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AI Use Is Up. AI Trust Is Down. Half Of America Uses A Technology It Doesn’t Trust

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New 5W Research Finds the 99-Point AI Favorability Gap Didn’t Close. It Moved.

TAMPA, Fla., July 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In May 2026, 5W identified a 99-point favorability gap between daily AI users (+57) and everyone else (−42) — the widest behavioral divide in American public opinion. The prediction was that the gap would close as adoption spread.

Adoption spread. The gap didn’t close. It changed shape.

The divide is no longer between who uses AI and who doesn’t. Half the country now uses it. The divide is between the quarter of Americans who use AI every day and believe in it — and the quarter who use it every week and don’t.

Half the Country Is Now Using AI

49%. Half of U.S. adults now use AI chatbots — up from 33% in 2024 and 23% in 2023. Adoption more than doubled in three years. (Pew Research, June 2026)24%. One in four Americans now use AI every day. That’s the Power User cohort — up from roughly 15% in early 2025. (Pew Research, June 2026)60%. Share of U.S. adults who now read AI-generated summaries inside search results. AI is no longer a destination. It’s the layer on top of everything. (Pew Research, June 2026)

Adoption Is Up. Trust Is Not.

63%. Share of Americans who say AI is advancing too fast. Only 2% say it’s moving too slowly. (Pew Research, June 2026)16%. Share who expect AI’s 20-year societal impact to be net-positive. The rest split negative or uncertain. (Pew Research, June 2026)

The Gen Z Paradox: Highest Use, Sharpest Skepticism

50% vs. 14%. Among adults under 30 — the heaviest users — 50% say AI will be negative for society. Only 14% say positive. (Pew Research, June 2026)70%. Chatbot use among Asian-American adults — the only major demographic group with net-positive views of AI. Daily use runs roughly double the national rate. (Pew Research, June 2026)

“In May, we found a very deep divide between AI users and non-users. Daily users expected AI to improve their jobs, benefit them personally, and reshape daily life for the better — by margins of three-to-one over everyone else,” said Ronn Torossian, Founder & Chairman, 5W. “Today the divide continues, but the fault line moved. It’s no longer about who uses AI. It’s about who believes in it. Adoption is now compulsory — it’s baked into Google, Office, and every phone in America. Conviction is still a Power User trait. Half the country is using a technology it doesn’t trust. That is the largest commercial opportunity in the market right now. When half the country uses a technology it doesn’t trust, the brands the AI engines cite become the trust signal. A skeptical buyer who sees your brand named inside ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, or Google AI Overviews is a buyer with a reason to say yes. The brands that fill that vacuum — and proactively manage it — win very big.”

What Changed Since May

The original finding: Daily AI users were the leading edge of American consumer behavior — higher-income, higher-education, higher-intent, and dramatically more optimistic about AI than everyone else. The 99-point favorability gap was the widest behavioral divide in American public opinion, wider than gender, race, age, or party.

The update: Adoption crossed 50%, but favorability didn’t follow. The Power User cohort held its +57. The non-user cohort mostly became a light-user cohort — and imported its skepticism with it. Americans are now using AI at record rates while distrust of AI hits record highs simultaneously.

This is the defining commercial condition of the AI era: use without belief.

The Cited Brand Becomes the Trust Signal

Power Users still set buying patterns. They are higher-income, higher-education, higher-intent — and now surrounded by 200 million skeptical light users making the same queries with less conviction and more scrutiny.

A brand cited by the AI engines enters the answer with borrowed authority. A brand absent from them is invisible to the buyer and unverifiable to the skeptic.

The 5W Power User Audit measures a brand’s Citation Share across ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews, and identifies the retrieval signals — source mix, structured data, third-party citations — required to compete in AI-driven discovery.

Methodology

The July 2026 update to the 5W AI Power User Study synthesizes Pew Research Center’s Americans and AI 2026 (June 17, 2026, n=5,119 U.S. adults, fielded Feb. 17–23, 2026), the original 5W AI Power User Study (May 2026), Data for Progress (February 2026, n=1,228 likely U.S. voters), the Stanford HAI 2026 AI Index, and the Ipsos AI Monitor (March 2026).

About 5W

5W is the AI Communications Firm, building brand authority across the platforms where decisions now happen — ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews — alongside earned media, digital, and influencer channels. 5W combines public relations, digital marketing, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), and proprietary AI visibility research to help clients measure and grow their presence in AI-driven buyer research.

