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Visit NGD at Booth #712 to learn more about the NGD system, which automates both sample preparation and bioinformatics, as well as generates actionable reports for Infection Prevention teams.

CAMBRIDGE, MA / ACCESS Newswire / October 16, 2025 / Next Gen Diagnostics (NGD) will showcase its new NGD System at ID Week 2025, in Atlanta October 19-22. Attendees can visit Booth #712 to see how NGD’s end-to-end, on-premise service enables hospitals to detect and stop infection transmission in real time.

The NGD System integrates complete robotic sample preparation, sequencing, bioinformatics and HIPAA-compliant root cause determination, all in a streamlined workflow. Come to the booth to learn about the new NGD200, which performs lysis, extraction, normalization, library construction, pooling, and size selection, delivering up to 48 bacterial sequence-ready libraries with no more skill than looping bacterial samples from petri dish to plate. Overnight sequencing, both long- and short-read, is automatically linked to sophisticated, validated, automated bioinformatics, populating an intuitive user interface overnight. NGD’s EpiAssist platform, operating entirely within the hospital’s firewall, identifies root cause and delivers Infection Prevention teams actionable reports identifying outbreaks, root causes, and suggesting opportunities to be considered for intervention.

“We look forward to introducing this system for the first time to Infection Prevention leaders at ID Week,” said Paul A. Rhodes, PhD, CEO and Founder of NGD. “Hospitals are under immense pressure to prevent transmission while managing costs. Our system makes sequence-based transmission detection both affordable and practical by eliminating manual bottlenecks and capital expense.”

What Attendees Will See at Booth #712:

• Walkthroughs of the NGD200 system and EpiAssist analytics interface, showing how transmission reports are generated overnight

• Meet with NGD scientists and engineers

• Learn about system installation, on-premise integration, and hospital workflows

NGD’s turnkey service includes full installation, training (minimal is needed given the low hands-on-time and low skill requirements of the NGD system), and ongoing technical support.

About Next Gen Diagnostics

Next Gen Diagnostics offers an integrated end-to-end sequencing system and bioinformatics service for transmission detection. The proprietary NGD200 instrument can process 48 samples at once, with very low hands-on-time and skill, while fully integrating automated bioinformatics and actionable report generation, all at the low cost-per-sample needed for broad adoption. Please visit nextgen-dx.com for more information.

Based in the US, NGD has a laboratory in Cambridge, MA, with offices in Boston and in Cambridge, UK.

Media Contact:
Samantha Kahn
Director of Strategic Marketing
Next Gen Diagnostics

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Samantha Kahn
Director of Strategic Marketing
press@nextgen-dx.com

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Bank standardizes branch and data center connectivity on FatPipe for higher uptime and consistent application performance

SALT LAKE CITY, UT / ACCESS Newswire / October 16, 2025 / FatPipe, Inc. (NASDAQ:FATN) today announced the successful completion of a 108-site SD-WAN deployment for a large regional bank. The program brings the bank’s branches, data centers, and remote offices onto a single FatPipe SD-WAN architecture designed to improve reliability, simplify operations, and enhance end-user experience across critical banking applications.

The multi-site rollout used FatPipe’s controller-based design to deliver centralized policy, zero-touch provisioning, and uniform configuration across all locations. Application-aware routing and intelligent path selection help ensure consistent performance for real-time services, core banking systems, and cloud workloads.

“We are excited to complete a 108-site SD-WAN deployment with a leading regional bank, and we plan to leverage this success to serve other regional banks,” said Sanchaita Datta, President and CTO of FatPipe. “Standardizing on one SD-WAN platform gives banks predictable performance, resiliency, and a faster path to scale across distributed branches.”

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this press release, including statements relating to the Company’s expectations regarding the completion, timing and size of its proposed public offering and listing may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements can generally be identified by our use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “believe,” “continue,” or other similar words. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are based on management’s current expectations and are inherently subject to various risks, uncertainties, assumptions, or changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict or quantify. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties associated with the consummation of the offering and other risks described in FatPipe’s registration statement on Form S-1, as it may be amended from time to time. Except as required by law, FatPipe expressly disclaims a duty to provide updates to forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or other occurrences.

