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New research proves mutant AI swarms outperform optimized models in a changing world

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Researchers at Allora Labs demonstrate that intentionally worsening individual AI models through genetic mutations improves their collective performance

NEW YORK, Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Current AI systems are limited by their inability to adapt when the world they were trained on changes. A new paper by the Chief Scientist at Allora Labs proves mathematically that this fundamental limitation can be overcome using the same evolutionary principles that generated intelligence in nature. The research shows that introducing deliberate random mutations into a population of AI models enables the population to collectively outperform any single optimized model as the world around it changes. The paper is titled “Flawed in Nature, Perfect through Evolution” and is published in the journal Allora Decentralized Intelligence.

“Any single AI model, no matter how well trained, accumulates error the moment the world it was trained on changes,” says Dr. Diederik Kruijssen, Chief Scientist at Allora Labs and the paper’s author. “This is an inescapable information-theoretic ceiling. We prove that a population of deliberately diversified models breaks through that ceiling, for the same reason that biological species survive environmental change. They exhibit pre-existing variation, some of which is well-suited to the post-change world.”

The key insight draws directly from evolutionary biology. In nature, species maintain genetic variation through mutation. Most mutations are harmful to the individual organism, but the population benefits because some variants happen to be well-suited to new conditions when the environment shifts. This research demonstrates that the same principle applies to AI model populations: each mutated model is individually worse, but the best model in the mutated swarm outperforms the best model in an optimized swarm approximately 80% of the time when conditions change.

“The idea that individual imperfection enables collective adaptation is well-established in evolutionary theory, but seeing it formalized with mathematical guarantees for artificial systems is a significant step. This work opens a new dimension for thinking about AI robustness under changing conditions.”
— Prof. Steven Longmore, Liverpool John Moores University, AI-driven biodiversity conservation

The paper’s four mathematical theorems prove, step by step, that no single model can escape this performance ceiling, and that a population of mutated models provably breaks through it. Numerical experiments validate all four theorems, with the mutated swarm’s combined output outperforming the original at high statistical significance.

The advantage peaks when the rate at which models mutate roughly matches the rate at which the environment is changing: a “Goldilocks zone” that mirrors evolutionary dynamics. The optimal regime is broad: there is about a hundredfold range around the peak, and the penalty for mutating too slowly is gentle, while mutating too fast degrades performance sharply. This forgiving behavior opens up practical applications.

Nick Emmons, CEO of Allora Labs, says about the work: “As AI systems are deployed in financial markets, healthcare, autonomous vehicles, and other environments that change constantly, the inability to adapt to shifting conditions has become their primary failure mode. Most AI research focuses on making individual models bigger and faster. We think the bigger gain is in how populations of models interact and evolve, and this work proves that’s the right perspective.”

“The qualities we associate with intelligence, like originality, adaptability, and creativity, all require the ability to perform well under conditions you’ve never encountered before,” says Dr. Kruijssen. “Current AI models can’t do that. They replicate what they’ve learned, but they don’t adapt to the unknown. A population of evolving models can. That’s what this work demonstrates, and it’s what evolution has been doing for billions of years.”

The paper outlines several future directions, including the application of the Flawed-in-Nature principle to large language models through fine-tuning methods, its extension to decentralized AI networks, and the development of a controller algorithm that tunes mutation strength automatically without requiring knowledge of how the environment changes. “A result like this opens up so many downstream directions,” adds Dr. Kruijssen. “Our team has already built the controller that makes this principle work in practice, and the work on several concrete applications has started too.”

About Allora Labs

Allora Labs is the main developing contributor to Allora Network, a decentralized AI inference network that harnesses a globally distributed community of machine learning models to produce highly accurate, context-aware predictions in real time. Founded by CEO Nick Emmons, Allora Labs conducts research in swarm intelligence, model coordination, and inference synthesis. The company has partnered with organizations including AWS, Alibaba Cloud, Saudi Telecom, and Vodafone’s Pairpoint, and has raised backing from investors including Polychain, Framework, Blockchain Capital, and CoinFund. To learn more, visit alloralabs.xyz and allora.network.

About Allora Decentralized Intelligence

Allora Decentralized Intelligence (ADI) is a scholarly research journal publishing innovation in decentralized machine intelligence, model coordination, and swarm intelligence. ADI was founded and is led by Dr. Diederik Kruijssen, Chief Scientist at Allora Labs. He is an AI/ML researcher and astrophysicist with 20 years of experience in state-of-the-art quantitative modeling across research, tech, finance, and web3, and authored more than 300 peer-reviewed publications.

