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Zhipu and BYOND ASIA (Hong Kong) Announce Strategic Partnership

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Advancing AI Empowerment in the Entertainment Industry

HONG KONG, April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Zhipu, a leading Chinese artificial intelligence company (Beijing Knowledge Atlas Technology Joint Stock Company Limited.), and BYOND ASIA (Hong Kong), a Dubai-based pioneer in hyper-realistic digital human technology, today announced their strategic partnership in Hong Kong. The two partners also unveiled Hong Kong’s first interactive celebrity digital avatar—AI Mr. Eric Tsang—marking the beginning of a new era in the film and entertainment industry with “AI + Next Generation Hyper-Realistic Digital Humans.”

Zhipu shared its vision for building an AI innovation ecosystem in Hong Kong, highlighting its successful applications across various industries and discussing how these experiences can be replicated in Hong Kong to drive the intelligent transformation of media and entertainment sector in the territory. The partnership signifies the first deep integration of Zhipu’s cutting-edge AI technology with Hong Kong’s creative industry.

Groundbreaking Interactive Experience

Through the collaboration between BYOND ASIA and ZHIPU, Mr. Eric Tsang’s digital twin is now multi-lingual, speaking Cantonese, Mandarin, English, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, and more—positioning him as a global cultural ambassador capable of engaging fans worldwide and driving international IP monetization. This new digital avatar achieves three major technological breakthroughs:

Two-Way Interactive Dialogue: A system trained via deep learning on Mr. Eric Tsang’s personal traits enables natural and seamless real-time conversations.Holographic Replication Technology: Combination of ultra-realistic imaging and voice simulation to perfectly replicate Mr. Eric Tsang’s appearance and distinctive style.Contextual Awareness: Capability of displaying corresponding facial expressions and body language based on dialogue content.

“This is not just a technological breakthrough but a revolution for the entertainment industry,” said Mr. Eric Tsang after experiencing his digital avatar firsthand. “My digital counterpart transcends time and space, offering audiences a completely new interactive experience.”

The collaboration integrates Zhipu’s cognitive intelligence technology with BYOND ASIA (Hong Kong)’s hyper-realistic digital human engine. The two companies plan to focus on future developments in:

Innovative advancements in celebrity digital IP operationsAI-assisted film and television production solutionsAutomated scriptwritingVirtual content creationCross-dimensional entertainment experiences

Zhipu also showcased its latest products, including:

AutoGLM-Rumination: The world’s first Agent combining deep research with practical operational capabilities. This represents a significant advancement in autonomous agent technology and an upgrade to device-control agents. AutoGLM-Rumination leverages multimodal large model capabilities to efficiently process text, images, and speech, providing intelligent solutions for complex tasks.CogView4: The first open-source text-to-image model supporting Chinese character generation. CogView4 ranks first in the DPG-Bench benchmark, achieving state-of-the-art (SOTA) performance among open-source text-to-image models. It is also the first image-generation model compliant with the Apache 2.0 license. Its multimodal capabilities further expand AI’s applications in creative content generation.

About Zhipu
Founded in 2019, Zhipu is driven by the vision of “making machines think like humans.” The company has developed the GLM,pre-training large language framework with independent intellectual property rights. Its latest base model, GLM-4-Plus, rivals the world’s most advanced models. In the critical field of AI Agents—a key pathway to AGI—Zhipu holds a distinct advantage. It pioneered the Phone Use concept ahead of OpenAI and launched Agent products, collaborating with global automotive, PC, and smartphone manufacturers through AutoGLM and GLM-PC to advance large models from Chat to Act. Guided by the Model as a Service (MaaS) philosophy, Zhipu’s open platform, bigmodel.cn, continues to drive AI innovation across industries, fostering a thriving AI ecosystem.

