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How are you, hacker? 🪐What’s happening in tech this week: The Noonification by HackerNoon has got you covered with fresh content from our top 5 stories of the day, every day at noon your local time! Set email preference here. ## Lock Up Your LLMs: Pulling the Plug By @jamesbore [ 5 Min read ] … Read more

In this exclusive interview, Josh shares his journey into blockchain, discusses the challenges and opportunities facing QuickNode, and offers valuable insights into the latest trends in blockchain technology. From the potential of rollups to advice for emerging talent, Josh provides a comprehensive look at the current state and future direction of blockchain infrastructure. Join us … Read more

Somnia has unveiled its highly anticipated Somnia Playground. This innovative platform aims to democratize metaverse creation, giving content creators the tools to build, test, and share their virtual worlds with unprecedented ease. Somnia, often referred to as the “Dream Computer,” has been making waves in the blockchain space with its high-performance EVM Layer 1 network, … Read more

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing our reality, penetrating all spheres of life and radically transforming work processes. In 2024, AI implementation will become not just a trend but a necessity for business survival and prosperity. But what does it mean for employees and companies? Let’s look at the key trends and see how AI … Read more

It sounds like science fiction, but with all the hype around AI, the danger of ‘kidnapping’ is worth talking about. It goes like this – companies who can afford to build their own internal LLMs throw all of their valuable IP (intellectual property, covering everything from trade secret designs to marketing campaigns and product strategies) … Read more

OpenAI may be one of the most talked about companies in the world, but the generative AI startup itself is quite mum on how it does things. A new report this past week sheds some light on why that may be: restrictive non-disclosure agreements. Apparently, OpenAI makes its employees enter agreements that could penalize them … Read more

In a move that signals a shift in the cryptocurrency landscape, Michael Stroev has been appointed CEO of Venga, a universal crypto app aiming to bridge the gap between decentralized finance and traditional banking. Stroev, formerly the COO and Head of Product at Nebeus, brings a wealth of experience to his new role. His appointment … Read more

Flare Network has announced its integration with Stargate V2, a leading omnichain liquidity transport protocol. The collaboration, revealed on July 18, 2024, promises to connect Flare to over 25 blockchain networks, including Ethereum, Arbitrum, Optimism, and Base. This strategic partnership comes at a pivotal time for both organizations. Flare, known for its focus on data-intensive … Read more

The internet is a rowdy place. Here, online abuse is a regular feature, fraud and misinformation vie for space, and any invention in the world shows up to wedge into the differences of humanity. Gender-based abuse and bias shows up regularly. They stem from the sleazier side of technology. Yet, human beings keep coming to … Read more

Most people don’t know that behind huge renewable energy projects lies a hidden cost—e-waste from solar panels. This is becoming a significant problem in places like India, where solar energy investment is booming. With a lifespan that lasts between 25 and 30 years, we are now discovering that this energy alternative has become one of the … Read more

Nowadays, automation technologies are an indispensable part of our daily lives—the impact of AI, ML, and robotic process automation (RPA) in business is clear with labor productivity in a sector such as manufacturing set to increase to 37% by 2025, according to Deloitte. Innovations in automation are also allowing us to be more streamlined and efficient … Read more

The R&D funding arm of the US spy community, IARPA, is looking for “information on methodologies to assess Foreign Malign Influence” while assuring it doesn’t intend to use it on the US population. While not yet an official research program, the US Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) has put out a request for information (RFI) for … Read more

:::info Authors: (1) Omri Avrahami, Google Research and The Hebrew University of Jerusalem; (2) Amir Hertz, Google Research; (3) Yael Vinker, Google Research and Tel Aviv University; (4) Moab Arar, Google Research and Tel Aviv University; (5) Shlomi Fruchter, Google Research; (6) Ohad Fried, Reichman University; (7) Daniel Cohen-Or, Google Research and Tel Aviv University; … Read more

:::info Authors: (1) Omri Avrahami, Google Research and The Hebrew University of Jerusalem; (2) Amir Hertz, Google Research; (3) Yael Vinker, Google Research and Tel Aviv University; (4) Moab Arar, Google Research and Tel Aviv University; (5) Shlomi Fruchter, Google Research; (6) Ohad Fried, Reichman University; (7) Daniel Cohen-Or, Google Research and Tel Aviv University; … Read more

:::info Authors: (1) Omri Avrahami, Google Research and The Hebrew University of Jerusalem; (2) Amir Hertz, Google Research; (3) Yael Vinker, Google Research and Tel Aviv University; (4) Moab Arar, Google Research and Tel Aviv University; (5) Shlomi Fruchter, Google Research; (6) Ohad Fried, Reichman University; (7) Daniel Cohen-Or, Google Research and Tel Aviv University; … Read more

