GeneralBeginnerThe Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) has announced positive results from the second phase of testing for its central bank digital currency (CBDC) connector, a solution designed to link different CBDC initiatives. This sandbox testing went beyond just CBDCs. While…
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GeneralBeginnerThe value of the Super Sushi Samurai (SSS) token has plummeted by a staggering 99% after a critical security exploit was discovered within its smart contracts. This glitch, known as a double-spending vulnerability, allowed unauthorized withdrawals totaling $4.8 million from the token’s liquidity…
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GeneralBeginnerNvidia, a leading chipmaker, has been making waves with its CEO Jensen Huang’s bold statements on AI. Huang firmly believes in leveraging AI for humanity’s betterment. One of his key assertions is that programming should not remain an exclusive skill for degree holders in the future. Instead, he…
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GeneralBeginnerMicrosoft recently unveiled the Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 for business users. Notably, the tech giant has dubbed this the “year of the AI PC” with these launches. Both devices are the first in the Surface lineup engineered specifically for corporate use. They boast a dedicated Copilot…
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GeneralBeginnerRails, a decentralized cryptocurrency exchange, has secured $6.2 million, with plans to address gaps left by FTX’s 2022 crash. The company is gearing up to launch an offshore service in select crypto-friendly nations, excluding the United States. With a focus on bridging centralized and…
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GeneralBeginnerThe transfers included a CryptoDickbutts S3 NFT and the Ordinals Pepe (PEPE) coin, which is based on Bitcoin. After onchain investigators discovered one of BlackRock’s purported wallets linked to a fresh tokenization fund. The massive asset management company now possesses at least $40,000 in…
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GeneralBeginnerOpenAI’s upcoming release of GPT-5, their next generation large language model. Industry insiders are abuzz with speculation, suggesting it could be the most significant leap forward in AI since the inception of GPT-1. Reports indicate a potential summer launch, though this timeframe remains…
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GeneralBeginnerApple released iOS 17.4.1 on Thursday, a mere fortnight after rolling out iOS 17.4. The previous update introduced notable features like Stolen Device Protection and Podcasts transcripts. However, this new 17.4.1 version primarily focuses on security enhancements and bug fixes. Users can download…
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GeneralBeginnerThe UN General Assembly unanimously adopted a groundbreaking global resolution on AI Thursday. Consequently, this move aims to encourage protecting personal data, monitoring AI risks, and safeguarding human rights, according to U.S. officials. The nonbinding resolution was initially proposed by…
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GeneralBeginnerIndian battery tech startup LOHUM has secured $54 million in a Series B funding round, propelling its mission to become a global leader in sustainable energy transition materials. This significant investment, led by Singularity Growth, Baring Private Equity, and other prominent venture firms,…
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GeneralBeginnerIn a bold stride towards consolidating its position as a leader in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry, Nvidia has recently announced the acquisition of five AI companies. This strategic move is set to significantly enhance Nvidia’s capabilities in AI and machine learning, further cementing…
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GeneralBeginnerIntroduction Conversational AI has emerged as a transformative technology, reshaping how humans interact with machines and each other. OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini represent two leading contenders in this rapidly evolving landscape. Both platforms leverage advanced natural language…
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