Dust raises $16 million for enterprise AI assistants linked to internal data.
In a major development for the AI enterprise sector, French startup Dust has secured a $16 million Series A funding round led by Sequoia Capital. Dust’s innovative platform allows companies…
US Government Transfers 3,940 Bitcoin to Coinbase Exchange
On June 26, the United States government executed a significant transaction by transferring 3,940 Bitcoin to a Coinbase Prime wallet. This event, detailed by on-chain analytics from Arkham Intelligence, marks…
Reddit to Update Robots.txt to Thwart AI Crawlers
Reddit has announced changes to its Robots Exclusion Protocol (robots.txt file) to prevent AI crawlers from scraping its site without proper authorization. This update aims to curb the use of…
Profitable Cryptocurrency Sectors of Early 2024 Unveiled
The first half of 2024 has showcased significant profitability variations across various sectors within the cryptocurrency industry. Analysis from BitEye, CoinGecko, and Wu Blockchain highlights which areas have thrived and…
Creatio secures a huge $200 million to enhance no-code and AI-powered enterprise CRM solutions.
Generative AI may be dominating the headlines, but Boston-based Creatio is making news of its own with the success of its “no code” customer relationship management (CRM) platform and app-building…
Irrigreen’s AI Sprinkler Cuts Lawn Water Usage by Half
AI-powered sprinklers from companies like Irrigreen promise to cut water usage in half by precisely targeting only the lawn, reducing waste and saving costs. As the heat intensifies, Americans are…
Meta begins testing user-created AI chatbots on Instagram.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on Thursday that the company will soon begin testing AI characters created by users through Meta AI Studio on Instagram. This testing phase will commence…
Coinbase Initiates Legal Action Against SEC and FDIC for FOIA Compliance Failures
Coinbase, a major player in the cryptocurrency market, has launched lawsuits against two key U.S. regulatory bodies: the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).…
Teen Students Get Access to Google’s AI Gemini via School Accounts
Google is expanding access to its AI technology, Gemini, to teen students using their school accounts. This move follows its earlier rollout to teens with personal accounts. Alongside this, educators…
Google Translate Uses AI to Add 110 Languages
Google Translate has significantly improved its ability to learn new languages, thanks to generative AI. On Thursday, June 27, Google announced that its Translate tool now supports 110 new languages,…
Worldcoin Joins Forces with Alchemy to Enhance Blockchain Infrastructure
Worldcoin, known for its innovative iris-scanning biometric digital identity project, has announced a strategic partnership with Alchemy, a leading Web3 development platform. This collaboration, revealed on June 26, aims to…
OpenAI and Microsoft Sued by Center for Investigative Reporting
The Center for Investigative Reporting (CIR) has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft in federal court, alleging copyright infringement. The lawsuit, filed in the Southern District of New York…
OpenAI and Time Strike Multiyear Content Deal
OpenAI and Time have entered a multiyear content agreement, granting OpenAI access to over a century of Time’s archived and current articles, as reported by Axios. This deal allows OpenAI…
SEC Chair Gensler Confirms Smooth Progress in Ethereum ETF Launch Process
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair, Gary Gensler, has indicated that the process of launching the first spot Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States is proceeding without…
Micron Tech surpasses revenue expectations due to strong AI chip demand; shares dip after prior surge
Micron Technology has surpassed third-quarter revenue expectations, driven by robust demand for its memory chips. However, its forecast for the current quarter left investors disheartened, who had been buoyed by…
Ethereum Experiences Continued Inflation for Over 73 Consecutive Days
Since the significant network upgrade known as the Merge in 2022, Ethereum has entered its most prolonged inflationary period to date. This sustained increase in Ether supply is largely attributable…
Shopify Sellers Can Now Apply to Sell on Target Plus
Shopify merchants can now sell their items to Target’s extensive customer base through a new partnership. Announced on Monday, June 24, this collaboration allows sellers on Shopify’s platform to apply…
Metallica’s Social Media Compromised to Endorse Cryptocurrency Token
The official X account (formerly Twitter) of the legendary heavy metal band Metallica was recently hacked, leading to unauthorized promotions of a cryptocurrency token named METAL, supposedly linked to the…
Waymo Opens Robotaxi Services to All in San Francisco
Waymo has made its robotaxi services available to everyone in San Francisco, removing the final obstacle for customers eager to use the self-driving technology. This makes San Francisco the second…
US State Department Offers $5 Million for Information on OneCoin’s ‘Cryptoqueen’
The United States Department of State has dramatically increased the reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Ruja Ignatova, the elusive founder of the notorious cryptocurrency scheme,…