About FatPipe

FatPipe pioneered the concept of software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) and hybrid WANs that eliminated the need for cooperation from ISPs and allow companies and service providers to control multi-link network traffic worldwide. FatPipe has now pioneered cost-effective, advanced single-stack cybersecurity for on-premise deployments that significantly improve network and cybersecurity for SMBs.

FatPipe holds 13 U.S. patents related to multipath, software-defined networking. FatPipe products are sold by 100+ resellers worldwide.

For more information, visit www.FatPipe.com.

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Company Contact Info
Vikrant Ragula
Director of Investor Relations
+1 801.683-5656 x 1140
Investor.ir@FatPipeinc.com
press132@FatPipeinc.com

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Goose Creek captures the enchantment of the world of Harry Potter in fragrance form

LIBERTY, KY / ACCESS Newswire / October 16, 2025 / Goose Creek in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products (WBDGCP) is excited to announce its enchanting new collection inspired by the fan-favorite Harry Potter films. This beloved global franchise has captivated fans of all ages with its spellbinding stories, unforgettable characters, and magical world. This new candle collection brings the wizarding world to life through a dazzling fragrance lineup inspired by Hogwarts’s iconic symbols, houses, and adventures.

Each 3-Wick Candle in the collection is designed to allow fans to celebrate in the wonder of the wizarding world, capturing the spirit of friendship, bravery, mystery, and magic through rich, imaginative scents. From the thrill of a Golden Snitch in a Quidditch match to the intrigue of the Marauder’s Map, every fragrance invites fans to relive some of their favorite moments in a new sensory experience.

Jordan Meece, Chief Marketing Officer at Goose Creek, shares the inspiration behind this extraordinary collaboration:

“We wanted this collection to feel like stepping straight into the wizarding world. Each fragrance is crafted to reflect the magic, wonder, and nostalgia that the Harry Potter films have brought to millions of fans. It’s a way to bring Hogwarts home, sparking joy and wonder with every burn.”

The Harry Potter™ x Goose Creek candle collection includes ten new 3-Wick Candles:

• Deathly Hallows – Ancient Cedar, Forest Pine, Eucalyptus Mist & Forbidden Moss

• Golden Snitch – Fresh-Cut Grass, Morning Moss, Damp Earth & Bright Bergamot

• Gryffindor – Embered Hearth, Polished Woods, Sweet Tobacco & Battleworn Leather

• Hufflepuff – Buttered Pastry, Warm Honey, Sweet Berry Jam & Whipped Vanilla

• Ravenclaw – Worn Pages, Aged Leather, Cypress Wood & Sandalwood Incense

• Slytherin – Black Lake Waters, Fog-Laced Dungeons, Woodland Embers & Smoldering
  Amber

• Hogwarts Express – Whipped Vanilla, Smoked Cedarwood & Cashmere Musk

• Marauder’s Map – Ancient Paper, Weathered Wood, Tobacco Leaf & Golden Amber

• Order of the Phoenix – White Sandalwood, Vanilla Cashmere, Smoked Saffron & Worn
  Suede

• Hogwarts – Crackling Hearthwood, Whispering White Woods, Worn Leather & Spellbound
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Whether reliving your favorite Harry Potter™ moments or introducing the magic to a new generation, this collection offers a sensorial experience with every candle. As with all Goose Creek candles, fans can expect clean-burning performance, richly layered fragrance, and an enchanting sensory escape that fills any space with magic. The Harry Potter™ x Goose Creek candle collection is available at www.goosecreekcandle.com and Walmart, in stores and online.

Goose Creek was founded by Chuck Meece in 1998 and has since grown into one of America’s leading candle and fragrance brands. Today, the full product line is available online and in Walmart stores nationwide, where it stands among the most popular candle brands.

