Aberman argues that the future belongs to organizations that can identify, measure and develop Original Intelligence, not simply deploy AI

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Entrepreneur, AI investor and Hupside CEO Jonathan Aberman today released his new book, The Originality Dividend: Why Human Original Intelligence Is the Most Valuable Asset in an Age of AI. In it, Aberman introduces a groundbreaking, science-backed framework for measuring and developing Original Intelligence, the uniquely human ability to generate ideas, exercise judgment and produce outcomes that go beyond what AI can create on its own.

Aberman argues the important question is no longer “Did a human create this?” but “What did the human contribute beyond what AI could have produced?” That reframing pushes back on the narrative that has dominated the AI conversation for two years, that AI will inevitably replace people, and offers organizations a practical roadmap for succeeding with AI instead.

“The good news is that humans do create economically measurable value, and it’s time to position humans squarely into the argument of AI’s economic benefits. We’ve spent enough time debating AI. It’s time to give leaders a science-backed framework to show the importance of human originality throughout the value chain,” said Aberman. “In a post-AI world, anything that creates economic value must be measurable, improvable and manageable like any other strategic asset. That’s what this work makes possible. History has always rewarded the people who create the next competitive advantage, not the ones who simply adopt the latest tool. AI will be no different. Original Intelligence is where that advantage begins.”

Built on research in creativity, cognitive science and artificial intelligence, The Originality Dividend: Why Human Original Intelligence Is the Most Valuable Asset in an Age of AI provides the scientific foundation behind Hupside, the company Aberman leads as CEO. Hupside launched Hupchecker earlier this year, a platform that measures Original Intelligence in individuals and teams. This fall, the company will introduce Hupmapper to extend that measurement to written work. Together, the book, the research and the technology give organizations a way to identify what is actually original while seeing past what Hupside calls value signal collapse, where traditional indicators like polish and credentials no longer reliably distinguish original thinking.

Few authors are better positioned to lead this conversation. Over the past three decades, Aberman has built and invested in technology companies, advised federal agencies including DARPA, the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Air Force on innovation strategy, and served as the founding dean of Marymount University’s School of Business, Innovation, Leadership and Technology. Today, he leads Hupside’s mission to build the world’s first infrastructure for measuring Original Intelligence.

The Originality Dividend: Why Human Original Intelligence Is the Most Valuable Asset in an Age of AI is available today on Amazon.

What Readers Are Saying About The Originality Dividend

“AI’s potential to benefit our society is large, but so are its challenges. To date, AI’s social effects have been visible, but the role of humans after AI’s widespread adoption has been less clearly stated. The Originality Dividend bridges that gap with a forceful message: there is a high value economic role for humans. This optimistic and practical view is a very welcome addition to the discussion of AI adoption. I recommend this book to all policy makers looking for an alternative approach for balancing AI and human value.” – Congressman Don Beyer, co-Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Artificial Intelligence Caucus

“This is one of the topics that I think about most and see the least amount of thoughtful writing. Are we getting better at using AI, are we getting better outcomes and are we still growing as individuals at the same time? The Originality Dividend shows leaders how to turn AI from a replacement engine into an amplifier of human originality. Think first, then AI, get better at both. This is the virtuous cycle we need and how we get there is clearer after reading this.” – Justin Fanelli, Chief Technology Officer, Department of the Navy

About Jonathan Aberman

Jonathan Aberman is an author, entrepreneur, investor, innovation strategist, and CEO and co-founder of Hupside, where he is pioneering the field of Original Intelligence. Throughout his career, he has helped launch technology companies, advised government agencies on innovation strategy, served as a university dean and professor, and become a nationally recognized voice on entrepreneurship, technology, and economic competitiveness. His work has been featured by The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Bloomberg, CNN, Axios, and other leading media outlets.

About Hupside

Hupside is a transformational software company that measures and elevates human originality. Backed by rigorous cognitive science and built for a world reshaped by AI, Hupside’s tools help individuals and organizations identify the ideas, talent, and thinking that spark true innovation. At the heart of the platform is the Hupchecker, a first-of-its-kind assessment that generates an Original Intelligence Quotient (OIQ)—a quantifiable measure of how individuals think beyond conventional and AI-generated ideas. Whether you’re hiring a visionary, building a high-performing team, or preparing your workforce for what’s next, Hupside helps you lead with originality. To learn more, visit www.hupside.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

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FREMONT, Calif., August 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Socket Mobile (NASDAQ: SCKT), a leading provider of data capture and delivery solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with 3Eye Technologies, a value-added distributor specializing in mobility solutions for the modern frontline workforce. Through the partnership, 3Eye Technologies will distribute Socket Mobile’s portfolio of barcode scanners, contactless readers, and mobile data capture solutions to its network of channel partners across North America.