Founded in 2003, 5W is recognized as a Top U.S. PR Agency by O’Dwyer’s, named Agency of the Year in the American Business Awards®, honored as a 2026 Top Place to Work in Communications by Ragan, and named to Digiday’s WorkLife Employer of the Year list. 5W serves clients across B2C sectors — Beauty & Fashion, Consumer Brands, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Health & Wellness, Travel & Hospitality, Technology, and Nonprofit — and B2B specialties including Corporate Communications, Reputation Management, Public Affairs, Crisis Communications, and Digital Marketing across Social, Influencer, Paid Media, GEO, and SEO. Learn more at 5wpr.com.

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CommerceWest Bank Ranked Among the Top 15 Best-Performing Public Banks in America

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American Banker Recognizes CommerceWest Bank as One of the Nation’s Top Performing Public Banks Under $2 Billion in Assets

IRVINE, Calif., July 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CommerceWest Bank (OTCQX: CWBK), a premier commercial bank serving businesses throughout California, today announced it has been ranked #15 in the United States on American Banker’s 2025 Top Performing Public Banks Under $2 Billion in Assets list.

The annual ranking, developed in partnership with Capital Performance Group, evaluates publicly traded banks using objective financial performance metrics including three-year average return on average equity (ROAE), profitability, operating efficiency, net interest margin, capital strength, and core deposit growth.

“This recognition is a testament to our exceptional employees, loyal clients, dedicated Board of Directors, and shareholders who have supported our long-term vision,” said Mr. Ivo Tjan, Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer of CommerceWest Bank. “For more than two decades, our strategy has remained consistent: build long-term relationships, deliver exceptional client service, operate with financial discipline, and continually invest in our people and technology. We are honored that these efforts have resulted in CommerceWest Bank being recognized as one of the top-performing public banks in the nation.”

CommerceWest Bank continues to distinguish itself through its relationship-focused approach to commercial banking by providing customized banking, lending, treasury management, and cash management solutions for privately owned businesses, entrepreneurs, professionals, and growing companies throughout California.

The recognition follows another year of strong financial performance highlighted by continued growth in loans, deposits, earnings, and shareholder value while maintaining excellent asset quality, capital ratios, and operating efficiency.

“Our mission has never been to become the biggest bank,” added Mr. Tjan. “Our mission is to become the best banking partner for our clients. When we help our clients grow and succeed, our shareholders, employees, and communities all benefit.”

The latest recognition adds to CommerceWest Bank’s growing list of national and regional honors, including recognition as one of Newsweek’s America’s Best Regional Banks, one of American Banker’s Top Performing Banks, Super Premier Performing Bank by The Findley Report and multiple recognitions by the Orange County Business Journal.

About CommerceWest Bank
CommerceWest Bank is determined to redefine banking for small and medium sized businesses by delivering customized products and services to each client’s needs. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Irvine, California, the Bank serves businesses throughout the state of California with our robust digital banking platform.

By employing a strategically selected team of experienced professionals, we will provide flexibility, and create a complete, safe and sound banking experience for each client. We provide a full suite of commercial banking services, including remote deposit solutions, NetBanker online banking, mobile banking, lines of credit, M&A and working capital financing, commercial real estate loans, SBA lending and treasury management services.

Mission Statement: CommerceWest Bank will create a complete banking experience for each client, catering to businesses and their specific banking needs, while accommodating our clients and providing them high-quality, low stress and personally tailored banking and financial services.

Please visit www.cwbk.com to learn more about the bank.  “BANK ON THE DIFFERENCE”

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MDT Introduces TMR1370 Ultra-Low-Power Magnetic Switch IC Enabling More Than Two Years of Standby Operation in CGM Devices

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— Next-Generation TMR Magnetic Switch with Ultra-Low 50nA Maximum Supply Current Expands MDT’s Proven CGM Sensor Portfolio

ZHANGJIAGANG, China, July 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — MultiDimension Technology Co., Ltd. (MDT), a leading supplier of magnetic sensors and a pioneer in Tunneling Magnetoresistance (TMR) technology, today introduced the TMR1370 ultra-low-power magnetic switch IC, the newest addition to MDT’s magnetic sensing portfolio for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices. Building on the proven TMR1367, TMR1368, and TMR1369 family, the TMR1370 delivers significantly lower power consumption, enhanced voltage compatibility, and a smaller package to enable next-generation CGM systems with ultra-long standby life.

Optimized for battery-powered CGM devices, the TMR1370 features a maximum supply current of only 50nA, with approximately 30nA typical at a 3V supply. When combined with the magnetic wake-up mechanism widely adopted in CGM devices, the TMR1370 enables more than two years of standby operation, helping extend product shelf life while preserving battery capacity for continuous glucose monitoring after activation.

