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Smip launches the first-ever social media protection platform

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4 years ago

July 11, 2022

Smip’s platform will monitor and protect the hundreds of thousands of businesses and influencers who have their social media accounts attacked and compromised every month

NEW YORK, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Smip announces the launch of its AI-based platform that protects influencers, content creators and businesses from losing control of their virtual assets. Every day, 100k accounts are compromised. Smip protects accounts from cyber-attacks, hacking attempts, social engineering risks, platforms’ compliance violations and account blockages.

Social media accounts have become a crucial tool for their owners. For many, they are an important business tool and asset. But perhaps more importantly, they become part of their owner’s identity. “Social media users pour their heart and soul into their accounts. It is heartbreaking when they lose them, and more often than not, financial restitution can’t help owners cope with the loss of their access to their audience and to the content they created”, says Nave Ben Dror, Smip’s CEO. “Sadly, social platforms are unable to help these account holders due to the massive amount of users that get hacked, hijacked, blocked, shadow banned or are otherwise compromised”.

Loss of account access is becoming a pandemic

More than 300M businesses and social media influencers rely on their social media accounts all over the world. Smip’s research suggests that businesses and influencers are constantly targeted by social media hackers and cyber-attacks. In the past 2 years, hacking attacks targeting social media influencers and businesses have spiked by over 200%. Smip estimates that more than 25% of businesses and influencers will suffer from hacking attempts at some point.

Unfortunately for creators, platforms don’t seem to have the resources or motivation to help each of them individually. In fact, creators overwhelmingly share that in addition to being targeted by external threats, they are constantly dealing with the threat of having the platforms block access to their accounts – either by flat out blocking them, or reducing their social reach through algorithmic means or what they now call “shadow banning”, where the social media platform reduces content visibility without even letting the creator know.

Taylor Richardson shared her nightmare experience. “I worked hard to get an audience on TikTok. I grew my fan base to 326.7K, but then I lost it all when TikTok suddenly banned my account for reasons unknown, without any prior notice. My account means everything to me; it’s my only source of income, and to have it continuously banned by TikTok damages my career and my life in ways I never thought imaginable!” “I couldn’t even notify my fans. I tried every avenue possible but there was no response. I’m not big enough to get direct service from the social network”.

The damage to Taylor far exceeded just the financial loss. Taylor says that the emotional distress and pain of losing everything she worked so hard for was immeasurable. “It wasn’t about the money. This account is my life. These followers are my family”. Taylor’s story is just one of the thousands that happen every day, and throughout our short time in the industry thus far, we have already helped hundreds of influencers and businesses retrieve their accounts and solved a plethora of problems that social media platforms continue to throw their way!

About Smip

Smip is a startup specializing in cyber protection for virtual assets. Virtual assets have become valuable business and personal tools, and therefore new risks have risen. Smip’s seamless technology pro-actively monitors and protects virtual assets from hacking, blocking, and other risk events.

For more information, please visit: smipin.com

Contact:

Nave Ben Dror

navebd@smipin.com

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2026 Vietnam-China Cross-Border Tourism AI Empowerment Cooperation Exchange Program Concludes in Nanning

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2 hours ago

April 19, 2026

NANNING, China, April 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — This is a report from china-asean-media.com.

The 14-day “2026 Vietnam-China Cross-Border Tourism AI Empowerment Cooperation and Exchange Program” successfully concluded on April 19 in Nanning, Guangxi. Co-hosted by the Department of Culture and Tourism of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (China) and the Departments of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of Quang Ninh, Lang Son, Cao Bang, and Tuyen Quang provinces (Vietnam), the event brought together nearly 30 tourism officials and industry representatives from the four Vietnamese localities.

With the theme “Vietnam-China AI + Cross-Border Tourism Exchange and Cooperation,” the program combined expert lectures, case studies on AI applications, and field visits. Participants gained insights into ASEAN-China tourism policies, AI-driven cross-border cooperation models, and smart tourism technologies. Hands-on training enabled them to use AI tools for decision-making, product development, and destination branding.

The delegation conducted field studies in Nanning, Liuzhou, Guilin, and Hechi. They visited the China-ASEAN AI Innovation and Cooperation Center, the “Easy Visit Guangxi” platform, the No. Wang Cultural Industrial Park, and the BAO JUN base, experiencing Guangxi’s smart, industrial, landscape, and wellness tourism offerings.