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Title: “Flawed in Nature, Perfect through Evolution”Author: J. M. Diederik KruijssenJournal: Allora Decentralized Intelligence, Volume 3, 1-32Publication date: September 2, 2026https://doi.org/10.70235/allora.0x30001arXiv:2609.00129

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Church of Scientology International’s Scientology Network Marks World Mental Health Day with CCHR Documentary Marathon

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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On World Mental Health Day, October 10, Scientology Network presents a marathon event spotlighting the Citizens Commission on Human Rights (CCHR). The program features CCHR’s mission to expose psychiatric industry corruption and combat human rights abuses.

The World Mental Health Day Marathon on Scientology Network features three CCHR documentaries and Voices for Humanity.

This focus comes at a critical moment, as concerns over the potential links between psychiatric drugs, suicide, aggression and violence have thrust the issue of psychiatric drugging into the public eye.

Founded in 1969, CCHR is a nonprofit mental health watchdog responsible for helping to enact nearly 400 laws protecting individuals from abusive or coercive practices.

The World Mental Health Day Marathon will feature:

CCHR documentaries—an ongoing investigative series confronting powerful psychiatric groups to reveal corruption and the alarming history of abuses. The films included are:Psychiatry: An Industry of Death —An investigation of psychiatry’s dark past.Making a Killing —Examining the “unholy alliance” between the psychiatric industry, Big Pharma and government regulators.Prescription for Violence: Psychiatry’s Deadly Side Effects — Examining the potential link between rising psychiatric drug prescriptions and acts of violence and suicide.Voices for Humanity—the only ongoing television series dedicated to showcasing everyday people leading grassroots efforts to promote human rights, educate youth on the dangers of drugs and combat psychiatric abuse.Documentary Showcase: Letters from Generation Rx—An Award-winning documentary that exposes the dangerous and devastating effects of antidepressants, antipsychotics and other drugs marketed by pharmaceutical companies as “safe and effective.”

The World Mental Health Day Marathon starts October 10 at 8 a.m. ET.

Learn the truth about the psychiatric industry. Visit cchr.org for more information, and see the full marathon schedule at scientology.tv/schedule.

Scientology Network debuted on March 12, 2018, launched by David Miscavige, ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion. Since then, Scientology Network has been viewed in over 240 countries and territories worldwide in 17 languages. Satisfying the curiosity of people about Scientology, the network takes viewers across six continents, spotlighting the everyday lives of Scientologists, showing the Church as a global organization and presenting its Social Betterment programs that have touched the lives of millions worldwide. The network also showcases documentaries by independent filmmakers who represent a cross section of cultures and faiths, but share a common purpose of uplifting communities. Scientology Network’s innovative content has been recognized with more than 175 industry awards, including Tellys, Communitas and Hermes Creative Awards.

Broadcast from Scientology Media Productions, the Church’s global media center in Los Angeles, Scientology Network is available on DIRECTV Channel 320, DIRECTV STREAM and AT&T U-verse and can be streamed at scientology.tv, on mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms.

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Emdoor Information Marks 18 Years of Rugged Computing Excellence with Vertically Integrated Capabilities

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SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As industrial automation, smart manufacturing, and field operations increasingly depend on mission-critical mobile computing, global demand for reliable rugged tablets, rugged laptops, and rugged handhelds continues to accelerate. Emdoor Information, a publicly listed company on China’s A-share main board since 2023 and an 18-year veteran in rugged computing, has established itself as a rugged computing solutions provider for industrial customers worldwide. Founded in 2008, the company delivers sustained growth, world-class manufacturing, resilient supply chains, full-stack R&D, and comprehensive lifecycle services. Its rugged computing products and industrial customers now span North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, serving sectors such as public utilities, intelligent manufacturing, warehouse management, transportation, energy industry.

Financial Strength & Governance: Listed and Well Governed

Emdoor Information’s financial performance reflects the durability of its business model. Listed on China’s A-share main board in 2023, the company reported 2025 revenue of RMB 4.583 billion (approximately USD 640 million), up 44.15% year over year. This growth is driven by disciplined governance and sustained innovation: R&D staff account for over 40% of the workforce, and cumulative R&D investment over the past five years reached RMB 964 million, a compound annual growth rate of 15.9%. As a publicly listed company with transparent reporting, Emdoor Information offers industrial customers and channel partners the governance stability needed for long-term cooperation.

Integrated Manufacturing & Quality: Own Lines, 7.8M Units

Emdoor Information owns its self-built Emdoor Building, which includes corporate offices and a 20,000-square-meter intelligent manufacturing base. The base has four production floors, 15 integrated assembly and testing lines, and an annual capacity of 7.8 million units. Co-locating manufacturing and R&D within the headquarters enables rapid design validation and faster time-to-market. The facility holds ISO five-system certification and uses advanced automation, including AI-powered visual inspection and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) for full-process traceability.

