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Gloo Acquires AI Innovator withSoul

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Pittsburgh-based AI startup joins forces with Gloo to put AI to work for faith-based content creators, publishers, and media organizations

BOULDER, Colo., Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Gloo, the leading technology platform dedicated to connecting the faith ecosystem and releasing its collective might, announced the acquisition of withSoul, an innovative AI company founded by Jake Klinvex and Alex Cook. withSoul has partnered with prominent Christian publishers to revolutionize content distribution and engagement through AI-powered data ingestion, enrichment, and personalization. The strategic acquisition aligns with the Gloo mission to use advanced technology to connect publishers, content creators, and media organizations to the “big C” Church in more effective ways.

Both withSoul founders came from fintech leadership roles in the crypto and digital asset sectors at Mastercard and BNY Mellon, respectively. Seeing the alignment between their AI-driven mission and the Gloo vision to advance human flourishing and organizational thriving through redemptive technology, they quickly realized the potential for greater impact.

“We were truly blown away by the talent, vision, and experience within the Gloo team,” said Jake Klinvex, co-founder of withSoul. “Our AI technology was already making strides in transforming how Christian publishers engage their audiences, but after seeing the Gloo expertise and passion for using AI to serve the Church, it became clear that joining forces would allow us to make an even greater impact. We’re excited to take faith-based content discovery and engagement to a whole new level for publishers and consumers alike.”

Alex Cook, co-founder of withSoul, added, “We’ve always believed that AI has the power to serve Christian publishers and content creators as they help people grow in exciting new ways. Joining Gloo allows us to scale even further, creating richer and more personalized growth experiences that support the power of the relationship in ways that other generative AI tools don’t.”

Earlier this month, Gloo announced a new suite of AI tools, starting with AI Data Engine for faith-based publishers and churches, along with two new AI platforms currently in betaAspen AI and the Christian Aligned Large Language Model. The tools are designed as values-aligned resources for Christians and church leaders, offering tailored AI solutions to support ministry work and organizational needs.

Steele Billings, managing partner for Gloo Ventures and Gloo AI, echoed the enthusiasm for the acquisition: “Bringing withSoul’s AI expertise into the Gloo family of brands is a game changer for the faith ecosystem. Their work in data enrichment and discoverability perfectly complements our vision to create technology that helps individuals flourish and organizations thrive. Together, we are positioned to lead the way in trusted AI-powered solutions for publishers and ministries.”

Gloo’s AI Data Engine for publishers is live now, and new tools are expected to be released from Gloo AI in late 2024 and early 2025. For more information, visit ai.gloo.us.

About Gloo
Gloo is the trusted platform that releases the collective might of the faith ecosystem. As a leading technology innovator, Gloo is a tech platform that connects ministry leaders to resources, people, data, insights and funding so their people and communities flourish and their organizations thrive. Gloo is based in Boulder, Colorado.

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Fangzhou CEO Honored at 2025 VBEF Conference as Company Showcases AI Medical Innovations

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SUZHOU, China, May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Fangzhou Inc. (“Fangzhou” or the “Company”) (06086.HK), a leader in Internet healthcare solutions, participated in the prestigious 2025 VBEF Future Healthcare and Medicine Conference hosted by VCBeat at the Suzhou International Expo Centre May 9-10th. Fangzhou’s founder, chairman, and CEO Dr. Xie Fangmin was named “Most Influential Healthcare Entrepreneur” as part of the 2025 Annual Future Healthcare Awards. The recognition highlights Fangzhou’s decade-long evolution as a pioneer in online medical services, including its latest advancements in large language models and safeguards against AI hallucination risks.

Dr. Xie Fangmin commented, “I am privileged to accept this award, and this recognition underscores Fangzhou’s commitment to developing innovative healthcare solutions that prioritize both safety and intelligence. Looking ahead, we remain dedicated to our mission of leveraging AI technologies to broaden healthcare accessibility, improve patient outcomes, and drive the next generation of intelligent healthcare services.”

