Meta Taps John Cena, Kristen Bell, and Others for AI Chatbot Voices
Meta Platforms is set to announce new agreements with several well-known actors, including Judi Dench, Kristen Bell, and John Cena, to provide voices for its AI chatbot, Reuters reports. These…
Huawei Advances AI Ecosystem as US Tech Restrictions Continue
Huawei is accelerating the development of its AI ecosystem across various industries, despite the persistent challenges posed by US technology sanctions. At the Huawei Connect 2024 event in Shanghai, Deputy…
Medical Professionals Claim Neurodivergence Affected Bankman-Fried’s Trial Outcome
A collective of doctors has submitted an amicus brief to the Second Circuit Appeals Court on September 20, expressing concern that Sam Bankman-Fried‘s neurodivergence may have negatively influenced his criminal…
Flappy Bird Will ‘Never Have’ NFTs but Will Have a Crypto ‘Option’
The team behind the revived mobile sensation Flappy Bird has officially confirmed that the new version of the game will include options for Web3 integration, while explicitly stating it will…
Green United Loses Bid to Dismiss $18M Crypto Mining Fraud Suit
Green United LLC has faced a significant setback in its legal battle against the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which has accused the company’s executives of operating a…
X Users Can View Posts from Accounts That Blocked Them
X, formerly known as Twitter, is changing its blocking feature, allowing blocked users to view public posts from the accounts that blocked them. While blocked users still won’t be able…
Crypto-Native Travel Agency Launches Solana-Based Tokens and Rewards
Travala, a cryptocurrency-focused online travel ticketing service, has expanded its payment options to include major tokens operating on the Solana blockchain. This move was announced by Travala CEO Juan Otero…
Trump Seeks to Derail Major Court Filing by Federal Prosecutors in Election Interference Case
Lawyers representing former President Donald Trump are vigorously opposing efforts by federal prosecutors to streamline arguments and potential appeals in his 2020 election interference case. They argue that these actions…
Nucleus Founder Expresses Interest in Acquiring 23andMe
Nucleus Genomics, a relatively obscure genomics company, has announced its interest in acquiring 23andMe, following a challenging week for the genetic-testing pioneer. Kian Sadeghi, founder of New York-based Nucleus, revealed…
Kamala Harris Leading in 4 of 6 Swing States on Polymarket
As the 2024 United States presidential election approaches, Vice President Kamala Harris has gained significant momentum in four out of six key swing states on the prediction platform Polymarket. Harris…
OpenAI Prepares to Ditch Iconic Logo in Upcoming Rebrand
OpenAI is reportedly considering a significant rebranding, including a new logo that has drawn mixed reactions from employees. According to Fortune, the proposed logo, a stark black “O” or ring,…
Vietnam and U.S. Companies Agree on Energy, AI, and Data Center Deals
Vietnamese and U.S. companies have entered into several memorandums of understanding (MoUs) aimed at boosting collaboration in energy, artificial intelligence, and data center development, according to the Vietnamese government on…
Gold Hits New All-Time High as Bitcoin Rallies to September High Above $64K
The price of gold has reached unprecedented heights following a recent interest rate cut by the United States Federal Reserve, prompting crypto analysts to speculate on when Bitcoin might experience…
OpenSea Users Claim NFTs are Securities in Proposed Class Action Lawsuit
Two users of the NFT marketplace OpenSea have initiated a proposed class-action lawsuit in the United States, alleging that the platform sells unregistered securities contracts. Anthony Shnayderman and Itai Bronshtein…
Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Addresses Concerns Over cbBTC Service Terms
Coinbase‘s chief legal officer, Paul Grewal, has directly addressed concerns and speculation surrounding the user terms of service for Coinbase’s newly launched cbBTC Wrapped Bitcoin product. Grewal confirmed that Coinbase…
Ethereum Investor Nets $131.7 Million Profit with Long-Term Hold Strategy
An Ethereum investor has realized a staggering profit of $131.72 million by maintaining their investment through the volatile market conditions of the past two years, exemplifying the benefits of the…
Meta’s Appeal Fails in Kenyan Court, Content Moderators Continue Fight
Facebook’s parent company, Meta, has lost a key appeal in Kenya, allowing a lawsuit filed by content moderators to proceed. The Kenyan labor court ruled that Meta could be sued…
IMF Introduces REDI Framework to Boost Global CBDC Adoption
Staff members at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have released a detailed guide aimed at policymakers and banking institutions on accelerating the adoption of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) worldwide.…
Elon Musk’s X Complies with Brazil’s Supreme Court Demands
Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, has reportedly reversed its stance and complied with key demands from Brazil’s Supreme Court following a weeks-long standoff. The conflict began when Justice Alexandre…
Harris Challenges Trump to Second Debate, Cites Avoidance Tactics
Vice President Kamala Harris has issued a fresh challenge to her Republican opponent, Donald Trump, urging him to commit to a second debate before the November presidential election. During a…