The Emdoor Building also houses a reliability testing base backed by tens of millions of RMB in investment, with dedicated labs for waterproofing, drop testing, environmental simulation, and mechanical durability. All rugged tablets, laptops, and handheld terminals undergo rigorous validation against IP ratings and MIL-STD-810 standards, ensuring reliable operation under extreme field conditions.

Supply Chain Resilience: Steady Supply, Controlled Costs

Emdoor Information’s supply chain is anchored by long term partnerships with global semiconductor and technology leaders, including Intel, Qualcomm, and Rockchip. These relationships, recognized by honors such as Intel Premium Partner and Microsoft ODM Strategic Champion, provide early access to platform level technical resources and prioritized supply allocation.

The company centralizes component procurement through its group supply chain management center. With annual procurement in the hundreds of millions of RMB, this approach optimizes hardware Bill of Materials (BOM) costs while maintaining tier one supplier quality. To mitigate volatility, especially in memory and storage, Emdoor maintains strategic bulk inventory and dynamic safety stock across critical materials. This discipline is supported by a rolling finished goods inventory valued at RMB 120 million, enabling delivery of standard configurations in one to three days and customized units in seven to thirty days. As a result, the company ensures stable pricing, controlled cost fluctuations, and protection of customer project margins.

Full Stack R&D & Product Innovation: 100 Models, 5 Platforms, 3 OS

Emdoor Information offers a broad product portfolio: rugged tablets and laptops, rugged handhelds, vehicle mounted computers, and industrial panel PCs from 4 to 21.5 inches. It supports five platforms, Intel, AMD, Qualcomm, MediaTek, and Rockchip, across Windows, Android, and Linux. With nearly 100 models in active production, the company matches precise configurations to industrial scenarios such as quality inspection, intelligent patrol, and edge computing.

These platforms are often specified among the best rugged tablet, laptop, vehicle mount tablet, and industrial panel PC solutions for mission critical operations. A key strength is full stack internal development, covering industrial design, structural engineering, hardware architecture, software integration, and validation testing. All products carry international certifications including CCC, CE, FCC, RoHS, GMS, and UN38.3, plus specialized certifications for hazardous environments and automotive deployments.

On software, devices ship with pre-installed productivity tools such as physical key remapping, kiosk mode, and granular system controls. The integrated Mobile Device Management (MDM) platform enables fleet wide deployment, batch configuration, and remote control. Open SDK and API access for modules like barcode scanning facilitates rapid secondary development and enterprise integration, eliminating the need to build adapter frameworks from scratch. Beyond standard configurations, Emdoor provides rugged devices customization across hardware, software, and structural redesign for specialized operational needs.

Lifecycle Service Excellence: Worldwide Reach, Lasting Alliances

Recognizing that enterprise and industrial computing deployments often operate on lifecycles of five to ten years, Emdoor Information has built a service architecture for long term reliability. It provides repair services in Hong Kong. Technical support is available through a dedicated hotline, official social media, email, and an online support system with full lifecycle traceability from issue submission to resolution.

The company offers structured maintenance training to help customer engineering teams manage devices autonomously. It also operates a continuous feedback mechanism with after sales follow up and annual satisfaction surveys. Insights from frontline customers are integrated into product development, keeping device capabilities and service delivery aligned with field needs. For channel and distribution partners, Emdoor provides market development support including marketing collateral, agent training, industry salons, and trade show facilitation. Sales enablement includes project registration, territorial protection, and flexible inventory allocation, creating a full spectrum collaboration framework from pre sales consultation to long term after sales engagement.

Conclusion

Backed by financial strength & governance, integrated manufacturing & quality, supply chain resilience, full-stack R&D & product innovation and lifecycle service excellence, Emdoor Information has built a global partner network across multiple continents and earned recognition from customers in industrial automation, logistics, transportation, and field service. “Our growth reflects not only market demand but also the strength of our vertically integrated model, from manufacturing and supply chain to R&D and lifecycle services,” said a company spokesperson. Looking ahead, Emdoor Information remains committed to deepening its rugged computing expertise, optimizing product performance and service delivery, and expanding worldwide. Its vision is to become a leading global provider of rugged computing solutions, delivering reliable, mission critical devices for the most demanding environments.

About Emdoor Information

Emdoor Information (SZ: 001314) specializes in providing high-quality rugged mobile computing devices and customized solutions for industry clients worldwide. Its portfolio includes rugged handhelds, rugged tablets, rugged notebooks, vehicle PCs, and industrial panel PCs. For more information, visit www.emdoorrugged.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Facebook.

