AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI), a branch of computer science, is concerned with developing computers capable of doing tasks that would typically need human intelligence. Such tasks include learning from and adjusting to new facts or situations, reading human language, discovering patterns, problem-solving, and decision-making.
Binance Labs Clarifies Non-Involvement in SkyArk Chronicles' Claimed Investment
Binance Labs recently clarified its non-involvement in SkyArk Chronicles' claimed $15M investment round, spotlighting the need for factual accuracy and transparent communication in blockchain project investments.
Solana (SOL) Foundation Entrusts Hackathons and Accelerator Programs to Colosseum
The Solana Foundation is transferring management of its hackathons and accelerator programs to Colosseum, aiming to enhance the Solana ecosystem with substantial funding and developer support.
Parents Demand Action Against AI-Influencers on TikTok
ParentsTogether, a notable non-profit organization, has issued an open letter to TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew, urging for explicit labeling of AI-generated influencers. The letter, representing over 12,000 parents, voices concerns over the impact of these digital personas on youth's perception of beauty standards.
Stellar (XLM) Development Foundation Delays Protocol 20 Upgrade Due to Core Bug
The Stellar Development Foundation has postponed the vote on Protocol 20, initially set for January 30, following the discovery of a bug in Stellar Core v20.1.0. The decision was made to ensure ecosystem readiness and broad consensus, with the new vote date to be determined after the bug fix release, expected within the next two weeks.
News Industry Grapples with Financial Woes and AI Disruption
The news industry faces declining advertising revenue, declining subscriber growth, and AI-driven disruptions, necessitating strategic shifts and legal disputes to adapt to digital advertising trends.
AI's False Promises: CFTC Warns of Soaring Crypto Scams
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) alerts the public about the surge in AI-driven crypto scams, emphasizing the technology's inability to predict market trends and the dangers of misleading claims about high returns.
Finland Tracks Monero in High-Profile Cybercrime Cas
Finnish authorities traced Monero transactions in the Julius Aleksanteri Kivimäki trial, highlighting challenges in tracking privacy-focused digital currencies, a significant development in cryptocurrency-related cybercrime investigations.
U.S. Moves to Combat Deepfake Pornography with the Preventing Deepfakes of Intimate Images Act
Representative Joe Morelle introduces the Preventing Deepfakes of Intimate Images Act, a bipartisan legislation criminalizing the creation and distribution of non-consensual deepfake pornography, primarily affecting women and girls.
FTC Investigates Big Tech's AI Investments
The US FTC is conducting a thorough investigation into the partnerships and investments between tech giants like Alphabet, Amazon, Microsoft, and AI startups like OpenAI and Anthropic, focusing on their impact on market competition and innovation.
Algorand (ALGO) Foundation CEO's Social Media Hacked
The Algorand Foundation CEO's social media account was hacked, raising significant cybersecurity concerns in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors.