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New data classification feature transforms how enterprises build high-quality training data, delivering up to 80% faster results and 25% improvement in consistency, without sacrificing quality

SAN FRANCISCO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / November 19, 2025 / Sama, delivering data certainty for enterprise AI through tech-enabled annotation, validation and evaluation services, today announced a major advancement in how AI training data is created. The company’s new classification product with Bulk Annotation eliminates one of the industry’s most persistent inefficiencies: the need to manually label nearly identical items over and over again. Sama’s Bulk Annotation capabilities significantly reduce effort while increasing efficiency, accuracy and dataset consistency. Early pilots have shown to increase throughput up to 80% and reduce annotation inconsistencies as much as 25%, while maintaining Sama’s industry-leading quality standards.

The repetitive process of data labeling is slow, expensive and prone to inconsistency, and it impacts every company building AI systems at scale. Whether categorizing thousands of product variants for e-commerce, validating outputs from large language models, or organizing vast document libraries, teams have traditionally needed to review and label each individual item, even when many items are essentially the same.

Sama’s Bulk Annotation feature uses advanced machine learning techniques within the platform to identify groups of similar items, including duplicates, variants and near-matches, and present them together so annotators can classify entire groups at once. A single annotation is then applied across all related items, dramatically reducing wasted effort while improving the consistency of the final dataset.

“As AI becomes mission-critical for more enterprises, the quality and efficiency of training data is now a competitive advantage,” said Duncan Curtis, SVP of AI product and technology at Sama. “Companies can’t afford to build AI on inconsistent data, but they also can’t afford to spend months on repetitive labeling work. Our Bulk Annotation feature solves both problems at once.”

Unlike traditional annotation tools that simply speed up manual work, Sama’s solution rethinks the workflow entirely. The platform’s intelligence layer handles the complexity of grouping related items, so clients don’t need to prepare or restructure their data in advance. Quality assurance also becomes more efficient, with review teams able to validate at the group level rather than checking every individual item.

This technology addresses a growing need across industries. Retailers managing catalogs with thousands of product variations can now annotate entire product families in one step. Companies deploying generative AI can validate model outputs more efficiently and consistently. Financial services and healthcare organizations dealing with complex documents benefit from faster classification even as their data requirements evolve. Bulk Annotation is designed to work whether data structures are stable or constantly changing, giving enterprises flexibility as their AI initiatives mature.

“We created Bulk Annotation by listening to our workforce and clients,” said Karan Vasdev, product manager at Sama. “Following UX research and sampling from our R&D team that further validated frustrations we were hearing from both our annotators and our clients, we were able to design, build and deliver this new capability in under four months.”

While other solutions rely on generic annotation tooling or fragmented labor pools, Sama integrates platform innovation with a managed, expert, in-house workforce. This alignment allows the company to optimize workflows end to end, achieving throughput and quality gains that are difficult to replicate elsewhere in the market.

Bulk Annotation is available now to all Sama clients, and existing projects will be migrated seamlessly to the new version.

About Sama

Sama delivers data certainty for enterprise AI through tech-enabled annotation, validation and evaluation services. By combining advanced platforms with expert human judgment, Sama helps some of the world’s largest companies, including 30% of the Fortune 50, move AI models from development to production with confidence. With thousands of skilled data professionals and industry-leading quality guarantees, Sama tackles the critical challenge that over 63% of AI models fail to reach production due to poor data quality.

Founded in 2008, Sama has delivered more than 40 billion data points and created employment opportunities that have helped over 70,000 people lift themselves out of poverty. As a certified B Corporation, Sama is committed to advancing both technological innovation and social impact. Learn more at www.sama.com.

Sama Media Contact:

press@samasource.org

SOURCE: Sama

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FRAMINGHAM, MA / ACCESS Newswire / November 19, 2025 / Xenetic Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:XBIO) (“Xenetic” or the “Company”), a biopharmaceutical company focused on advancing innovative immuno-oncology technologies addressing difficult to treat cancers, today announced it has executed a 4-month extension of its collaboration with The Scripps Research Institute (“Scripps Research”) and the lab of Dr. Alexey Stepanov, Institute Investigator at Scripps Research effective November 1, 2025, to advance the development of the Company’s research and development program evaluating the combination of systemic DNase I and CAR T-cell therapies.

Xenetic’s systemic DNase I candidate, XBIO-015, is currently in preclinical development in combination with CAR-T cell therapy for both hematologic and solid tumors. Studies conducted by Dr. Stepanov and his lab at Scripps Research using lymphoma, metastatic melanoma and leukemia models have shown that co-administration of DNase I with CAR-T cells significantly reduces tumor burden, decreases metastatic lesions, and markedly extends survival compared to CAR-T cell monotherapy. Importantly, systemic DNase I-mediated degrading of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) enhances CAR-T cell efficacy, increasing the infiltration of both CAR-T cells and endogenous T cells into tumors and by mitigating the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment (TME).

“Dr. Stepanov and the Scripps Research team continue to be valued partners, and we are pleased to once again extend our collaboration with them to further explore the full potential of our DNase-based oncology platform. The data generated to date continues to be encouraging and warrants further evaluations. The expertise and dedication of the Scripps Research team to this program further validates our belief in DNase I to improve therapeutic responses in patients undergoing CAR-T cell therapy and we look forward to continued collaboration and innovation together,” commented James Parslow, Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Xenetic.

Xenetic continues to advance its DNase-based technology towards Phase 1 clinical development for the treatment of pancreatic carcinoma and other locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors. Preclinical proof-of-concept studies combining DNase I with chemotherapy, immunotherapies, and CAR-T therapy in hematological and solid tumor and metastatic cancer models have been completed. Building on proof-of-concept success, the program has now advanced to mechanism-of-action and translational studies in preparation for a Phase 1 clinical trial.

About Xenetic Biosciences

Xenetic Biosciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on advancing innovative immuno-oncology technologies addressing difficult to treat cancers. The Company’s proprietary DNase technology is designed to improve outcomes of existing treatments, including immunotherapies, by targeting neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs), which are involved in cancer progression. Xenetic is currently focused on advancing its systemic DNase program into the clinic as an adjunctive therapy for pancreatic carcinoma and locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors.

For more information, please visit the Company’s website at www.xeneticbio.com and connect on X, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that we intend to be subject to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this press release other than statements of historical facts may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These statements can be identified by words such as “expects,” “plans,” “projects,” “will,” “may,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “should,” “intends,” “estimates,” “remain,” “focus”, “confidence in”, “potential”, “continues”, “warrants”, and other words of similar meaning, including, but not limited to, all statements regarding our research and development collaboration with Scripps Research and the lab of Dr. Alexey Stepanov, including our expectations regarding our continued collaboration and innovation, and all statements regarding our expectations for our DNase platform, including statements regarding: our belief in DNase I to improve therapeutic responses in patients undergoing CAR-T cell therapy, our plans for advancement towards mechanism-of-action and translational studies in preparation for a Phase 1 clinical trial, plans to advance our DNase-based technology towards Phase 1 clinical development for the treatment of pancreatic carcinoma and other locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors, our focus on advancing innovative immuno-oncology technologies addressing difficult to treat cancers, the DNase platform improving outcomes of existing treatments, including immunotherapies, by targeting neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs), which are involved in cancer progression, and our focus on advancing our systemic DNase program into the clinic as an adjunctive therapy for pancreatic carcinoma and locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors. Any forward-looking statements contained herein are based on current expectations and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause our actual activities, performance, achievements, or results to differ materially from the activities and results anticipated in forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual activities, performance, achievements, or results to differ materially from such plans, estimates or expectations include, among others, (1) unexpected costs, charges or expenses resulting from our manufacturing and collaboration agreements; (2) unexpected costs, charges or expenses resulting from the licensing of the DNase platform; (3) uncertainty of the expected financial performance of the Company following the licensing of the DNase platform; (4) failure to realize the anticipated potential of the DNase or PolyXen technologies; (5) the ability of the Company to obtain funding and implement its business strategy; (6) risks and uncertainties as to the outcome and timing of the strategic review process being conducted by the Company’s board of directors; and (7) other risk factors as detailed from time to time in the Company’s reports filed with the SEC, including its annual report on Form 10-K, periodic quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and other documents filed with the SEC. The foregoing list of important factors is not exclusive. In addition, forward-looking statements may also be adversely affected by general market factors, general economic and business conditions, including potential adverse effects of public health issues, such as the COVID-19 outbreak, and geopolitical events, such as the conflicts in Ukraine and in the Middle East, on economic activity, competitive product development, product availability, federal and state regulations and legislation, the regulatory process for new product candidates and indications, manufacturing issues that may arise, patent positions, litigation, and shareholder activism, among other factors. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date the statements were made, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

Contact:

JTC Team, LLC
Jenene Thomas
(908) 824-0775
xbio@jtcir.com

SOURCE: Xenetic Biosciences, Inc.

