GeneralBeginnerFigma has disabled its newly launched “Make Design” AI tool. This feature, designed to utilize generative AI to create entire applications based on user input, came under fire for consistently replicating the look and feel of Apple’s Weather app. Figma CEO Dylan Field acknowledged the issue,…
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GeneralBeginnerAI safety and development company Anthropic is taking a step towards a more robust evaluation of artificial intelligence with a new funding program. They aim to create a fresh generation of AI benchmarks – essentially tests that gauge an AI model’s capabilities and potential risks. Current…
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GeneralBeginnerYouTube has implemented a new policy allowing individuals to request the removal of videos featuring AI-generated content that imitates their face or voice. This update rolled out quietly in June, expands YouTube’s privacy violation process and aligns with its commitment to responsible AI…
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GeneralBeginnerMeta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has tweaked its approach to labeling photos potentially modified with artificial intelligence (AI). In a shift sparked by user feedback, the company is replacing the “Made with AI” label with a more nuanced “AI info” tag. The initial “Made with…
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GeneralBeginnerPopular investment app Robinhood announced on Monday that it had acquired Pluto Capital, an AI-powered research platform. This move signals Robinhood’s push to integrate artificial intelligence into its platform and provide users with more sophisticated investment tools. Pluto’s technology…
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GeneralBeginnerAmazon’s cloud division, Amazon Web Services (AWS), is reportedly investigating Perplexity AI, a rising AI search startup, over allegations of web scraping without consent. This follows a Wired report uncovering a Perplexity crawler seemingly disregarding the Robots Exclusion Protocol…
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GeneralBeginnerTesla’s controversial Cybertruck has hit another snag, with not one but two recalls announced in June 2024. These latest issues come on top of previous concerns, raising questions about the electric pickup’s production quality. The first recall targets the Cybertruck’s massive single windshield…
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GeneralBeginnerThe U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) finalized regulations on June 28th, 2024, requiring cryptocurrency brokers to report customer transactions to the IRS. This aims to improve tax collection and crack down on crypto-related tax evasion. Key points: Overall, this…
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GeneralBeginnerThe Philippines has taken a leap into the world of cryptocurrency by allowing citizens to pay their social security contributions using Tether’s USDT stablecoin. This marks a significant development in integrating cryptocurrencies into mainstream financial systems. Tether, the world’s largest…
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BitcoinBeginnerCrypto hacks saw a significant decline in June 2024, with losses dropping over 50% compared to the previous month. According to data from PeckShield, a crypto analytics firm, roughly 20 hacking incidents were reported in June, resulting in a net loss of nearly $176 million. This represents a…
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BitcoinBeginnerThe Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) recently announced that cryptocurrency firms are no longer required to obtain a Money Transmitter License (MTL) to operate within the state. This decision comes after the conclusion of the DCCA’s collaborative research project, the…
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