Ireland to probe Google’s AI model for data protection compliance
The DPC’s inquiry into Google’s AI model development explores the handling of EU citizens’ personal data for training PaLM2.
Month: September 2024
Bad credits: consumer group files EU suit over ‘manipulative’ payments in games like Fortnite and Minecraft, calls for a ban
Video games are some of most lucrative apps in the world, thanks in part because of how they lure people into spending money on credits to play games and buy digital goods, to the tune of more than $50 billion annually worldwide. But a powerful consumer group in Europe believes games publishers are “purposefully tricking … Read more
Killing the Con Man: Overcoming Impostor Syndrome in Corporate Game
Impostor syndrome, that nagging feeling of inadequacy, affects many people in management and engineering leadership. It is particularly common when transitioning from a performer to a manager or architect. You may think, “I don’t belong here. I’m falling short. My role is a lucky accident.” But as Frank W. Abagnale wrote, “A boy simply wasn’t … Read more
Trader’s acquisition of $1.5M CryptoPunk for $23K raises eyebrows
A trader acquires a rare Ape-themed CryptoPunk valued at $1.5M for just 10 ETH using a smart contract mechanism that allows a shotgun buyout.
Understanding the Open-source Ecosystem With AI
In the last few weeks, OpenSauced had its launch week, where they announced a couple of great features and news about their product. In this blog post, I will review one of them: StarSearch, your AI friend who understands the open-source ecosystem. What is StarSearch? Based on OpenSauced, StarSearch is “the copilot of git history”. … Read more
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As ‘Banana’ Telegram Game Rises, CARV Reveals $50 Million Accelerator
CARV Labs will support startups working on the data protocol, with first project—the Telegram game Banana—hitting 10 million players.
Peer Gynt quilt, Part 1 (2021)
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WhatsApp brings Meta Verified, customized messages to small businesses in India
WhatsApp is now letting small businesses in India sign up for a Meta Verified badge and giving them the ability to send customized messages to customers. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Bitcoin Bargain Hunters Active on Kraken and Coinbase, CCData Shows
Bargain hunters are active on Kraken and Coinbase, snapping up coins at perceived discounts as selling pressure from other exchanges keeps prices under pressure.
The TechBeat: From Clicks to Value: TapSwap’s Sustainable Approach to Tap-to-Earn (9/12/2024)
How are you, hacker? 🪐Want to know what’s trending right now?: The Techbeat by HackerNoon has got you covered with fresh content from our trending stories of the day! Set email preference here. ## From Clicks to Value: TapSwap’s Sustainable Approach to Tap-to-Earn By @tapswapai [ 4 Min read ] The “Play-Generate Value-Earn” philosophy pulls … Read more
Bitcoin Jumps Over $58K Amid Tech Stock Rally, SUI Outperforms
SUI beat BTC and ETH in the early hours of East Asia trading.
China 6 months behind US on AI, says Google’s former region head
The former president of Google China says he expects the AI-powered apps to take off much faster in China compared to the United States.
Ethereum needs ‘refined messaging’ to entice Wall St — Attestant execs
Ethereum will become an attractive investment to institutions, but needs better marketing and given time to develop, says Attestant adviser Tim Lowe.
WeWork founder’s crypto startup refunds investors after no token launch: Report
Flowcarbon reportedly cited tough market conditions and resistance from carbon registries as the main reasons behind the refunds.
Vitalik: L2s that aren’t at least ‘stage 1’ are dead to me
The Ethereum co-founder said it was “stage 1 or bust” for his acceptance of a layer-2 project’s decentralization progress.
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Bitcoin whale transactions see ‘noticeable’ drop since March price peak
Blockchain analytics firm Santiment says a decline in Bitcoin whale activity is not necessarily a bearish sign.
Drama at OpenWeb, as a new CEO is announced – and the founding CEO says he’s staying
OpenWeb, a New York startup whose tools help publishers engage users, has a unique problem. Its co-founding CEO reportedly won’t leave, even though it announced a new CEO. According to CTech, on Tuesday, OpenWeb’s chairman, Tim Harvey, sent an email to employees, saying he’s becoming CEO and thanking longtime CEO Nadav Shoval for his “incredible … Read more
Crypto stocks recover from dip as polls say Harris won debate against Trump
Crypto and Bitcoin mining-related stocks in the US bounced back from an early trading day dip after opinion polls showed voters rated Kamala Harris debate performance.