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Tuya Smart Leads Industry Innovation with Groundbreaking Generative AI Integration

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NEW YORK, June 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — On May 29, 2024, Tuya Smart (NYSE: TUYA, HKEX: 2391), a leading global cloud platform service provider, hosted the 2024 TUYA Global Developer Summit in Futian, Shenzhen. The summit featured a collaboration with industry leaders through a series of themed forums. The main forum was structured into two sessions, the first focusing on “GenAI+IoT: Driving Smarter Spaces,” which emphasized the integration of emerging technologies like GenAI with smart devices to foster a low-carbon and intelligent living environment, thereby paving the way for a more sustainable future.

The forum attracted esteemed participants such as Zoltán Karászi, Managing Director of TAM Cert; Dr. Yaxiao Liu, CTO of AWS GCR; Kaixin Lin, Consultant for the Climate and Environment Programme at the United Nations Global Compact; Leo Chen, Co-Chairman and President of Tuya Smart; Eva Na, Vice President of Marketing and Strategic Cooperation and CMO of Tuya Smart; Mengrou Deng, Developer Platform Product Head; and Will Yu, Chief AI Scientist and Head of Tuya Smart’s AI Algorithm Research Center. Together, they delved into the innovative applications of GenAI and the practical implementations of sustainable development.

Alongside the rise of large language models and the accelerating singularity in AI development, various industries are undergoing a technological revolution. As a trailblazer in smart technology, Tuya Smart is actively integrating GenAI and achieving significant progress in intelligent device experiences and AI spatial scenarios. This progress is rapidly propelling advancements in device smartization, spatial smartization, and intelligent solutions, offering customers and users cutting-edge GenAI product value. During the main forum, Tuya Smart shared and elaborated on its latest technological advancements.

At the commencement of the summit, Leo Chen, Co-Chairman and President of Tuya Smart, delivered opening remarks. He stated, “The industrial revolution spurred by technological advancements is profoundly transforming the industry’s landscape and fostering novel business prospects. Generative AI’s catalytic effects are poised to unleash a plethora of innovative product experiences, application scenarios, and business models. As a pioneer and advocate of intelligent industry, Tuya is wholeheartedly embracing cutting-edge technologies, including generative AI, with a dedication to streamlining research and development processes for global developers, elevating product smartness, and fostering innovative AI applications across a diversity of industries. We remain committed to offering comprehensive intelligent solutions and robust platform support to global developers.”

In recognition of its remarkable achievements in data protection, Zoltán Karászi, the Managing Director of TAM Cert, granted TUYA GmbH the Europrivacy GDPR certification. This certification, as the sole data protection seal authorized for use across the European Union, is endorsed by the European Commission of Data Protection and aligns with the provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation. This attestation validates that, as outlined in Article 42 of the GDPR, TUYA GmbH’s certified data processing operations adhere to the necessary requirements in all EU nations. Notably, TUYA GmbH is the first enterprise globally to receive this certification since the inception of the Europrivacy GDPR certification scheme, which grants the only data protection seal that is valid across all EU countries.

Subsequently, in a thorough exploration of Tuya’s AI capabilities, Mengrou Deng delivered a captivating speech titled “AI-Led Exploration: A New Future”. In her speech, Deng, the Developer Platform Product Head, emphasized that “Tuya, an open and neutral cloud developer platform, remains steadfast in its commitment to providing innovative, low-threshold solutions, software applications, and intelligent products to developers worldwide. With the aid of GenAI technology, our cloud developer platform has undergone a significant upgrade, introducing developer AI agents, AppAI smart home models, AI consumer insights, and AI entity development platforms that can interact with smart devices. These advancements have not only bolstered our product capabilities but have also brought an unparalleled intelligent, convenient, and streamlined development experience to developers globally.”

Will Yu, Chief AI Scientist and Head of Tuya Smart’s AI Algorithm Research Center, presented his expert perspective on AI large language models in a speech titled “Cube Cloud & Space Model”. Yu stated, “The emergence of scene-specific smart models is a pivotal breakthrough for enterprises to integrate large language models and drive application innovation. Recognizing this trend, Tuya has unveiled its first AI large language model, Cube AI. By harnessing the power of this model, Tuya enables developers to create intelligent solutions such as energy-efficient buildings and enhanced life safety. Furthermore, leveraging Tuya’s Cube Cloud product matrix, we can help global developers to establish their own private smart management platforms that will enable them to efficiently address challenges such as unified management in enterprise layouts and mismatched project progress. This, in turn, will propel enterprises towards more flexible and tailored industry scenario applications.”

