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Linux Users Gain a Browser That Optimizes Performance for Gaming and Gives Them Control Over The Resources They Use While Online

OSLO, NORWAY, March 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Opera GX is now on Linux. The gaming browser from Norwegian company Opera [NASDAQ: OPRA] now brings its signature performance controls, gaming integrations, and unparalleled options for customization to the platform.

Demand for a Linux version of Opera GX has hit a breaking point, with gamers and developers consistently asking for the browser to support the platform in public communities and other forums. With this release, Opera GX delivers what many in the community have been waiting for: a gaming browser that aligns with Linux’s privacy-first mindset while still meeting the high-performance expectations of modern gamers.


“PC gaming has long been associated with a single dominant platform, but that’s changing. Bringing GX to Linux users—who are renowned for the control they like to exert over their tools—means gamers and developers can manage browser resources, customize their setup, and keep their system performing exactly the way they want,” said Maciej Kocemba, Product Director, Opera GX.

Opera GX Boosts Performance and Unlocks Next-Level Customization for Linux Users

Linux users are known for pushing their systems further, customizing their tools, and demanding control over how software behaves. These values align closely with the philosophy behind Opera GX. With this release, Linux gamers, developers, and power users can run Opera GX with the same core capabilities already available to Windows and macOS users. Linux users can now use Opera GX to:

– Keep games running smoothly. GX Control introduces performance limiters that let users control how much RAM and network resources the browser can use.
– Watch streams and chat without switching tabs. Opera GX’s sidebar integrations have built-in Twitch and Discord access, making it easy to watch and chat all at once.
– Personalize their browsers to match their setups. GX Mods & Customization let users deck out their browsers with themes, sounds, shaders, and visual effects.
– Reduce distractions and unwanted tracking while browsing. Opera GX’s Ad and Tracker Blockers give users control over the ads and pops-up they see—or don’t—during use.
– Add an extra layer of privacy. Opera GX gives users even more privacy through an optional built-in VPN that operates under a zero-log policy, independently audited by Deloitte.

European Privacy Standards Built Into Opera GX

Opera’s focus on user control also extends to privacy, something many Linux users value, as transparency and data control are often part of what makes the platform their preferred choice. Opera GX on Linux does not collect location data, browsing history, page content, search queries, or information typed into forms and follows the same privacy model used across Opera browsers.

Ad, tracker, and cryptojacking protections are built in, alongside an optional VPN operating under a zero-log policy that has been independently audited. Opera GX is developed in Europe with teams in Norway and Poland, and follows European privacy regulations (GDPR).

Opera GX Supports Various Linux Distros, Will Evolve With Its Community

Opera GX on Linux supports Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, and OpenSUSE-based distributions. The browser can be installed using .deb and .rpm packages, with Flatpak support currently in development.

GX on Linux will receive weekly updates with feedback shared through Discord, forums, and the bug reporting system as the browser continues to evolve with its community.

Opera introduced Opera GX in 2019 as a browser designed specifically for gamers. Since launch, GX has grown from zero users to more than 34 million worldwide, becoming one of Opera’s fastest-growing browsers.

Linux users have been asking, and now it’s here: https://www.opera.com/gx.

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About Opera GX
Opera GX is the browser of choice for millions of gamers seeking a more personalized internet experience. The first browser to allow users to fully customize its appearance, color themes, sounds effects, and audio effects, Opera GX additionally optimizes the computer’s resources for gaming through CPU, RAM, and Network Bandwidth limiters that make the browser less resource-hungry. Users can simply download one of over 10,000 mods to start enjoying a new look that suits their preferences. Opera GX was born in Oslo, Norway in 2019.

About Opera
Opera is a user-centric and innovative software company focused on enabling the best possible internet browsing experience across devices. Hundreds of millions of people use Opera browsers for their unique features on mobile phones and desktop computers. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Oslo, Norway, Opera is publicly listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker symbol OPRA. Download Opera browsers and other Opera products at opera.com. Learn more at investor.opera.com.

