GeneralBeginnerNintendo has announced it will not be utilizing generative AI technology in the development of its upcoming games. This decision comes despite the growing popularity of AI tools within the gaming sector. Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa cited concerns over intellectual property (IP) as the…
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GeneralBeginnerThe Nigerian government, through its National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has unveiled plans to establish research centers focused on cutting-edge technologies across the country’s six geopolitical zones. These centers will prioritize advancements in artificial intelligence…
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EthereumBeginnerEthereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has thrown his weight behind a new proposal aimed at accelerating transaction speeds on the Ethereum blockchain. This Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP), dubbed EIP-7732, has sparked hope among users frustrated by the network’s current limitations. The core…
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GeneralBeginnerDWF Labs, a web3 investor and market maker, has launched a $20 million fund called the Cloudbreak Fund to support Web3 projects and founders in Chinese-speaking regions. This strategic move highlights DWF Labs’ commitment to fostering innovation and growth within the Web3 ecosystem. The Cloudbreak…
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GeneralBeginnerThe popular two-factor authentication (2FA) app Authy was leaked. The developer of Authy, Twilio, confirmed the incident on July 1st. According to Twilio, hackers were able to exploit a vulnerability in an unauthenticated endpoint, allowing them to identify data linked to Authy accounts. This data…
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Internet ComputerBeginnerThe United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is partnering with the Dfinity Foundation to pilot a digital credentialing system in Cambodia. This initiative, known as the Universal Trusted Credentials (UTC), aims to create a secure and verifiable way for individuals to share their qualifications…
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BitcoinBeginnerSoftbank, the Japanese tech investment giant, is making a bold bet on the future. After suffering a devastating 99% loss during the dotcom bubble burst, they’re channeling their resources into a new frontier: Artificial Intelligence (AI). The memories of the early 2000s tech crash still linger for…
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GeneralBeginnerCloudflare has unveiled a free tool specifically designed to combat AI bots scraping your precious website content. This move targets a growing concern – the unauthorized collection of data by AI models for training purposes. Traditionally, robots.txt files were used to communicate with web…
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SolanaBeginnerA Nigerian cryptocurrency trader’s act of honesty has gone viral, restoring faith in the crypto community and challenging negative stereotypes. Femi Akinola, the Nigerian trader in question, returned 90 Solana tokens (SOL) worth roughly $14,000 that were mistakenly sent to him by an overseas…
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GeneralBeginnerSmart contracts have transformed transaction and agreement execution on the blockchain by embedding the terms directly into code. These self-executing contracts automate tasks upon meeting specific conditions, making them invaluable across diverse industries. Here are ten exemplary applications of…
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GeneralBeginnerGoogle faces accusations of prioritizing AI-generated, SEO spam content over original, high-quality content in its search results. This has sparked concerns amongst creators and webmasters who fear a decline in the overall quality of information accessible through Google. The crux of the issue…
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BitcoinBeginnerBitcoin mining company CleanSpark has reported a successful June, exceeding both its production and hash rate goals. They mined 445 Bitcoin in June, a 6.7% increase compared to the previous month. This uptick comes alongside surpassing their mid-year target for operational hash rate, achieving a…
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