Dr. Yaxiao Liu, CTO of AWS GCR, spoke about the topic “AI Empowerment: Ushering in a New Era of IoT.” He stated, “In the current landscape, GenAI technology is advancing rapidly. For enterprises, GenAI not only reduces the cost of AI innovation but also significantly expands the boundaries of possibility. The seamless integration of GenAI and IoT technology promises to enhance customers’ intelligent experience and strengthen device network capabilities. It is clear that harnessing GenAI to drive application innovation will become a dominant trend in the future. AWS and Tuya will collaborate to empower enterprises in IoT industry for developing their own GenAI applications, thus accelerating their foray into the promising realm of intelligent IoT.”

As intelligent technologies like AI, IoT, and cloud computing continue to evolve, social productivity has experienced a significant improvement. While economic gains are crucial, societal benefits are equally as important. Especially under the commitments of the “dual carbon” target, enterprises must aspire towards long-term sustainable development, simultaneously embracing ESG principles and fostering a more intelligent, green, and user-friendly business environment.

Eva Na, Vice President of Marketing and Strategic Cooperation and CMO of Tuya Smart, outlined the roadmap for global sustainable development for developers worldwide, urging them to become active contributors to ESG practices. She emphasized, “The essence of ESG is the alignment and synchronization of social values and commercial values, which fosters a mutual enhancement of both in various aspects of enterprise operations. In order to enable developers globally to achieve sustainable development with minimal obstacles, Tuya remains committed to refining and advancing cutting-edge technologies and solutions like GenAI, ensuring intelligence is integrated into every scenario. Looking ahead, Tuya will adhere steadfastly to its founding principles, forge deep ties with all stakeholders in sustainable development, and collaborate to accelerate the creation of a greener, more user-friendly, and more intelligent world.”

Kaixin Lin, Consultant for the Climate and Environment Programme at the United Nations Global Compact, remarked, “The ten principles of the United Nations Global Compact span the domains of environment, human rights, labor, and anti-corruption. Over time, these principles have evolved into sustainable development and ESG standards across various sectors, encompassing net-zero initiatives and corporate objectives. As ESG concepts continue to gain traction after two decades of usage, we encourage more participants to harness the power of business for good, persist in executing innovative, inclusive, and green endeavors, and implement responsible business strategies.”

At the summit, Eva Na, Vice President of Marketing and Strategic Cooperation, and CMO of Tuya Smart, collaborated with key figures from various organizations, including Kaixin Lin, Consultant for the Climate and Environment Programme at the United Nations Global Compact, Qian Wang, Deputy Director of the New Energy and Low Carbon Development Research Center of China (Shenzhen) Comprehensive Development Research Institute, Zigao Zhao, Deputy Editor in Chief of Energy Magazine, Xudong Liu, General Manager of Ascendas One Hub GKC of Kaide Investment (China), Tiangang Qin, Director of Lenovo Group, Weiwei Xie, Vice President and General Manager of the New Energy Division of the Goneo Group, Martin Li, Ph.D, Deputy General Manager of ESS BU of Geely Viridi Energy Mobility Technology, and Dr. Yaxiao Liu, CTO of AWS GCR. Their joint efforts focused on addressing critical ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) issues. Through the Sustainable Joint Initiative Ceremony, these leaders demonstrated their commitment to green and low-carbon development, and pledged to actively work towards sustainable development and zero carbon emissions goals.

With the conclusion of the first half of the summit, Tuya highlighted its innovative capabilities and strategic vision in the GenAI (Generative Artificial Intelligence) field. Over the course of several presentations on various themes, Tuya showcased intelligent solutions and products that aim to guide the industry towards a smarter, more environmentally friendly and sustainable future. As the AI era advances, Tuya remains dedicated to exploring the boundless potential of intelligent technology alongside global developers.

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Notari launches Founder Edition N1 Pro AI Notetaker, an AI notetaking system that makes the transcript a starting point for deeper thinking

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Founded by Keychron Co-Founder Paul Tan, Notari pairs a sleek recording device with an AI workspace that helps users question, develop and act on what they capture

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Today, Notari launched direct-to-consumer sales for N1 Pro AI Notetaker, an AI notetaking system designed to function as a thinking partner for conversations, meetings and personal ideas. The system consists of two components: a credit-card-sized recorder and an AI-powered app. The Founder Edition is available through an early-access program at notarilabs.com for a limited-time introductory price of $129.99 USD (MSRP $189 USD) in the United States and U.S. territories, with additional countries planned.

Our goal at Notari is to bring transcription capabilities to more people and organizations, giving them an easier, more customizable way to connect real-world information with their own AI.