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Former JPMorgan Exec to Oversee Global Brand as SBS Brings AI Capabilities to Banks and Financial Firms Across Europe, Africa and North America

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — SBS, the global financial technology company that more than 1,500 financial institutions rely on to digitally transform the way they operate, announced Adam Shpiro as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Shpiro previously served as Global Head of Go-to-Market at SBS, where he played a key role in driving new client growth. He also held leadership positions at Narmi, a NY-based digital banking startup, and on JPMorgan’s Corporate Development team. As CMO, he will lead the company’s global brand and marketing strategy, building on SBS’s 30 years of experience as it further expands across Europe, Africa, and North America.

As banks and financial institutions accelerate the adoption of AI technologies to modernize operations and deliver more personalized customer experiences, SBS is integrating AI capabilities across its banking platform and solutions portfolio. Globally, the market for AI in financial services is projected to reach $123.2 billion by 2032, underscoring the urgency for financial institutions to partner with trusted technology providers. In his new role, Shpiro will oversee the company’s marketing strategy across its product portfolio and key markets to ensure its positioning and offerings reflect the needs of financial institutions in each region. He will also support SBS’s continued expansion across Europe, Africa and North America and build out regional marketing teams to support local execution.

Shpiro brings a decade of experience working at the intersection of financial institutions and the technology companies transforming them. He joined SBS in 2024 from Narmi, where he served as General Manager and Head of Banking, helping scale the company’s revenue tenfold in two years and quickly establishing the early-stage company as a recognized player in the banking technology space. Earlier, Shpiro worked as VP of Strategic Investments and M&A at JPMorgan.

“Adam has already proven his ability to drive results at SBS, growing our client base and strengthening our market presence in a short amount of time,” said Raouf Mhenni, Chief Commercial and Operating Officer at SBS. “As we expand geographically and continue to build out our AI capabilities, I am confident he is the right person to lead our brand forward and build a team that can execute on our global vision.”

Shpiro will lead several key initiatives this year, including the SBS Connect event series in Douala, Abidjan, Paris, London and Dallas. He will report directly to Raouf Mhenni.

“Financial institutions are at a pivotal moment as the decisions they make around technology and AI today will define their competitiveness for years to come,” said Shpiro. “SBS is uniquely positioned to guide them through this, and I am excited to help tell that story on a global stage. We have strong momentum and I look forward to building on it.”

Shpiro also previously held roles at EY, various early-stage startups and a family office. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School.

About SBS
SBS (ex-Sopra Banking Software) is a global financial technology company that’s helping banks and the financial services industry to reimagine how to operate in an increasingly digital world. SBS is a trusted partner of more than 1,500 financial institutions and large-scale lenders in 80 countries worldwide, including Santander, Societé Generale, KCB Bank, Kensington Mortgages, Mercedes-Benz, and Toyota FS. Its cloud platform offers clients a composable architecture to digitize operations, ranging from banking, lending, compliance, to payments, and consumer and asset finance. With 3,400 employees in 50 offices, SBS is recognized as a Top 10 European Fintech company by IDC and as a leader in Omdia’s Universe: Digital Banking Platforms. SBS is headquartered in Paris, France.

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ClawSecure reached #2 Product of the Day with 1,498 users scanning OpenClaw agents in 24 hours, outranking Google Workspace CLI on launch day March 14, 2026.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, March 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — ClawSecure (https://www.clawsecure.ai), the free OpenClaw security scanner, reached #2 Product of the Day on Product Hunt on March 14, 2026, with 1,498 new users scanning AI agent skills in the first 24 hours. ClawSecure outranked Google Workspace CLI, which finished #3 on the same launch day, marking what Product Hunt commenters described as a David vs Goliath moment for bootstrapped AI security. The launch generated 68 comments, the highest comment count of any product launched that day, along with 3.4K page views, 2.4K unique visitors to clawsecure.ai, and zero downtime throughout the sustained traffic.