Website: https://www.zhipuai.cn/

About BYOND ASIA
Pioneering the Future of Digital Humans, BYOND ASIA is a leading AI company specializing in hyper-realistic digital human technology, dedicated to improving quality of life across industries. With exclusive licensing of core AI technology from Korea’s Klleon and support from WebTVAsia’s media influence in Asia, BYOND creates intelligent digital counterparts of celebrities, educators, and service providers for applications in education, healthcare, elderly companionship, retail, and entertainment. Its solutions have been successfully deployed in Malaysia and the Middle East, with multiple celebrity digital avatars already created. The company is now expanding its presence in Hong Kong and mainland China. Through proprietary AI systems, large language models (LLMs), and the HoloMe physical interaction platform, BYOND ASIA is leading the next wave of AI transformation, committed to merging technology with humanity.

In 2025, BYOND officially established its Hong Kong subsidiary (BYOND Hong Kong) as a key hub for its expansion across Asia. Website: https://byond.asia/

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Florida Physician Specialists Data Breach: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Launches Investigation into Exposure of Personal Information

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National class action firm offering free case evaluations to individuals impacted by the Florida Physician Specialists cybersecurity incident

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a national class action law firm, is investigating data privacy claims arising from the Florida Physician Specialists data breach. Florida Physician Specialists learned of the cybersecurity incident between November 27 and 29, 2025.

What Happened

Florida Physician Specialists discovered that its network was hacked between November 27 and 29, 2025. An investigation launched in late November 2025 confirmed that an unauthorized third party accessed its network. The review of the exposed data was completed on April 6, 2026.

Information Exposed

Affected personal data includes full names and one or more of the following: Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers or state identification numbers, other government identification numbers, financial account information, credit or debit card information, medical information, and/or health insurance policy information.

Who May Be Impacted

Individuals who received a data breach notification from Florida Physician Specialists may face an increased risk of identity theft and fraud.

Your Legal Options

Edelson Lechtzin LLP is investigating a potential class action to pursue legal remedies on behalf of individuals whose sensitive personal data may have been compromised in the Florida Physician Specialists breach. The firm will evaluate your rights and potential claims at no cost.

Recommended Protective Steps

Review account statements and credit reports regularly and remain vigilant for suspicious activity. Confirm whether your information was involved in the Florida Physician Specialists incident and preserve any letters or emails you received about the breach. Consider placing fraud alerts and credit monitoring.

Contact Us for a Free Case Evaluation

Speak confidentially with a data privacy attorney today: Marc Edelson, Esq., Edelson Lechtzin LLP, 411 S. State Street, Suite N-300, Newtown, PA 18940; Phone: 844-696-7492 ext. 2; Email: medelson@edelson-law.com; Web: www.edelson-law.com. Or click HERE to request a free consultation.

About Florida Physician Specialists

Based in Jacksonville, Florida, Florida Physician Specialists is a multi-specialty private physician practice serving patients in Northeast Florida.

About Edelson Lechtzin LLP

Edelson Lechtzin LLP is a national class action law firm with offices in Pennsylvania and California. In addition to data breach litigation, the firm handles class and collective actions involving securities and investment fraud, federal antitrust violations, ERISA employee benefit plans, wage theft, and consumer fraud

Media and Partnership Inquiries: Use the contact information above to connect with our team regarding interviews, co-counsel opportunities, and referral partnerships.

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Sandhills Medical Foundation, Inc., d/b/a Sandhills Medical Data Breach: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Launches Investigation into Exposure of Personal Information

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MCBEE, S.C., May 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a national class action law firm, is investigating data privacy claims arising from the Sandhills Medical data breach. Sandhills Medical learned of the cybersecurity incident between November 27 and 29, 2025.

What Happened

On May 8, 2025, Sandhills Medical discovered it had been the victim of a ransomware attack. Sandhills Medical began an investigation with the help of cybersecurity experts and a forensic firm. That investigation determined an unauthorized third party accessed Sandhills Medical’s server directly and obtained personal information for select patients.

