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Washington AI Network Hosts AI Honors Gala, Honors Seven American Leaders in Artificial Intelligence

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Releases New Survey Findings on AI, Revealing a Sharp Divide Between Heavy AI Users and the General Public

WASHINGTON, June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Washington AI Network’s second annual AI Honors, Washington’s only black-tie AI gala, drew more than 400 leaders from government, tech, and academia last night to honor seven Americans shaping the future of artificial intelligence (AI), with new polling showing that the technology is already reshaping how ordinary Americans make their most consequential decisions.

Here are the 2026 AI Honors Awardees

Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) and Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD) accepted the Bipartisan Leadership on AI Award presented by actor Michael KellyEntrepreneur Kevin O’Leary—a.k.a. Shark Tank’s Mr. Wonderful—(video interview) received the AI Global Ambassador Award from Ireland’s Ambassador to the United States Geraldine Byrne NasonNVIDIA co-founder Chris Malachowsky received the Founder’s Education Accelerator Award from CNN anchor Pamela BrownOmidyar CEO Michele Jawando (video interview) was presented the Civic Technology Leadership Award by DC Mayor Muriel BowserMajor General Patrick J. Ellis, commanding general of the 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, received the AI Leadership Award from Army Secretary Dan DriscollDr. Katherine (Kathy) Yelick (video interview) received the Public Science Award from Dr. Darío Gil who serves as both the Under Secretary for Science at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the Director of the Genesis Mission

The evening featured remarks by the newly appointed papal nuncio, Archbishop Gabriele Caccia; NVIDIA co-founder Chris Malachowsky; Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, and entrepreneur Kevin O’Leary.

“This gathering itself represents something that Pope Leo calls for in his recent encyclical entitled Magnifica Humanitas, a shared document involving many sectors of society. The future of this technology cannot be guided by one field alone. It needs science and policy, business and public service, ethics and faith,” said Archbishop Gabriele Caccia. “From the beginning, at every stage, the development and application of artificial intelligence must be guided by the dignity of the human person and by the common good of the human family.”

“Energy is what drives progress. It’s what drives innovation. It’s what lifts people’s standard of living up. We need to get our act together with electricity,” said Secretary of Energy Chris Wright. “We’ve tripled our oil production, doubled our natural gas production — but energy in the form of electricity, we’ve barely grown in twenty years. We do not want to hold back this technology or push this technology overseas by not delivering the electricity.”

NVIDIA co-founder Chris Malachowsky said, “The AI era will give the next generation of students and workers the most powerful tools ever created to learn, build, and discover. And even beyond this, it will help reindustrialize America and shape our next 250 years. But to realize that future, we must empower all to reach their full potential. And it’ll take industry, government, and academia working together to get it right.”

Making the case that AI hesitation — not AI ambition — is the real threat, Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll said, “The biggest risk to our national security is not moving too fast. It’s not moving fast enough.”

Entrepreneur and honoree Kevin O’Leary escalated his months-long fight over his proposed Utah data center, accusing China of funding a coordinated disinformation campaign against American energy and AI infrastructure projects — and vowing to press forward regardless. “I’m going to use my voice to fix this,” O’Leary said. “I’d never seen this before. It’s wrong. And as far as Box Elder County is — I’m going to build this data center. I’m going to build it as a shining example of what we can do here in America.”

“When the Secretary of the Army, a cofounder of NVIDIA, a serial entrepreneur, a National Lab director, and the Vatican’s representative to the United States are all on one stage, this is Washington at its best,” said Washington AI Network founder and CEO Tammy Haddad. “The Washington AI Network has been the catalyst for how Washington talks about AI, and last night, it was the moment for celebrating those leading Washington — and the world — into what comes next.”

During the AI Honors Gala, the Washington AI Network and Morning Consult released findings from a national poll of 1,501 U.S. adults examining how Americans use, trust, and want to govern artificial intelligence (AI). The survey, conducted May 27–30, 2026, comes as policymakers, industry, and the public face the rapid disruption and integration of AI into health, finance, work, and this year’s elections.