The surge in demand reflects growing concern about OpenClaw security across the developer community. ClawSecure’s audit of 2,890+ popular OpenClaw skills from the community-curated awesome-openclaw-skills list and the openclaw/skills repository has revealed that 41% contain at least one security vulnerability, with 9,515 total findings identified across the dataset. ClawSecure found that 30.6% of all audited skills contain vulnerabilities rated HIGH or CRITICAL severity, and ClawSecure identified 539 skills exhibiting ClawHavoc malware indicators, representing 18.7% of the most widely installed agents in the ecosystem. When Product Hunt users saw this data firsthand through the free scanner, the response was immediate and sustained across a full 24-hour launch cycle.

During the launch, a Product Hunt community member independently suggested that ClawSecure should describe itself as “antivirus for AI agents,” a characterization that was immediately seconded by other participants. ClawSecure adopted the framing in real time, demonstrating how the developer and security research community views the problem: OpenClaw agents need the same kind of continuous, independent security verification that traditional software has relied on for decades. The 68 comment threads on ClawSecure’s Product Hunt page represent substantive technical conversations with developers, security researchers, and platform builders who tested the scanner against their own installed skills.

“ClawSecure reaching #2 on Product Hunt and outranking Google validated what our data already showed: the OpenClaw ecosystem has a security crisis that developers can feel, and they responded to a tool that makes the problem visible,” said J.D. Salbego, Founder of ClawSecure. “1,498 users scanned agents on day one. That is not curiosity. That is demand for independent security verification in an ecosystem where 41% of popular skills have vulnerabilities.”
ClawSecure is the only free OpenClaw security tool that covers all 10 OWASP ASI Top 10 categories, monitors skills continuously after installation through its Watchtower system, and provides a public searchable registry of 2,890+ audited agents. The platform’s 3-Layer Audit Protocol combines a proprietary behavioral engine with 55+ threat patterns built specifically for OpenClaw, advanced static and behavioral analysis that traces execution paths across tool-calling chains, and full supply chain dependency scanning against known CVE databases. ClawSecure’s Context-Aware Intelligence differentiates genuine threats from standard OpenClaw agent capabilities, which is why ClawSecure scored Peter Steinberger’s flagship skill peekaboo at 95 out of 100 while generic scanners flag it as suspicious.

The Product Hunt launch also validated ClawSecure’s trust infrastructure. ClawSecure is part of the Cloud Security Alliance STAR Registry with a Level 1 AI-CAIQ, and the platform has been independently validated through Mozilla Observatory, OWASP ZAP scanning, and Aikido Security integration. These are the same security frameworks trusted by Microsoft, Salesforce, and Cisco. ClawSecure is also the first OpenClaw security platform to publish formal NIST AI Risk Management Framework alignment documentation, available through the Trust Center (https://www.clawsecure.ai/trust).

ClawSecure’s maker comment on Product Hunt received 64 upvotes, making it the most voted comment of the day across all launches. The top feature requests from the community included CI/CD GitHub Actions integration, Slack and Discord alerts from Watchtower continuous monitoring, and improved post-scan remediation guidance. ClawSecure is actively building these capabilities as part of a roadmap shaped directly by community feedback. The platform is also expanding its audited dataset beyond the initial 2,890+ skills toward the full OpenClaw registry and developing community threat intelligence capabilities.

ClawSecure’s Watchtower monitoring system continues protecting the 2,890+ registered skills 24/7 using SHA-256 hash comparisons, automatically triggering a full re-audit whenever a skill’s code is modified. ClawSecure’s Watchtower has detected 661 code changes across the registry, catching cases where previously safe skills were modified to include suspicious behavior. For agent marketplaces and identity platforms such as Moltbook, ClawSecure’s Security Clearance API provides programmatic access to real-time integrity verdicts, enabling automated verification of skill integrity before granting access to users. For developers and organizations wondering how to check if an OpenClaw skill is safe before installing, ClawSecure’s scanner is free, requires no signup, and delivers a full Security Audit Report in under 30 seconds at https://www.clawsecure.ai. The full registry of 2,890+ audited agents is publicly accessible at https://www.clawsecure.ai/registry, and the complete Product Hunt launch results are documented at https://www.clawsecure.ai/blog/clawsecure-product-hunt-launch.

