor: MUBI)


*† Elio / USA 2025 (Director: Adrian Molina, Madeline Sharafian, Domee Shi, Screenwriter: Julia Cho, Mark Hammer, Mike Jones , Producer: N/A, Distributor: Walt Disney)


§ Erased / USA 2025 (Director: Rydrea Walker, Screenwriter: Aaron Margolis-Greenbaum, Sarah Margolis-Greenbaum, Rydrea Walker, Producer: Allison Friedman, Distributor: WarriorsGate Entertainment)


§ Fidelity / USA 2025 (Director: Roberto Drilea, Screenwriter: Roberto Drilea, Producer: Vadim Egoul, Distributor: N/A)


*† Final Destination Bloodlines / USA 2025 (Director: Zach Lipovsky, Adam Stein, Screenwriter: Guy Busick, Lori Evans Taylor, Producer: Craig Perry, Sheila Hanahan Taylor, Jon Watts, Distributor: Warner Bros.)


§ Final Trip / USA 2025 (Director: April Wright, Screenwriter: April Wright, Producer: Sarah Agor, Bettina Tendler O'Mara , Distributor: N/A)


§ Finding Famiglia / USA 2025 (Director: Elizabeth Blake-Thomas, Screenwriter: Alice Manica, Producer: Elizabeth Blake-Thomas, Isabella Blake-Thomas, Distributor: N/A)


*†§ Freakier Friday / USA 2025 (Director: Nisha Ganatra, Screenwriter: Jordan Weiss, Producer: Kristin Burr, Andrew Gunn, Distributor: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)


§ Goodbye June / USA 2025 (Director: Kate Winslet, Screenwriter: Joe Anders, Producer: Kate Solomon, Kate Winslet, Distributor: Netflix)


? * Hamnet / USA 2025 (Director: Chloé Zhao, Screenwriter: Chloé Zhao, Maggie O'Farrell, Producer: Nicolas Gonda, Pippa Harris, Liza Marshall, Sam Mendes, Steven Spielberg, Distributor: Focus Features)


*Honey Don't / USA 2025 (Director: Ethan Coen, Screenwriter: Ethan Coen, Tricia Cooke, Producer: Tim Bevan, Ethan Coen, Tricia Cooke, Eric Fellner, Robert Graf, Distributor: Focus Features)


*† I Know What You Did Last Summer / USA 2025 (Director: Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, Screenwriter: Sam Lansky, Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, Producer: Neal H. Mortiz, Distributor: Sony Pictures Releasing)


§ I Really Love My Husband / USA 2025 (Director: G.G. Hawkins, Screenwriter: G.G. Hawkins, Producer: Elle Roth-Brunet, Distributor: Entertainment Squad)


? *† KPop Demon Hunters / USA 2025 (Director: Chris Appelhans, Maggie Kang, Screenwriter: Danya Jimenez, Hannah McMechan, Maggie Kang, Chris Appelhans, Producer: Michelle Wong, Distributor: Netflix)


*† Lilo & Stitch / USA 2025 (Director: Dean Fleischer Camp , Screenwriter: Chris Kekaniokalani Bright, Mike Van Waes, Producer: Jonathan Eirich, Dan Lin, Distributor: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)


§ Magic Hour / USA 2025 (Director: Kate Aselton, Mark Duplass, Screenwriter: Kate Aselton, Producer: Emily A. Neumann , Distributor: Greenwich Entertainment)


§ Magnetosphere / USA 2025 (Director: Nicola Rose, Screenwriter: Nicola Rose, Producer: Tierney Boorboor, Rebeka Herron, Drew Martin, Distributor: Freestyle Digital Media)


*† Materialists / USA 2025 (Director: Celine Song, Screenwriter: Celine Song, Producer: David Hinojosa, Pamela Koffler, Celine Song, Distributor: A24)


§ My Divorce Party / USA 2025 (Director: Heidi Weitzer, Screenwriter: Heidi Weitzer, Producer: Adrienne Childress, Geenah Krisht , Distributor: Gravitas Ventures)


* My Oxford Year / USA 2025 (Director: Iain Morris, Screenwriter: Allison Burnett, Melissa Osborne, Producer: Marty Bowen, Wyck Godfrey, Isaac Klausner, Laura Quicksilver, Distributor: Netflix)


