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GeneralBeginnerThe U.S. House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill aimed at bolstering American competitiveness in the blockchain space. This legislation, titled the “Deploying American Blockchains Act of 2023,” garnered support from both Democrats and Republicans. The bill designates the Secretary of…
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Michael Sonnenshein has resigned from his position as CEO of Grayscale Investments LLC. He will be succeeded by Peter Mintzberg, a former Goldman Sachs executive, starting on August 15th. In the interim, Edward McGee, Grayscale’s CFO, will serve as the principal executive officer. Barry Silbert,…
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GeneralBeginnerOpenAI is removing one of ChatGPT’s voices. Users discovered that it sounded similar to Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson, the company announced on Monday, and Johansson herself issued a statement stating she sought legal counsel to investigate the Sky Voice and learn more about how it was…
#ai#gpt-4o#openai
GeneralBeginnerJolla has re-emerged on the scene with a privacy-focused twist. They recently unveiled their Jolla Mind2, a personal server-based AI assistant device designed to prioritize user privacy. Jolla Mind2 boasts an on-device AI model capable of handling many user queries and tasks. This local processing…
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GeneralBeginnerMicrosoft is set to unveil its vision for AI-powered personal computers at its upcoming Build developer conference, kicking off in May. This news comes after CEO Satya Nadella‘s statement in January where he emphasized 2024 as the year AI would become an integral part of every PC. The exact nature…
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GeneralBeginnerMint Town CEO Hiroshi Kunimitsu stated that integrating with the Oasys blockchain offers fans a novel way to engage with the story. The renowned Japanese manga and anime series Captain Tsubasa has launched its nonfungible token (NFT) soccer game on the Oasys blockchain, which specializes in Web3…
#gaming#nfts
GeneralBeginnerAhead of the AI safety summit kicked off later this week in Seoul, South Korea, its co-host, the United Kingdom, is expanding its own efforts in the field. The AI Safety Institute, established in November 2023 in the UK to assess and address risks in AI platforms, plans to open a second location…
#ai#google#meta
GeneralBeginnerIn response to recent allegations from a former employee regarding safety concerns at OpenAI, the company’s leadership team has come forward to address the situation. The former employee, whose identity remains undisclosed, expressed worries about the prioritization of safety measures within…
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GeneralBeginnerVenture capitalists (VCs) specializing in blockchain and digital assets are making a comeback. Funding rounds for crypto projects are on the rise, though they haven’t yet reached the record highs witnessed during the previous bull market. This renewed interest from VCs reflects optimism in the…
#crypto#marketplace#venture-capital
GeneralBeginnerHong Kong’s pilot program for the digital yuan, China’s central bank digital currency (e-CNY), has launched, marking a significant step in the international exploration of CBDCs. However, a key limitation has emerged: the e-CNY wallets currently offered in Hong Kong lack person-to-person (P2P)…
#china#crypto#hong-kong
GeneralBeginnerDubai – April 30, 2024 – After three days of captivating discussions, ground-breaking innovations, and valuable networking opportunities, Blockchain Life 2024 concluded on April 17, cementing its status as the premier event for blockchain enthusiasts, developers, investors, and thought leaders.…
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