Trump’s Trade Wars Ignite the 21st-Century Gold Rush

The global gold market is experiencing an unprecedented shockwave as Trump’s aggressive trade wars trigger a modern-day gold rush. With escalating economic uncertainty, Chinese investors are scrambling to secure gold as a hedge against financial instability—only to discover that banks have run out of physical supply. China’s Gold Shortage: Retail Investors Left Empty-Handed China, the … Read more

How AI Is Narrowing Our View of the World

:::info Author: (1) Andrew J. Peterson, University of Poitiers (andrew.peterson@univ-poitiers.fr). ::: Table of Links Abstract and Introduction Related Work The media, filter bubbles and echo chambers Network effects and Information Cascades Model collapse Known biases in LLMs A Model of Knowledge Collapse Results Discussion and References Appendix Comparing width of the tails Defining knowledge collapse … Read more

The Danger of AI-Generated Information

:::info Author: (1) Andrew J. Peterson, University of Poitiers (andrew.peterson@univ-poitiers.fr). ::: Table of Links Abstract and Introduction Related Work The media, filter bubbles and echo chambers Network effects and Information Cascades Model collapse Known biases in LLMs A Model of Knowledge Collapse Results Discussion and References Appendix Comparing width of the tails Defining knowledge collapse … Read more

How AI Might Be Recycling—and Shrinking—Knowledge

:::info Author: (1) Andrew J. Peterson, University of Poitiers (andrew.peterson@univ-poitiers.fr). ::: Table of Links Abstract and Introduction Related Work The media, filter bubbles and echo chambers Network effects and Information Cascades Model collapse Known biases in LLMs A Model of Knowledge Collapse Results Discussion and References Appendix Comparing width of the tails Defining knowledge collapse … Read more

Your AI Has a Favorite Opinion—And It’s Not Yours

:::info Author: (1) Andrew J. Peterson, University of Poitiers (andrew.peterson@univ-poitiers.fr). ::: Table of Links Abstract and Introduction Related Work The media, filter bubbles and echo chambers Network effects and Information Cascades Model collapse Known biases in LLMs A Model of Knowledge Collapse Results Discussion and References Appendix Comparing width of the tails Defining knowledge collapse … Read more

When AI Rewrites the Internet, What Do We Lose?

:::info Author: (1) Andrew J. Peterson, University of Poitiers (andrew.peterson@univ-poitiers.fr). ::: Table of Links Abstract and Introduction Related Work The media, filter bubbles and echo chambers Network effects and Information Cascades Model collapse Known biases in LLMs A Model of Knowledge Collapse Results Discussion and References Appendix Comparing width of the tails Defining knowledge collapse … Read more

How AI and Social Media Shape Knowledge Through Echo Chambers and Filter Bubbles

:::info Author: (1) Andrew J. Peterson, University of Poitiers (andrew.peterson@univ-poitiers.fr). ::: Table of Links Abstract and Introduction Related Work The media, filter bubbles and echo chambers Network effects and Information Cascades Model collapse Known biases in LLMs A Model of Knowledge Collapse Results Discussion and References Appendix Comparing width of the tails Defining knowledge collapse … Read more

AI Knows Best—But Only If You Agree With It

:::info Author: (1) Andrew J. Peterson, University of Poitiers (andrew.peterson@univ-poitiers.fr). ::: Table of Links Abstract and Introduction Related Work The media, filter bubbles and echo chambers Network effects and Information Cascades Model collapse Known biases in LLMs A Model of Knowledge Collapse Results Discussion and References Appendix Comparing width of the tails Defining knowledge collapse … Read more

Avarik Labs Launches Red Covenant, a Strategic Mobile RPG With Blockchain Integration

Avarik Labs announced the official launch of Red Covenant, an innovative Mobile strategy RPG that merges high-stakes combat, deep tactical gameplay, and blockchain-powered innovation. Set in the dark and immersive world of the Avarik Saga Universe, Red Covenant invites players to forge their legacy in a game where every battle, every recruit, and every victory … Read more

Colend Roadmap For 2025: New Features, Subscription Model And The First Crypto Credit Card

Colend, the leading decentralized finance protocol on BTC side chains, today announced its 2025 roadmap. With over $150 million in Total Value Locked (TVL), Colend continues to offer competitive yields and is introducing a series of new features aimed at enhancing user experience, expanding functionality, and reinforcing its position within the Bitcoin Finance (BTCFi) sector. … Read more

From Axie Infinity To Taitiko: The Blockchain Game Poised To Lead The Next Bull Run

The last major success story in blockchain gaming was Axie Infinity in 2021. Since then, no Web3 game has truly captured the market’s attention. For the past four years, the gaming crypto space has struggled to deliver a breakthrough. Now, Taitiko is aiming to change that. Positioned as the next major Web3 gaming contender, Taitiko … Read more

The HackerNoon Newsletter: Heres How to Spot a Fake Crypto Trading Platform (2/17/2025)

How are you, hacker? 🪐 What’s happening in tech today, February 17, 2025? The HackerNoon Newsletter brings the HackerNoon homepage straight to your inbox. On this day, we present you with these top quality stories. From AI’s Non-Determinism, Hallucinations, And… Cats? to Heres How to Spot a Fake Crypto Trading Platform, let’s dive right in. … Read more

