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Diesel’s entry into the Meta Avatar Store aligns with the brand’s previous forays into the metaverse and its ventures into the world of NFTs. Diesel, the iconic Gen-Z fashion brand known for its edgy style, is stepping into the metaverse with a bang. In collaboration with digital fashion house DressX, the company is launching an exclusive collection on the Meta Avatars Store, adding its name to the roster of luxury brands available in the store. Meta Avatars Store is an online designer...

Kalra expressed deep concern about the unauthorized use of AI to create digital replicas of actors and artists. California legislator Ash Kalra has introduced Assembly Bill 459 (AB 459) with the primary aim of safeguarding actors, artists, and entertainers within the entertainment industry from potential artificial intelligence (AI) risks, particularly generative AI. The bill’s central objective is to mandate the inclusion of consent clauses in employment contracts within the entertainment...

Alibaba’s development of AI offers significant benefits to the strength of the Chinese technology sector. By making Tongyi Qianwen accessible to the Chinese community, there is potential for widespread innovation if used correctly. Leading Chinese tech company Alibaba has made a significant announcement regarding the accessibility of its AI model Tongyi Qianwen to the public. This decision comes on the heels of what appears to be government approval from the Chinese authorities, allowing...

Although Bluesky crossed one million downloads a few months ago, not all users who downloaded the app had accounts as access is restricted. Social networking service Bluesky has now hit a million users. The app, which originally spun out of Twitter (now known as X), officially hit this milestone, according to a recent post. A strategy and operations personnel at Bluesky, Rose Wang made a post on X announcing the news. According to an image posted by Wang, Bluesky has 1,000,055 users....

This would be one of the biggest gatherings between US lawmakers and top tech personalities wherein they would be discussing the future of AI. Later today on Wednesday, September 13, more than 20 tech industry leaders are meeting behind closed doors with the US senators to look into how Congress can regulate artificial intelligence (AI). Top tech personalities such as Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates are meeting. Expected attendees at the event include Senators Mike Rounds,...

Arm’s processors are already playing a significant role in AI workloads, particularly in smartphones. As investors eagerly await the Initial Public Offering (IPO) from Arm Holdings Ltd, the semiconductor industry is basking in the glow of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) boom, exemplified by Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ: NVDA) which has printed a staggering 200% rally this year.  However, a recent report from CNBC highlighted that Arm’s proposition differs significantly from Nvidia’s in terms of...

To encourage collaboration, TikTok Shop has introduced an affiliate program, allowing sellers to partner with creators on a commission basis to promote their products. TikTok has launched its long-anticipated e-commerce platform, TikTok Shop, in the United States, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of online shopping. With a user base of over 150 million in the country, the move aims to revolutionize how Americans shop online. The popular social media platform launched the...

Within the funding round, Animoca Brands issued Simple Agreements for Future Equity (SAFEs) priced at A$4.50 each and offered a free-attaching utility token warrant on a 1:1 dollar basis to the participants.  Hong Kong-based game software company Animoca Brands Corporation Ltd has raised as much as $20 million (approximately A$31.3 million) in a funding round led by CMCC Global, one of Asia’s first venture capital investors focused solely on blockchain technology. Animoca Brands is...

In an official statement on Sunday, Alibaba said that Zhang will be replaced by Eddie Wu. Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (HKG: 9988), one of the prominent players in the Chinese technology industry, faced a 3.5% decline in its stock value on Monday following a surprising turn of events on September 10. The company announced that its departing CEO, Daniel Zhang, would not only relinquish his role as chairman of the group as planned but also step down as CEO of Alibaba’s cloud business. Following...

Going by the new estimates, Morgan Stanley expects that Tesla’s market capitalization will surge by at least $600 billion over the next 12 to 18 months. A recent Reuters report has tipped Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA), the electric vehicle (EV) maker, as poised to see a major boost in its market capitalization. This follows after Morgan Stanley analysts published a note about Tesla’s Dojo on Sunday. Addressing investors in the note, the team of analysts, led by Adam Jonas, shared how the...