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BOCA RATON, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / November 19, 2025 / Entero Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENTO) (“Entero” or the “Company”) today announced that its subsidiary Grid AI has executed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with a stealth-mode hyperscaler artificial intelligence (AI) data-center developer to deploy Grid AI’s advanced power-cluster optimization and orchestration platform at the customer’s first large-scale AI campus. The campus-expected to be among the more sophisticated AI-ready digital-infrastructure sites in development-will be located in the ERCOT market in Texas.

The LOI represents Grid AI’s first hyperscaler agreement and marks a major milestone in Entero’s strategy to build the leading global platform for AI-driven power orchestration across next-generation data-center campuses. The definitive commercial contract is expected to be executed in early Q1 2026.

The stealth mode customer’s initial Texas campus is scheduled to begin generating revenue for Grid AI in Q3 2026 with approximately $8 million in annual revenue in 2027, scaling to over $50 million in 2029, with multiple additional campuses already in the customer’s development pipeline.

“This LOI is a foundational moment for Grid AI,” said Jason Sawyer, Entero Therapeutics’ CEO. “The power requirements of hyperscale AI development are creating one of the most consequential infrastructure challenges of the next decade. Grid AI is positioned to become the premier orchestration layer that synchronizes generation, storage, market participation, and compute load at the largest and most complex AI campuses around the world.”

A Strategic Partnership to Deliver AI-Ready Intelligent Infrastructure

The LOI outlines a multi-phase strategic partnership to develop a best-in-class orchestration platform that unifies power-cluster design, coordinated dispatch, commercial optimization, and data analytics. The platform’s architecture reflects key elements described in the LOI between the stealth mode customer and GridAI, including:

• An initial deployment site in Texas, used to validate and scale up a world-class optimization engine designed specifically for large-scale digital-infrastructure assets.

• Development of a scalable, high-performance infrastructure model integrating behind-the-meter generation, storage, and flexible load management to deliver cost-efficient, resilient, and grid-supportive power solutions.

• A unified technoeconomic simulation model to quantify $/MWh, reliability, and PUE impacts across various asset configurations and commercial structures.

• A next-generation dispatch-control and commercial-optimization engine capable of co-optimizing grid imports, battery assets, and gas-generation blocks, while coordinating financial and physical hedge positions.

• A secure, cloud-based data-capture and reporting platform providing continuous operational visibility and market transparency for data-center operators.

“AI-centered digital infrastructure is growing and changing at an unprecedented rate, and the power-optimization stack needs to advance with it,” said Marshall Chapin, CCO and Acting CEO of Grid AI. “This LOI signals that Grid AI is ready to support hyperscale operators with real-time orchestration tools capable of managing multi-hundred-megawatt power clusters with precision, economic intelligence, and reliability, ultimately delivering enormous value to our customers.”

A Multi-Campus Global Opportunity

While the customer remains in stealth mode, the LOI notes that the initial Texas campus is the first of several planned facilities. The multi-campus roadmap creates strong visibility into future revenue streams and supports a scalable go-to-market model for Grid AI.

Beyond this initial customer, Grid AI is now positioned to pursue a rapidly expanding global opportunity as hyperscalers, cloud providers, and private AI-infrastructure developers race to build energy-dense campuses requiring:

• Advanced power-cluster modeling

• Dispatch and load-synchronization optimization

• Market-bidding intelligence

• Multi-asset orchestration (grid, batteries, engines, turbines)

• Full-campus digital-twin environments

Investor & Media Contacts:

Entero Investor Relations
investors@enterothera.com

SOURCE: Entero Therapeutics, Inc.

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CONWAY, NH / ACCESS Newswire / November 19, 2025 / Digitunity, a national nonprofit advancing digital opportunity through computer ownership, is calling on companies across Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi to donate their retired or unused computers and technology equipment. This is part of an effort, in partnership with AT&T, to help increase computer ownership in communities that need it most.

Across these three states, more than one in five households still lack a large-screen computer, among the highest rates of limited computer access in the nation.* Without a working computer, students struggle to complete coursework, adults face barriers to employment, and families have limited access to essential services.