Known for long-lasting, ultra-fragrant, lead-free, and clean-burning candles, Goose Creek offers collections that typically range from $13.99 to $25.50. The brand is especially recognized for its 3-Wick candles, fragrance plug-ins, and wax melts, customer favorites that consistently deliver fragrances strong enough to fill an entire room. If you’re looking for a candle brand that combines quality, value, and unforgettable fragrance, Goose Creek is a perfect choice.

About the Harry Potter franchise:
From the moment eleven-year-old Harry Potter met Rubeus Hagrid, Keeper of Keys and Grounds at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, his adventures have left an indelible mark on popular culture. Today, over 25 years later, the Harry Potter phenomenon thrives as one of the most successful and best-loved entertainment properties in history.

J.K. Rowling’s best-selling Harry Potter novels have been brought to life in an ever-evolving, interconnected universe which is loved by millions of fans worldwide. Eight blockbuster Harry Potter films and three epic Fantastic Beasts films bring the spellbinding action to life on screen, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child mesmerizes on stage, and state-of-the-art video and mobile games from Portkey Games allow players to experience the wizarding world like never before. Fans can proudly showcase their passion through innovative consumer products, and thrill at spectacular location-based experiences – including themed lands at six Universal Destinations and Experiences theme parks around the world.

This expanding portfolio of Warner Bros. Discovery-owned Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts offerings includes ground-breaking touring experiences and events, each developed to celebrate special moments and locations that fans cherish, as well as Harry Potter Shops in King’s Cross, New York, Chicago, Akasaka, and Harajuku. Wizards, witches and Muggles alike can also discover something new as they explore behind-the-scenes secrets at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter and Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter.

With a new HBO Original TV series based on the Harry Potter books on the way, this extended world continues to provide the community with fresh and exciting ways to interact. For its global fans, and for generations to come, it invites everyone in to find the magic for themselves.

For the latest Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts news and features, visit www.harrypotter.com.

All characters and elements © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR. (s25) About Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products: Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products (WBDGCP), part of Warner Bros. Discovery’s Revenue & Strategy division, extends the company’s powerful portfolio of entertainment brands and franchises into the lives of fans around the world. WBDGCP partners with best-in-class licensees globally on award-winning toy, fashion, home décor and publishing programs inspired by the biggest franchises from Warner Bros.’ film, television, animation, and games studios, HBO, Discovery, DC, Cartoon Network, HGTV, Eurosport, Adult Swim, and more. With innovative global licensing and merchandising programs, retail initiatives, and promotional partnerships, WBDGCP is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world.  

Contact:
Leann Meece
Goose Creek Candles, Inc.
Phone (606) 787-1288
leannkmeece@goosecreekinc.com
1498 Wallace Wilkinson Blvd.
Liberty, Kentucky 42539
www.goosecreekcandles.com

Lindsay Kiesel
Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products.
Lindsay.Kiesel@WBD.com

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Slippers that enhance the guest experience while reducing hotel waste.

GARNER, NORTH CAROLINA / ACCESS Newswire / October 16, 2025 / Feelgoodz, a trailblazer in eco-friendly footwear and accessories, is proud to launch its Hotel & Resort In-Room Slipper Collection, designed to replace single use disposables within the world of hospitality.

Feelgoodz has developed two purpose-driven lines: A refined take-home collection that allows guests to take slippers home as a piece of their stay, and a reusable collection designed for circularity and repeat use. Both are flexible, sustainable options that eliminate hotel waste, provide ultra-comfortable footwear to guests, and support corporate responsibility benchmarks.

“Every month, millions of single-use slippers end up in U.S. landfills. Our goal is to inspire hospitality leaders to rethink footwear as a luxury amenity and move away from disposables,”said Kyle Berner, Founder of Feelgoodz.“With this collection, we’re providing a solution that benefits everyone – the hotel, the guests, and our planet.”

