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GeneralBeginnerThe 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…
#ai#government#microsoft
GeneralBeginnerYao Qian is reportedly under investigation by the government for suspected violations of the law. Yao, known as the “Crypto Dad” for his pioneering role in developing China’s Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), finds himself in the crosshairs of authorities just as the country’s stance on…
#cbdc#china#government
GeneralBeginnerNigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Emomotimi Agama, a figure viewed favorably by the blockchain industry, as the new Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This appointment signals a potential shift in Nigeria’s stance on cryptocurrencies, with…
#crypto#government#nigeria
BitcoinBeginnerThe Arkansas House of Representatives has taken a step towards potentially restricting cryptocurrency mining operations within the state. On Wednesday, lawmakers approved two separate bills that could significantly impact the industry. These bills don’t immediately become law, but they signal a…
#crypto#government#law
GeneralBeginnerIndia’s artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, the government is exploring a potential partnership with chipmaker giant NVIDIA. This deal aims to procure NVIDIA’s graphics processing units (GPUs) and neural processing units (NPUs) at subsidized rates. These subsidized chips would then be…
#ai#government#india
GeneralBeginnerNigeria’s burgeoning Web3 industry as the government’s crackdown on cryptocurrency exchange Binance sends shockwaves through the sector. Investors are pulling back from deals and partnerships, particularly with Web3 startups, fearing repercussions similar to those faced by Binance. The crux of the…
#binance#crypto#government
GeneralBeginnerMicrosoft has issued a stark warning to the Indian government regarding a significant AI threat posed by Chinese hackers in the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The tech giant has raised concerns about the potential interference and manipulation of India’s democratic process through advanced…
#ai#china#government
GeneralBeginnerBy autumn 2024, The Bank of England and the Financial Conduct Authority. The UK’s financial regulator, hope to have accepted the first batch of applications into the Digital Securities Sandbox. To test distributed ledger technology (DLT) for trading and settlement of digital securities like shares…
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GeneralBeginnerThe Biden administration tightened restrictions on China’s access to advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips and chipmaking tools on Friday. This move aims to hinder Beijing’s development of its own domestic chip industry, citing national security concerns. The revised rules, released in…
#ai#ban#china
GeneralBeginnerPassengers on two recently announced semi-high-speed trains will receive train tickets. In the form of NFTs from the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation. In honor of the Hindu holiday Holi. Indian Railways plans to offer nonfungible token (NFT) train tickets for two designated trains.…
#government#india#nfts
BitcoinBeginnerCoinbase, a major cryptocurrency exchange, is pushing back against two US senators’ call for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to halt approvals of Bitcoin ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds). The senators, citing concerns about market manipulation and potential investor harm in the…
#crypto#etfs#government
