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NVIDIA Founder, CEO Jensen Huang to Carnegie Mellon University Graduates: ‘Shape What Comes Next’

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PITTSBURGH, May 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Carnegie Mellon University conferred more than 5,800 undergraduate and graduate degrees at its 128th Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 10. Bridging the gap between technological innovation and the transformative power of the arts, these new alumni are ready to address society’s most urgent needs with the bold, collaborative spirit that defines the Carnegie Mellon experience.

Founder and CEO of NVIDIA Jensen Huang, received an honorary Doctor of Science and Technology degree and delivered an inspiring keynote address, articulating lessons learned and offering advice to graduates entering a world of accelerating change.

“You are entering the world at an extraordinary moment. A new industry is being born. A new era of science and discovery is beginning. AI will accelerate the expansion of human knowledge and help solve problems once beyond our reach,” he said. “No generation has entered the world with more powerful tools — or greater opportunities — than you. We are all standing at the same starting line. This is your moment to help shape what comes next. So run. Don’t walk.”

Huang, who has earned a spot on multiple “most influential people” lists in recent years, shared stories from his more than three decades at NVIDIA — a powerhouse underpinning the world’s most advanced AI and accelerated computing. He met with a group of Carnegie Mellon University students prior to the ceremony to learn about their interests and to see research projects they’ve helped to develop during their time at CMU. In his address, Huang encouraged graduates to stay dedicated to their pursuits with unwavering determination.

“Carnegie Mellon has a motto I love: My heart is in the work. So, put your heart in the work. Build something worthy of your education, your potential, and the people who believed in you long before the world did,” he said. “We have the opportunity to close the technology divide — and bring the power of computing and intelligence to billions of people for the very first time. To reindustrialize America and restore our capacity to build. And to help create a future more abundant, more capable, and more hopeful than the world you inherited.”

Carnegie Mellon University President Farnam Jahanian introduced Huang, praising him for continuing to advance a vision of technology as a powerful tool for amplifying what people can create, discover and achieve.

“His influence extends far beyond the technology sector, with tools and platforms that are empowering researchers, practitioners, students, creators and entrepreneurs around the globe to tackle increasingly complex challenges and unlock new possibilities,” Jahanian said.

Inspired by the late Carnegie Mellon professor and Nobel laureate Herb Simon, Jahanian urged graduates to be actors, not spectators, and to shape the future through lifelong learning, open dialogue and faith in humanity.

He went on to offer a parting charge before congratulating members of the Class of 2026 on their accomplishments.

“When the landscape shifts beneath you, make the world your classroom; your canvas; your laboratory; and your stage,” Jahanian said. “Consider all the people who have contributed to your success today and remember to enrich the lives of others in the same way.”

Simi Olusola-Ajayi, a graduating master’s student in Human-Computer Interaction who represented her class at the ceremony, exemplifies Jahanian’s charge. In her remarks, she shared her story about discovering a new path at Carnegie Mellon and exploring the middle — “the space between who we thought we would be and who we are becoming right now.”

“I do not know what middles we will find ourselves navigating next. What rooms we will walk into. What adventures we will stumble into or charge into headfirst. But we get to do so with a masterclass subscription that never expires,” Olusola-Ajayi said. “We get to show up in every room, in every middle, in ways only a Carnegie Mellon education could have prepared us for.”

Her words resonated with Keenan Norton, a newly minted alumnus and Fulbright Scholar with a degree in chemical engineering, environmental and sustainability studies, and Hispanic studies.

“I am equipped with the cultural and political humility that will be required of the engineers of the future to fight for good in ways that are meaningful for and considerate of all stakeholders,” Norton said.

Beverly Da Costa, the first recipient of Carnegie Mellon’s Bachelor of Science in Robotics degree, joined the group of students who met with Huang on Sunday morning.

As graduation approached, she reflected on her time at CMU forging her own new path for the future.