Key Advantages of the In-Room Slipper Collection

• Premium Quality: Made from thoughtful materials and hand-crafted by our Artisan partners in Vietnam

• Guest Enhancement: Custom branded with exceptional comfort, slip-proof grip, and elevated design

• Sustainability Leverage: Non-disposable choices reinforce a hotel’s commitment to sustainability and builds guests’ trust with impact

The slipper collection strengthens Feelgoodz’s hospitality offerings by bringing sustainable solutions directly into the guest room. Hotels and resorts can introduce the slippers in ways that are custom catered to their needs: as standard room amenities, premium upgrade options, or guest loyalty programs.

The complete In-Room Slipper Collection can be viewed on Astria, the exclusive Forbes Travel Guide-endorsed platform for hospitality partners, and at FeelgoodzHospitality.com

About Feelgoodz:
Feelgoodz is a leader in sustainable, artisan-crafted footwear and accessories. With an unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability, and ethical production, Feelgoodz supports rural artisan partners across Thailand, Vietnam, India, Nepal, and Turkey. Feelgoodz remains steadfast in its mission to offer eco-friendly alternatives that enrich lives and preserve the planet. Discover more at www.feelgoodz.com.

SOURCE: Feelgoodz

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Frequent disruption drive burnout, disengagement, and call for agile skills-focused strategies in recruitment and retention.

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / October 16, 2025 / LHH, the integrated professional talent solutions provider and global business unit of the Adecco Group, today releases its “Teams at Work: Workload, Well‑being & Resilience,” report providing insights to rebuild talent strategies for more agile workforces.

Research finds that organizations are struggling to match the pace of change in today’s workplace.

Key Findings:

• Priority Shifts: LHH research finds that 69% of workplace teams shift key priorities at least quarterly. This frequency of change causes ongoing disruption for employees across all levels, resulting in sustained pressure on managers.

• Manager Strain: 57% of middle managers report working 47+ hours per week, frequently contending with unclear or conflicting business goals. Half say meeting time has increased, and managers report the greatest impact from rising workload demands. These pressures are leaving the critical foundation of the workforce overstretched and at risk of burnout.

• Layoff Fallout: 45% of employees affected by colleague layoffs experience higher workloads; 50% report increased stress following staff reductions. One in three employees (33%) feel more disengaged or irritable. However, only 28% of executives recognize this workforce anxiety, showing a disconnect between leadership and employee sentiment.

• Resource Strategy Shifts: Only 18% of managers believe simply increasing headcount improves effectiveness. Instead, 35% of directors identify clearer communication of goals and priorities as key to productivity.

• Skills-Based Approach: According to Adecco Group research cited by LHH, only 10% of organizations qualify as “future-ready.” Of these, 65% are moving from a jobs-based to a skills-based approach in workforce planning (Adecco Group, 2025).

Executive Insight

“Talent strategies for building future-ready workforces must adapt. You cannot plan for every change, but when priorities change frequently, hiring based on job descriptions alone does not enable agility. Organizations must focus on adaptable, cross-functional skills and a learning mindset. This shift empowers both employees and employers to navigate transitions and create resilient, future-ready teams,” said Nicole Gable, President, LHH North America.

LHH Solutions

LHH supports organizations in building resilience and momentum at all stages of the talent journey:

• In recruitment, sourcing agile talent to drive evolving organizational goals.

• During development, delivering technical and human skills training to help managers and leaders navigate ongoing change and disruption.

• In career mobility, enabling internal mobility programs to maximize organizational talent potential.

• Through career transition, offering specialized programs that protect morale and sustain productivity during workforce changes.

For more insights, download the full “Teams at Work: Workload, Wellbeing & Resilience” report at: info.lhh.com/us/en/lhh/salary-guide.

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About LHH

LHH empowers professionals and organizations to achieve bold ambitions and secure lasting impact through unique advisory services and professional talent solutions.

LHH’s full suite of offerings connects solutions that are traditionally siloed, making LHH a single talent partner for organizations. In a rapidly evolving landscape with complex challenges, we create value across the entire professional talent journey. From hiring great people, developing skills and nurturing leaders, to advancing individuals to the next stage of their careers, LHH makes talent a competitive edge.

We believe the future of work lies at the intersection of exceptional human care and innovation. Powered by science, technology, and proprietary data analytics, LHH’s approach is crafted to align with business strategies and cultures, delivering powerful, sustainable, and measurable impact.

