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Biomarkers of Aging Consortium Announces Winners of Prestigious Biomarkers of Aging Challenge

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The Biomarkers of Aging Consortium has announced the winners of the 2024 Biomarkers of Aging Challenge Series, recognizing significant advances in predicting biological age and mortality risk through innovative data modeling.

BOSTON, Nov. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Biomarkers of Aging Consortium is proud to announce the winners of Phase 2 of the 2024 Biomarkers of Aging Challenge Series.

The 2024 Biomarkers of Aging Challenge Series has propelled aging research forward, with winning teams developing groundbreaking proteomic and epigenetic predictive models that promise to transform our understanding and assessment of biological aging.

Participants of this challenge phase were tasked with developing a best-in-class proteomic predictor of mortality. Mortality is one of the most commonly studied outcomes for biomarkers of aging, owing to its binary and clearly defined nature. Both first generation biomarkers of aging as well as newer models trained specifically to predict time to death have been shown to be able to predict mortality, and the latter have yielded some of the best predictors of mortality and age-related disease available to date.

After months of rigorous analysis, groundbreaking research, and innovative data modeling, the top honors for Phase 2 and $40,000 have been awarded to Team Kauai, comprised of members Jakob Träuble (University of Cambridge), Korbinian Träuble (Helmholtz Munich), and Raphael Lermer (German Heart Center Munich), for their proteomic predictive model of mortality, which outperformed the epigenetic clock GrimAgeV2.

These Phase 2 winners join the winners of Phase 1 of the Challenge, which was focused on prediction of chronological age using epigenetics, and showcased remarkable predictive accuracy, achieving an average error of less than 3 years.

1st Place: Julian Reinhard, also known as “DarthVenter,” Machine Learning Scientist at Evotec, achieved a final score of 2.45 years age error. Julian received $15,000 USD in awards.2nd Place: Lucas Paulo de Lima Camillo, Head of Machine Learning at Shift Bioscience, achieved a final score of 2.55 years age error. Lucas received $10,000 USD in awards.3rd Place: Team “ZetaPartition”, comprising academics Jakob Träuble and Stefan Jokiel, achieved a final score of 2.46 years age error. The team received $5,000 USD in awards.

The Challenge Series was designed to push the boundaries of aging research by engaging experts in omics profiling and advanced data modeling to develop reliable biomarkers of biological age. The competition leveraged a unique dataset, featuring comprehensive proteomic profiles—including Alamar Biosciences’s high-sensitivity NULISAseq™ immunoassay panels—alongside DNA methylation data and longitudinal health outcomes from over 500 individuals. This data enabled participants to create predictive models of chronological age, mortality risk, and will next utilize an expanded multi-omic dataset to enable researchers to predict future disease incidence.

Dr. Mahdi Moqri of the Biomarkers of Aging Consortium remarked, “The contributions of Jakob, Korbinian, and Raphael reflect exactly the kind of pioneering thinking we aimed to foster with this challenge. Their approaches have set a new standard for innovation in aging biomarker research, providing potential tools for improved longevity assessments.”

Dr. Yuling Luo, Founder, Chairman & CEO of Alamar Biosciences, added, “We are thrilled to celebrate the exceptional work of these talented scientists. Their achievements underscore the power of collaborative innovation and the potential impact of precision proteomics in transforming longevity research.”

The winners were recently recognized at a dedicated ceremony during the 2024 Biomarkers of Aging Conference at Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA on November 2, 2024. This celebration marked the culmination of Phase II of the Challenge and sets the stage for Phase III, focused on health span prediction and the modeling of multi-morbidity outcomes, beginning in Q3 2025.

For more information about the Biomarkers of Aging Challenge Series and future participation opportunities, please visit www.agingconsortium.org.

About the Biomarkers of Aging Consortium

Established in 2022, the Biomarkers of Aging Consortium brings together leading researchers and industry experts to develop, validate, and apply biomarkers for aging and longevity. The Consortium fosters collaboration to accelerate advancements in the field. For more details, visit www.agingconsortium.org.

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Dane Gobel, Biomarkers of Aging Consortium, 1 2066139364, dane.gobel@agingconsortium.org, agingconsortium.org 

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From China Mobile’s Call Upgrade to the Commercial Launch of “Calling + AI” by Leading Operators: AI Is Reshaping the Value of Native Calling

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BEIJING, July 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On June 15, 2026, China Mobile announced a comprehensive upgrade to its traditional calling services, ushering in a next-generation calling experience defined by HD, intelligence, and security. This milestone not only marks a major leap in telecommunication innovation but also reflects a global, inevitable shift: the transformation of basic communication into intelligent, inclusive services.

Breaking Experience Barriers and Redefining the Paradigm of Basic Calling

Overcoming the limitations of traditional, voice-only interactions, China Mobile has leveraged its mature VoLTE/VoNR network foundation to deeply integrate AI models with HD audio and video capabilities. Without requiring users to change their phones or SIM cards, seven core AI functions are now seamlessly embedded into the native dialer interface.

These upgrades include Live Captions bridge communication gaps for the elderly and hearing-impaired; HD video calls and AI noise reduction create a crystal-clear, immersive calling experience; AI anti-fraud intercepts high-risk calls in real time to safeguard users’ assets. Furthermore, the introduction of Data Channel (DC) technology and visual call menus transforms standard calls into agile, interactive service windows, enabling multi-party collaboration and seamless business transactions directly within the call. Through this initiative, China Mobile has successfully evolved traditional calls from a mere voice pipeline into a secure, integrated information hub.