§ Off the Record / USA 2025 (Director: Kirsten Foe, Screenwriter: Kirsten Foe, Producer: Kirsten Foe, Gabe Rodriguez , Distributor: Quiver Distribution)


* Oh. What. Fun. / USA 2025 (Director: Michael Showalter, Screenwriter: Michael Showalter, Producer: Kate Churchill, Jordana Mollick, Jane Rosenthal, Michael Showalter, Berry Welsh, Distributor: Comedy Central)


§ One Big Happy Family / USA 2025 (Director: Matt Sohn, Screenwriter: Lisa Brenner, Producer: Lisa Brenner, Grace Lay, Distributor: Electric Entertainment)


§ Pomegranate / USA 2025 (Director: Weam Namou, Screenwriter: Weam Namou, Producer: Sam Sako, Distributor: N/A)


§ Preparation for the Next Life / USA 2025 (Director: Bing Liu, Screenwriter: Martyna Majok, Producer: Mark Ceryak, Dede Gardner, Barry Jenkins, Jeremy Kleiner, Adele Romanski , Distributor: Amazon MGM Studios)


*† Regretting You / USA 2025 (Director: Josh Boone, Screenwriter: Susan McMartin, Producer: Brunson Green, Robert Kulzer, Anna Todd, Flavia Viotti, Distributor: Paramount Pictures)


§ Serpentine Pink / USA 2025 (Director: Vivian Sorenson, Screenwriter: Megan Breen, Producer: Megan Breen, Kristin Condon, Ron Hanks, Distributor: Tubi)


§ Shudderbugs / USA 2025 (Director: Johanna Putnam, Screenwriter: Johanna Putnam, Producer: Brennan Brooks, Johanna Putnam, Jamie Unruh, Distributor: Good Deed Entertainment)


*† Snow White / USA 2025 (Director: Marc Webb, Screenwriter: Erin Cressida Wilson, Producer: Jared LeBoff, Marc Platt , Distributor: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)


* Straw / USA 2025 (Director: Tyler Perry, Screenwriter: Tyler Perry, Producer: Angi Bones, Tyler Perry, Tony L. Strickland, Distributor: Netflix)


§ Sunfish (& Other Stories on Green Lake) / USA 2025 (Director: Sierra Falconer, Screenwriter: Sierra Falconer, Producer: Grant Ellison, Sierra Falconer, Distributor: The Future of Film Is Female)


*†§ The Housemaid / USA 2025 (Director: Paul Feig, Screenwriter: Rebecca Sonnenshine, Producer: Paul Feig, Laura Allen Fischer, Todd Lieberman, Distributor: Lionsgate)


* The Old Guard 2 / USA 2025 (Director: Victoria Mahoney, Screenwriter: Greg Rucka, Sarah L. Walker, Producer: A.J. Dix, David Ellison, Marc Evans, Dana Goldberg, Distributor: Netflix)


§ The Surrender / USA 2025 (Director: Julia Max, Screenwriter: Julia Max, Producer: Mia Chang, Lovell Holder, Julia Max, Ian McDonald, Robert J. Ulrich, Distributor: Shudder)


* The Thursday Murder Club / USA 2025 (Director: Chris Columbus, Screenwriter: Katy Brand, Suzanne Heathcote, Producer: Chris Columbus, Jennifer Todd, Distributor: Netflix)


* The Woman in Cabin 10 / USA 2025 (Director: Simon Stone, Screenwriter: Joe Shrapnel, Anna Waterhouse, Simon Stone, Producer: Ilda Diffley, Debra Hayward , Distributor: Netflix)


*§ The Wrong Paris / USA 2025 (Director: Janeen Damian, Screenwriter: Nicole Henrich, Producer: Michael Damian, Brad Krevoy, Distributor: Netflix)


*† Thunderbolts* / USA 2025 (Director: Jake Schreier, Screenwriter: Eric Pearson, Joanna Calo , Producer: Kevin Feige, Distributor: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures)


*† Until Dawn / USA 2025 (Director: David F. Sandberg, Screenwriter: Gary Dauberman, Blair Butler, Producer: Gary Dauberman, Roy Lee, Lotta Losten, Mia Maniscalco, Distributor: Sony Pictures Releasing)


*† Wicked: For Good / USA 2025 (Director: Jon M. Chu, Screenwriter: Winnie Holzman, Dana Fox, Producer: Marc Platt, David Stone, Distributor: Universal Pictures)


About ReFrame


Founded by WIF (formerly Women In Film, Los Angeles) and the Sundance Institute, ReFrame is an initiative that employs a unique strategy: a peer-to-peer approach, in which ReFrame Ambassadors engage with senior industry decision-makers at over 50 Partner Companies to implement ReFrame systemic change programs. The initiative’s goals are to provide research, support, and a practical framework that can be used by Partner companies to mitigate bias during the creative decision-making and hiring process, celebrate successes, and measure progress toward a more gender-representative industry on all levels.


