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GeneralBeginnerAustralian federal police have announced an investigation into a spate of crypto phishing scams that have impacted at least 2,000 Australian-owned crypto wallets. The investigation follows a Chainanalysis report named Operation Spincaster, which revealed that thousands of crypto wallets belonging…
#australia#crypto#scam
GeneralBeginnerAs Nigeria grapples with widespread protests calling for economic and political reforms, a chorus of voices from the cryptocurrency community is adding their demands to the mix. The advocates are urging for regulatory clarity and a more conducive environment for digital assets in the country. The…
#crypto#government#law
GeneralBeginnerAI music startup Suno has found itself in the crosshairs of a legal battle with major record labels. In a recent court filing, Suno admitted to training its AI model on copyrighted music but boldly asserted that this practice falls under the legal doctrine of fair use. The startup’s defense hinges…
#ai#music
GeneralBeginnerWe’re thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with GitHub to bring the power of Azure AI directly into the hands of developers worldwide. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in democratizing AI and accelerating innovation. By integrating Azure AI with GitHub, we’re empowering…
#ai#azure#github
GeneralBeginnerMicrosoft has officially recognized OpenAI as a competitor in the AI and search landscape. This revelation comes after years of close collaboration and substantial investment by Microsoft in OpenAI. The tech giant has included OpenAI alongside other rivals like Amazon and Google in its recent SEC…
#ai#microsoft#openai
GeneralBeginnerGoogle is enhancing its Chrome browser with a trio of AI-powered features, leveraging the capabilities of its advanced Gemini model. The first addition is the integration of Google Lens directly into the desktop version of Chrome. This empowers users to perform visual searches seamlessly within…
#ai#chrome#gemini
GeneralBeginnerThe Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and the Bank of England have unveiled Project Pyxtrial, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at establishing robust oversight of stablecoin reserves. This joint venture marks a significant step towards ensuring the stability and transparency of the…
#stablecoins
GeneralBeginnerTelegram has taken a significant step into the Web3 realm by introducing an in-app browser capable of supporting decentralized websites. Dubbed “TON Sites,” these decentralized web pages are now accessible to Telegram’s massive user base of nearly one billion monthly active users, both on mobile…
#telegram
GeneralBeginnerGoogle has unveiled a trio of new, open-source AI models dubbed Gemma 2 2B, ShieldGemma, and Gemma Scope. This release marks a significant step towards more accessible and transparent AI, with a strong emphasis on safety. Unlike Google’s proprietary Gemini models, the source code for the Gemma…
#ai#generative-ai#google
GeneralBeginnerThe Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has leveled serious charges against Nader Al-Naji, the founder of BitClout. The SEC alleges that Al-Naji orchestrated a multi-million dollar fraudulent scheme involving the social media platform BitClout and its native token, BTCLT. According to the…
#court#sec
GeneralBeginnerThe Bank of England (BoE) is set to embark on a series of experiments to explore the potential of wholesale central bank digital currency (wCBDC) and synchronization. This initiative aims to assess the capabilities and interoperability of these systems within the context of the central bank’s…
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