LHH has a team of over 12,000 professionals, across 60+ countries and more than 50 years of experience. As part of the Adecco Group, we bring together global excellence, local knowledge and centralized coordination for thousands of companies and millions of people worldwide.

Recruitment. Development. Career Transition.

LHH. A beautiful working world.

To learn more about LHH, visit: lhh.com.

Media Contact

PR@lhh.com

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BOCA RATON, FL / ACCESS Newswire / October 16, 2025 / Entero Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENTO) (“ENTO” or the “Company”) a company pioneering innovation at the intersection of biotechnology and AI-driven energy infrastructure launches Grid AI Corp., to redefine how artificial intelligence infrastructure connects to the power grid.

According to the company, the rise of artificial intelligence is driving the fastest infrastructure build-out in modern history and power is the new bottleneck. Over the next decade, global data center electricity demand is projected to exceed 1,000 terawatt-hours annually, with AI workloads alone representing over 30% of that growth. Analysts now estimate that more than $1 trillion in new energy and digital infrastructure investment will be required to sustain AI’s exponential trajectory. Yet across every major market, power delivery constraints threaten to delay or derail this growth.

Grid AI Corp., is orchestrating, managing, and dispatching flexible data center loads, Grid AI transforms data centers from static consumers of electricity into dynamic, intelligent grid assets. The company’s platform enables real-time coordination between compute demand and grid conditions, unlocking stranded capacity, reducing interconnection timelines, and accelerating AI infrastructure deployment by years. Grid AI’s solutions can help unlock gigawatts of incremental grid capacity across North America and beyond, allowing data centers, utilities, and investors to scale faster, cleaner, and more profitably.

The world’s largest technology companies are validating this shift. In October 2025, Google announced partnerships with Indiana Michigan Power and the Tennessee Valley Authority to integrate demand-response capabilities directly into its AI data centers, dynamically rescheduling machine-learning tasks in real time to support the grid during periods of stress. As Google explained, such flexibility reduces the need to build new transmission and power plants, and helps grid operators manage power more efficiently. (Source: Google Blog – ‘How we’re making data centers more flexible to benefit power grids’, October 2025.)

This marks a paradigm shift: hyperscalers, utilities, and regulators are converging around a new model where flexibility is the key to speed. Research from RMI, McKinsey, and BloombergNEF estimates that 5-10% flexible capacity across global data centers could free up more than 100 GW of usable power, accelerating AI deployments by up to 24 months while saving tens of billions in deferred infrastructure spend. The pace of adoption is expected to be rapid, with flexible, grid-interactive capabilities projected to become standard at leading-edge AI campuses within the next 24-36 months.

The Grid AI Advantage

Grid AI’s orchestration platform sits at the nexus of these two megatrends, the rise of AI compute and the electrification of everything. Our technology allows data centers to:

• Seamlessly integrate with utility and ISO signals
• Dispatch, modulate, or curtail load in sub-second intervals without interrupting mission-critical operations
• Aggregate flexible capacity across multiple sites for grid and market participation
• Capture new revenue streams through demand response and ancillary service markets

By enabling intelligent control of data center power, Grid AI unlocks new value for every stakeholder: faster grid connections for operators, lower costs for utilities, and higher returns for investors. The Company is not just solving a bottleneck, they are redefining how AI infrastructure connects to the world’s power systems.

The Opportunity Ahead

The market opportunity for grid-responsive AI infrastructure is enormous. With AI data center power demand expected to quadruple by 2030, even modest levels of flexibility adoption could translate into a $150-$200 billion annual addressable market for software, controls, and distributed energy integration. Grid AI Corp is positioned to lead this transformation, creating the operating system for the next generation of intelligent, grid-aware compute infrastructure.

This is the moment where the power grid meets the intelligence revolution. Grid AI is the bridge and the future of scalable AI depends on it.

