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GeneralBeginnerIn what cybersecurity experts are calling the largest data leak ever discovered, a staggering 26 billion personal records have been exposed online, potentially impacting users across major platforms like LinkedIn, Twitter, Dropbox, and more. This colossal breach, dubbed the “Mother of All…
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has taken a monumental step toward the future of finance, successfully executing the first-ever cross-border transfer using it’s Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), the digital dirham, through the mBridge platform. This landmark transaction, completed on January…
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GeneralBeginnerNeuralink, the neurotechnology startup founded by Elon Musk and seven scientists and engineers, has successfully implanted a brain device in its inaugural human recipient, as revealed by the billionaire on Tuesday, citing ‘promising initial results. Commenting on his own social media network, X…
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GeneralBeginnerLater this year, Apple plans to release iOS 18, the next significant update for the iPhone OS. iOS 18 is expected to be among the largest and most ambitious releases in Apple’s history, with a special emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI) technologies that will improve the iPhone experience in…
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GeneralBeginnerOpenAI, the developer of the popular AI chatbot ChatGPT, has received worrying news from Italy’s Data Protection Authority (DPA). Following months of investigation, the DPA has informed OpenAI that their practices surrounding ChatGPT violate European Union privacy laws. This development raises…
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GeneralBeginnerOpenAI, the research lab known for its powerful language models, has joined forces with Common Sense Media, an organization promoting safe and healthy tech use for children. Their collaboration aims to tackle a crucial challenge: establishing clear and effective guidelines for responsible AI…
#ai#chatgpt#openai
GeneralBeginnerSouth Korean AI chip startup Rebellions has secured a hefty $124 million (165 billion KRW) in Series B funding to fuel the development of its latest project: the “Rebel” AI chip. This marks a significant step forward for the young company, solidifying its position in the competitive AI hardware…
#ai#samsung
GeneralBeginnerAuthorities successfully recovered over $674 million worth of stolen cryptocurrency in 2023, a significant portion stemming from large-scale hacks. This figure represents a 25% recovery rate, highlighting advancements in security measures and investigative techniques within the crypto space. This…
#crypto#defi#hackers
GeneralBeginnerThe rapidly evolving world of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) faces a crucial challenge: scalability. With growing transaction volumes and user demand, Ethereum, the dominant platform for NFTs, often encounters congestion and high fees. This is where Zora Network, an innovative Layer 2 solution built…
#gas-&-fees#nfts#opensea
GeneralBeginnerBhavish Aggarwal, the visionary mind behind India’s ride-hailing giant Ola, has struck again. His latest venture, Krutrim, an artificial intelligence (AI) startup, has achieved the coveted unicorn status, becoming the first Indian AI company to reach a valuation of $1 billion. This milestone marks…
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GeneralBeginnerGoogle has unveiled Lumiere, a new AI model for creating videos that makes use of the Space-Time-U-Net, or STUNet, dispersion model. Lumiere does not composite tiny still frames; rather, it produces 5-second movies in a single step. With this technique, objects in a video may be identified both…
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