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Lightricks Launches 13B Parameters LTX Video Model, Breakthrough Rendering Approach Generates High-quality, Efficient AI Video 30X Faster Than Comparable Models

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JERUSALEM and NEW YORK, May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Lightricks, a leader in AI-driven content creation technology, today announced the release of its LTX Video 13-billion-parameter model (LTXV-13B) – which may be the most advanced and efficient AI video generation model to date. This substantial upgrade dramatically increases quality while maintaining LTXV’s unparalleled speed generating AI videos. The 13B model is available within the company’s flagship storytelling platform, LTX Studio, shared with the open community and is being integrated across the Lightricks portfolio.

LTXV-13B introduces “multiscale rendering,” a major technical breakthrough that delivers both speed and quality through a layered process. The model drafts in lower detail first to capture coarse motion using fewer resources. This draft then guides the next stages, where the model progressively adds structure, lighting, and micro-motion (and spending time where it matters most). The result is high-fidelity video built through deliberate, multi-scale generation, with render times that can be more than 30X faster than comparable models – without compromising visual realism.

The new 13B model represents a significant leap forward in Lightricks’ generative AI capabilities, offering creators the ability to produce videos with stunning detail, coherence, and control. It utilizes the latest advancements in academia and the open source community, including unsampling controls and spatiotemporal guidance for video editing, and kernel optimization for running speeds.

Unlike other models that demand enterprise-grade GPU (and long rendering times), LTXV-13B delivers studio level video at unmatched speed, even on devices that creators already own, which differentiates LTX Video in the marketplace.

“The introduction of our 13B parameter LTX Video model marks a pivotal moment in AI video generation with the ability to generate fast, high-quality videos on consumer GPUs,” said Zeev Farbman, co-founder and CEO of Lightricks. “Our users can now create content with more consistency, better quality, and tighter control. This new version of LTX Video runs on consumer hardware, while staying true to what makes all our products different – speed, creativity, and usability.”

While developing and refining the 13B model, Lightricks entered into a strategic partnership with leading media asset provider Getty Images. In December 2024, Lightricks entered an agreement with Shutterstock to leverage their licensed content. These kinds of collaborations have given Lightricks access to an extensive library of high-quality video assets for model training, reinforcing its mission to build ethically trained, visually compelling, and commercially safe generative tools.

The LTXV-13B model now empowers creators with even more control and flexibility, seamlessly supporting all of the platform’s advanced creative tools, including:

Keyframe editingCamera motion controlCharacter and scene-level motion adjustmentMulti-shot sequencing and editing

In support of startups and small businesses, Lightricks is offering the 13B model free to license for enterprises with under $10 million in annual revenue. This initiative and the release of all LTXV models in open source reflect Lightricks’ commitment to making cutting-edge generative AI accessible to the next generation of creative companies and innovators. Open source versions of LTXV are available on Hugging Face (LTX-Video) and GitHub (LTX-Video).

“By consistently refining our models and working with the open community, we’ve built an AI system that generates physically natural movement while preserving artistic control,” added Yoav HaCohen, Director of LTX Video at Lightricks.

Since launching LTX Video in November 2024, Lightricks has collaborated with researchers and open-source contributors to improve motion consistency, scene coherence, and creative adaptability. Key open-source advancements in LTXV-13B include:

VACE Model Inference – advanced video generation and editing tools, including reference-to-video (R2V). Details on GitHubUnsampling Controls for Video Editing – Tools that reverse noise and refine frame granularity. Details on GitHub.Kernel Optimization – Efficient Q8 kernel usage allows performance scaling on lower-resource devices. Details on GitHub and HuggingFace.

With a growing library of models designed for diverse creative needs and a commitment to open development, Lightricks is shaping the future of generative AI video, bridging research-driven breakthroughs with real-world application. For more information about Lightricks, its products, technology, and open-source initiatives, visit www.lightricks.com.

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Waystar Announces Pricing of Public Offering of Common Stock

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LEHI, Utah and LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Waystar Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: WAY) (“Waystar”), a provider of leading healthcare payments software, today announced the pricing of its underwritten public offering of 12,500,000 shares of its common stock by certain investment funds of EQT AB and Bain Capital, LP, and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments), and their respective affiliates (collectively, the “Selling Stockholders”) at a price to the public of $38.75 per share.  Additionally, the Selling Stockholders have granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to 1,875,000 additional shares of common stock. Waystar is not selling any shares and will not receive any proceeds from the sale of shares in the offering by the Selling Stockholders. The offering is expected to close on or about May 16, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.

The offering is being made through an underwriting group led by J.P. Morgan, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, and Barclays, who are acting as joint lead book-running managers and as representatives of the underwriters for the offering. William Blair, Evercore ISI, BofA Securities, RBC Capital Markets, Jefferies and Deutsche Bank Securities are acting as joint bookrunners for the offering. Canaccord Genuity and Raymond James are acting as co-managers for the offering.

A registration statement on Form S-1, including a prospectus, relating to these securities has been filed with and declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. Any offers, solicitations or offers to buy, or any sales of securities will be made in accordance with the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

The offering may be made only by means of a prospectus. Copies of the preliminary prospectus may be obtained by contacting: J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, or by email at prospectus-eq_fi@jpmchase.com; Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Attention: Prospectus Department, 200 West Street, New York, NY 10282, by telephone at (866) 471-2526, or by email at prospectus-ny@ny.email.gs.com; or Barclays Capital Inc., c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, by telephone at (888) 603-5847, or by email at barclaysprospectus@broadridge.com.

