While the CIA is yet to reveal specific details about the model underpinning the soon-to-be-launched AI tool and its privacy safeguards, its director assured that the intelligence agency adheres closely to privacy laws in the United States. The United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is preparing to unveil its own artificial intelligence (AI) bot, similar to ChatGPT, for investigative purposes. According to a report by Bloomberg, this innovative AI tool is designed to empower CIA...
Read More »Meta’s Threads Is Lowest Social Media App by Number of US Users after Tumblr
Threads has lost nearly all of its initial momentum as the app is now struggling to attract new users and keep existing ones on the platform. Threads, the Twitter rival launched by Meta Platforms Inc, is going through its fair share of struggles as new users are no longer joining the platform. According to a Tuesday publication from Insider Intelligence, Threads is the only app above Tumblr on a ranking of the most popular social media services according to the number of users in the US....
Read More »Leaked Documents Hint at Microsoft’s Crypto Plans for Xbox
Crypto integration into Xbox also has the potential to onboard millions to crypto, further propelling adoption. Recently leaked internal documents suggest that Microsoft plans to integrate crypto wallets into its Xbox gaming console. The documents were posted on the gaming forum ResetEra and reveal that an Xbox roadmap from May 2022 featured plans to add support for crypto wallets to the next version of Microsoft’s flagship gaming console. The documents were leaked in connection to a...
Read More »Reddit Introduces ‘Contributor Program’ to Award Users with Real Money
Along with the Contributor Program, Reddit has announced an update to Reddit Gold – a paid feature that allows users to personalize their profiles. American social news website and forum Reddit has announced a new program where qualifying users can be rewarded with money for their contributions. Within the Contributor Program, qualifying Redditors, including mods, can receive fiat money for the content they share on Reddit. The content will be estimated based on the karma and gold they’ve...
Read More »Huawei Remains Silent of Its Secretive 5G Phone at Product Launch
Chinese tech giant Huawei refrained from unveiling its new 5G smartphone during its recent autumn season launch event. Instead, the company focused on electric vehicles, revealing its first sedan and luxury SUV. On Monday, September 25, Chinese telecommunications and tech giant Huawei remained tight-lipped about its new 5G phone featuring an advanced breakthrough. Rather than unveiling a smartphone, the company provided a glimpse of its upcoming electric vehicles, introducing its...
Read More »DeFi Platform Mixin Network Faces $200 Million Crypto Hack
Mixin Network immediately suspended the deposits and withdrawals stating that they would soon announce their decision to deal with the lost assets. Earlier today, the decentralized finance (DeFi) project Mixin Network announced the suspension of all deposits and withdrawals after losing $200 million in crypto assets in a recent hack. The SlowMist team was the first to report this incident. It also noted that the breach happened through a compromise in Mixin’s cloud service database....
Read More »Amazon and Anthropic Join Efforts to Advance Generative AI
Within the newly announced collaboration, Amazon will invest as much as $4 billion into Anthropic, with AWS becoming Anthropic’s primary cloud provider for mission-critical workloads. American e-commerce giant Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) has announced a strategic partnership with San Fransisco-based AI safety and research startup Anthropic. Within the deal, Amazon and Anthropic will work on developing advanced generative AI models that are safer, better-performing, and more reliable....
Read More »Banks Tap Silent Eight’s AI Software to Fight against Financial Crimes
Silent Eight’s software is grounded in generative AI, similar to the technology behind the viral ChatGPT chatbot. Silent Eight, led by CEO Martin Markiewicz, has made it its mission to empower financial institutions to combat financial crimes more efficiently and effectively through the use of its Artificial Intelligence (AI) software. Among Silent Eight’s distinguished clientele are global financial giants like HSBC Holdings plc (LON: HSBA), Standard Chartered PLC (LON: STAN), and First...
Read More »NHN Embraces Web3, Taps Sui Blockchain for Crypto Games
NHN said it chose the Sui blockchain for its crypto game development thanks to its low transaction fees, fast processing time, and high scalability. South Korean mobile game developer NHN has joined the crypto bandwagon through a partnership with Mysten Labs, the owner of the Sui blockchain, to develop games for players in the industry. In an official press release dated September 21, the company’s gaming division announced its expansion into the Web3 ecosystem, joining the ranks of South...
Read More »Electric Car Maker Nio Unveils Its Own Smartphone
The new Nio smartphone, though outwardly resembling a conventional mobile device, harbors unique features that make it a game-changer for Nio’s customers. In a surprising and bold move, Nio Inc (NYSE: NIO), the distinguished Chinese electric car brand, has ventured into the world of smartphones. Nio’s CEO, William Li, recently disclosed in an exclusive interview with CNBC that the company anticipates at least half of its users to purchase this innovative Android smartphone. Factors Fueling...
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