At just 0.17″ (4.4 mm) thick, the N1 Pro AI Notetaker recorder is a device that attaches magnetically to the back of a smartphone and captures conversations, meetings, lectures and thoughts at the press of a button. Recordings are stored locally, and a built-in contact microphone can capture the other side of phone calls without requiring speaker mode. The Notari AI Notetaker software turns recordings into searchable transcripts and structured summaries, then provides an AI workspace where users can question the material, develop ideas and decide what comes next.

How N1 Pro AI Notetaker extends beyond the transcript

While many AI notetakers can reduce the work involved in recording, transcribing and summarizing conversations, N1 Pro AI Notetaker is designed to help users continue working with that information.

Key capabilities of the system include:

Record locally before deciding what to process: The recorder includes 32GB of local storage and does not require an internet connection while recording. Users always choose which files to transfer for transcription and AI processing in the app.Capture virtual meetings without a bot: Desktop recording captures system audio and in-person sound without requiring a bot to join the call.Move from recording to structured information: The app distinguishes between different speakers and turns recordings into searchable transcripts and structured summaries that users can correct and edit.Ask questions and develop ideas: Users can query captured material to retrieve details, identify unresolved issues and examine alternative perspectives, then use AI to develop what they learn further.Choose between multiple AI models: Users can select ChatGPT, Gemini or Grok through integrations managed by Notari.Option to use the software without the hardware: Notari AI Notetaker can be used independently of the recording device, with recording handled in-app.

“Our goal at Notari is to bring transcription capabilities to more people and organizations, giving them an easier, more customizable way to connect real-world information with their own AI,” said Paul Tan, Founder and CEO of Notari, Co-Founder and former COO of Keychron. “That connection gives AI the context it needs to better support us.”

A personal knowledge system built around user-controlled information

The recording device measures 3.58″ × 2.32″ × 0.17″ and weighs just 54.8g. Four MEMS microphones capture ambient audio, with best recording performance within five metres and recording at distances of up to nine metres under suitable indoor conditions. A 660 mAh battery supports up to 40 hours of continuous recording and up to 60 days of standby time, with approximately two hours required for USB-C charging. Available in Space Black and Silver, the device includes a magnetic adapter ring, USB-C charging cable and one-year limited warranty. A built-in screen indicates when recording is active.

Notari AI Notetaker is available via iOS mobile app (Android coming in November) and web browser, with dedicated desktop apps planned.

The Founder Edition N1 Pro AI Notetaker recorder includes unlimited free standard-model transcription for life on recordings made directly with the device, one complimentary month of the Pro Plan, and access to the Founder Community, where early customers can suggest ideas, provide feedback and vote on future features. With its core features in place at launch, N1 Pro AI Notetaker will continue to evolve through additional features and improvements planned for upcoming releases.

Free and paid subscription plans are also available, including the Plus Plan ($14.99 USD per month) with 2,000 credits for advanced transcription models, and the Pro Plan ($29.99 USD per month), which includes unlimited standard-model transcription and 4,000 advanced-model credits. Files selected for transcription and AI processing are uploaded to Notari’s AWS cloud infrastructure, where data is encrypted in transit and at rest. Users can delete individual recordings and other content from Notari’s servers, and user data is not used to train AI models.

“Too many products are built around restrictions,” continued Tan. “We created Notari to give users the most freedom in how they record, transcribe and work with AI so they can spend less time navigating limitations and more time making better decisions and doing better work.”

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About Notari

Notari builds connected hardware and software tools that help people capture information, think clearly and develop ideas over time. Founded by Paul Tan, Co-Founder and former COO of Keychron, where he led product design and innovation, Notari brings together a multidisciplinary team of engineers, designers, writers, developers and thinkers. With backgrounds spanning product design, filmmaking and software development, the team draws on its own experience creating and building products to develop the next generation of notetaking and document tools for capturing information, developing ideas and supporting creative work.

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Regional Center of Orange County Honors Business Champions for Employees with Developmental Disabilities

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SANTA ANA, Calif., Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Regional Center of Orange County (RCOC) has honored the following seven Orange County businesses as champions for employees with developmental disabilities.

Discovery Cube (Santa Ana)
Grocery Outlet (Anaheim and Long Beach)
Lamppost Pizza (Orange)
Oakley (Irvine)
Heroes Hall – OC Fairgrounds & Event Center (Costa Mesa)
Provider Contract Food Services (Fullerton)
Walgreens (Anaheim)

Decades ago, few people with developmental disabilities were able to get paying work. Many who had jobs were employed in what were sometimes called “sheltered workshops.” These types of workplace settings (which are no longer eligible for Regional Center funding) included only adults with disabilities and were isolated from the broader community.