Information Exposed

Affected personal data includes names, personal health information, and birth dates. This data breach has affected an estimated 169,017 people.

Who May Be Impacted

Individuals who received a data breach notification from Sandhills Medical may face an increased risk of identity theft and fraud.

Your Legal Options

Edelson Lechtzin LLP is investigating a potential class action to pursue legal remedies on behalf of individuals whose sensitive personal data may have been compromised in the Sandhills Medical breach. The firm will evaluate your rights and potential claims at no cost.

Recommended Protective Steps

Review account statements and credit reports regularly and remain vigilant for suspicious activity. Confirm whether your information was involved in the Sandhills Medical incident and preserve any letters or emails you received about the breach. Consider placing fraud alerts and credit monitoring.

Contact Us for a Free Case Evaluation

Speak confidentially with a data privacy attorney today: Marc Edelson, Esq., Edelson Lechtzin LLP, 411 S. State Street, Suite N-300, Newtown, PA 18940; Phone: 844-696-7492 ext. 2; Email: medelson@edelson-law.com; Web: www.edelson-law.com. Or click HERE to request a free consultation.

About Sandhills Medical

Based in McBee, South Carolina, Sandhills Medical operates as a Federally Qualified Community Health Center (FQHC) that provides community-based primary health care services.

About Edelson Lechtzin LLP

Edelson Lechtzin LLP is a national class action law firm with offices in Pennsylvania and California. In addition to data breach litigation, the firm handles class and collective actions involving securities and investment fraud, federal antitrust violations, ERISA employee benefit plans, wage theft, and consumer fraud

Media and Partnership Inquiries: Use the contact information above to connect with our team regarding interviews, co-counsel opportunities, and referral partnerships.

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Danish Publisher Automates Digital Textbook Delivery with Integrated WooCommerce-Webdoxx Solution

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Danish educational publisher eliminates manual processing errors and delivers instant access to more than 20 digital learning products

LONDON, May 3, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Forlaget 94, a Danish educational publisher serving commercial colleges and vocational schools since 1994, has transformed its digital textbook distribution by implementing a fully automated WooCommerce-Webdoxx solution.

“Using the Webdoxx-WooCommerce integration we have achieved full automation of order processing, fewer errors, and happier customers,” Tom Gertsen, IT Manager at Forlaget 94

Previously, Forlaget 94 relied on manual processes to distribute digital textbooks to customers. As demand for online educational materials grew, the publisher required a faster, more reliable way to manage orders, provision access, and reduce the risk of administrative errors.

Through its integration of WooCommerce with Webdoxx, Forlaget 94 now runs more than 20 educational products through a 100% automated workflow. The solution automatically processes customer orders and provides instant access to purchased digital textbooks, improving the experience for both customers and internal teams.

“The result is full automation of order processing, fewer errors, and happier customers,” said Tom Gertsen, IT Manager at Forlaget 94 and architect behind the WooCommerce-Webdoxx integration. The automated system has enabled Forlaget 94 to eliminate manual errors, accelerate customer processing, and increase customer satisfaction through immediate access provisioning. The implementation demonstrates how educational publishers can modernize digital content delivery while maintaining secure, managed access to learning materials.

Webdoxx, a service created and managed by Drumlin Security Ltd, provides online DRM and managed document delivery services for publishers, educational organizations, institutions, and commercial content providers.

About Forlaget 94

Forlaget 94 is a Danish educational publisher established in 1994, providing educational products for commercial colleges and vocational schools.

About Webdoxx

Webdoxx is an online DRM and managed document delivery service created and managed by Drumlin Security Ltd. The platform supports secure access to digital publications and documents across a range of sectors, including education, healthcare, government, finance, and publishing.

Media Contact

Mike de Smith, Drumlin Security Ltd, 44 7768404712, info@drumlinsecurity.com, https://www.drumlinsecurity.com/

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