ClawSecure (https://www.clawsecure.ai) is the independent integrity layer for AI agent skills and workflows and the only free OpenClaw security scanner with full OWASP ASI Top 10 coverage. Built on a proprietary 3-Layer Audit Protocol, ClawSecure has audited 2,890+ OpenClaw agents from the community-curated awesome-openclaw-skills list and the openclaw/skills repository. The platform includes 24/7 Watchtower hash-drift monitoring, a Security Clearance API for marketplace and identity platform integration, and a public security registry. Founded by J.D. Salbego.

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As parcel volumes rise, carriers prioritize profitability, forcing shippers to rethink cost-to-serve, pricing strategy, and network decisions.

OVERLAND PARK, KS, UNITED STATES, March 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Parcel volumes are expected to grow 20–25% over the next five years, but success in the shipping industry will depend on profitability, operational precision, and cost-to-serve discipline, according to a new 2026 industry outlook from Sifted.

The report, Parcel Shipping Outlook 2026: 10 Key Trends Shippers Must Know, identifies a major shift underway across the parcel shipping market: the industry is moving away from growth-at-any-cost strategies toward margin-focused network optimization.

For much of the past decade, parcel carriers expanded networks to accommodate surging e-commerce demand. While shipment volumes continue to rise, carriers are now prioritizing predictable margins, efficient freight profiles, and operational fit.

“The next competitive advantage won’t belong to the company that moves the most boxes,” said Mark Kolde, VP of Logistics Intelligence at Sifted. “It will belong to the organizations that understand exactly how their freight behaves operationally and can move the right shipments profitably and consistently.”

PROFITABILITY IS REWRITING THE PARCEL PLAYBOOOK

Recent carrier earnings commentary signals a clear shift toward yield discipline and portfolio optimization.

Major parcel carriers are progressively evaluating shipments based on characteristics such as weight, zone distance, packaging profile, delivery density, and exception rates. Freight that once boosted reported volumes, particularly lightweight e-commerce parcels, is now scrutinized based on its contribution margin and operational complexity.

This shift is driving stricter enforcement of surcharges and accessorial fees, including dimensional weight pricing and specialized delivery charges.

As a result, pricing structures are becoming more precise, aligning shipping costs more closely with the true cost of moving specific types of freight.

“Carriers are becoming more surgical about the freight they prioritize,” Mark Kolde added. “Shippers who understand their cost-to-serve at a granular level and can model how their freight behaves operationally will retain leverage.”

COST-TO-SERVE AND SCENARIO MODELING BECOME STRATEGIC CAPABILITIES

Parcel shipping remains one of the largest controllable cost categories for many companies, yet it is often managed through annual contract negotiations or reactive invoice audits.

That approach no longer fits a market where fuel formulas, dimensional rules, and accessorial charges are consistently changing.

Leading organizations are elevating cost-to-serve analysis into a strategic discipline, modeling transportation costs across variables such as:

– Weight break
– Shipping zone and lane
– Service level
– Packaging characteristics
– Surcharge exposure

This visibility allows companies to measure how commercial decisions, such as free two-day shipping, promotions, or return policies, impact transportation spend.

“When finance, operations, and commercial teams operate from a shared dataset, tradeoffs become measurable,” said Mark Kolde. “Companies can determine whether faster delivery or free returns are driving growth or compressing margins.”

At the same time, scenario modeling is becoming a core capability as parcel pricing grows more dynamic. Before adjusting service commitments or launching promotions, supply chain teams test scenarios such as:

– How spikes in two-day orders increase air shipping costs
– The cost impact of higher return rates
– How inventory placement shifts zone distribution and shipping spend

Carrier relationships are evolving as well. Many organizations now prioritize transparency, shared performance metrics, and collaborative cost–service modeling over headline discounts.

