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Dublin, May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Sovereign AI Infrastructure in Asia-Pacific: The Hybrid Sovereignty Model Reshaping a $13 Billion Market – Size, Strategy, and Forecast to 2030” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.The Asia-Pacific sovereign AI infrastructure market is estimated at $9-14 billion in 2026 and is projected to reach $23-47 billion by 2030, representing a 27-35% compound annual growth rate. This report provides a dedicated analysis of the infrastructure that APAC nations are building to ensure domestic control over AI capabilities – encompassing government-funded GPU compute programs, sovereign-fund-backed data center campuses, telco-led sovereign cloud platforms, and…

Dublin, May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Agri-Fintech Market: The Rise of Digital Lending and Insurance for Farmers – A Global and Regional Analysis: Focus on Application, Product, 2025-2035” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.The agri-fintech market is witnessing rapid growth, driven primarily by the urgent need to address financial exclusion among farmers and improve access to credit, insurance, and digital payment solutions. The rising risks from climate change, unpredictable weather patterns, and market volatility have made traditional financing inadequate, positioning digital lending and insurance as essential tools for agricultural resilience. Innovations in AI, mobile platforms, and blockchain are…

PARIS, May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Proof of Pitch, the official startup competition of Proof of Talk organized by X Ventures and hosted by Spectrum, will return to the Louvre Palace in Paris on June 2 and 3, 2026, for its fourth and most ambitious edition to date. Held as part of Proof of Talk, gathering together the core 2500 leaders in digital assets and AI , the competition will once again bring together high-potential early-stage Web3 startups, top-tier venture investors, and strategic ecosystem partners in one of the world’s most iconic venues. Over two days, founders will take…

BOSTON, May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EARNED announced today that AJ Gracia has officially signed with the brand as an ambassador. One of the top hitters in college baseball and a projected first-round MLB Draft selection, Gracia has emerged as one of the premier prospects in the 2026 MLB Draft class. Known for his left-handed power, disciplined approach at the plate, and consistency against elite competition, Gracia has earned national recognition as one of the game’s rising stars. The partnership will include original video content, social media collaborations, and appearances across EARNED platforms including WATCH EARNED, blogs, and digital…

Optimizing brand content for AI search and agentic trafficAs its own first customer, Akamai increased citations by 85% and brand presence by 364%AI bot traffic grew more than 300% year over year CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As more people turn to AI to search and navigate the internet, Akamai (NASDAQ: AKAM) today introduced AI Brand Presence to help organizations optimize their content for AI search and traffic. AI Brand Presence enables businesses to automatically translate their website content for LLM search and AI agents, while monitoring bot activity and providing security at the edge. Consumers are…

Briefings on flu, RSV and COVID-19 rates prepared for Ontario’s minister of health during the fall cannot be released publicly, the government has decided, under restrictive new transparency rules. Sweeping changes to Ontario’s freedom of information laws were brought in as part of the Ford government’s budget this year, excluding all records from ministers, the premier and their staff from public scrutiny.Since the law officially came into force on April 24, civil servants have issued a deluge of rejections for outstanding requests which fall foul of the retroactive rules.The changes, Premier Doug Ford has acknowledged, are at least partly related…

LIMASSOL, Cyprus, May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A comprehensive study conducted by APME FX examining the performance of major US stock indices against their European counterparts reveals a clear victory for US equities. By comparing the established benchmarks for blue-chip stocks on both sides of the Atlantic over 1-, 3-, and 5-year horizons, analysts concluded that the United States has swept the competition in a definitive 3–0 performance.  The study evaluated the US S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), and Nasdaq 100 against Europe’s Euro Stoxx 50, DAX, and FTSE 100. Across every analyzed timeframe, US markets demonstrated…

Gemini has a creep problem.A few years ago, that little sparkle icon started showing up in all of our Google apps. Gemini in your inbox! Gemini in your Google Drive! It was slow at first, and easy enough to tune out, but something has changed in the past few months. Gemini is creeping. It’s showing up in all kinds of places at a relentless pace, and personally, it’s starting to really cheese me off.The AI-everywhere fatigue is familiar to anyone who has ever used Windows 11. Microsoft went absolutely bananas putting Copilot shortcuts onto every surface it could find, to…

TORONTO, May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Argo Corporation (TSXV: ARGH), (OTCQX: ARGHF) (“Argo” or the “Company”), a leader in next-generation transit solutions, is pleased to share an update and recap on its Smart Routing™ technology, a transit infrastructure solution that connects riders to public transit more conveniently while helping cities extend the reach and efficiency of their transit networks. First-and-Last-Mile Transit Challenge Cities around the world are facing growing traffic and congestion pressures, and need to move more people out of cars and into public transit systems. But the first-and-last-mile gap creates challenges for both residents and municipalities. For…

Dublin, May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Power Infrastructure for Data Centers: Global Markets” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. This comprehensive report delves into the global power infrastructure for data centers market, providing valuable insights segmented by power infrastructure component, data center type, and end-use. It delivers an extensive analysis for global revenue as of the base year 2024, along with projections for the forecast period from 2025 to 2030. By focusing on emerging trends, prevailing challenges, and the competitive landscape, the report sheds light on the market share held by leading companies. It also presents detailed company…