Policy Alignment

Fangzhou’s growth strategy aligns with China’s AI regulatory framework for healthcare, including the recent 2025-2030 Pharmaceutical Industry Digital Transformation Implementation Plan which emerged from a collaborative effort among seven regulatory bodies, comprising the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (“MIIT”), the National Health Commission, the Ministry of Commerce, and other key ministries. The integration of generative AI with traditional machine-learning systems creates a foundation for widespread AI deployment, catalyzing tremendous potential opportunities in China’s healthcare industry.

AI Innovation

Since launching its H2H (Hospital to Home) Smart Healthcare Ecosystem, Fangzhou has implemented an AI integration roadmap, initially addressing chronic disease management features before progressing to more advanced applications. In 2022, the Company expanded its AI medical application research efforts, followed by the 2023 rollout of an intelligent customer service assistant. In 2024, Fangzhou incorporated DeepSeek-V2 into its platform to optimize its knowledge base and enhance content generation capabilities, and more recently in 2025, the company deployed DeepSeek-V3 and DeepSeek-R1 models through strategic partnerships with Tencent Cloud and Tencent Health. To ensure the highest standards of safety and reliability, Fangzhou’s R&D team developed safeguards to address “hallucination” risks in large language models through a multifaceted approach, including knowledge base enhancements, model architecture refinement, and implementation of rigorous supervision protocols.

About Fangzhou Inc.

Fangzhou Inc. (06086.HK) is China’s leading online chronic disease management platform, serving 49.2 million registered users and 223,000 physicians (as of December 31, 2024). The Company specializes in delivering tailored medical care and precision medicine solutions. For more information, visit https://investors.jianke.com.

About VBEF Future Healthcare and Medicine Conference

The VBEF Future Healthcare and Medicine Conference convenes industry leaders, academics, and investors to address critical trends in healthcare. The 2025 forum emphasized AI applications and digital transformation.

Media Contact
For further inquiries or interviews, please reach out to:
Xingwei Zhao Associate Director of Public Relations Email: pr@jianke.com 

Disclaimer: This press release contains forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated due to various factors. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these statements

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ChipMOS ANNOUNCES NT$525 MILLION SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM

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HSINCHU, May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC. (“ChipMOS” or the “Company”) (Taiwan Stock Exchange: 8150 and Nasdaq: IMOS), an industry leading provider of outsourced semiconductor assembly and test services (“OSAT”), today announced that its Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program with the total amount up to NT$525 million (approximately US$16.4 million, based on the exchange rate of NT$31.96 to US$1.00 as of April 30, 2025).

Under the program, the company will repurchase up to 15 million shares from the open market on the Taiwan Stock Exchange, approximately 2.06% of its issued share capital. The shares will be repurchased within a price range of NT$18.87 to NT$35.00 per share, while the buyback will still be carried out if the stock price falls lower than the aforementioned range. The authorization repurchase program period is from May 14 to July 13, 2025.

S.J. Cheng, Chairman and President of ChipMOS, said, “Our strong balance sheet and long-term fundamentals give us confidence in our business, which is reflected in the new share repurchase authorization by the Board of Directors. This is in-line with our capital allocation strategy and view that our shares represent a highly compelling investment opportunity given the recent share price dislocation in the market. We continue focus on supporting our customers and executing on the longer-term, strategic initiatives that will help drive our growth and leadership success.”

About ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC.:

ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC. (“ChipMOS” or the “Company”) (Taiwan Stock Exchange: 8150 and Nasdaq: IMOS) (www.chipmos.com) is an industry leading provider of outsourced semiconductor assembly and test services. With advanced facilities in Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu Industrial Park and Southern Taiwan Science Park in Taiwan, ChipMOS is known for its track record of excellence and history of innovation. The Company provides end-to-end assembly and test services to leading fabless semiconductor companies, integrated device manufacturers and independent semiconductor foundries serving virtually all end markets worldwide.

Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as ‘believes,’ ‘expects,’ ‘anticipates,’ ‘projects,’ ‘intends,’ ‘should,’ ‘seeks,’ ‘estimates,’ ‘future’ or similar expressions or by discussion of, among other things, strategies, goals, plans or intentions. These statements may include financial projections and estimates and their underlying assumptions, statements regarding tariffs, government policies, global trade environments, pricing, plans, objectives and expectations with respect to future operations, products and services, and statements regarding future performance. Actual results may differ materially in the future from those reflected in forward-looking statements contained in this document, due to various factors. Further information regarding these risks, uncertainties and other factors are included in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and in the Company’s other filings with the SEC.