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Arrvel Expands Thermal Label Printer Portfolio for Businesses and Everyday Use

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SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Arrvel is expanding its label printing portfolio with thermal printing solutions designed to support e-commerce sellers, small businesses, and everyday labeling needs. Combining compact designs with practical functionality, Arrvel’s label printers provide convenient solutions for shipping, inventory management, product identification, and household organization.

As online retail and home-based businesses continue to develop, efficient labeling has become an important part of daily operations. Arrvel’s expanded portfolio addresses these needs with dedicated printing solutions that help users manage labeling tasks across business and personal environments without relying on traditional ink-based printers.

Arrvel A42BT: Wireless Thermal Printing for Modern Workflows

A key product in Arrvel’s portfolio is the A42BT, a 4×6 Bluetooth thermal shipping label printer designed for online sellers, small businesses, and home offices. Supporting both Bluetooth and USB connectivity, the printer enables users to print from compatible smartphones, tablets, and computers. The FlashLabel Pro app also supports mobile printing, offering greater flexibility for users managing orders and other labeling tasks.

The A42BT delivers print speeds of up to 150 mm/s at 203 DPI resolution. It supports both roll and fanfold labels and accommodates label widths from approximately 1.57 to 4.3 inches, with support for the widely used 4×6-inch shipping label format. These capabilities make the printer suitable for shipping labels, inventory identification, barcodes, and other labeling applications.

Designed for multi-channel sellers, the A42BT is compatible with major e-commerce and shipping platforms, including Amazon, eBay, Shopify, Etsy, and USPS. This compatibility helps users incorporate label printing into their existing order fulfillment workflows.

To learn more about our thermal label printers or make a purchase, explore our thermal label printers on Amazon.

Streamlining Shipping and E-Commerce Operations

Shipping label printing is a fundamental part of order fulfillment for online sellers. As businesses process orders across multiple sales channels, having a dedicated printing solution can help simplify daily workflows, particularly for those operating from home or managing limited workspace.

Arrvel’s shipping label printer solutions are designed to integrate into packing stations, home offices, retail counters, and small business environments. By providing a dedicated device for shipping labels, these printers help users organize packaging tasks and prepare orders for dispatch more efficiently.

Their applications extend beyond shipping. Businesses can also use label printers to identify products, track inventory, print barcodes, display pricing information, and organize supplies. These capabilities make label printing a practical part of routine business operations.

Direct Thermal Printing Without Ink Cartridges

Arrvel’s thermal printers use direct thermal technology, which produces printed content through heat rather than conventional ink or toner. This method is particularly suitable for labels containing shipping addresses, text, barcodes, and other frequently used information.

Because direct thermal printing does not require ink cartridges or ribbons, it can simplify printer maintenance and reduce the need to replenish traditional printing supplies. For users who regularly produce labels, this offers a straightforward approach to everyday printing.

Arrvel’s thermal printing solutions support a variety of applications, from e-commerce fulfillment and logistics to retail operations, office organization, and household labeling. By focusing on dedicated label printing, the company aims to provide practical options for users with different printing requirements.

Beyond Shipping: Supporting Everyday Labeling Needs

Although shipping is a major application for label printers, their functionality extends to many other business and personal tasks. Arrvel’s solutions can help users organize information, identify products, and maintain more structured work and living spaces.

Small businesses can use labels for inventory tracking, product identification, packaging, and storage management. At home, users can label boxes, folders, shelves, and containers to make everyday organization easier. Independent sellers and creators can also incorporate printed labels into product packaging and order preparation.

This versatility allows a single label printer to serve multiple purposes, making it a useful tool for businesses and individuals who need a convenient way to create clear, consistent labels for different applications.

Compact Solutions for Modern Workspaces

The growth of remote work, independent businesses, and home-based e-commerce has increased demand for equipment that fits into smaller, more flexible work environments. For many users, printing devices need to occupy minimal space while remaining accessible for routine tasks.

Arrvel develops compact, practical printing solutions that can be integrated into desks, packing stations, retail counters, and home offices. The A42BT reflects this approach, measuring approximately 7.2 × 3.15 × 2.56 inches and weighing about 0.86 lb. Its compact footprint makes it suitable for space-conscious workspaces, including home-based businesses and small-scale shipping operations.

Through its label printing portfolio, Arrvel continues to address everyday labeling requirements with solutions designed around practical functionality, flexible connectivity, and convenient use.

About Arrvel

Arrvel is a brand of Emdoor Information and a global provider of industrial technology solutions, specializing in rugged tablets and label printers for small businesses. Backed by a publicly listed parent company with over ten years of experience, Arrvel integrates advanced R&D, in-house manufacturing, and global logistics to deliver efficient, reliable products to customers worldwide.

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