The poll surfaces three new insights: (1) about a quarter of Americans are turning to AI for high-stakes personal decisions on health, money, and legal questions — making AI a de facto doctor, accountant, and lawyer; (2) 70% of Americans across the political spectrum are concerned about AI’s role in the 2026 elections; and (3) views on AI are sharply divided between the nearly 20% of Americans who use AI daily and everyone else, who answer questions about trust, elections, and institutions 20 to 40 points apart.

The event, which was emceed by CNN anchor Pamela Brown, was aired on C-SPAN. Watch the entire AI Honors program on Washington AI Network’s YouTube

Photos are available HERE (Getty Images for the Washington AI Network with captions).

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About Washington AI Network
Launched in July 2023 in response to the growing policy questions around artificial intelligence (AI), the Washington AI Network is a bipartisan forum focused on education, dialogue, and progress around AI innovation and governance – bringing the right people together to move the conversation and the country forward. The Washington AI Network is powered by Haddad Media.

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CITIZ3N Verify™ Engage Supports States in Implementing CMS Medicaid Community Engagement Requirements

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The platform helps states in meeting the January 2027 federal deadlines while reducing administrative burden

STONY BROOK, N.Y., June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CITIZ3N Government Solutions, a technology provider for government agencies overseeing health benefits, today highlights the capabilities of CITIZ3N Verify™ Engage, a modular solution designed to help state Medicaid agencies operationalize the new federal Medicaid community engagement requirements issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS-2454-IFC). With states required to implement these rules by January 1, 2027, the product enables agencies to meet federal deadlines efficiently while minimizing disruption to existing eligibility systems.

On June 1, 2026, the CMS Medicaid Community Engagement Requirement Interim Final Rule established a national framework for certain adult Medicaid applicants and enrollees to demonstrate qualifying work, education, work program, community service, or related activity requirements as a condition of eligibility.  CITIZ3N Verify™Engage aids states in navigating these requirements through automated and manual verification, exception workflows, member outreach, notices, reporting, and audit traceability.

“States are under significant pressure to implement community engagement requirements quickly and accurately,” said Rob Miller, General Manager of CITIZ3N. “With over 40 states required to implement these programs in the coming months, agencies face complex operational and political challenges. CITIZ3N Verify™Engage provides a modular, data-first approach that helps states navigate these requirements efficiently, maintain compliance, and minimize administrative burden, all while ensuring members’ access to essential benefits.”

CITIZ3N Verify™ Engage is built around a data-first verification model that allows states to use reliable data sources before requesting documentation from members. When automated verification is insufficient, the platform supports member self-service, documentation upload, call center assistance, worker review queues, and configurable exception handling, while accommodating state-specific policies, evolving CMS guidance, and phased implementation. This approach emphasizes compliance, auditability, operational feasibility, and reduced member burden. Additional platform capabilities include:

Identify members subject to community engagement requirements and screen for exemptions or exceptions with configurable rulesMonthly activity reporting and verification workflows, integrating state, federal, workforce, education, payroll, and other approved sourcesMember-facing portal workflows for reporting, documentation, notices, and status visibilityWorker-facing tools for case review, manual verification, appeals support, and operational oversightOutreach, notice tracking, cure-window monitoring, adverse action support, and restoration workflowsDashboards, reports, and audit trails to support state oversight and CMS monitoringModular integration with existing eligibility, MMIS, and data exchange environments

“CITIZ3N Verify™ Engage represents a new approach for states to modernize how they manage community engagement programs,” said Miller. “Beyond compliance, the product helps agencies adopt more flexible, data-driven operations that can evolve with federal guidance, policy shifts, and the needs of their communities.”

CITIZ3N, a CMS-endorsed technology provider, is available to support state agencies, systems integrators, Medicaid partners, and implementation teams as they evaluate readiness, identify system gaps, and prepare for the January 1, 2027, deadline. To learn more about CITIZ3N Verify™ Engage and how it can help your state implement CMS community engagement requirements, visit www.CITIZ3N.com.

About CITIZ3N
CITIZ3N Government Solutions is a premier provider of integrated, modular platforms specifically tailored for government agencies overseeing Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplaces, Medicaid, Health & Human Services (HHS) and Government Health Benefits for Employees. The collaboration between CITIZ3N and Softheon epitomizes a shared vision of promoting innovative solutions that enhance affordability, accessibility, and efficiency, thereby fostering healthier citizens. For more information on CITIZ3N’s solutions, visit www.CITIZ3N.com.