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About Waystar

Waystar’s mission-critical software is purpose-built to simplify healthcare payments so providers can prioritize patient care and optimize their financial performance. Waystar serves approximately 30,000 clients, representing over 1 million distinct providers, including 16 of 20 institutions on the U.S. News Best Hospitals list. Waystar’s enterprise-grade platform annually processes over 6 billion healthcare payment transactions, including over $1.8 trillion in annual gross claims and spanning approximately 50% of U.S. patients. Waystar strives to transform healthcare payments so providers can focus on what matters most: their patients and communities.

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Kristin Lee
kristin.lee@waystar.com

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investors@waystar.com 
502-238-9511

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PIF’s Joint Venture with Hyundai Motor Company, Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Middle East, celebrates groundbreaking milestone

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Paving the way for a new industrial futureThe new facility is a joint venture between PIF and Hyundai Motor CompanyThe plant will manufacture internal combustion engine and electric vehicles, with an annual production target of 50,000 vehicles to supply Saudi Arabia

KING ABDULLAH ECONOMIC CITY, Saudi Arabia, May 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Middle East (HMMME), a joint venture between PIF and Hyundai Motor Company, today hosted its groundbreaking ceremony in the recently announced King Salman Automotive Cluster within King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC). The ceremony is a significant milestone that marks another step in the development of the automotive industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

PIF owns a 70% stake in HMMME, with Hyundai holding the remaining 30%. The manufacturing plant, Hyundai’s first facility in the Middle East, will roll out its first vehicle by the fourth quarter of 2026 and targets an annual production of 50,000 vehicles. This will include both internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric vehicles (EV).

Yazeed A. Alhumied, Deputy Governor and Head of MENA Investments at PIF, said: “This groundbreaking is a significant milestone for PIF as it further strengthens the automotive industry in Saudi Arabia. PIF will continue to enable and accelerate the growth of Saudi Arabia’s automotive ecosystem through partnerships. This joint venture underscores PIF’s commitment to build local capabilities, attract cutting-edge technology, and create highly skilled jobs in Saudi Arabia’s automotive and mobility sector.”

Jaehoon Chang, Hyundai Motor Group Vice Chair said, “Today’s groundbreaking marks the beginning of a new chapter for both the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Hyundai Motor Company, as we lay the foundation for a new era of future mobility and technological innovation. Through our joint venture, we hope to contribute to the development of talent in the region with advanced skills and capabilities under Saudi Vision 2030.”

Wongyun Park, Vice President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Middle East said, “With HMMME, we are driving change forward and paving the way for a new industrial future in the region. The facility will become a platform for growth and industrial excellence in the heart of the Kingdom.”

HMMME is building a foundation for a new era of automotive manufacturing in Saudi Arabia. Harnessing the skills of the local workforce, the new manufacturing plant will create thousands of jobs and allow for knowledge transfer and skills development. The localization of Hyundai’s vehicles will accelerate the growth of Saudi Arabia’s automotive and mobility ecosystem and pave the way for a new industrial future.

This partnership is one in a series of PIF initiatives establishing Saudi Arabia as a global automotive player. Together, these initiatives are driving transformation in the sector, and boosting domestic manufacturing capabilities, infrastructure, and supply chains.

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BREAKING BARRIERS: HOW TIM WHITE IS REDEFINING INTERNATIONAL RACE ENGINEERING FROM NEW ZEALAND

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CROMWELL, New Zealand, May 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In a sport where split-second decisions define success, Tim White is proving that world-class race engineering knows no borders. Operating from a small New Zealand town, White has established himself as a leading figure in Ferrari’s GT programs, leveraging cutting-edge remote engineering techniques to optimize performance in global endurance racing.

Founder of Elite Race Engineering, White serves as a Performance and Simulation Engineer, where he develops advanced modeling techniques and refines real-time data processing to enhance on-track performance. His use of innovative sensors, aerodynamic tuning, and sophisticated simulation tools has strengthened the team’s technical capabilities, making him a key player in Ferrari’s GT3 programs. Working remotely with Orlando-based Ferrari racing team Triarsi Competizione, White integrates advanced modeling, sensor technology, and data-driven insights to refine the Ferrari 296 GT3. Despite being based in New Zealand, his ability to analyze massive amounts of real-time race data and communicate findings instantly has made him an invaluable asset to teams in IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and GT World Challenge Asia.

“Motorsport has always been seen as a hands-on, in-person industry, but technology is changing that,” says White. “From New Zealand, I can help optimize race cars competing on the other side of the world in real-time. Distance isn’t a limitation— it’s just another problem to engineer a solution for.” White’s journey began with an automotive mechanics apprenticeship, where he built and maintained race cars for circuit, rally, and hill climb competitions. A pivotal piece of advice from a Kiwi Formula 1 veteran led him to pursue a mechanical engineering degree, despite having no academic record from school. After years of perseverance, he earned a First-Class Honours degree and secured direct entry into a PhD program before pivoting back to motorsport.

His expertise in vehicle dynamics, simulation, and tire modeling took him around the world—working in IMSA, WEC, BTCC, and V8 Supercars, as well as developing software for race strategy and data management. When the COVID-19 pandemic halted racing, White turned to education, writing and presenting online courses on data analysis and race engineering before launching his own consulting business.

With IMSA’s 2025 torque sensor regulations set to revolutionize its GTD-class racing, White’s expertise in powertrain performance and data analysis ensures that Ferrari remains ahead of the curve. His journey—from building homegrown race cars to shaping the future of GT engineering—proves that innovation isn’t about location, but vision.

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