About GRID AI

GRID AI is a grid-edge technology business providing Dynamic Load Shaping^™, DER aggregation, and AI-driven orchestration to enable a future-proof, transactive grid. Its Aggregation Management Platform leverages IoT, AI/ML and edge analytics to forecast, optimize and dispatch flexible demand across millions of devices for utilities, retailers and large energy users. www.grid-ai.com

About Entero Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENTO)

Entero Therapeutics is a publicly listed company on Nasdaq. Entero Therapeutics is a late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of targeted, non-systemic therapies for gastrointestinal (GI) diseases. The Company’s programs address significant unmet needs in GI health and comprise development of Adrulipase, a recombinant lipase enzyme designed to enable the digestion of fats and other nutrients in cystic fibrosis and chronic pancreatitis patients with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. Following completion of the GRID AI acquisition, ENTO intends to continue these prior operations and to operate GRID AI as a wholly owned subsidiary and pursue opportunities at the intersection of AI and energy infrastructure.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding strategic benefits of the acquisition, market opportunities, product capabilities, stockholder approval of the transaction, Nasdaq’s approval of an initial listing application, if any, and future operating results. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Important factors include, among others, our business strategy; the risk that regulatory or third-party approvals are delayed or not obtained; integration challenges; market adoption; competitive dynamics; macroeconomic and energy-market conditions; and other risks detailed from time to time in ENTO’s SEC filings. ENTO undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements.

Investor & Media Contacts:

Entero Investor Relations
investors@enterothera.com

SOURCE: Entero Therapeutics, Inc.

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Proven program helps large cities meet state mandates, reduce administrative burden, and protect drinking water systems

TROY, MICHIGAN / ACCESS Newswire / October 16, 2025 / HydroCorp, the trusted leader in water safety and compliance for public water systems, hospitals, and industrial facilities across the United States, has been contracted by the cities of Detroit, MI, and Toledo, OH, to oversee their cross-connection control efforts. As regulations grow increasingly stringent and utilities become more aware of the risks of unprotected cross-connections and aging infrastructure, major cities need support to conduct an efficient, effective, and compliant program.

“Municipalities of all sizes need cross-connection control, not just to meet state requirements, but also to protect residents and businesses from contamination and its downstream effects,” says HydroCorp CEO Chris Spain. “The risks of backflow are often hidden until an incident that jeopardizes water safety occurs. I’m excited to see so many cities taking proactive steps to safeguard their systems and their communities’ drinking water.”

Detroit’s partnership with HydroCorp includes residential compliance inspections. With a population of almost 700,000 and nearly 300,000 service connections, HydroCorp will complete tens of thousands of surveys each year on the city’s behalf. These surveys review points of use inside and outside homes, inspecting components such as irrigation systems, boilers, and sump pumps to identify and mitigate hidden hazards. Not only will this program keep the city compliant with state requirements, but it will also protect drinking water, residents, and the integrity of the public water system.

Toledo, with a population of more than 250,000 and service connections exceeding 130,000, has contracted with HydroCorp to implement and manage their commercial cross-connection control initiatives. Commercial service connections, which can be especially diverse in large metropolitan areas, often present a high risk of contamination from complex piping systems, process water, and the use of chemicals. Regular inspections safeguard both the internal piping and the greater water distribution system.

As cross-connection control becomes top of mind for many utilities, major metropolitan areas will continue looking for expert guidance to help overcome limited resources and deliver the training and technical capacity needed to keep their communities safe. For more information about HydroCorp’s cross-connection control program support and compliance with state regulations, visit hydrocorpinc.com.

Contact Information

Julie Rasco
Vice President, Marketing
jrasco@hydrocorpinc.com
214-538-1907

SOURCE: HydroCorp

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Y Combinator-backed company raises $6.7M to build breakthrough AI foundation model and releases whitepaper detailing innovative approach to AI behavior modeling

SAN FRANCISCO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / October 16, 2025 / ego AI, a pioneer in AI-driven character technology, today announced the launch of character.world, a character engine built on the company’s novel AI foundation model that mixes small language models with reinforcement learning to create human-like character behavior in games. In addition, ego is introducing its Character Context Protocol (CCP), an open source framework that enables AI characters to maintain persistent personalities, memories and relationships as they move seamlessly between games, apps, Discord servers, streaming platforms, and other digital environments. Together, these two solutions are setting a new standard for believable, persistent AI characters in game play.

