GeneralBeginnerMeta Platforms is gearing up to launch the latest iteration of its large language model, Llama 3, in July 2024. This AI system aims to address a significant challenge faced by its predecessor, Llama 2, which currently powers chatbots on various Meta platforms. Llama 2 often refrains from answering…
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GeneralBeginnerDecentralized blockchain platform Aleo has released a statement addressing a recent incident involving the exposure of Know Your Customer (KYC) information for a small number of users. Aleo claims the leak was an isolated incident caused by a simple human error, specifically a copy-paste mistake…
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BitcoinBeginnerCrypto exchange Kraken announced the launch of a new division dedicated to serving institutional clients, aiming to capitalize on the growing interest in Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). This new brand, called Kraken Institutional, consolidates existing institutional offerings like spot and…
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GeneralBeginnerApple, citing multiple sources, abandons its long-rumored electric car project, ending a decade-long, secretive, and costly endeavor. The company, during an internal meeting on Tuesday, announces layoffs and reassignments, shifting focus to generative artificial intelligence. The cancellation of…
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GeneralBeginnerDecentralized finance (DeFi) risk management firm Gauntlet has partnered with emerging lending protocol Morpho, just days after announcing its separation from long-time partner Aave. This move comes as a surprise to many in the DeFi space, as Gauntlet previously provided crucial risk management…
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GeneralBeginnerHumanity Protocol, a project developing a palm-scanning identity protocol, announced securing significant funding from over 20 crypto-focused venture capital firms on February 28th. While the specific investors remain undisclosed, the company confirmed participation from industry leaders like…
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SolanaBeginnerFormer FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) has submitted a sentencing memo to the court requesting a 6.5-year prison sentence, significantly below the potential maximum of 110 years he faces. This move comes as SBF awaits sentencing for his role in the collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX. The…
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GeneralBeginnerThe AI startup Humane has announced its first foray into the international market, partnering with South Korea’s leading telecom carrier, SK Telecom. This strategic partnership will involve licensing Humane’s innovative CosmOS operating system, paving the way for the introduction of the Ai Pin…
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GeneralBeginnerOn Monday, February 26, Alphabet, the parent company of Google, reportedly saw a $90 billion decline in market value due to a dispute around its generative artificial intelligence product. Alphabet’s stock dropped 4.5% to $138.75, according to Forbes. It was at its lowest price since January 5 and…
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GeneralBeginnerDays after the Gemini AI faced backlash for its problematic text and image responses, Google CEO Sundar Pichai directly addressed the issue, admitting that the company made a mistake. Pichai expressed that the situation was “completely unacceptable” and emphasized ongoing efforts to rectify it. In…
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GeneralBeginnerA recent development in the world of entertainment has sparked a debate about the future of filmmaking and the potential impact of artificial intelligence (AI). Renowned filmmaker and studio owner Tyler Perry reportedly put a massive $800 million expansion plan on hold after witnessing the…
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