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Banco Plata welcomes Oaktree, Macquarie Group, Fasanara and Banco Covalto with $300 million in total commitments to Its Nomura-led up to $500 million facility

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Commitments came from Nomura, Oaktree, Macquarie Group, Fasanara Capital and Banco Covalto under the debt facility that closed in December 2025.This transaction follows the start of banking operations and the recent closing of Banco Plata’s parent company’s $405 million Series C equity round.Banco Plata will use these commitments to strengthen the Company’s funding profile as it enters its next stage of growth.

MEXICO CITY, June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Banco Plata announce that it has secured $300 million from Oaktree, Macquarie Group, Fasanara Capital and Banco Covalto under the Nomura – led up to $500 million Private Credit facility executed in December 2025. These funds add to the original commitment by Nomura. This transaction will further fuel the Company’s strategy to diversify and strengthen its funding base as it scales its banking operations in Mexico. The closing follows two significant recent milestones: the launch of full banking operations as Banco Plata in March 2026 and the completion of Banco Plata’s parent company’s $405 million Series C equity round at a $5.0 billion valuation. Together, these developments position Banco Plata to accelerate growth with a more diversified capital structure spanning equity, deposits, and institutional debt. “These are among the most sophisticated institutional lenders globally and having them committed to our platform is a reflection of the funding structure we are building, one that is durable, cost effective, and less reliant on short-term capital,” said Marcos Kantt, Chief Financial Officer at Plata.

About Plata:  Plata is a technology-led digital financial institution that operates Banco Plata, a fully regulated bank in Mexico, and has received authorization for a Compañía de Financiamiento in Colombia. Since launching three years ago, Plata has grown to serve over 4.0 million active customers and has raised more than $2 billion in debt and equity. The company built its technology infrastructure in-house, including a proprietary core banking system, CRM, and AI-powered risk engine, developed by a team of over 800 STEM professionals.

About Oaktree: Oaktree is a leader among global investment managers specializing in alternative investments, with $224 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2026. The firm emphasizes an opportunistic, value-oriented, and risk-controlled approach to investments in credit, equity, and real estate. The firm has more than 1,500 employees and offices in 26 cities worldwide. For additional information, please visit Oaktree’s website at http:www.oaktreecapital.com/

About Fasanara Capital: Founded in 2011, Fasanara Capital is a global asset management company and technological platform managing over $4 billion, currently funding the lending of 141 fintech lenders operating in over 60 countries. With approximately 200 employees, Fasanara is a pioneer in fintech lending investments through alternative liquid credit funds. They manage the largest fintech lending fund in Europe.

About Banco Covalto: Covalto is a leading digital banking and financial services institution focused on SMEs and mid-market companies in Mexico. Through an integrated ecosystem of credit, banking, payment solutions and business analytics tools, Covalto supports companies with the financial capabilities they need to grow and operate more efficiently, visit: www.covalto.com

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Prologis to Announce Second Quarter 2026 Results July 16, 2026

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SAN FRANCISCO, June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Prologis, Inc. (NYSE: PLD) will host a webcast and conference call with senior management to discuss its second quarter results, current market conditions and future outlook on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. PT/12:00 p.m. ET.

To access a live broadcast of the call, please dial +1 (877) 897-2615 (toll-free from the United States and Canada) or +1 (201) 689-8514 (from all other countries). A live webcast can be accessed from the Investor Relations section of www.prologis.com.

A telephonic replay will be available July 16 – July 30 at +1 (877) 660-6853 (from the United States and Canada) or +1 (201) 612-7415 (from all other countries) using access code 13757425. The webcast replay will be posted in the Investor Relations section of www.prologis.com under “Events & Presentations.”

About Prologis
The world runs on logistics. At Prologis, we don’t just lead the industry, we define it. We create the intelligent infrastructure that powers global commerce, seamlessly connecting the digital and physical worlds. From agile supply chains to clean energy solutions, our ecosystems help your business move faster, operate smarter and grow sustainably. With unmatched scale, innovation and expertise, Prologis is a category of one–not just shaping the future of logistics but building what comes next. Learn more at Prologis.com.

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