“Calling + AI” Becomes a Strategic Consensus Among Global Leading Operators

From a global perspective, China Mobile’s call upgrade is not an isolated milestone, but a microcosm of the global telecommunications industry’s broader transformation. Throughout 2026, major operators worldwide are accelerating the commercial deployment of “Calling + AI” solutions:

Deutsche Telekom launched Magenta AI, leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance calling across all scenarios;T-Mobile US introduced a network-side, real-time translation service covering over 80 languages, effectively breaking down cross-border communication barriers;Saudi stc rolled out English-Arabic bilingual simultaneous interpretation, which has now entered large-scale commercial trials;South Korea’s LG U+ launched its ixi-O intelligent calling assistant, shifting the user experience from passive responses to proactive smart interactions and earning three prestigious GLOMO industry awards.

The synchronized efforts of these global leaders confirm that basic calling services have officially entered a new era of AI integration. Deeply empowered by artificial intelligence, “Calling + AI” has become the definitive blueprint for the intelligent transformation of the global telecommunications industry. As operators continue to refine these native capabilities, the traditional voice network is poised to reclaim its position as the most secure, ubiquitous, and valuable entry point in the AI era.

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Trip.com Group Sincerely Accepts Administrative Penalty Decision Issued by the State Administration for Market Regulation of the People’s Republic of China

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SINGAPORE, July 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Trip.com Group Limited (Nasdaq: TCOM; HKEX: 9961) today announced that it has received the administrative penalty decision issued by the State Administration for Market Regulation of the People’s Republic of China.

Trip.com Group sincerely accepts the decision and will adopt rectification measures in accordance with applicable laws and regulations to implement the decision’s requirements. The Company will strengthen its long-term governance mechanisms and strive to contribute to the sustainable development of the travel industry.

Trip.com Group’s management team will host a conference call at 8:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time on July 27, 2026 (or 8:00 PM Hong Kong Time on July 27, 2026).

The conference call will be available on Webcast live at: http://investors.trip.com.

All participants must pre-register to join this conference call using the participant registration link below:
https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BIb78e08d8f18340c4882a7e4ab961906b.

Upon registration, each participant will receive details for this conference call, including dial-in numbers and a unique access PIN. To join the conference, please dial the number provided, enter your PIN, and you will join the conference instantly.

For further information, please contact:
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NAVER Partners with Brookfield and NVIDIA to Expand Korea’s National AI Factory Infrastructure Buildout

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SAN FRANCISCO, July 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — NAVER, Brookfield and NVIDIA announced an expansion of Korea’s sovereign AI factory infrastructure. New investments will increase the initial NVIDIA DSX™ AI factory deployment from 55 megawatts to 200 megawatts.

Announced during Korea President Jae Myung Lee’s AI Summit visit to San Francisco, the planned 200-megawatt expansion will be built with the NVIDIA DSX platform at NAVER’s GAK Sejong hyperscale data center in Sejong, South Korea. The expanded infrastructure will provide Korea- and U.S.- based AI innovators with access to production-scale AI compute for building next-generation models, agents and AI-powered services.

Under the terms of the agreements, Brookfield will fund up to $9 billion as the exclusive capital partner, NVIDIA will invest $1 billion and NAVER will fund the remaining amount to finance the $10 billion project.

This builds on NAVER’s June announcement to extend its GAK Sejong data center with NVIDIA DSX, with a long-term path to gigawatt-scale sovereign AI infrastructure serving Korea’s enterprises, industries, government organizations and global AI cloud customers. Combining Brookfield’s capital with NVIDIA’s computing platform, the investment supports NAVER’s AI factory deployment.

“NVIDIA’s strategic investment and our infrastructure supply agreement with Brookfield have propelled NAVER’s vision for the AI Factory business into a robust execution phase,” said Haejin Lee, Founder and Chairman of NAVER. “Leveraging the solid partnerships with our global partners, we will drive technological innovation, foster a sovereign AI ecosystem, and spearhead efforts to strengthen South Korea’s AI competitiveness.” 

AI Factory Expansion and Open Model Collaboration to Fuel AI Innovators

NAVER, as an NVIDIA Cloud Partner, provides deep expertise in operating hyperscale infrastructure powered by the full-stack NVIDIA AI platform. The 200-megawatt AI factory, featuring NVIDIA Vera Rubin and Blackwell platforms, will establish a dedicated resource pool for emerging AI companies, providing the compute, software and support needed to develop and deploy competitive AI models and applications at scale.

This expanded infrastructure also builds on NAVER and NVIDIA’s collaboration on open model development for agentic and physical AI. NAVER is advancing its HyperCLOVA X models to be based on NVIDIA Nemotron™ 3 Ultra open models with its proprietary data and training expertise. NAVER is also the first Korean company to join the NVIDIA Nemotron Coalition, contributing to open model development across pretraining, post-training and reinforcement learning.

NAVER plans to launch an AI agent platform in Korea in the second half of the year, powered by NVIDIA Agent Toolkit software including NVIDIA NemoClaw™ blueprints. NAVER is also developing a Seoul World Model using proprietary urban street-view and spatial modeling data, built on NVIDIA Cosmos™ world foundation models.

About NAVER

Founded in 1999, NAVER is Korea’s largest Internet company and one of the world’s top tech companies. Leading cutting-edge technologies, NAVER operates the No.1 search engine in Korea and holds various business portfolios encompassing commerce, fintech, cloud, AI and robotics.

NAVER recorded sales of KRW 12.04 trillion (USD 8.18 billion) in 2025. TEAM NAVER continues to enhance its business portfolio and expand its global presence across Japan, North America, and Europe, while pursuing innovation through continuous research and development in future technologies.

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