Contacts:

In Taiwan

Jesse Huang

ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC.

+886-6-5052388 ext. 7715

IR@chipmos.com 

In the U.S.

David Pasquale

Global IR Partners

+1-914-337-8801

dpasquale@globalirpartners.com 

 

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Ogury Accelerates Net Zero Strategy with 51toCarbonZero Partnership

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The global adtech leader sets new standards in sustainable advertising with deeper data, measurable reductions, and product innovation.

NEW YORK, May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Ogury, the leader in advertising solutions fueled by exclusive data and grounded in privacy, today announced a strategic partnership with 51toCarbonZero (51-0), the only net zero platform powering growth for marketing and advertising leaders. This marks a pivotal step in Ogury’s sustainability journey, as the company accelerates its path toward net zero.

Following Ogury’s signing of The Climate Pledge in 2021 – and the completion of three comprehensive Greenhouse Gas (GHG) assessments – the company has a clear understanding of its carbon footprint and is taking bold steps to minimize its environmental impact. With a mature emissions baseline and an established reduction roadmap, Ogury turned to 51-0 to leverage its advanced AI data automation capabilities and its tailored expertise in adtech sustainability – driving greater emissions visibility and faster progress toward the company’s net zero goal.

Nathalie Pannequin, Senior Culture Lead at Ogury, said: “Environmental responsibility is not an add-on for us—it’s embedded in how we operate, innovate, and grow. As we advance toward net zero, it’s critical we pair our strong foundations with targeted expertise that understands the unique emissions profile of digital advertising. 51-0 brings the deep industry knowledge and pioneering solutions we need to lead responsibly in this space. Through this partnership, we aim to set new benchmarks and share best practices for sustainability within adtech while tackling climate change head-on.”

51-0 will support Ogury’s fourth GHG assessment and help refine its global reduction roadmap, providing more granular emissions measurement and analysis across Scopes 1, 2, and 3. Together, the companies will embed sustainability even deeper into Ogury’s operations and evolve its product offering to improve environmental impact, especially for ad delivery, while promoting more responsible consumption to contribute to broader industry change.

By leveraging 51-0’s platform and climate advisory, Ogury will track progress more effectively and make data-driven decisions around operational efficiencies, which create opportunities for cost saving. The partnership underscores Ogury’s belief that environmental action is not just about ethics, but a strategic business opportunity that builds trust and long-term value with clients, suppliers, investors, and employees.

Richard Davis, CEO & Co-founder at 51toCarbonZero, said: “Ogury is a brilliant example of how climate leadership can evolve with integrity. Moving from measurement to impactful action, Ogury is now opening up opportunities to create additional revenue lines and generate operational efficiencies in a complex, fast-moving sector. We’re excited to support the team as they shape what responsible advertising looks like in a net zero future.”

This collaboration spans Ogury’s global operations across 19 countries and digital activities in 33 markets, ensuring a unified approach to sustainability. It also strengthens the environmental pillar of Ogury’s holistic ESG strategy, complementing its work to foster diversity and inclusion, responsible business practices, and long-term stakeholder impact.

Ogury and 51-0 demonstrate the power of treating climate action as both a business driver and a moral imperative—proving that with the right data, direction, and dedication decarbonizing adtech is achievable.

About Ogury
Ogury is a global adtech company that delivers Personified Advertising solutions grounded in privacy to brands, agencies and publishers by focusing on targeting personas, not people.

We deliver relevant audiences at scale and on quality publisher inventory thanks to our exclusive data, which is meticulously collected and crafted from millions of self-declared customer surveys, enriched with billions of impactful data points, and refined by AI. This results in audience insights and performance not available through any other adtech platform.

Founded in 2014, Ogury is a global organization with a diverse team of 500+ people across 19 countries.

About 51toCarbonZero
51toCarbonZero is a climate-tech company dedicated to helping organizations understand and reduce their carbon emissions. Their platform consolidates an enterprise’s entire carbon footprint, providing real-time data and actionable insights to drive carbon transformation. With a focus on industries that shape public opinion, such as media and advertising, 51-0 is expanding to serve additional sectors, including food and beverage and automotive.

 

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