The growth of business data has transformed data engineering through substantial changes and new paradigms. Modern technology advancements such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence, serverless computing and distributed computing systems contribute to fundamental changes occurring in the field. Data engineering proves to be a fascinating field which naturally exists in disorder. This domain lacks a … Read more
UNDER EXPOSED brings you coverage of the biggest macro news of the week impacting crypto and broader markets, with a focus on the newest trends, trades and narratives. Join hosts TylerD, Deeze, Geebz and Peter Jennings as they have longer conversations on the hottest sectors in crypto and NFTs, what is moving markets and what … Read more
UNDER EXPOSED EP17 – The Impact of Looming Tariffs on the Market UNDER EXPOSED brings you coverage of the biggest macro news of the week impacting crypto and broader markets, with a focus on the newest trends, trades and narratives. Join hosts TylerD, Deeze, Geebz and Peter Jennings as they have longer conversations on the … Read more
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Vector embeddings are the backbone of modern AI systems, encapsulating complex patterns from text, images, audio, and other data types. However, ==even the best embeddings are essentially useless without solid systems in place to store, retrieve, and manage them efficiently at scale==. This often-overlooked aspect, known as Vector Search & Management (VS&M), is crucial for … Read more
The most significant shift in Bitcoin’s corporate landscape wasn’t announced on cable TV or hyped by influencers. It emerged through a carefully orchestrated alliance that will reshape how capital markets interact with cryptocurrency forever. The New Bitcoin Paradigm While the market was distracted by price fluctuations, Twenty One Capital quietly assembled what might be the … Read more
For about two years, I start my day with morning pages. And I wanted so badly to share great things from that ritual. Apologies for waiting for so long. This article is about the power of a warming up. Warming up, through writing. Or about the power of the conversation before the conversation. We need … Read more
The systems under development could alert the NYPD before any crime has been committed. | Photo by Eduardo MunozAlvarez / VIEWpress via Getty Images New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority says it’s exploring the use of AI systems for “predictive prevention” of crime and dangerous behavior on the city’s subway platforms. MTA chief security officer Michael … Read more
There are two types of traffic on the Internet: rapid traffic, which you have to pay for, and organic traffic, which is “free”. What does this mean? Paid traffic is simple and lies within our general understanding of purchasing ads. You buy an ad, you get people to show up and check your product. When … Read more
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In its latest move to compete with Google’s search product, OpenAI announced it is launching an e-commerce experience inside of ChatGPT, including product recommendations, reviews, and buy buttons that lead directly to the website. With over a billion searches happening on ChatGPT every week and Google’s search dominance starting to slip, the e-commerce landscape is … Read more
:::info Authors: (1) Anthi Papadopoulou, Language Technology Group, University of Oslo, Gaustadalleen 23B, 0373 Oslo, Norway and Corresponding author (anthip@ifi.uio.no); (2) Pierre Lison, Norwegian Computing Center, Gaustadalleen 23A, 0373 Oslo, Norway; (3) Mark Anderson, Norwegian Computing Center, Gaustadalleen 23A, 0373 Oslo, Norway; (4) Lilja Øvrelid, Language Technology Group, University of Oslo, Gaustadalleen 23B, 0373 Oslo, … Read more
:::info Authors: (1) Anh V. Vu, University of Cambridge, Cambridge Cybercrime Centre (anh.vu@cl.cam.ac.uk); (2) Alice Hutchings, University of Cambridge, Cambridge Cybercrime Centre (alice.hutchings@cl.cam.ac.uk); (3) Ross Anderson, University of Cambridge, and University of Edinburgh (ross.anderson@cl.cam.ac.uk). ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2. Deplatforming and the Impacts 2.1. Related Work 2.2. The Kiwi Farms Disruption … Read more
:::info Authors: (1) Rafael Kuffner dos Anjos; (2) Joao Madeiras Pereira. ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Related Work and 2.1 Virtual avatars 2.2 Point cloud visualization 3 Test Design and 3.1 Setup 3.2 User Representations 3.3 Methodology 3.4 Virtual Environment and 3.5 Tasks Description 3.6 Questionnaires and 3.7 Participants 4 Results … Read more
Stablecoin issuer Circle has partnered with Onafriq, Africa’s largest payments gateway, to reduce the high cost of cross-border payments across the continent using USDC. According to a press release shared with Cointelegraph, Circle aims to pilot USDC (USDC) settlements within Onafriq’s vast network, which connects over 500 wallets and 200 million bank accounts in more … Read more
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Bitcoin developers are again at odds over how the world’s oldest and largest blockchain should handle storing information on-chain, with a proposal to relax long-standing limits on the size of data held sparking fierce debate reminiscent of 2023’s battles over Ordinals. The blockchain’s OP_RETURN feature allows people attach a small piece of extra data to … Read more
Bitcoin (BTC), the world’s largest digital asset by market value, recently held steady as President Donald Trump’s trade war spurred a shift away from U.S. assets. The so-called decoupling reinforced the belief of crypto advocates that BTC is as a safe haven and a low-beta play relative to equities. BlackRock’s Head of Digital Assets, Robert … Read more
It’s hard to believe, but the cryptocurrency industry is now over 15 years old. And despite countless experts predicting its demise — some multiple times — the industry is still going strong. It is so strong, in fact, that the job market for crypto experts, both on the technical and financial fronts, is booming. One … Read more
Meta — one of the world’s largest, most powerful tech companies, with resources most governments would envy — is once again caught flat-footed in a scandal that is as predictable as it is disgusting. According to a Wall Street Journal investigation, Meta’s AI chatbots, including some that mimic the voices of celebrities like John Cena, … Read more
Understanding inflation and the need for hedges Bitcoin’s supply-and-demand dynamics, in addition to growing institutional adoption, position it as a potential hedge against inflation in 2025. However, its high volatility and centralization concerns mean it remains a speculative asset rather than a guaranteed safeguard against inflation. What is inflation? Inflation refers to the general increase … Read more
Key takeaways Set up your Pi Wallet and secure it with a 24-word seed phrase before transferring your coins. KYC is often required on both CEXs and P2P platforms to transfer and sell Pi Coins. You can sell Pi through CEXs or P2P platforms, each offering different security, speed and control. Always do your own … Read more
Everyone has a little bit of narcissism in them. Traits like being self-centered, having a need for admiration or attention, and arrogance are all qualities that most people possess. However, when these behaviors reach an extreme, it can indicate a larger, more harmful issue lies ahead. What is Narcissism? Narcissistic personality disorder, also known as … Read more
AI Agents Are Coming for Your Job Don’t be fooled by promises of utopia and a golden age for humanity. If today’s world is anything to go by, autonomous AI Agents will not just take your job but also leave you without an income or a living. I initially had a different point of view … Read more
:::info Authors: (1) Rafael Kuffner dos Anjos; (2) Joao Madeiras Pereira. ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 2 Related Work and 2.1 Virtual avatars 2.2 Point cloud visualization 3 Test Design and 3.1 Setup 3.2 User Representations 3.3 Methodology 3.4 Virtual Environment and 3.5 Tasks Description 3.6 Questionnaires and 3.7 Participants 4 Results … Read more
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Eric Trump, executive vice president of the Trump Organization and son of US President Donald Trump, has delivered a warning to global banks regarding cryptocurrency adoption. Banks around the world will have to adopt cryptocurrency or go extinct in a decade, Trump predicted in an interview with CNBC’s Dan Murphy in Dubai on April 30. … Read more