“Problem-solving has been baked into every single class here, and I don’t just mean math problems. I mean resourcefulness,” she said of her CMU experience.

She noted lab research exposed her to the full complexity of real robotic systems — from wiring and electronics to code, testing and failures — while her classes reinforced those lessons through hands-on, experiential learning rather than theory alone.

“That bakes the memories and lessons into your brain in a way that sticks, especially the mistakes,” she said. “I feel ready for what’s next.”

In addition to celebrating its newest alumni, Carnegie Mellon University recognized four prominent leaders during the ceremony. CMU Provost James H. Garrett Jr. conferred honorary degrees upon Huang, as well as 2026 Tony Awards Nominee Broadway producer and CMU alumna Jamie deRoy, International Poetry Forum founder Samuel Hazo and Nobel laureate in economic sciences Thomas Sargent.

About Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon is a private, internationally ranked research university with acclaimed programs spanning the sciences, engineering, technology, business, public policy, humanities and the arts. Our diverse community of scholars, researchers, creators and innovators is driven to make real-world impacts that benefit people across the globe. With an unconventional, interdisciplinary and entrepreneurial approach, we do the work that matters.

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STARTRADER Launches ‘STAR Trading League,’ an NBA-Inspired Global Trading Tournament

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NBA-inspired tournament challenges traders worldwide through three competitive stages: Toss, Knockout, and Buzzer-Beater.

DUBAI, UAE , May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — STARTRADER, an official partner of the NBA, has announced the STAR Trading League, a global team-based tournament uniting traders in a structured, performance-driven environment. Registration runs from 11–28 May, participants select one of 30 teams via the client portal ahead of the 1 June start. The competition runs through 31 July across three stages, concluding with a single winning team, while the top two traders on the team will win tickets to an NBA game along with additional rewards.

Built around the campaign theme ‘Hit the Markets Buzzer Beater,’ the tournament draws inspiration from the decisive final shot in basketball, highlighting how success in both sports and trading often depends on precision and timing at the right moment.

The journey begins with the Toss, the entry stage of the regular season where participants begin competing. Similar to a basketball tip-off, this phase allows traders to position themselves for an early advantage, with performance determining which teams advance and setting the tone for the competition ahead.

The second stage, Knockout, introduces performance-based elimination, requiring teams to demonstrate consistency and strong trading strategies to remain in the tournament. As pressure rises, only teams maintaining strong results advance. This stage begins with the playoff rounds, followed by the quarterfinals.

The final stage, Buzzer-Beater, brings together the top-performing teams for the decisive rounds, beginning with the semifinals, where four teams compete for a place in the next phase. The tournament then advances to the MVP Finals, where the remaining two teams face off for the title. Victory belongs to those who perform with precision and composure in decisive moments.

Participants will compete for rewards throughout each stage of the tournament, with top-performing teams recognized along the way. The winning team of 10 traders may be eligible for tiered rewards, with prizes awarded to qualifying participants. The top two winners will receive premium rewards, including an NBA game ticket, a STARTRADER exclusive basketball, an NBA Store voucher, and a $10,000 cash prize.

“Our partnership with the NBA opened the door to bringing the excitement of sport into trading. With the STAR Trading League, we wanted to build an experience that engages our global community and encourages traders to test their skills in a dynamic, competitive environment.” — Peter Karsten, Chief Executive Officer, STARTRADER

Through the STAR Trading League, launched in collaboration with the NBA, STARTRADER brings its global trading community into a competitive environment where discipline, strategy, and decisive action drive success, reflecting its ambition to deliver innovative trading experiences within a trusted and reliable ecosystem.

About STARTRADER

STARTRADER is a global multi-asset broker empowering retail and institutional partners to access global markets through a range of platforms, including MetaTrader, STAR-APP, and STAR-COPY.

Regulated across five jurisdictions (CMA, ASIC, FSCA, FSA, and FSC), STARTRADER combines strong governance with a client-first approach, serving both retail clients and partners with a commitment to transparency, reliability, and long-term growth.