The partnership supports Socket Mobile’s continued expansion into industrial and frontline mobility markets by increasing access to its growing portfolio of rugged, Apple-based data capture solutions. Together, Socket Mobile and 3Eye Technologies will help reseller partners deliver complete mobility solutions for manufacturing, warehousing, transportation, field service, healthcare, retail, and other environments where reliable mobile data capture is critical.

“Our partnership with 3Eye Technologies represents an important step in expanding Socket Mobile’s reach within industrial and frontline mobility markets,” said Dave Holmes, President and Chief Executive Officer at Socket Mobile. “As organizations modernize frontline operations, demand for Apple-based scanning solutions continues to grow because familiar, intuitive technology helps reduce training time, accelerate adoption, and improve productivity. Through our partnership with 3Eye Technologies, we’re helping meet this growing demand by expanding access to Socket Mobile’s rugged, Apple-compatible data capture solutions through a trusted network of mobility resellers across North America.”

Socket Mobile has built a reputation for delivering application-friendly Bluetooth data capture solutions that integrate seamlessly with leading mobile devices and business applications. The partnership with 3Eye strengthens Socket Mobile’s channel strategy while expanding opportunities for reseller partners to deliver reliable mobile data capture solutions to organizations modernizing frontline operations.

For 3Eye Technologies, the addition of Socket Mobile expands its portfolio of endpoint mobility solutions, enabling reseller partners to provide customers with dependable wireless data capture technologies that improve operational efficiency, productivity, and accuracy across a broad range of frontline applications.

“This strategic partnership brings together Socket Mobile’s proven scanning technology and 3Eye’s expertise in frontline mobility and channel enablement,” said Alex White, VP of Strategic Partnerships at 3Eye Technologies. “By expanding access to reliable, Apple-compatible data capture solutions through our routes to market, we’re helping partners unlock new scanning use cases for mobile frontline workers and deliver solutions that improve accuracy, productivity, and operational efficiency.”

The partnership reflects both companies’ commitment to supporting organizations as they modernize frontline operations with mobile technologies that improve productivity while simplifying deployment and long-term management.

About Socket Mobile, Inc.
Socket Mobile is a leading provider of data capture and delivery solutions for enhanced productivity in workforce mobilization. Socket Mobile’s revenue is primarily driven by the deployment of third-party barcode-enabled mobile applications that integrate Socket Mobile’s cordless barcode scanners and contactless readers/writers. Mobile Applications servicing the specialty retailer, field service, digital ID, transportation, and manufacturing markets are the primary revenue drivers. Socket Mobile has a network of thousands of developers who use its software developer tools to add sophisticated data capture to their mobile applications. Socket Mobile is headquartered in Fremont, Calif., and can be reached at +1-510-933-3000 or www.socketmobile.com. Follow Socket Mobile on LinkedIn, X, and keep up with our latest News and Updates.

About 3Eye Technologies

3Eye Technologies is a value-added IT distributor headquartered in Battle Creek, Michigan, focused on endpoint solutions for the modern deskless worker. Built for partners and tuned for impact, 3Eye helps resellers deliver outcomes for the people who work where work gets done — on the factory floor, in the field, at the point of care, at the edge, or on the move.

Media Contact: 
David Holmes
David.holmes@socketmobile.com 

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Industry recognition highlights Ascent’s flexible repayment options, no-fee student loans, borrower benefits, and commitment to helping students successfully finance their education. 

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ascent Funding, LLC (“Ascent”), a student financing company focused on helping students and families confidently plan, pay, and succeed throughout higher education, announced it has been named NerdWallet’s 2026 Best Student Loan Overall. The honor also comes alongside additional recognition from Yahoo Finance, Forbes, and U.S. News, reinforcing Ascent’s position as a standout student loan provider for today’s learners. 

NerdWallet’s Best Student Loan Overall award recognizes lenders that stand out across the factors students and families weigh most when comparing private student loans, including accessibility, repayment flexibility, fees, borrower support, and overall value. Ascent was recognized for bringing those priorities together through private student loan options for borrowers with or without a co-signer, flexible repayment plans, no fees on student loans, career support, and graduation rewards. 

