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GeneralBeginnerBlockchain analytics firm Messari reported a surge in the total value locked (TVL) for real-world asset (RWA) tokenization protocols. This metric, signifying the total value of cryptocurrencies deposited in these protocols, has nearly reached $8 billion as of April 26th. This marks a significant…
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The Biden administration has established a new Artificial Intelligence Safety and Security Board, sparking debate over its composition. While the board features prominent figures from the tech industry like OpenAI’s Sam Altman, NVIDIA’s Jensen Huang, and Microsoft’s Satya Nadella, it noticeably…
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GeneralBeginnerBlackRock’s foray into digital assets has seen a meteoric rise. In just six weeks, its tokenized treasury fund, BUIDL, has dethroned Franklin Templeton’s year-old offering to become the world’s largest. BUIDL, which represents the BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund, surpassed $368…
#blackrock#stablecoins#tokens
GeneralBeginnerThe European Commission has launched an investigation into Facebook and Instagram, owned by Meta Platforms, over concerns they failed to adequately tackle deceptive advertising and disinformation in the lead-up to the recent European Parliament elections. This move comes amid growing scrutiny of…
#ai#facebook#instagram
GeneralBeginnerYelp announced the launch of its new AI-powered assistant today. This chatbot, dubbed “Yelp Assistant,” leverages a combination of OpenAI’s large language models and Yelp’s extensive business data to connect users with the perfect professional for their needs. Accessible through the “Projects” tab…
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GeneralBeginnerArtificial Intelligence (AI) Voice Generators are a pioneering technology that is changing the way people interact with machines and consume digital material. These powerful AI-powered technologies can translate text into natural-sounding speech, capturing the nuances of human voice with…
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GeneralBeginnerThe Lazarus Group is a notorious hacking group believed to be affiliated with the North Korean government. According to blockchain researcher ZachXBT, the group has laundered over $200 million in stolen cryptocurrency since 2020. This staggering sum stems from more than 25 successful cyberattacks…
#defi#hackers#north-korea
GeneralBeginnerThe former chief executive officer of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, is awaiting sentencing on money laundering charges. Prosecutors are pushing for a harsh sentence, recommending three years in prison and a hefty $50 million fine. This stance marks a significant departure…
#binance#changpeng-zhao#court
GeneralBeginner‘The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), a U.S. Commerce Department agency focused on developing and testing technologies, announced the launch of NIST GenAI, a new program designed to assess generative AI, a rapidly growing field of artificial intelligence concerned with…
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GeneralBeginnerOpenAI, the renowned AI research lab, has secured an agreement, announced by the Financial Times (FT), to leverage its content for training its advanced AI models. This partnership marks a significant step for OpenAI, addressing the need for high-quality and verified information to fuel its…
#ai#chatgpt#openai
GeneralBeginnerAustrian data rights group Noyb filed a privacy complaint against OpenAI, alleging its AI chatbot ChatGPT provides false information and potentially breaches EU regulations. The complaint centers around a public figure who reportedly received inaccurate details about themselves from ChatGPT and…
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