The TMR1370’s exceptional power efficiency is enabled by MDT’s proprietary TMR technology platform, which combines advanced magnetic sensor design, optimized device architecture, and proprietary wafer process technology to achieve high magnetic sensitivity together with ultra-low power consumption. Complementing MDT’s existing X-axis and Z-axis CGM magnetic switch portfolio, the TMR1370 gives system designers greater flexibility to optimize sensor orientation and mechanical layout for a wide variety of CGM architectures while enabling easy migration from previous-generation devices.

Key Features

Enables more than two years of standby operation in battery-powered CGM devices.50nA maximum supply current, approximately 30nA typical at 3V.Wide 1.8V to 4.0V operating-voltage range.Maximum operating point below 40 Gauss for reliable magnetic wake-up detection.X-axis magnetic sensing optimized for compact CGM designs.Miniature DFN5L package (1.6×1.6×0.5mm) for thinner and lighter wearable medical devices.Complements MDT’s proven X-axis and Z-axis CGM magnetic switch portfolio for flexible system design and simplified migration.

Samples of the TMR1370 are available through DigiKey and MDT’s online store at www.tmr-sensors.com. For volume pricing, delivery information, and technical specifications, contact MDT Global Sales at sales@dowayusa.com.

About MDT
MultiDimension Technology was founded in 2010 in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu Province, China, with branch offices in Shenzhen, Chengdu, and Ningbo in China, Singapore, Tokyo, Japan, and San Jose, Calif., USA. MDT has developed a unique intellectual property portfolio, and its self-owned state-of-the-art TMR manufacturing facilities that can support volume production of high-performance, low-cost TMR magnetic sensors to satisfy the most demanding application needs. Led by its core management team of elite experts and veterans in magnetic sensor technology and engineering services, MDT is committed to creating added value for its customers and ensuring their success. For more information about MDT please visit http://www.multidimensiontech.com.

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Fintech Disruptor StockFan Wins Bronze Globee® Award After Exploding Into 62 Countries in Year One

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Silicon Valley-based fintech startup shares the global spotlight with tech titans IBM, Uber, and JPMorgan Chase in the 2026 winner’s circle.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — StockFan, Inc., the hyper-growth Silicon Valley fintech platform revolutionizing how investors worldwide interact with public markets, has been named a Bronze Winner in the prestigious Annual Globee® Awards. This major accolade celebrates StockFan’s product excellence and breakout growth velocity, having scaled its global footprint to 62 countries in its very first year of operation.

The Globee® Awards honor the world’s premier organizations pushing the boundaries of technology, business, and innovation. By securing this win, StockFan steps onto the global podium alongside some of the world’s most influential enterprise giants, including IBM, Uber, Lenovo, Broadcom, ADP, and JPMorgan Chase.

StockFan is shattering the status quo by bridging the gap between fragmented financial tools and modern investor communities. Built for today’s fast-moving retail and institutional investors, the powerhouse application seamlessly integrates everything an investor needs under a single digital roof: real-time quotes, dynamic charts, breaking financial news, earnings calls, insider trades, institutional tracking, and elite stock screeners. Paired with its next-generation social architecture, stock enthusiasts worldwide can instantly form private groups, sync investment ideas, and communicate in real time.

“We are incredibly honored to stand on the Globee® Awards podium alongside world-renowned market leaders and the very innovators we have long admired,” said Henry Sun, Founder and CEO of StockFan. “When we built StockFan, our mission was to unlock a borderless, unified ecosystem for all public market participants. Expanding to over 60 countries in our debut year is a massive milestone, and this award validates our team’s obsession with engineering a world-class, globally scalable financial product.”

StockFan is on track of accelerating its exciting product roadmap—primed to deploy deeper community features, advanced enterprise tools, and massive mainstream adoption across the global financial landscape.

Experience the future of investing today, and download the StockFan app on the Apple App Store or Google Play.

About StockFan, Inc.

Based in San Francisco, California, StockFan is the ultimate fintech platform designed to connect, empower, and elevate the global investor community. By fusing robust stock market data with a cutting-edge social ecosystem, StockFan unites fragmented financial market tools into a cohesive public market powerhouse. In its freshman year alone, StockFan organically scaled to over 60 countries, serving a passionate user base of both retail and institutional investors.

About the Globee Awards

Globee Awards are conferred in several programs and categories. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Globee Awards recognize outstanding achievements and performances in businesses worldwide. Learn more at the official Globee Awards Website.

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