GeneralBeginnerA government research institute in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has unveiled a new open-source artificial intelligence (AI) model, aiming to rival offerings from established tech giants. The Technology Innovation Institute (TII) in Abu Dhabi is behind the “Falcon 2” series, which consists of two…
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GeneralBeginnerBlockchain infrastructure firm Blockdaemon has received approval to expand its operations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by establishing a new office and legal entity in Abu Dhabi. This move signifies a significant step for Blockdaemon as it seeks to bolster web3 adoption and drive the…
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GeneralBeginnerBharti Airtel, India’s second-largest telecom operator, has joined forces with Google Cloud to provide a comprehensive suite of cloud computing and generative AI (genAI) solutions to Indian businesses. This strategic partnership aims to leverage Airtel’s extensive customer base, encompassing over…
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GeneralBeginnerImagine being an American who only speaks English. Have you ever wondered how you’d sound when speaking another language? What if you could effortlessly adopt a French accent instead of your American one? Well, ElevenLabs AI makes this possible. It empowers you to speak languages you’ve never…
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GeneralBeginnerA pilot program in China is facing a hurdle: some workers paid in the country’s Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) are converting it back to regular cash as soon as they receive it. This news comes from a South China Morning Post report on May 13, 2024. China is currently testing its digital…
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BitcoinBeginnerNorth Korean hackers, specifically the group known as Kimsuky, have set their sights on cryptocurrency firms. Their weapon of choice? A new malware variant is dubbed Durian. This malware targets sensitive data stored by crypto businesses. Durian is written in Golang, a programming language gaining…
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GeneralBeginnerThe rise of the metaverse has sparked a lively debate among religious leaders about its potential role in worship. While some see it as a way to expand reach and accessibility, others raise concerns about the sanctity of physical spaces and the authenticity of virtual experiences. Proponents of…
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GeneralBeginnerOpenAI, a leading artificial intelligence research lab, has launched a new tool – a “disinformation detector” specifically designed to identify deepfakes. This comes amidst growing concerns that deepfakes, which are AI-generated videos that can realistically depict people saying or doing things…
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GeneralBeginnerCoreWeave, a leading AI computing provider valued at $19 billion, has established its European headquarters in London. This strategic decision comes with the announcement of two new data centers planned for the UK by the end of 2024. CoreWeave’s new London headquarters will serve as a central hub…
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GeneralBeginnerMicrosoft announced plans to launch its own mobile game store later this year. This new platform will directly compete with the dominant forces of Apple’s App Store and Google’s Play Store, offering gamers an alternative marketplace for their mobile gaming needs. Scheduled for a July release, the…
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GeneralBeginnerOpenAI, the artificial intelligence research lab backed by Microsoft, is poised to launch its own AI-powered search product. This new offering directly challenges Google’s long-held dominance in the search engine market. OpenAI’s search product leverages its flagship ChatGPT technology, known for…
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BitcoinBeginnerJack Dorsey, the co-founder of Twitter and Block, has claimed that Bitcoin’s value could reach at least $1 million by the year 2030. This statement has sparked debate within the cryptocurrency community. Dorsey is a known Bitcoin advocate and has previously expressed his belief in its potential to…
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