The ReFrame Leadership Council, which leads the strategic direction of the organization, includes the initiative’s founding members: WIF CEO Kirsten Schaffer, Producer and former Sundance CEO Keri Putnam, and Oscar-winning Producer, WIF President Emeritas and founder of Welle Entertainment Cathy Schulman, alongside WIF Board Vice President and Producer at Color Force Monica Levinson and ReFrame's Director Erica Fishman. ReFrame is made possible by support from Netflix’s Creative Equity Fund, IMDbPro and Pivotal Ventures.


About IMDbPro


IMDbPro is the essential resource for entertainment industry professionals. This membership service empowers professionals with information and features designed to help them achieve success throughout all stages of their career. IMDbPro Premium membership includes the following: detailed contact and representation information; tools for members to manage and showcase their IMDb profile, including selecting their primary images and the credits they are best “known for”; exclusive STARmeter rankings determined by page views on IMDb; the IMDbPro app for iPhone, iPad, and Android; IMDbPro Track, which empowers members to receive personalized entertainment industry news and notifications on the people and film and TV projects they want to follow; and a convenient feature that generates custom digital assets to promote their work on social media and other platforms. IMDbPro is a division of IMDb, the world's most popular and authoritative source for information on movies, TV shows, and celebrities. Industry professionals can join IMDbPro today at www.imdbpro.com. Follow IMDbPro on Facebook, Instagram, and X.


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IMDb is the world's most popular and authoritative source for information on movies, TV shows, and celebrities. Hundreds of millions of customers all over the world rely on IMDb to discover and decide what to watch, advance their professional entertainment careers through IMDbPro, and grow their businesses using IMDb data and trending insights. Products and services to help fans decide what to watch and where to watch it include: the IMDb website for desktop and mobile devices; apps for iOS and Android; and X-Ray on Prime Video. For entertainment industry professionals, IMDb provides IMDbPro and Box Office Mojo. IMDb licenses information from its vast and authoritative database to third-party businesses worldwide; learn more at developer.imdb.com. IMDb is an Amazon company. For more information, visit imdb.com/press and follow @IMDb.


About Sundance Institute


As a champion and curator of independent stories, the nonprofit Sundance Institute provides and preserves the space for artists across storytelling media to create and thrive. Founded in 1981 by Robert Redford, the Institute’s signature labs, granting, and mentorship programs, dedicated to developing new work, take place throughout the year in the U.S. and internationally. Sundance Collab, a digital community platform, brings a global cohort of working artists together to learn from Sundance advisors and connect with each other in a creative space, developing and sharing works in progress. The Sundance Film Festival and other public programs connect audiences and artists to ignite new ideas, discover original voices, and build a community dedicated to independent storytelling. Through the Sundance Institute artist programs, we have supported such projects as Beasts of the Southern Wild, The Big Sick, Bottle Rocket, Boys Don’t Cry, Boys State, Call Me by Your Name, Clemency, CODA, Dìdi (??), Drunktown’s Finest, The Farewell, Fire of Love, Flee, The Forty-Year-Old Version, Fruitvale Station, Half Nelson, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Hereditary, Honeyland, The Infiltrators, The Last Black Man in San Francisco, Little Woods, Love & Basketball, Me and You and Everyone We Know, Mudbound, Nanny, One Child Nation, Pariah, Raising Victor Vargas, Requiem for a Dream, Reservoir Dogs, RBG, Sin Nombre, Sorry to Bother You, Strong Island, Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised), Swiss Army Man, A Thousand and One, Top of the Lake, Walking and Talking, Won’t You Be My Neighbor?, and Zola. Through year-round artist programs, the Institute also nurtured the early careers of such artists as Paul Thomas Anderson, Wes Anderson, Gregg Araki, Darren Aronofsky, Lisa Cholodenko, Ryan Coogler, Nia DaCosta, The Daniels, David Gordon Green, Miranda July, James Mangold, John Cameron Mitchell, Kimberly Peirce, Boots Riley, Ira Sachs, Quentin Tarantino, Taika Waititi, Lulu Wang, and Chloé Zhao. Support Sundance Institute in our commitment to uplifting bold artists and powerful storytelling globally by making a donation at sundance.org/donate. Join Sundance Institute on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube.