“Games and digital worlds have always struggled with flat, scripted non-player characters (NPCs) that feel mechanical and forgettable. ego AI is tackling that head-on with characters who act, react and remember like real players,” said Vishnu Hari, CEO and founder of ego. “Our mission is to move beyond chat windows and give people living, persistent characters who can make games richer, worlds more alive and interactions more meaningful.”

To accelerate development, ego has raised $6.7 million in early seed funding from top institutional investors including Patron, Y Combinator, Accel, Boost VC, and prominent angels such as Balaji Srinivasan (former Coinbase CTO), Logan Kilpatrick (DeepMind), Arjun Sethi (Tribe Capital), Immad Akhund (Mercury), Siqi Chen (Runway), and technical staff from OpenAI, Google Gemini, and Anthropic. The funding is being used to train ego’s foundation model and scale its research and engineering teams.

“What excites me about Ego is their approach to one of gaming’s biggest challenges: creating characters that truly feel alive,” said Adam Draper, founder and partner at Boost VC. “Their foundation model is a breakthrough in AI character behavior. We’re entering a new era where AI characters will carry personality, memory, and emotion-indistinguishable from human players-and Ego is positioned to lead it. And Vish is the most resilient founder in the space.”

ego also released Behavior is All You Need, a comprehensive technical whitepaper that details the company’s approach to creating believable AI characters through four key components: personality, needs, emotion and memory. Unlike traditional chatbots designed for helpfulness, ego’s characters exhibit autonomous behavior, emotional reactivity and the ability to form lasting relationships with players.

ego aims to democratize character development and enable broad industry adoption by releasing CCP as an open-source standard. The protocol defines lightweight interfaces for perception, action and memory that allow developers to integrate persistent characters into existing games and applications with minimal setup. Early implementations of CCP are supporting characters in Unity, Unreal Engine, Roblox and various Discord applications, with plans to expand to additional platforms based on developer interest.

The company has already seen significant market traction, with its Roblox experience attracting over one million users in its first month, and its Discord AI-character game rolling out in partnership with MEE6, one of the platform’s most popular bots.

“Discord communities thrive on engagement and social interaction, but maintaining that energy 24/7 has always been challenging,” said Brian Cho, partner at Patron. “ego’s persistent AI characters bring communities to life even when human members aren’t online. These characters remember conversations, develop relationships with community members and contribute meaningfully to ongoing discussions. It’s transforming how we think about community management and engagement.”

To support the computational demands of training and serving human-like AI characters, ego has partnered with the Singapore government through AI Singapore, along with collaborations with the National University of Singapore and Nanyang Technological University.

“Singapore is committed to advancing AI that delivers meaningful impact across industries,” said Dr. Leslie Teo, Senior Director of AI Products at AI Singapore. “ego’s character engine for human-like behavior marks a pioneering step in social and interactive AI. We look forward to our research collaboration with ego, including providing infrastructure support for training the behaviour foundation model, to accelerate innovation and create opportunities for both our local talent and the global AI and gaming ecosystem.”

Developers can access the CCP specification immediately, with SDK access available through a developer waitlist. The company is also launching “Accomplice,” an AI-powered social deduction game playable on Discord with a Steam release planned.

About ego AI

Founded in 2023, ego AI is building the next generation of AI-powered characters: persistent, believable, and cross-platform. With a team of engineers from Meta AI, Riot and Square and researchers from MIT, CMU, UPenn and the University of Toronto, ego’s vision is to power the future of games, social platforms, and digital experiences with human-like characters. Backed by Y Combinator, leading investors and supported by partnerships with the Singapore Government, ego is headquartered in San Francisco with additional research operations in Singapore and Tokyo. For more information, visit www.egoai.com.

ego Media Contact:
ego@songuepr.com

SOURCE: ego AI

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