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Longbridge Names Gavin Chia as Singapore and Regional CEO, Southeast Asia, Marking a New Chapter for the AI-powered digital Brokerage

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SINGAPORE, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Longbridge, the AI-powered digital brokerage, has appointed Gavin Chia as Singapore and Regional CEO, Southeast Asia, effective 5 May 2026. Chia brings more than 18 years of experience in financial services and was instrumental in building moomoo Singapore from a startup into one of the country’s leading retail brokerages.

The hire is the most senior local appointment Longbridge has made since and comes as the firm consolidates a series of strategic moves, including obtaining a Capital Markets Services licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and announcing its first physical location — into a coherent push for market leadership in the region.

An Executive Move with Industry Significance

Singapore is one of Asia’s most fiercely competitive digital brokerage markets, with several leading platforms, such as Longbridge, moomoo, Tiger Brokers and Webull. Industry observers are largely in agreement that in the next few years, the landscape will be shaped by AI and technological capability, and the ability to localize and adapt to each country’s local environment.

With Gavin joining Longbridge, this clearly demarcates Longbridge’s dedication towards improving on both fronts.

A Proven Builder for a New Growth Phase

Gavin Chia is one of Singapore’s most experienced digital brokerage executives. As moomoo’s CEO in Singapore, he led the business from inception to become one of the leading digital brokerages in the market. He subsequently served as CEO of IG Singapore & Emerging Markets, deepening his track record of driving growth, product expansion, and market leadership across the region.

His deep familiarity with the MAS regulatory landscape, local retail investor behaviour, and the operational realities of scaling a brokerage in Southeast Asia makes him a highly strategic appointment for Longbridge at this stage of its growth.

At Longbridge, Gavin will have full ownership of operations, regulatory affairs, product localization, and team-building across Singapore and Southeast Asia.

“What attracted me to Longbridge is its strong technology foundation and clear ambition to redefine the brokerage experience through AI. I see a strong alignment between Longbridge’s vision and my own belief that the future of investing lies at the intersection of technology, product innovation, and user experience. The opportunity to build and scale this in the region, together with a forward-looking team, was particularly compelling.”

— Gavin Chia, Singapore and Regional CEO, Southeast Asia, Longbridge

What “AI-First” Means in Practice

For Gavin, an AI-first brokerage goes beyond a product feature, it is a foundational philosophy about how the entire client experience is designed and delivered.

“To me, an AI-first brokerage is one where AI is not just a feature, but embedded across the entire client journey, from onboarding and education, to idea generation, execution, and risk management. AI is fundamentally reshaping how people invest. It lowers the barrier to entry by simplifying complex information, enables more personalised insights at scale, and helps investors make more informed decisions in real time. Over time, we hope to see investing become more intuitive, data-driven, and accessible, where technology augments, rather than replaces, human judgement.”

— Gavin Chia, Regional CEO, Southeast Asia, Longbridge

Longbridge is among a small number of digital brokerages globally to have embedded AI at the product architecture level, across investment research, trading assistance, and customer insights. This commitment to innovation extends beyond AI. Longbridge made history in 2025 by launching the world’s first U.S. stock options pre-market trading, a milestone that underscores its position at the frontier of brokerage technology. A central part of Gavin’s mandate will be to bring these capabilities to investors across Southeast Asia, in a form that is locally relevant and meets the regulatory requirements of each market.

“We are delighted to have Gavin on board. Over the past few months, we have laid a great deal of groundwork for this Singapore chapter, including our MAS licence, platform infrastructure, product suite, and the Longbridge Cafe Singapore physical space. But to weave all of that into a business that is truly rooted locally, we needed a leader who both understands Longbridge’s global vision and is deeply familiar with Singapore’s local landscape.”