This award complements a strong year of 2026 recognition for Ascent, including: 

Forbes: Best for Flexible Payment Terms  

Forbes awarded Ascent a perfect 5-star rating for flexible payment terms, recognizing the company’s broad range of repayment options, commitment to serving diverse student populations, and innovative outcomes-based loan program designed to expand access to education financing for students who may not qualify through traditional credit-based underwriting. 

Yahoo Finance: Best Overall Private Student Loan 

Yahoo Finance named Ascent its Best Overall Private Student Loan, recognizing the company for its undergraduate and graduate student loan options, longer-than-usual grace period after graduation, and Progressive Repayment option, which allows borrowers to begin with smaller payments after graduation that increase over time while remaining within the original loan term. 

U.S. News: Highest Listed Private Student Loan Lender Rating 

U.S. News rated Ascent 4.8/5 in its Best Private Student Loans comparison, the highest listed rating among private student loan lenders. The rating reflects Ascent’s no-fee structure, accessibility for noncitizens, broad range of eligible schools and programs, and flexible repayment options. 

“Paying for college can feel complicated, and students deserve options that make the process feel clearer and more manageable,” said Allie Danziger, Chief Marketing Officer at Ascent. “We’re honored to be recognized by respected financial publications because these awards reflect the work our team does every day to support borrowers with options designed to meet them where they are.” 

Recognition That Reflects Real Student Impact 

Together, these awards reflect what Ascent is building: a student loan experience with more pathways to financing, support beyond the loan, stronger borrower benefits, and repayment options designed for the realities of modern learners. According to the 2025 Impact Report, in 2025 alone, Ascent helped more than 27,000 learners finance their education across more than 1,300 colleges and universities and 80 career schools, disbursing more than $357 million to support students in traditional degree programs, career training programs, certificates, bootcamps, and workforce pathways. Ascent also broadened access through more than $32 million in Zero Percent Loans and more than $8 million in loans to DACA students, while more than 9,200 learners engaged in professional skills and financial wellness training. 

That same focus on access and support shows up in the way Ascent structures its student loan options: competitive rates starting at 2.19% Annual Percentage Rate (APR)¹, no fees on college and graduate student loans, automatic payment discounts, flexible repayment options, and access to AscentUP student success resources². The result is a student financing experience built to meet more learners where they are, helping them pay for school with options that are clearer, more flexible, and better aligned with the path ahead. 

About Ascent

Ascent is a leading provider of innovative financial products and wrap-around student support services that has helped more than 220,000 borrowers* pay for school while enabling more students to access education and achieve academic and economic success. 

 Everything Ascent offers is designed by leading industry professionals and with advanced technology and innovation to increase every student’s ability to plan, pay, and succeed. Ascent’s Outcomes-Based Loan ™ provides funding to credit-invisible borrowers who generally do not benefit from traditional credit. Ascent products also include: Cosigned Loans, Solo Loans, Career Loans, Parent Loans, Graduate Loans, Access Loans, Enterprise Loans and Impact Loans.  

For more information, visit AscentFunding.com. 

Ascent Funding, LLC products are made available through Bank of Lake Mills or DR Bank, each Member FDIC. Subject to credit approval. 

1Annual Percentage Rates (APRs) displayed above are effective as of 08/01/2026 and reflect an Automatic Payment Discount of 0.5% on credit-based college student loans, and a 1.00% discount on outcomes-based college student loans when you enroll in automatic payments. Loans subject to individual approval, restrictions and conditions apply. Loan features and information advertised are intended for college student loans and are subject to change at any time. For more information, see repayment examples or review the Ascent Student Loans Terms and Conditions. The final amount approved depends on the borrower’s credit history, verifiable cost of attendance as certified by an eligible school and is subject to credit approval and verification of application information. Lowest interest rates require full principal and interest (Immediate) payments, the shortest loan term, a cosigner, and are only available for our most creditworthy applicants and cosigners with the highest average credit scores. Actual APR offered may be higher or lower than the examples above, based on the amount of time you spend in school and any grace period you have before repayment begins. Variable rates may increase after consummation.

2 For more information, including eligibility requirements, terms, and conditions, please visit www.ascentfunding.com/ascentbenefitsterms. 

* Over 220,000 borrowers took out an Ascent loan for college or career training tuition or expenses between January 2018 and March 2026. 

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