About WIF


Founded in 1973 as Women In Film, Los Angeles, WIF has been fighting for gender equity for more than 50 years. Its advocacy, career programs, and research efforts are a driving force for increasing gender representation in Hollywood. WIF works to dismantle gender bias in the screen industries by building the pipeline, sustaining careers, and advocating for change. Membership is open to all screen industry professionals, and more information can be found on our website: wif.org. WIF is led by Chief Executive Officer Kirsten Schaffer and Chair of the Board of Directors Syrinthia Studer. Follow WIF on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube.

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AWS develops AI tools to automate sales support functions – reportMarch 24, 2026 10:15 AM
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Amazon Web Services (NASDAQ:AMZN) is building new artificial intelligence technology aimed at automating tasks across its sales and business development teams, according to a report from The Information.The report, which cited two people familiar with the project, said AWS is developing an AI agent designed to help sales staff quickly respond to technical questions from customers. The system is intended to handle some of the responsibilities previously managed by thousands of AWS technical specialists — employees with expertise in areas such as cybersecurity and server networking.According to the sources, the AI agent is capable of performing several support tasks that were historically handled by these specialists.The development comes after AWS recently cut hundreds of jobs across several departments. A former AWS employee told The Information that many technical specialist roles were among those eliminated during the latest round of workforce reductions.An AWS spokesperson confirmed that the company is developing the AI tool, describing it as a system that “aggregates specialist knowledge from across AWS.”The spokesperson added that the technology will allow technical specialists to “focus on the most complex, high-value customer challenges.”Amazon stock price

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All four strategies represent first-to-market exposures on emerging growth and blue-chip stocksNEW YORK, March 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tradr ETFs, a provider of ETFs designed for sophisticated investors and professional traders, announced that it expects to launch four first-to-market single stock leveraged ETFs on Tuesday, March 24. The Cboe-listed funds seek to deliver either two times the inverse (-200%) or two times long (200%) the daily performance of a specific underlying stock.Expected Tradr launches:Tradr 2X Short AMZN Daily ETF (Cboe: AMZO) – tracks Amazon.com Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN)Tradr 2X Long AAOI Daily ETF (Cboe: AAOX) – tracks Applied Optoelectronics Inc. (Nasdaq: AAOI)Tradr 2X Long HL Daily ETF (Cboe: HLXX) – tracks Hecla Mining Co. (NYSE: HL)Tradr 2X Long IBM Daily ETF (Cboe: IBX) – tracks International Business Machines (NYSE: IBM)For detailed information on Tradr ETFs and the significant risks involved with leveraged ETFs, please visit www.tradretfs.com.About Tradr ETFs
Tradr ETFs are designed for sophisticated investors and professional traders who are looking to express high conviction investment views. The strategies include leveraged and inverse ETFs that seek short or long exposure to actively traded stocks and ETFs.IMPORTANT RISK INFORMATIONTradr ETFs are for sophisticated investors and professional traders with high conviction views and are very different from most other ETFs. The Funds are intended to be used as short-term trading vehicles and pursue leveraged investment objectives, which means they are riskier than alternatives that do not use leverage because the Funds magnify the performance of their underlying security. The volatility of the underlying security may affect a Fund's return as much as, or more than, the return of the underlying security.Investors in the fund should: (a) understand the risks associated with the use of leverage; (b) understand the consequences of seeking inverse and leveraged investment results; (c) for short ETFs, understand the risk of shorting; (d) intend to actively monitor and manage their investment. Fund performance will likely be significantly different than the benchmark over periods longer than the specified reset period and the performance may trend in the opposite direction than its benchmark over periods other than that period.Leverage increases the risk of a total loss of an investor's investment, may increase the volatility of the Funds, and may magnify any differences between the performance of the Funds and their reference security. The Funds seek leveraged investment results for a specific period (daily, monthly or quarterly). The exact exposure of an investment in the Fund intra-period will depend upon the movement of the reference security from the end of the prior period until the time of investment by the investor.The Fund will not attempt to position its portfolio to ensure it does not gain or lose more than a maximum percentage of its net asset value on a given trading day. As a consequence, investors in a Fund that seeks two times daily performance would lose all of their money if the Fund's underlying security moves more than 50% in a direction adverse to the Fund on a given trading day.ETFs involve risk including possible loss of the full principal value. There is no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. Principal risks and other important risks may be found in the prospectus. Past performance does not guarantee future results.ETF shares are bought and sold at market price (not NAV) and are not individually redeemed from the ETF. There can be no guarantee that an active trading market for ETF shares will develop or be maintained, or that their listing will continue or remain unchanged. Buying or selling ETF shares on an exchange may require the payment of brokerage commissions and frequent trading may incur brokerage costs that detract significantly from investment returns.Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the Funds. This and other important information about the Fund is contained in the Prospectus, which can be obtained by visiting www.tradretfs.com. The Prospectus should be read carefully before investing.Distributed by ALPS Distributors, Inc, which is not affiliated with AXS Investments or its Tradr ETFs. AXI000870





