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GeneralBeginnerTether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, has joined forces with blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis in a bid to bolster its monitoring of illicit activity on secondary markets where USDT is traded. This move comes amid increasing regulatory scrutiny on cryptocurrency and the…
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The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the United States, Microsoft has restricted the use of its facial recognition technology by US police departments. This restriction applies specifically to Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI Service, an enterprise-focused platform that integrates OpenAI’s AI…
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GeneralBeginnerApple CEO Tim Cook revealed the company’s optimism regarding its position in the generative AI space. Cook highlighted Apple’s “advantages” that would set them apart from competitors but remained tight-lipped on specifics. He did, however, hint at upcoming announcements that would excite…
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GeneralBeginnerThe Enforcement Directorate (ED), a leading Indian law enforcement agency, joined forces with cryptocurrency exchange Binance to crack down on a fraudulent mobile application. The scam app, known as E-Nuggets, lured unsuspecting users with promises of high returns on cloud mining investments. The…
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GeneralBeginnerMicrosoft has announced a $2.2 billion investment in Malaysia, marking a major commitment to expanding its cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) services in the Southeast Asian nation. This strategic move highlights Microsoft’s focus on capturing a larger share of the growing cloud computing…
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GeneralBeginnerPinterest is shaking things up with its AI-powered collages! The platform recently revealed that these user-generated creations, powered by computer vision and machine learning, are outperforming the traditional single-image Pins in terms of engagement. This news comes after Pinterest integrated…
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GeneralBeginnerAirbnb, the global online marketplace for lodging and tourism experiences, has unveiled new group booking features aimed at streamlining the process for large parties looking to book accommodations. The announcement comes as part of the company’s ongoing efforts to enhance user experience and…
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GeneralBeginnerSocial media platform Snapchat is upping its game for brands and advertisers with a fresh set of augmented reality (AR) and machine learning (ML) tools. Announced at the recent IAB NewFronts event, these advancements aim to create more engaging and interactive experiences for Snapchat’s massive…
#ai#augmented-reality#ml
GeneralBeginnerGoogle’s Play Store is stepping up its security measures. In a recent announcement, Google revealed that it blocked a staggering 2.28 million apps in 2023 from being published on its platform for violating various policies. This move highlights Google’s commitment to creating a safer app…
#ai#deepfake#google
GeneralBeginnerAnthropic, the AI company backed by tech giants Google and Amazon, has made its debut in the mobile chatbot market with the launch of its first iOS app. This app, simply named “Claude,” offers free access to their conversational AI technology alongside paid tiers for both personal and professional…
#ai#amazon#anthropic
GeneralBeginnerGoogle is making waves in the language learning world with the launch of its new AI-powered feature, “Speaking Practice.” This innovative tool, currently in the testing phase, aims to revolutionize how users hone their English conversation skills. Speaking Practice, targeted towards English…
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