How to Build a Scalable Data Mesh in AWS with Lake Formation

In today’s world, where data is power, traditional centralized designs often become chokepoints that impede both access to data and innovation. Data Mesh is a modern approach that decentralizes ownership and treats data as a product managed by domain teams. AWS Lake Formation (LF) simplifies secure, cross-account sharing and governance, including all three: control of … Read more

SoluAI: Decentralized AI Computing On Blockchain Powered By GPU Networks

SoluAI, a Layer 1 blockchain platform focused on decentralized AI computing, announces the launch of its platform, which enables the efficient use of GPU resources for AI model training and deployment. SoluAI offers a blockchain-powered alternative to centralized AI infrastructure, aimed at creating more accessible and cost-effective AI technologies.  ** **By integrating artificial intelligence with … Read more

MemeCore Announces “MemeX Festival: Be Yourself, Be Memorable” To Bridge Web2 And Web3 Communities

MemeCore, a leading EVM-based Layer 1 multi-chain cross-staking blockchain secured by the innovative Proof of Meme (PoM) consensus mechanism, together with 852Web3, Pudgy Penguins, Hashkey Exchange, and TON, is thrilled to announce the upcoming “MemeX Festival: Be Yourself, Be Memorable.” Scheduled to take place on February 18, 2025, during Consensus HK 2025, the festival aims … Read more

The Greatest Cult In History Is Your Money (And Bitcoin Knows It)

In the wake of unprecedented monetary expansion and growing questions about financial stability, an intriguing parallel emerges between modern fiat currency systems and cult-like social structures. While this comparison might initially seem extreme, examining the psychological mechanisms and control techniques employed in both systems reveals striking similarities that warrant deeper analysis. The Psychology of Monetary … Read more

Build (And Then Crack) Your First Message Encryption Protocol With This Guide

Since ancient times, message encryption has sparked interest, particularly in the military sphere, ranging from the simple Caesar cipher to the German Enigma machine. As the number and complexity of ciphers increased, so did the interest in decryption, which, in turn, drove the creation of even more sophisticated encryption methods. With the advent of computers, … Read more

Mistral’s New AI Assistant Sends Shockwaves With 10x the Speed of Chatgpt

Hello AI Enthusiasts! Welcome to the sixth edition of “This Week in AI Engineering”! This week started with Mistral’s new AI Assistant, Le Chat making noise in the community, followed by major releases from Perplexity and GitHub. With this, we’ll be covering news from DeepSeek and Cline, with some must-know tools to make developing AI … Read more

Is it Possible to Create a “Conscious” Artificial Intelligence? This Canadian Startup Thinks So

While the whole world watches with interest as Sam Altman refines ChatGPT and OpenAI progresses toward creating AGI, the Canadian startup Nirvanic has announced an even more ambitious goal—developing the world’s first artificial intelligence endowed with consciousness. Their approach is radically different from traditional methods: Nirvanic plans to achieve this breakthrough using a quantum computer, … Read more

Pacific Islands Break Ground on Decentralized Geospatial Infrastructure Development

Today, February 17, 2025, marks a significant milestone for the Pacific Islands as we officially launch the Development Phase of the Digital Moana Initiative. This groundbreaking project aims to enhance geospatial data management across the Pacific region by leveraging decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN) and blockchain technology. The initiative will democratize access to high-resolution LiDAR … Read more

US Vice President JD Vance Signals There’s a New Sheriff in Town

The 61st Munich Security Conference once again became a stage for monumental statements and critical discussions on global security. With 60 heads of state, 150 ministers, and top international officials gathered, the key topics revolved around the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Europe’s defense strategy, and the future of transatlantic relations. If Putin’s 2007 speech marked a shift … Read more

In Tonga, All We Need Is the Political Will to Bring Technological Advancement

liavaa.space/blog/20250216/20250216.md at main · EdwinLiavaa/liavaa.space · GitHub My family and I joined the LSD Vaini Ward 2 Worship session this morning. The theme for January and February is “Knowledge and Wisdom”. The sermon by Brother Fulivai highlighted that “Education Is A Collective Responsibility” and it inspired me to write this piece. As I reflect on … Read more

Here’s Why You Should Replace Inheritance with Delegation

Transform your rigid inheritance into flexible delegations TL;DR: Replace restrictive inheritance hierarchies with flexible object delegation Problems Addressed 🤯 Liskov substitution violation Rigid class hierarchy Hidden dependencies Tight Coupling Limited Reusability Single Responsibility principle violation Related Code Smells 🧑‍💻 https://hackernoon.com/code-smell-290-refused-bequest?embedable=true https://hackernoon.com/how-to-find-the-stinky-parts-of-your-code-part-iii-t7h3zkv https://hackernoon.com/how-to-find-the-stinky-parts-of-your-code-part-xiv https://hackernoon.com/how-to-find-the-stinky-parts-of-your-code-part-vii-8dk31x0 https://hackernoon.com/how-to-find-the-stinky-parts-of-your-code-part-xxv Steps 🔄 Create a temporary field in the subclass for the … Read more

The TechBeat: Bitcoin Is Eerily Resembling the Financial System It Was Meant to Replace (2/17/2025)

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. ## AI Meets Bitcoin: How Rootstock Powers the Future of Trustless AI By @rootstock_io [ 3 Min read ] Rootstock merges Bitcoin’s … Read more