TECHNOLOGY
Blockchain Technology
Blockchain technology is an ever-growing chain of blocks, where blocks are chained together by cryptographic guaranteed hashes. Within every block are the transaction items and other extra information. It is a combination of a few technologies - cryptography, distributed ledger technology (DLT), Consensus and more.
Blockchain technology is an ever-growing chain of blocks, where blocks are chained together by cryptographic guaranteed hashes. Within every block are the transaction items and other extra information. It is a combination of a few technologies - cryptography, distributed ledger technology (DLT), Consensus and more.
US Media Giants Block AI Crawlers to Protect Copyrights
A Wired report reveals that 88% of top US news outlets are blocking AI crawlers like OpenAI's GPTBot, to protect against copyright infringement and uncompensated content use.
Gmail Enhances AI Email Drafting with Voice Input
Google is set to revolutionize Gmail with the integration of a voice input feature in its AI-powered 'Help Me Write' tool, enhancing the email drafting process and reflecting the evolving role of AI in digital communication.
Misuse of Facial Recognition: The $10M Macy's and Sunglass Hut Legal Battle
Harvey Eugene Murphy Jr. sues Macy's and Sunglass Hut for $10 million over wrongful arrest and assault, highlighting flaws in facial recognition technology and its serious consequences.
Tencent Unveils Top Ten Tech Trends for 2024
Tencent Research Institute's report on 2024's top technology trends highlights quantum computing, high-performance chips, AI-driven industry development, sustainable computing, IoT, cloud computing, and more, signifying transformative impacts across industries.
BIS Advances Technology in Finance: Quantum, AI, and Green Initiatives for 2024
The Bank for International Settlements announces six innovative projects for 2024, focusing on quantum security, AI, and green finance, to enhance global financial system resilience.
OKX Faces Allegations of Restrictive Practices in ICE Coin Listing
OKX, a leading crypto exchange, faces allegations of unfair trading practices following its listing of the ICE coin. Despite technological advancements and a growing global presence, these accusations put the company's commitment to transparency and user trust to the test.
Algorand (ALGO) Ventures Invests in Gora Network
Algorand Ventures' investment in Gora Network marks a significant step in advancing blockchain oracle technology. Gora Network, emerging from an Algorand hackathon, aims to enhance blockchain applications with secure, real-world data, expanding its business, infrastructure, product suite, and developer ecosystem.
ChatQA: A Leap in Conversational QA Performance
The study "ChatQA: Building GPT-4 Level Conversational QA Models" by Zihan Liu, Wei Ping, Rajarshi Roy, Peng Xu, Mohammad Shoeybi, and Bryan Catanzaro from NVIDIA focuses on the development of a new family of conversational question-answering models, including Llama2-7B, Llama2-13B, Llama2-70B, and an in-house 8B pretrained GPT model, which improves 'unanswerable' questions.
Emma Watson's AI-Rendered Male Alter Ego: A Glimpse into the Future of Celebrity Transformation
AI technology reimagines Emma Watson and other celebrities in opposite genders, showcasing the blend of creativity and technology in transforming perceptions of identity and celebrity.
Dutch Government Invests Heavily in AI to Compete Globally
The Dutch government has allocated €204.5 million ($222.07 million) for AI development, signaling a robust commitment to advancing the Netherlands' position in the global AI landscape and adhering to the EU's AI Act.