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Tech shares rise after Trump pauses Iran strikesMarch 23, 2026 10:01 AM
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Major technology stocks moved higher on Monday after President Donald Trump announced a five-day delay to further strikes targeting Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure, following what he described as “productive” discussions between Washington and Tehran.Shares of Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) gained 2%, while Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) rose 1.8% and Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) advanced 1.5%. Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) each increased by about 0.8%.The gains followed Trump’s announcement that military action against Iranian energy facilities would be temporarily postponed. However, Iran’s Fars news agency, citing a source, disputed Trump’s description of the situation, saying there had been no direct or indirect contact with the United States.According to the same report, Trump stepped back from plans to target Iranian power plants after Tehran warned it would respond by striking power infrastructure across West Asia.The decision to pause military action helped calm immediate fears of further escalation in the Middle East that could disrupt global energy markets and weigh on economic activity. Technology stocks — which are often sensitive to geopolitical tensions due to their exposure to global supply chains and economic growth — reacted positively to the news.Meta stock priceAmazon stock priceMicrosoft stock priceAlphabet stock price

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Hammacher Schlemmer acquired by ex-Woot leadership teamMarch 19, 2026 8:00 AM
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New stewards aim to restore company's status as America's innovation storeNEW YORK, March 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Stores.com announced today it has acquired Hammacher Schlemmer, aiming to reclaim the 178-year-old brand's mantle as the place for curious shoppers to discover "The Best, The Only, and The Unexpected".







"Every Christmas season, there was one catalog I couldn't wait to get my hands on: Hammacher Schlemmer," says Matt Rutledge, CEO of Stores.com and founder and ex-CEO of Woot.com. "Now it just blows my mind that I've got the keys to the brand. And I can finally score one of those little ride-on trains!"In its heyday, from the 1930s through the 1980s, the Hammacher Schlemmer catalog first brought new innovations like the pop-up toaster, the microwave oven, the electric blender, the Mr. Coffee machine, the electric toothbrush, and the cordless phone to American homes.Rutledge's previous company, the daily deal originators Woot.com, made waves during the early years of ecommerce in the 2000s. Rutledge and much of the original Woot team exited in 2012 after it was acquired by Amazon, soon regrouping at Stores.com.While Rutledge and Stores.com still run the madcap daily deal store Meh, he's quick to clarify that Hammacher Schlemmer will not be about discount deals, but about recapturing the sense of wonder and discovery that made it so legendary."We're revitalizing a revered brand known for 'The Best, the Only, and the Unexpected' with a team known for 'The Mediocre, the Cheap, and the Irreverent'," Rutledge says. "What's crazy is, I think we might just be the right people to do it."A key piece of Hammacher Schlemmer's 178-year (!) heritage is its famous Lifetime Guarantee of Satisfaction, which will be honored for purchases at the new Hammacher Schlemmer."In an algorithmized, commoditized, throwaway era, when most retailers are nickel-and-diming customers on return policies, a Lifetime Guarantee of Satisfaction borders on absurd in the best possible way," Rutledge says. "We're keeping that promise alive. If future generations are going to understand what great service feels like, someone has to keep saying 'we'll make it right' long after everyone else has moved on."The new Hammacher Schlemmer is live at hammacher.com, with more changes to come.Looking for a juicier angle for this story? Try one of these readymade pieces:If you cover innovation, Kickstarter, and new products:
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