Meanwhile, operational fundamentals, such as packaging standardization, labeling accuracy, and reducing handling exceptions, continue to generate measurable savings at scale.

PRECISION REQUIRES MODERN LOGISTICS INTELLIGENCE

As parcel networks grow more complex, data visibility and advanced analytics are shifting from optional tools to operational necessities.

SiftedAI, a logistics intelligence platform, continuously analyzes parcel spend, surfaces emerging cost drivers, and enables simulation-based modeling so organizations can evaluate strategies before they impact operations.

The platform connects and normalizes parcel data across carriers, detects risks such as surcharge growth or service-level changes, and models the financial impact of shipping decisions. This allows supply chain teams to move beyond reactive reporting and manage parcel performance through continuous, data-driven optimization.

AN ERA WHERE PRECISION OUTPERFORMS SCALE

The parcel market is entering a phase where precision will outperform scale.

Carriers are increasingly curating the freight they want in their networks, and shippers that understand their cost structure, model operational outcomes, and align strategy with network realities will retain negotiating leverage.

In a “better, not bigger” market, visibility and discipline are the competitive advantages, and the organizations that institutionalize both will lead the next era of parcel shipping.

About Sifted
Sifted is a parcel spend management and logistics intelligence platform that helps shippers control costs and simplify operations across complex, multi-carrier environments. The SiftedAI platform connects directly to carrier systems to ingest and normalize shipping data, analyze every parcel invoice, and continuously monitor carrier pricing changes. By combining AI-driven analytics with deep logistics expertise, Sifted identifies savings opportunities, validates contract compliance, and automates manual processes such as billing reconciliation, claims management, and reporting. The platform also enables teams to model carrier proposals, understand cost-to-serve, and respond quickly to pricing changes that affect shipping costs.

Trusted by parcel shippers for more than 20 years, Sifted helps organizations move beyond spreadsheets and manual audits with always-on intelligence that improves visibility, reduces parcel spend, and supports smarter transportation decisions.

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Elite Strategic Solutions celebrates Christian Esposito’s promotion, demonstrating his career growth and leadership development.

ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, March 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Elite Strategic Solutions is proud to announce the recent promotion of Christian Esposito, a team member whose performance, leadership, and commitment to growth have set a strong example within the organization.

His promotion marks an important milestone not only in his career but also in the company’s continued focus on career growth and leadership development. His journey reflects what is possible for individuals who are willing to stay consistent, learn quickly, and take on new challenges.

A Promotion Built on Performance and Consistency

Christian Esposito earned his promotion through results, discipline, and a strong mindset. From the beginning, he demonstrated the ability to connect with clients, contribute to team goals, and stay focused on improvement.

The key strengths that drove his promotion are as follows:

• Consistent performance and a strong, reliable work ethic
• Ability to lead by example in daily team operations
• Willingness to take on added responsibility and new challenges
• Commitment to helping newer team members learn and grow

In his new role, Esposito is already making an impact. He continues to perform at a high level while supporting team development, helping newer team members build confidence and adjust to rising expectations, an important balance that reflects true leadership.

Growth That Continues Beyond Promotion

Esposito’s journey includes a major step earlier this year. In January, he expanded within the business, taking on new challenges that pushed him to grow faster.

Since then, his progress has been steady and intentional. His path shows that growth at Elite Strategic Solutions is ongoing, not a one-time achievement.

His continued development has been shaped by:

• Hands-on experience in taking on new responsibilities
• Continuous learning, adaptability, and personal growth
• A strong and consistent focus on leadership development

This structure allows individuals to keep moving forward as long as they remain committed to improving, stay coachable, and remain focused on long-term progress.

A Business Built on Opportunity

Elite Strategic Solutions continues to create opportunities for individuals who are willing to work hard and grow. The company focuses on promoting from within, giving team members a clear path forward.

What makes the opportunity stand out is the company’s clear career growth path, its ongoing mentorship and training, and its willingness to reward performance and consistency with early leadership opportunities.