A meaningful part of the program was retracing President Ho Chi Minh’s revolutionary footsteps in Guangxi, including visits to the former site of Yucai School in Nanning, the former residence of Ho Chi Minh in Liuzhou, and the “September 2” School site in Guilin. On April 17, all participants attended the launch ceremony of the 2026 Vietnam-China Border People’s Carnival in Nanning, witnessing the deep friendship and mutual support between the border communities of both nations.

At the closing ceremony on April 18, a cross-border tourism product design competition was held. The team from Quang Ninh won the Best Design Award, while teams from Lang Son, Cao Bang, and Tuyen Quang received Excellence Awards. Mr. Lưu Bá Mạc, Vice Director of Lang Son’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, praised the program for fostering practical cooperation and opening new directions for the “comrades and brothers” friendship between local authorities.

The program not only provided Vietnamese tourism professionals with valuable knowledge in AI and smart tourism but also laid a solid foundation for future cooperation in building shared tourism information platforms, developing smart products, and enhancing data connectivity. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to advancing high-quality development of the cultural and tourism industry through AI, contributing to the strategic Vietnam-China community with a shared future.

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TCL Solar: Powering Pakistan with advanced solar module innovation

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3 hours ago

April 19, 2026

LAHORE, Pakistan, April 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — TCL Solar made a strong impact at this year’s Solar Pakistan exhibition (17th-19th April, at Expo Centre Lahore) by unveiling a range of advanced solar solutions designed to meet the growing demand for low-carbon energy in South Asia and the Middle East.

The new T5 Pro solar module represents a major leap in N-type TOPCon technology, delivering breakthroughs in both conversion efficiency and power output. It is designed to be the new flagship product in the industry, offering enhanced performance and long-term value.

Key Highlights of the T5 Pro:

A unique product design: The T5 Pro specificity remains in its design architecture, with an overlapping tri-cut cell construction. This innovative structure significantly boosts the module’s performance, ensuring superior output and higher energy yield.

Product Reliability: The T5 Pro’s low-current technology ensures precise temperature control, with hotspot temperatures up to 45°C lower than conventional modules. This reduces the risk of fire hazards and improves overall module longevity. The module has also passed rigorous reliability tests, making it ideal for diverse applications, including commercial rooftops and ground-mounted power stations.

Customer Value: By enhancing energy generation and reducing project lifecycle costs, the T5 Pro provides a high return on investment for both residential and commercial solar applications.

TCL Solar’s Lightweight Module: Optimized for C&I Rooftops

TCL Solar’s Lightweight Module addresses the specific challenges faced by commercial and industrial (C&I) rooftops, particularly in areas with limited load-bearing capacity.

Improved Power Output: Weighing only 5.4 kg/m², these modules generate 3-6% more power compared to traditional TOPCon modules, offering a highly efficient solution for weight-sensitive environments.

Superior Heat Dissipation: The ultra-thin glass design enhances heat dissipation, lowers operating temperatures and reduces overall weight and making the modules ideal for aging rooftops or structures with limited structural integrity.

Building on the momentum at Solar Pakistan 2026, TCL SOLAR and TAIMOOR TRADING CO. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), marking a key step in advancing solar energy solutions. This partnership aims to expand clean power access and drive sustainable development across Pakistan and beyond, with a shared focus on innovation and a low-carbon future.

Focusing on innovation, efficiency, and reduced environmental impact, TCL Solar continues to lead the way in solar technology in Pakistan and across the region, providing solutions that meet today’s energy needs while enabling measurable emissions reductions across the energy value chain.

As Pakistan embraces renewable energy, TCL Solar’s cutting-edge technologies will help drive the growth of low-carbon energy in South Asia and the Middle East.

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TCL Solar: Powering Pakistan with advanced solar module innovation

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3 hours ago

April 19, 2026

Key Highlights of the T5 Pro:

Customer Value: By enhancing energy generation and reducing project lifecycle costs, the T5 Pro provides a high return on investment for both residential and commercial solar applications.

TCL Solar’s Lightweight Module: Optimized for C&I Rooftops

TCL Solar’s Lightweight Module addresses the specific challenges faced by commercial and industrial (C&I) rooftops, particularly in areas with limited load-bearing capacity.

Improved Power Output: Weighing only 5.4 kg/m², these modules generate 3-6% more power compared to traditional TOPCon modules, offering a highly efficient solution for weight-sensitive environments.

As Pakistan embraces renewable energy, TCL Solar’s cutting-edge technologies will help drive the growth of low-carbon energy in South Asia and the Middle East.

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