“Now we take for granted that people with disabilities can and should be able to work alongside coworkers without disabilities,” said RCOC Executive Director Larry Landauer. “But individuals we serve continue to face challenges, so it’s important for us to recognize role-model employers like our honorees who know the benefits of including people with developmental disabilities in their workforces.”

Several years ago, the RCOC Board of Directors adopted an Employment First policy that makes competitive integrated employment the first option for the working-age adults RCOC serves. This aligns with the state policy that also favors inclusive employment. Toward that end, RCOC and its network of service providers partner with businesses of all sizes, community organizations and government agencies throughout Orange County to identify job opportunities and then match individuals’ skills, talents, abilities and interests with the right job and the right employer.

The businesses honored at this event received certificates from the offices of Assemblymember Diane Dixon, Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris and Assemblymember Avelino Valencia.

For more information on the advantages of hiring adults with disabilities, visit RCOC’s Employment First and RCOC’s Employment for People with Developmental Disabilities web pages.

About Regional Center of Orange County: Regional Center of Orange County is the private, nonprofit organization contracted by the State of California to coordinate lifelong services and supports for more than 29,000 Orange County residents with developmental disabilities and their families. The Regional Center is the first stop for those seeking to obtain local services and supports to help them live safely and with dignity in the community. Developmental disabilities include intellectual disabilities, autism, epilepsy and cerebral palsy. Learn more at www.rcocdd.com.

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Dotwork Acquires Arcario Group to Accelerate Adoption of Its AI-Native Enterprise Operating Platform

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Acquisition adds forward-deployed expertise to connect strategy, capital, AI execution and measurable business outcomes.

GEORGETOWN, Texas, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Dotwork, an AI-native enterprise operating platform, today announced its acquisition of Arcario Group, a consultancy specializing in enterprise operating models and transformation. The transaction closed October 23. Financial terms were not disclosed.

AI is accelerating execution, but most enterprises still manage strategy, funding and work across disconnected systems. Leaders struggle to see what investments actually cost, whether they produce results and where resources should move next.

Dotwork is building the enterprise steering layer for the AI era. Its graph-based Enterprise Operating Model connects existing systems rather than replacing them, linking strategy, capital, business capabilities, work, decisions and outcomes. Unlike tools centered on projects or workflows, Dotwork focuses on the decisions that drive performance, connecting plans to actual spending, preserving decision context and giving leaders and AI agents a shared understanding of the enterprise.

Arcario brings the expertise to activate that model. Its Connected Enterprise approach aligns people, processes, data and technology, while forward-deployed enterprise value architects work alongside customers to solve targeted problems and measure results.

Together, the companies help enterprises:

Design: Identify gaps between strategic priorities, investments, business capabilities and execution.Activate: Connect existing financial and operational systems, then deploy targeted workflows and AI capabilities without replacing core technology.Steer: Track decisions, actual costs and outcomes, then adapt investments and execution as priorities change.

“The enterprise software industry has spent decades helping companies manage work, automate processes and analyze data. But who’s helping the CEO, COO, CFO and CIO actually steer the business?” said Steve Elliott, founder and CEO of Dotwork. “AI makes deciding where to invest and how to measure results more important than ever. We’re building Dotwork around those decisions—not another workflow or dashboard. Arcario brings the expertise to make that operating model real.”

Rather than requiring lengthy transformation programs or bespoke platforms, the combined teams can start with a high-value business problem, establish a reusable operating model and expand as results are demonstrated. Lessons from deployments will also inform repeatable Dotwork platform capabilities.

“Connecting enterprise strategy to what teams actually do has always been the hard part,” said Konstantin Popov, founder and CEO of Arcario Group. “With Dotwork, we can move beyond recommendations to connect decisions, investments and execution—and show customers the value they’re creating.”

Arcario’s leadership previously built an enterprise operating-model practice acquired by Cprime, where it scaled to support major enterprise transformations. Arcario becomes the foundation of Dotwork’s services and forward-deployed engineering organization. Existing client engagements continue with their current teams. Konstantin joins Dotwork as Head of Transformation Services.

Learn more at dotwork.com/post/welcome-arcario.

About Dotwork

Dotwork is an AI-native enterprise operating platform connecting strategy, capital, work and outcomes through a living, graph-based Enterprise Operating Model. Founded by Steve Elliott, former founder and CEO of AgileCraft (acquired by Atlassian), Dotwork is headquartered in Georgetown, Texas. Learn more at dotwork.com.

About Arcario Group

Arcario Group helps enterprises build the Connected Enterprise, aligning people, processes, data and technology to improve execution and business outcomes. Learn more at arcariogroup.com.

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