This approach allows individuals to move forward quickly when they show the right mindset and results. Esposito’s promotion is a strong example of this system in action. His progress reflects the kind of internal advancement the company aims to foster: growth earned through effort, strengthened through experience, and supported by leaders who want to see others succeed.

Leadership development is also a key part of how the company operates. The focus is not only on hitting goals but also on building people who can lead and support others. Esposito’s growth reflects this process, as he has applied feedback, developed confidence in leading others, and stepped into a role where he can mentor the people around him.

A CEO Success Story That Inspires

Elite Strategic Solution’s growth is also reflected in its leadership. CEO Wayne Rude generated over $2 million in revenue through the business last year, showing what is possible within the organization.

His journey highlights the potential available to driven individuals. Recently, he reached another milestone by purchasing a $1 million home in Florida.

These milestones point to the financial opportunities within the business and show how consistency, leadership, and long-term career growth can create meaningful results over time.

While every path is different, this success story provides a clear example of what can be achieved over time through discipline, clear goals, and a willingness to grow through every stage of the business.

Momentum and Expansion Heading Into the Year

Elite Strategic Solutions is entering the year with strong momentum. The company continues to expand, creating more room for individuals to grow and advance.

This growth is creating:

• More leadership opportunities across the team
• Expanded team structures to support continued momentum
• Greater demand for high-performing individuals ready to step up

Esposito’s promotion reflects the company’s preparation for this expansion by developing leaders from within. As the business continues to build momentum, that kind of internal development becomes even more important. It helps the company grow with people who already understand the pace, expectations, and values that shape daily success.

For individuals seeking career growth, the company provides a structured and supportive environment where success is tied to effort, consistency, and a willingness to learn. Team members benefit from mentorship, real opportunities to advance, and a culture built around growth and accountability.

Esposito’s journey shows that progress is achievable for those who stay committed and focused. It also reinforces an important message for ambitious professionals: meaningful advancement can happen in an environment where performance is recognized, and leadership development is part of the daily process, not just a long-term goal.

The Path Forward

Elite Strategic Solutions continues to build momentum while staying focused on developing its people. Promotions like Esposito’s highlight how career growth and leadership development are woven into the company’s structure and long-term vision.

With continued expansion, a clear direction, and strong internal momentum, the company is creating meaningful opportunities for individuals to grow their careers, strengthen their leadership skills, build greater confidence, and create successful futures with lasting potential.

As more people look for workplaces where effort can lead to real advancement, Elite Strategic Solutions continues to position itself as a place where growth is practical, visible, and tied to everyday action.

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Elite Strategic Solutions is a growing organization focused on developing future leaders through hands-on experience, mentorship, and structured opportunities. The company supports individuals in achieving career growth while contributing to long-term business success.

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New advisory board brings board-certified psychiatrists and licensed clinical psychologists to guide AI coaching protocols and four-tier safety architecture

BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, March 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — AuraLift Ai, an AI-powered mental wellness coaching platform, today announced the formation of its Clinical Advisory Board, a multidisciplinary team of board-certified psychiatrists and licensed clinical psychologists guiding the platform’s coaching protocols, safety systems, and ongoing clinical refinement.

The announcement establishes AuraLift Ai as one of the few AI wellness platforms built with direct, continuous oversight from credentialed mental health professionals at a time when most AI wellness tools operate without meaningful clinical governance.
The Clinical Advisory Board includes:

Dr. Huma Mahmood, DO — Double board-certified in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry and addiction medicine. Dr. Mahmood earned her medical degree from Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, completed her general psychiatry residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, and her child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University’s Sidney Kimmel Medical College. She has served on the acute dual diagnosis inpatient unit at The Horsham Clinic and was named a Top 100 Doctor in America and received multiple Doctors’ Choice Awards for psychiatry. Dr. Mahmood brings deep clinical expertise in co-occurring disorders, crisis recognition, and evidence-based pharmacotherapy to AuraLift Ai’s safety and coaching protocols.