— Nowa Zhu, Group CEO, Longbridge

Longbridge’s Growing Footprint in Singapore

Gavin’s appointment is the latest milestone in a series of concrete moves Longbridge has made in Singapore over the past six months:

Licensed operations: Long Bridge Securities Pte. Ltd. holds a Capital Markets Services licence (CMS Licence No. CMS101211) issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), and operates as an Exempt Financial Adviser.Physical presence: On 30 April 2026, Longbridge announced the launch of Longbridge Cafe Singapore — located above Guoco Tower / Tanjong Pagar MRT station and expected to open in September 2026. It will be Longbridge’s first physical overseas location.Local leadership: On 5 May 2026, Gavin Chia joined as Regional CEO, Southeast Asia.

Taken together, Longbridge has established what observers are calling a complete “localization loop” in Singapore: a licensed entity, a physical space, and a local leader with the mandate and experience to execute. This combination remains uncommon among digital brokerages operating in the market.

About Longbridge Securities Singapore

Longbridge Securities is an AI-Powered online brokerage headquartered in Singapore. By building global trading infrastructure and a trading network, it delivers best-in-class trading experiences to investors worldwide. Founded in March 2019, Longbridge holds 22 financial regulatory licenses or qualifications across the U.S., Hong Kong SAR, Singapore, and other markets, and has secured more than US$150 million in strategic investment from leading financial institutions and investment firms. Long Bridge Securities Pte. Ltd. is a licensed entity regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) (Capital Markets Services Licence No.: CMS101211), holding a Capital Markets Services Licence and operating under an exempt financial adviser status.

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Long Bridge Securities Pte. Ltd. (Co. Reg. No. 202111825D) provides an execution-only service. All investments carry risk. Please refer to the Risk Disclosure Statement on our website for details. This advertisement has not been reviewed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

This commitment to innovation extends beyond AI — Longbridge made history in 2025 by launching the world’s first U.S. stock options pre-market trading, a milestone that underscores its position at the frontier of brokerage technology.

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Mobupps Unveils ECHO AI – A Self-Learning Mechanism

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ASHDOD, Israel , May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Mobupps, a leading global adtech company, today announced the launch of ECHO AI, its next-generation self-learning mechanism designed to bring real-time intelligence to every stage of the advertising process. ECHO AI interprets signals, identifies value, and adapts dynamically to deliver more efficient outcomes with minimal manual input.

Leveraging continuous learning from live campaign data, ECHO AI automatically identifies the most effective channels, audiences, and creatives, enabling advertisers to achieve stronger user lifetime value and lower acquisition costs from day one.

ECHO AI delivers a powerful suite of intelligent capabilities designed to transform campaign performance. Using advanced audience segmentation based on proprietary behavioral data, ECHO AI ensures precise targeting and meaningful user engagement.

The system provides automated recommendations for continuous campaign optimization, enabling advertisers to achieve greater efficiency and a smarter use of their budgets. Purpose-built to acquire high-value users and maximize their long-term revenue potential, ECHO AI empowers brands to scale sustainably and effectively.

Fully integrated with MAFO, ECHO AI operates within a unified ecosystem, delivering seamless automation, accuracy, and performance across all marketing channels.

Yaron Tomchin, Chief Executive Officer at Mobupps, commented: “ECHO AI represents a major leap forward in our mission to empower the Mobupps team with true data intelligence. By embedding self-learning capabilities into our ecosystem, we are enabling marketers to make smarter, faster, and more efficient decisions across every campaign touchpoint.”

Rashid Galimov, Chief Technology Officer at Mobupps, added: “Our engineering vision behind ECHO AI was to create an adaptive framework that constantly evolves. Every impression, click, and conversion becomes a learning input — fueling optimization loops that deliver measurable results at scale.”

ECHO AI is the future of automated performance, built for marketers who need speed, precision, and data-driven growth. Connect Mobupps to see how ECHO AI can transform your next campaign here.

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