“Businesses have the power to support local communities by making a slight change in their IT asset management practices,” said Scot Henley, Executive Director of Digitunity. “With each refresh cycle, a portion of decommissioned, surplus, or out of use computers could instead be leveraged to help folks that are impacted by the digital divide. It’s a corporate social responsibility win, an environmental win, and a social impact win. A donated computer could be the very thing a recipient needs to advance their education, find a job, access telehealth services, and so much more.”

Digitunity’s Corporate Concierge Donation Service provides companies with a secure, data-safe, and environmentally responsible way to donate retired technology. Through this program, each donation is connected with a trusted refurbisher and community organization, making for a smooth process that promotes both sustainability and social impact.

The initiative contributes to environmental sustainability by promoting the responsible recycling and reuse of technology. The opportunity for second-use technology puts powerful tools back into use through an innovative, community-focused model.

Businesses interested in participating can learn more and start the donation process here.

*Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey (1-Year Estimates) – Approximately 22% of households in Arkansas, 21% in Louisiana, and 23% in Mississippi report not having a desktop or laptop computer.

About Digitunity
Digitunity is a national nonprofit organization working to make computer ownership possible for everyone. Through partnerships with corporations, community organizations, and government agencies, Digitunity connects donated technology with people and programs that need it most. Learn more at www.digitunity.org.

SOURCE: Digitunity

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Dauntless hybrid rocket to launch from Seagate’s Gateway floating platform, unlocking flexible, distributed access to optimized orbits

COCOA, FL / ACCESS Newswire / November 19, 2025 / Vaya Space and Seagate Space have agreed to pursue the development of an offshore launch capability for Vaya’s Dauntless hybrid rocket, supporting both commercial and defense sector missions. The collaboration aims to unlock a new era of mobile, sea-based launch infrastructure, expanding access to space with greater flexibility and mission-specific orbit targeting.

The partnership leverages Seagate Space’s Gateway floating launch platform, a modular, uncrewed design purpose built for launch and recovery operations from sea. Built around Vaya’s patented hybrid engine architecture, Dauntless is a fully integrated launch vehicle designed, manufactured, and operated by Vaya Space. This collaboration marks a major step toward mobile and distributed launch operations, freeing space access from the bottleneck of fixed land-based spaceports.

“Our collaboration with Seagate Space is a key part of our strategy to offer flexible, responsive launch options,” said Kevin Lowdermilk, CEO of Vaya Space. “Launching Dauntless from sea expands our ability to deliver mission-optimized orbits and complements our operations at Launch Complex 13 by giving customers even more ways to get to space. This expansion into the Gulf also opens up access to sun-synchronous orbit access for small satellite missions, increasing flexibility in both launch schedule and orbital targeting.”

The Seagate Space team is currently pursuing third-party validation of their Gateway platform which, once received, will make it the first such design to receive approval-in-principle under American Bureau of Shipping’s offshore spaceport guidelines. Future launches and demonstrations – including a potential stage test of the Dauntless – will further the company’s innovative leadership in the offshore launch arena.

Both companies are Florida-based and, with plans to manufacture the Dauntless at Vaya’s facility in Cocoa, may not need to look far from home for a future launch location. “Florida has amazing port infrastructure throughout the state, and we would love to bring the economic impact and excitement generated by the space sector to new locations. A comprehensive study of options is underway, and we look forward to making an announcement once complete,” said Sean Fortener, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Seagate Space.”

About Vaya Space
Vaya Space is a privately owned company based on the Space Coast and leveraging patented Vortex-Hybrid engine technology to disrupt both the Space and Defense markets. Visit vayaspace.com for more information.

About Seagate Space
Seagate Space is space’s maritime partner. The company is reinventing offshore launch, optimizing recovery, and innovating for emerging logistics needs. With a patent-pending modular architecture, Seagate Space’s designs enable rapid, cost-effective development of offshore launch assets that can operate without the constraints of traditional land-based ranges. The company is located in the St. Petersburg, Florida at the ARK Innovation Center. Learn more at seagatespace.com

Contact Information

Mary Baldino
Director of Sales & Marketing
mary.baldino@vayaspace.com
321-446-5905

SOURCE: Vaya Space

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BARRIE, ON / ACCESS Newswire / November 19, 2025 / Diamond Renewable Energy, a leading provider of residential and commercial solar energy systems in Ontario, has won the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the Solar Energy Systems category for Barrie. The award recognizes Diamond’s commitment to delivering turnkey solar and battery backup solutions that lower hydro costs, support grid independence, and promote sustainable energy across the region.

