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Squirrel Ai CEO Wei Zhou Showcases Innovative AI Education Tools at WAIC 2024

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SHANGHAI, Oct. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The World AI Conference & High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance 2024 (WAIC 2024) recently convened in Shanghai, accelerating the advancement of a new wave of AI technology and driving the enhancement of the sector’s global architecture. The event was co-hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Cyberspace Administration of China, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the China Association for Science and Technology and the Shanghai Municipal People’s Government.

This year’s conference, themed “Governing AI for Good and for All,” welcomed 1,300 global leaders, exhibitors, and groups from over 50 countries and regions. They included nine recipients of the Turing Award, Fields Medal, and Nobel Prize, as well as 88 distinguished academics from some of the world’s leading universities and research institutions. During the event, participants explored AI methodologies with the highest potential to significantly accelerate the development of groundbreaking and sustainable technologies.

Wei Zhou, co-founder and CEO of Squirrel Ai, was a key speaker at the session “Towards AGI: Large Models Renewal and Industrial Empowerment.” Zhou provided deep insights into the deployment of large-scale models across various industry landscapes, spotlighting significant technical breakthroughs and discussing potential avenues for leveraging these advancements to foster new models for quality-driven production across multiple sectors.

1. Harnessing Educational Innovation to Drive New Paradigms of Productivity

Since its launch in 2018, the World AI Conference (WAIC) has emerged as a cornerstone event in the global AI landscape, captivating stakeholders from multiple sectors. WAIC has become an essential arena for demonstrating and exchanging state-of-the-art AI technologies, with this year marking its most extensive participation yet. Over its six editions, the WAIC has invited numerous legendary leaders from around the globe to explore the future of the AI industry, including Tom M. Mitchell, the “godfather of machine learning”; Jürgen Schmidhuber, the “father of neural networks”; Andrew Ng, founder of Landing AI; Jack Ma, founder of Alibaba Group; and Elon Musk, co-founder of Tesla. This year’s WAIC centered on global governance, industrial development, and frontier science, with a particular emphasis on large models, computation, robotics, and autonomous driving. WAIC has consistently pushed the envelope on AI+ technologies, helping to transition the world of AI into a new era of development.

Notably, this year’s WAIC has boasted its largest participation to date. The conference featured not only internet industry giants such as Baidu, Alibaba, Tencent, Huawei, China Mobile, China Unicom, China Telecom, and Microsoft, but also numerous cutting-edge technology companies, with Squirrel Ai serving as a prime example. These participants showcased their innovative achievements in the field of large models and the diverse industrial forms of AI technology.

The development of large models is a crucial direction in AI, representing the forefront of current AI technology. The forum, themed “Boundless Model Power, Industrial Co-Governance,” focused on key topics such as edge intelligence, and the industrial application, security and governance of large models. It brought together top minds from institutions like Tsinghua University, Ant Group, and Zhongguancun Laboratory to collaboratively explore the paths to application of and innovation in large models.

In his keynote, “AI Reshaping the Future of Education,” Mr. Zhou, the Squirrel Ai CEO, discussed the transformative power of the company’s Large Adaptive Model (LAM), addressing the challenges and breakthroughs in large models. His vision for a reimagined educational system through AI underscored a shift towards personalized, technology-driven learning, showcasing Squirrel Ai’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of educational norms and offering a personalized learning experience to all students, no matter where they are in their knowledge and skills acquisition journey.

2. Revolutionizing Education through Technological Innovation

At the Conference, the release of the “2024 Collection of Exemplary Application Cases of Large Models” garnered significant attention. This casebook features the latest and most comprehensive practice cases of large model applications in China, examining select implementations in the manufacturing, healthcare, financial, legal, education, and agricultural sectors. The compendium evaluates breakthroughs based on criteria such as scenario adaptability, technological execution, and innovative impact, highlighting exemplars of real-world utility and transformative potential. Leveraging its new multi-modal adaptive engine and the Squirrel Ai Smart Instructor, Squirrel Ai has been featured in the casebook and received an award. The recognition showcases to various sectors the ideal trajectory of technological advancement and innovative achievements.

From universal concepts to practical applications, Squirrel Ai has consistently prioritized innovation as its driving force, focusing on core technology to facilitate transformation and make significant advances in AI-driven educational methodologies. With its multi-modal adaptive engine, Squirrel Ai has introduced a “new force” for personalized education. Following the Conference, Mr. Zhou and his peers in related industries engaged in further discussions on the innovative applications of large models. They explored future opportunities in new and emerging industries, forms, and models, seeking novel pathways for the advancement of both the AI and the educational technology sectors.

In response to a world where technology evolves at breakneck speed, Squirrel Ai has developed a strategic roadmap from innovation to implementation. The company leverages the continuous iteration of its large models as a key breakthrough to accelerate innovation in education. The approach not only addresses the final steps in deploying the Squirrel Ai Smart Instructor but also facilitates the integration of AI education into everyday life. As a result, large-scale, student-tailored education has become a viable possibility.