:::info Authors: (1) Omri Avrahami, Google Research and The Hebrew University of Jerusalem; (2) Amir Hertz, Google Research; (3) Yael Vinker, Google Research and Tel Aviv University; (4) Moab Arar, Google Research and Tel Aviv University; (5) Shlomi Fruchter, Google Research; (6) Ohad Fried, Reichman University; (7) Daniel Cohen-Or, Google Research and Tel Aviv University; … Read more

:::info Authors: (1) Omri Avrahami, Google Research and The Hebrew University of Jerusalem; (2) Amir Hertz, Google Research; (3) Yael Vinker, Google Research and Tel Aviv University; (4) Moab Arar, Google Research and Tel Aviv University; (5) Shlomi Fruchter, Google Research; (6) Ohad Fried, Reichman University; (7) Daniel Cohen-Or, Google Research and Tel Aviv University; … Read more

:::info Authors: (1) Omri Avrahami, Google Research and The Hebrew University of Jerusalem; (2) Amir Hertz, Google Research; (3) Yael Vinker, Google Research and Tel Aviv University; (4) Moab Arar, Google Research and Tel Aviv University; (5) Shlomi Fruchter, Google Research; (6) Ohad Fried, Reichman University; (7) Daniel Cohen-Or, Google Research and Tel Aviv University; … Read more

:::info Authors: (1) Omri Avrahami, Google Research and The Hebrew University of Jerusalem; (2) Amir Hertz, Google Research; (3) Yael Vinker, Google Research and Tel Aviv University; (4) Moab Arar, Google Research and Tel Aviv University; (5) Shlomi Fruchter, Google Research; (6) Ohad Fried, Reichman University; (7) Daniel Cohen-Or, Google Research and Tel Aviv University; … Read more

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:::info Authors: (1) Omri Avrahami, Google Research and The Hebrew University of Jerusalem; (2) Amir Hertz, Google Research; (3) Yael Vinker, Google Research and Tel Aviv University; (4) Moab Arar, Google Research and Tel Aviv University; (5) Shlomi Fruchter, Google Research; (6) Ohad Fried, Reichman University; (7) Daniel Cohen-Or, Google Research and Tel Aviv University; … Read more

Data plays a crucial role in crypto, serving as a tool to monitor real-time changes in prices, markets, and various other information. For many crypto professionals, data is the lifeblood of their work. Before we explore the different types of crypto APIs available, let’s first break down what an API is and how it works. … Read more

Navigating Bitcoin’s Volatile Waters: Why Now Might Be the Right Time to Invest Bitcoin has always been a rollercoaster ride for investors. As we delve into the current landscape, it’s essential to understand the factors driving Bitcoin’s price and why now could be an opportune moment to consider investing. Mount Gox Repayments The fall of … Read more

:::info Author: (1) Attila Losonczi. ::: Table of Links Abstract and 1 Introduction 1.1 Basic notions and notations 1.2 Basic definitions from [7] and [8] 2 Generalized integral 2.1 Multiplication on [0, +∞) × [−∞, +∞] 2.2 Measurability 2.3 The integral of functions taking values in [0, +∞) × [0, +∞) 3 Applications 4 References … Read more

Are you a smart contract developer on Ethereum? If yes, you can now develop a smart contract on Bitcoin with the tools you already know using Rootstock. In this tutorial, we will be using Ethereum-related tools to create and deploy smart contracts on Rootstock. Prerequisites Web browser Metamask Wallet What Is Rootstock? Rootstock is an EVM-compatible … Read more

A few months ago when I first started learning about Cryptocurrencies, It felt like I had been thrown into a whole new world with people using complex terms I didn’t understand anything about. One concept in particular I struggled to understand was that of APIs. It took hours of tutorials and personal research to finally … Read more

API (Application Programming Interface) has helped decentralize the modern economy by facilitating online commerce and allowing thousands of retailers to start their own businesses. Trading through API interfaces is also being utilized by online businesses of all kinds, both in traditional industries and in the crypto industry. This article will give a general idea of … Read more

We could follow an already published nice article on HackerNoon to guide us to create NFT on the Rootstock from the project itself but some contracts mentioned in the article are found to be removed. For example: OpenZeppelin has removed Counters.sol so we will deploy and mint NFT without such contracts in this article. Also, … Read more

The first half of 2024 has seen major enterprise SaaS players like Salesforce reporting declining sales, reflecting the broader challenges businesses have collectively faced this year. Working against influences like high interest rates, the economic uncertainty of an election year, and existential questions surrounding the future impacts of AI, IT leaders are tightening their budgets. … Read more

Greetings! I’m Ksenia, a seasoned negotiator, business strategist, and international communications professional with a strong foundation in venture capital and legal expertise. My professional journey includes a year-long tenure as the Chief Legal Officer at a prominent Singapore-based investment fund. Following that experience, I ventured into entrepreneurship, founding startups in the fields of robotics, Brain-Computer … Read more