Based in Barrie and serving communities across Ontario since 2017, Diamond Renewable Energy offers tailored solar systems for homeowners, new-build developers, and commercial clients. Their mission is to make clean energy affordable and reliable, handling everything from design and permitting to installation, net‑metering and maintenance.

Custom Solar Solutions That Pay for Themselves

Diamond designs each system to maximize returns based on client needs-whether it’s slashing monthly hydro bills or ensuring power during outages. Their residential packages feature high-efficiency panels, advanced inverters, and seamless battery backup options, while their commercial offerings include scalable models, net‑metering setups, and energy-management systems. Diamond’s systems are built to last, designed for Canada’s climate, and backed by durable warranties.

Award-Winning Service and Local Expertise

“I’m so proud of the recognition,” says Cole Diamond, Founder & CEO. “Winning this award confirms that we’re delivering on our promise: superior solar systems supported by expert service, right here in Barrie.”

Diamond leverages its hometown roots to offer unmatched regional expertise. Their team works closely with local permit authorities, understands seasonal solar production trends, and maintains strong ties to Barrie’s energy planners and First Nation partners. Their installation crews are fully trained, licensed, and focused on delivering efficient, clean, and discreet solar setups.

Off-Grid and Emergency Power Solutions

Diamond Renewable Energy also offers battery backup and off-grid solar systems for clients seeking reliable power during grid outages. These systems combine solar panels, deep-cycle batteries, and intelligent backup controllers to provide seamless emergency power while reducing dependency on municipal utilities-an increasingly valuable offering in regions prone to storm-related blackouts.

Community Impact: Affordability, Sustainability, Resilience

With hydro rates rising by an estimated 14% annually over the past decade, homeowners and businesses in Barrie are seeking smarter energy solutions. Diamond’s turnkey installations include handling incentive applications, grid-connection approvals, and ongoing system monitoring-ensuring a hassle-free experience with rapid value realization.

Moreover, Diamond’s commitment extends beyond technology. Their LinkedIn and social media presence reiterates their dedication to “Local Roots, Global Goals,” helping clients adopt solar energy that’s both sustainable and stylish. Their installations also contribute to Barrie’s renewable energy targets while supporting provincial efforts to reduce carbon emissions.

Supporting Materials and Warranties

Diamond installs premium components-such as Fronius inverters, Canadian Solar or Hanwha panels, and Surrette or Rolls batteries-backed by manufacturer warranties of 20‑year minimum. Their transparent pricing, detailed consultations, and full-service warranty coverage ensure clients feel confident both during and after installation. Satellite system monitoring adds an extra layer of reassurance, allowing remote diagnostics and performance tracking.

What Sets Diamond Apart:

• Turnkey project delivery: from site evaluation and design to permitting, installation, and post‑installation service

• Residential, new-construction and commercial packages tailored to site-specific needs

• Battery backup & off-grid options for increased resiliency

• Net-metering expertise to capture incentives and rebate value

• Expert team rooted in Barrie with strong understanding of local energy costs, incentive programmes, and building codes

• Stylish, durable systems that blend with home aesthetics while standing up to Ontario weather

Commitment That Builds Trust

Winning the Consumer Choice Award is proof of Diamond Renewable Energy’s dedication to cutting-edge, reliable and responsible energy technologies. The award speaks to their ability to deliver client-focused solar solutions with lasting impact, while contributing to communities’ transition to sustainable living.

“This award validates the hard work our team has put into serving Barrie,” Cole Diamond concludes. “We’re committed to ensuring every solar project is a strong investment for homeowners and businesses alike.”

Learn more at diamondrenewable.com or visit their CCA Page.

About Diamond Renewable Energy
Based in Barrie since 2017, Diamond Renewable Energy delivers expert solar installation, battery backup systems, net‑metering support, and off-grid electrical solutions. Their team handles every aspect-from consultation and custom design to permitting, installation, and ongoing system monitoring.

About Consumer Choice Award
Consumer Choice Award has recognized business excellence in North America since 1987 through a rigorous, independent research process that includes consumer surveys, brand reputation rankings, and local market feedback. Visit www.ccaward.com to learn more.

Contact Information
Sumi Saleh
Communications Manager
ssaleh@ccaward.com

SOURCE: Consumer Choice Award

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