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Planetarium Labs Unveils Two Cutting-Edge Blockchain Games

Both games incorporate Web3 innovations such as self-balancing tokenomics and dynamic guild warfare systems, giving top guilds the power to influence in-game resources and rewards. In an announcement during the ongoing Korea Blockchain Week (KBW), which started on September 4, Planetarium Labs, a leading Web3 gaming company, has unveiled two innovative blockchain games that promise to redefine the gaming experience for players. The first game, Verse8, is an open-source, decentralized...

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UNESCO Releases First Guidelines for Generative AI in Education

UNESCO seeks to strike a balance between the benefits of GenAI and the preservation of traditional, fundamental learning experiences. UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, has taken a significant step in shaping the future of education by releasing its first-ever guidance on the use of Generative AI (Gen AI) for educational purposes. This landmark publication, issued on September 7th, emphasizes the importance of regulating Gen AI in education to...

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OpenAI to Host Inaugural Developer Conference in San Francisco

According to reports, OpenAI may provide updates about some of its products, including the highly anticipated ChatGPT-5, which is still in the works. ChatGPT maker OpenAI is about to make history with its inaugural developer conference, OpenAI DevDay, scheduled for November 6 in the United States. The upcoming event marks a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing within the AI community. In a blog post on September 6, the company...

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Tencent Unveils ‘Hunyuan’ AI Model for Business Use

Tencent’s announcement closely follows a host of AI-powered applications revealed by Baidu, another tech giant in China. Chinese tech giant Tencent Holdings Ltd (HKG: 0700) is set to launch its cutting-edge AI model, “Hunyuan”, for business applications. This announcement was made by Dowson Tong, CEO of the cloud and smart industries group at Tencent, in an exclusive interview with CNBC ahead of the company’s annual summit. The unveiling of Hunyuan comes at a time when Artificial...

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AI Chipmaker d-Matrix Raises $110M in Series B Funding Round

d-Matrix’s innovative chip designs have been gaining recognition, particularly for their effectiveness in powering generative AI applications like ChatGPT. d-Matrix, a rising star in the artificial intelligence (AI) chip industry, has successfully secured a significant $110 million in a series B funding round, with substantial support from heavyweight investors, including tech giant Microsoft Corp. This latest funding achievement comes at a time when many chip companies are grappling with...

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Polestar to Launch ‘Mobile Phones on Wheels’: Plans to Integrate Electric Cars and Smartphones

Polestar is trying to create an experience where you can be using an app on your mobile phone and then continue with the app in your car. Polestar, a subsidiary of the Chinese automaker Geely, is preparing to begin production of its Polestar 4 electric cars this year, with a particular focus on the Chinese market. This shows the strategic move by the manufacturer to enter the Chinese market and its priority for technology and innovation. The Chinese market appears to be appealing due to...

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China Bans Officials from Using Apple iPhones at Work

This is not the first Chinese government ban on foreign technology. In 2014, the government banned Windows 8 from government computers, citing security risks. China is asking its central government officials not to use Apple iPhones and other foreign-branded devices for work. This was contained in a report by the Wall Street Journal. Before now, only officials in certain agencies could not use iPhones at work. However, it seems Beijing is stepping up its efforts to reduce dependence on...

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Sorare Launches 3D Football Player Cards with Augmented Reality

With the introduction of the Sorare App’s AR functionality, fans can now take their virtual football experience beyond the screen and into their everyday lives. Web3 fantasy sports platform Sorare has announced the launch of its 3D digital football player cards with built-in Augmented Reality (AR) features. This bold move aims to revolutionize the way fans interact with their favorite football players and take fantasy sports to a whole new level. Sorare Unveils a New Era of Fantasy Sports...

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SoftBank’s Chipmaker Arm May See $52B Valuation in Upcoming US IPO

Only 9.5% of the Arm American Depository Shares would be available to the general public at the IPO, while SoftBank retains the rest. Chip design company Arm may be looking for up to $4.87 billion in funding at the conclusion of its upcoming initial public offering (IPO), which could put the company’s valuation at $52 billion. Arm has submitted an updated F-1 filing to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as it prepares for the IPO. Arm’s shares will float as American...

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Baidu Unveils AI Applications after Securing Public Approval for Its ChatGPT Rival

Baidu launched its AI applications using Ernie large language model. The AI assistant can search documents, summarize and translate text, and create content. On Tuesday, September 5, Chinese tech giant Baidu unveiled more than 10 AI-based applications after its ChatGPT-rival Ernie bot got a nod for public use. During the product presentations, one noteworthy reveal was the introduction of WPS AI, a word-processing application integrated with generative AI. Kingsoft Office, a company listed...

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