As the synergy between AI and education continues to foster new innovations, Squirrel Ai has become a major force in transforming education through its collaborative ecosystem within the technology sector. The initiative has positioned China as a leader in AI educational technology on the global stage, demonstrating the effectiveness of intelligent, adaptive learning systems that have captured the attention of educational communities worldwide. Throughout its development, Squirrel Ai has focused on creating AI-driven educational solutions that enhance productivity and incorporate a variety of technological approaches, establishing a foundation for future educational advancements. Looking ahead, the company is dedicated to further exploring the transformative potential of education through AI, with plans to develop a comprehensive framework that will further solidify China’s role in shaping an educational ecosystem powered by smart technology.

 

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RIVANNA nominated for MedTech Scale-Up of the Year at MedTech World Awards 2026 | North America

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Nomination places the Charlottesville-based company among growth-stage medtech leaders recognized for commercial momentum in AI-powered clinical decision support; public voting is open through May 8

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — RIVANNA®, developer of AI-powered clinical decision-support solutions, today announced that it has been nominated for MedTech Scale-Up of the Year at the MedTech World Awards 2026 | North America. Public voting is open through Friday, May 8, 2026, with category winners to be announced at the inaugural North American Awards Gala on May 11, 2026, at the Hilton West Palm Beach in Florida.

The MedTech Scale-Up of the Year category honors a growth-stage company successfully scaling revenues, partnerships, and adoption across the global medical technology ecosystem. Nominees across the program’s 22 categories were selected through a structured process led by the MedTech World Steering Committee, with category winners determined by a combination of expert evaluation and public voting from the global MedTech community.

“We have built RIVANNA on validation earned from the most rigorous technical buyers in healthcare: competitive federal awards translated into FDA-cleared products, each paired with a commercial program that meets clinicians where they work,” said Will Mauldin, PhD, Co-founder and CEO of RIVANNA. “Being nominated for MedTech Scale-Up of the Year is a meaningful affirmation of that approach and the team executing it.”

Public voting closes Friday, May 8, 2026. Members of the MedTech community are invited to support RIVANNA’s nomination at the official voting page: vote here.

The award nomination follows a year of measurable scaling for RIVANNA:

In October 2025, RIVANNA reported on being named a finalist in MedTech Innovator’s 2025 Early-Stage Grand Prize competition, selected from nearly 1,500 global applicants to represent the top 4% of medtech innovations worldwide.In December 2025, RIVANNA reported on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s 510(k) clearance of its Accuro® 3S Needle Guide Kit consumables, building on existing Accuro 3S device clearance.In April 2026, RIVANNA reported on peer-reviewed findings, published in 2025 in the Journal of Emergency Medicine (DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2025.11.011), showing that the Accuro® XV musculoskeletal imaging system enables non-physician operators to acquire diagnostic-quality scans after just one hour of hands-on training.In May 2026, RIVANNA reported on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s 510(k) clearance of the Accuro® XV Diagnostic Ultrasound System for musculoskeletal imaging, authorizing commercial use across hospital and clinic settings.The company’s clinical program now spans eight sites nationwide with more than 1,500 patients enrolled.

The 2026 MedTech World Awards | North America, powered by Blue Goat Cyber, will be presented Monday, May 11, 2026, at the inaugural North American Awards Gala at the Hilton West Palm Beach, marking the first time the MedTech World Awards have been hosted in the United States.

About the MedTech Scale-Up of the Year Award
Presented by MedTech World, the MedTech Scale-Up of the Year category recognizes growth-stage medical technology companies demonstrating strong commercial momentum, expanding partnerships, and accelerating real-world adoption. The award is one of 22 categories spanning innovation, clinical excellence, regulatory strategy, investment, and leadership across the global MedTech ecosystem.

About RIVANNA
RIVANNA® is a medical technology company developing clinical decision-support solutions powered by proprietary clinical datasets, AI models, and purpose-built imaging hardware. The company’s platform automates complex anatomical analysis at the point of care, enabling faster, more confident clinical decisions while reducing variability and expanding access to advanced capabilities. The first applications target significant market opportunities in regional anesthesia and fracture care. RIVANNA has built a proven FDA regulatory track record across its Accuro® platform, with device clearances for Accuro® 3S (spinal needle guidance) and Accuro® XV (musculoskeletal imaging), a portfolio of supporting cleared consumables, and AI software modules advancing through regulatory review. The company is backed by 100+ patents and validated through clinical partnerships with leading academic medical centers. RIVANNA is headquartered in Charlottesville, Virginia, and operates an FDA-registered, ISO 13485:2016-certified manufacturing facility. Learn more at rivannamedical.com.

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D2L Launch Week Highlights Latest Product Releases

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Latest innovations are designed to save time, simplify workflows, and help drive better learning outcomes

TORONTO, May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ – D2L, a global leader in learning innovation, hosted its first-ever D2L Launch Week, a four-day virtual webinar series spotlighting the company’s latest product innovations across D2L Brightspace in 2026.

Throughout the week, D2L showcased a range of product releases through live demos and practical customer use cases, highlighting how institutions, school districts and organizations can help to drive engagement and improve learning outcomes. The featured updates include enhancements to D2L Lumi for idea generation, intervention suggestions, quiz creation and summarization; tools to strengthen parent and guardian outreach; and administrative capabilities designed to help large organizations delegate course and configuration management more effectively.

“We’re proud to showcase the ways D2L continues to innovate to help make learning more personalized, efficient, and scalable,” said Christian Pantel, Chief Product Officer at D2L. “From new D2L Lumi features to enhanced communication tools and more flexible distributed administration capabilities, these updates are designed to help our customers save time, improve usability, and deliver better learning experiences at scale.”

Enhancements to D2L Lumi

Among the new capabilities were several updates to D2L’s AI-native tool, D2L Lumi, designed to improve usability, transparency, and alignment across workflows, including:

D2L Lumi Ideas: Generates assignment and discussion ideas directly within Brightspace, making it easier to generate high quality content aligned to learning outcomes.D2L Lumi Insights: Gives educators access to learning intervention suggestions, designed to provide recommended next steps based on learner data.D2L Lumi Quiz: Helps educators generate questions from multiple course content topics and includes a more streamlined question-generation workflow.D2L Lumi Summary: Supports summarization from more content sources, including nested submodules, and can give educators the ability to preview and adjust source text before summarization.

Updates to Parent and Guardian Communications

D2L also introduced new parent and guardian communication enhancements to help K-12 educators strengthen engagement beyond the classroom. Teachers can now send bulk emails to all parents and guardians associated with students in their class. For individual student outreach, teachers can also email parents and guardians of a specific learner, making it easier to share timely updates on student progress and classroom activity.

Manage Distributed Administration at Scale

Distributed Administration gives organizations more flexibility to delegate administrative responsibilities across organization levels. With Distributed Administration, administrators can manage specific areas, enabling them to oversee courses while helping to reduce bottlenecks and free up time.

Learn more about the latest product releases showcased at D2L Launch Week.

About D2L   
D2L is transforming the way the world learns, helping learners achieve more than they dreamed possible. Working closely with customers all over the world, D2L is on a mission to make learning more inspiring, engaging and human. Find out how D2L helps transform lives and delivers outstanding learning outcomes in K-12, higher education and businesses.

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Ultima Markets Celebrates 10th Anniversary

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10 Years of Trust. Focused on Tomorrow.

EBENE CYBERCITY, Mauritius, May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ultima Markets Ltd (“UM”), authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Commission of Mauritius, marks its 10th anniversary under the theme, “10 Years of Trust. Focused on Tomorrow.” Since 2016, UM has transformed into a leading global brokerage.

Milestones

UM built a world-class trading space through ultra-fast tech and strict compliance, launching the UM Terminal, AI-driven MT5, and Mobile App. Key milestones include FSC Mauritius Authorisation (2023), a Willis Towers Watson partnership providing $1M fund protection, joining the UN Global Compact (2024), and securing 50+ awards by 2026.

Celebrating Lasting Partnerships

Exclusive initiatives include:

Ultimate Trader Cup: An epic trading competition to prove your edge.Ultima Loyalty Programme: A tiered system turning loyalty into long-term rewards.Ultima Partnership Programme: Leverage 10 years of market trust into lasting revenue.Inter Partnership Perks: VIP events and match access via its Inter partnership.

The Five ‘U’s

Core values guiding UM’s next decade:

User: Designing around trader needs and removing friction.United: Fostering community growth through learning.Upright: Acting transparently and ethically.Upward: Pursuing continuous product and performance growth.Upgrade: Elevating trader skills, tools, and outcomes.

Focused on Tomorrow

Guided by The Five ‘U’s, UM remains focused on tomorrow, investing in innovation, transparency, and global expansion. Building on recent advancements like Copy Trading Pro and UM Academy, its commitment is providing the ultimate trading edge and elite support worldwide.

About Ultima Markets

Ultima Markets Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Commission of Mauritius, offering a secure, regulated CFD trading experience. As the Official Regional Partner of FC Internazionale Milano, UM unites football passion with trading knowledge. Serving 170+ countries with 1,000+ instruments, the broker is a 50+ award winner and proud UN Global Compact supporter, aligning with Sustainable Development Goals for responsible growth. The products, services and initiatives described in this press release are offered exclusively by Ultima Markets Ltd. This communication is not directed at, nor are the products and services described herein available to, residents of the United Kingdom.

Ultima Markets (UK) Limited (“UM UK”) is a distinct legal entity authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) in the United Kingdom. UM UK secured its FCA authorisation in 2025. UM UK is not the subject of this press release.

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