Dr. Jason Hutchings, PsyD — Licensed clinical psychologist and Clinical Associate Faculty member at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Hutchings earned his doctorate from Nova Southeastern University and completed his internship and postdoctoral fellowship at Pennsylvania Hospital, an APA-approved program at the University of Pennsylvania. He served as Interim Director of Training for the APA-approved Psychology Internship Program at Pennsylvania Hospital and co-created the “Mindfulness at Penn Behavioral Health” program. He has published research on workplace mindfulness interventions and supervises psychology interns and psychiatry residents. Dr. Hutchings brings expertise in mindfulness-based approaches, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and the integration of contemplative practices into structured coaching frameworks.

Dr. Oren Meyers, PhD — Licensed clinical psychologist and health services researcher. Dr. Meyers earned his doctorate in clinical psychology from Fordham University and completed his post-doctoral work at Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals. He is a member of the International Society of Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research and has published peer-reviewed research on quality of life measurement in psychiatric populations and behavioral assessment instruments. Dr. Meyers brings expertise in outcomes measurement, population-level wellness delivery, clinical program evaluation, and the regulatory landscape surrounding AI-delivered mental health support.

Dr. Roy Futterman, PhD — Licensed clinical psychologist, expert witness, and AI product advisor. Dr. Futterman serves as Director of Strategic Consulting at DOAR, one of the nation’s leading trial strategy consulting firms, where he advises on complex litigation involving psychological analysis, witness preparation, and juror behavior. His work integrating psychological theory into applied settings has been featured in the New York Times, Fortune, Bloomberg, and NBC’s Dateline. He has published in peer-reviewed journals and contributed book chapters on the intersection of psychological science and real-world decision-making.

The board’s mandate extends beyond consultation. Members actively review the platform’s coaching prompts, evaluate safety protocols, and provide feedback that shapes how the AI coach interacts with users across a range of emotional and psychological contexts.
The AI wellness space has expanded rapidly, with dozens of apps and chatbots entering the market. However, most operate without clinical oversight, relying on generic scripts or surface-level keyword detection. The result is a growing credibility gap: consumers are offered AI tools that reference clinical techniques without the governance to ensure those techniques are applied responsibly.

AuraLift Ai was designed to address this gap from its earliest development. The platform’s coaching engine integrates four clinically validated frameworks — Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based approaches — not as rigid scripts, but as adaptive techniques woven into natural conversation by a single AI coach that learns, builds and adapts to each user’s history and needs.

“When someone reaches out for emotional support, the quality of that interaction matters.  They are seeking guidance that is centered on evidence-based frameworks.  The current AI resources available fail to implement these crucial elements for effective mental health support.  AuraLiftAI was created by a team of mental health experts to ensure these key components were incorporated into our platform.  Without that governance, AI wellness tools risk doing more harm than good.” — Dr. Huma Mahmood, DO, AuraLift Ai Clinical Advisory Board

Central to the advisory board’s oversight is AuraLift Ai’s four-tier safety system, which scans every user message before the AI generates a response. The system operates across escalating risk levels, from standard coaching at Tier 0 through clarification protocols for vague distress signals at Tier 1, direct safety checks with crisis resources at Tier 2, and immediate crisis resource delivery with session pausing at Tier 3.

“We want you to have an AI tool that safely and effectively helps you in your everyday life and with your everyday struggles. Our role is to ensure that every coaching interaction reflects sound psychological principles, so that you have a safe environment to work toward thriving.” — Roy Futterman, PhD, AuraLift Ai Clinical Advisory Board

AuraLift Ai serves adults who experience stress, overwhelm, and emotional stagnation but would never seek traditional therapy. The platform delivers personalized coaching through voice and text, 24/7, with no appointments, no waitlists, and no stigma. Subscription tiers include Essential at $49.99 per month and Premium at $69.99 per month. The platform also offers enterprise licensing and a nonprofit charity donation program serving organizations whose members would benefit.

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