The Hidden Competition Among Clever Tech Giants for AI Training Data Acquisition
In the digital era’s early 2000s zenith, Photobucket reigned supreme as the globe’s leading image-hosting platform. Integral to the fabric of then-popular social networks like Myspace and Friendster, it amassed…
Base Founder Jesse Pollak Champions Memes as Drivers of Crypto Onboarding Explosion
Jesse Pollak, the founder of Base, a layer-2 network associated with Coinbase, recently highlighted the significant role memes play in driving user engagement and adoption within the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Speaking…
UnitedHealth Paid Ransom to Cybercriminals, Citing Compromised Patient Data in Change Healthcare Breach
UnitedHealth Group has disclosed that it paid ransom to cyber criminals following a cyberattack on its subsidiary Change Healthcare, which occurred in February. This decision was made in an effort…
Sachin Bansal’s fintech Navi targets a $2B valuation in its first big outside funding.
In a bold move that could potentially redefine the landscape of the Indian fintech sector, Sachin Bansal, the visionary co-founder of Flipkart, is currently in advanced discussions to secure a…
Swiss Bitcoiners Intensify Efforts to Incorporate Bitcoin into National Bank Reserves
In Switzerland, a group of Bitcoin enthusiasts is spearheading a renewed campaign to incorporate Bitcoin into the Swiss National Bank’s (SNB) reserves, an initiative that involves a proposed constitutional amendment.…
Alphabet X Unveils Project Bellwether to Predict and Respond to Natural Disasters Using AI
Alphabet X has introduced a new initiative called Project Bellwether, aimed at harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to forecast and respond to natural disasters like wildfires and flooding more…
Microsoft Improves Azure AI Search Capabilities with More Storage and Enhanced Support for Big RAG Applications
In an era where the integration of artificial intelligence into applications is becoming increasingly pivotal, Microsoft has taken a significant stride to enhance the accessibility and efficiency of AI-driven developments.…
Bitcoin Halving Sparks Surge in Layer 2 Adoption
On April 20, Bitcoin marked a significant milestone with its fourth halving event, known as “Epoch V.” This event, which slashes the new bitcoin supply by 50%, not only celebrated…
Reddit to Enhance Platform with AI Tools for Users and Developers
Reddit recently unveiled a series of upcoming product enhancements, with Chief Product Officer Pali Bhat emphasizing the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in these new features. Following its Initial Public…
The competition to lead in general AI intensifies as Dell backs SiMa.ai with an investment.
In a significant development that underscores the escalating interest and investment in edge AI technologies, SiMa.ai, a pioneering chip startup, has proudly announced a $70 million funding round. This investment,…
Tether’s Issuance on TON Blockchain Reaches $60M, Marking a ‘Great Start,’ Says CEO
Since its introduction to The Open Network (TON) on April 19, Tether (USDT) has experienced significant growth, with $60 million worth of the stablecoin now issued, making TON the 11th-largest…
Amazon Shuts Down California Drone Delivery
Amazon has announced the discontinuation of its Prime Air drone delivery service in Lockeford, California, one of its early U.S. testing grounds for drone delivery. Meanwhile, Amazon is preparing to…
Alibaba’s esteemed chairman, Joe Tsai, asserts that China trails by two years in the AI competition.
In a revealing dialogue on the podcast ‘In Good Company,’ Joe Tsai, the co-founder of the Chinese e-commerce behemoth Alibaba, engaged with Nicolai Tangen, CEO of Norway’s Norges Bank Investment…
Bitcoin Miners Eye AI Integration in Post-Halving Era, CoinShares Reports
In the wake of the recent Bitcoin halving, which cut the reward for mining by 50%, CoinShares has released a report suggesting that crypto miners may increasingly turn to artificial…
EU Initiates Investigation into TikTok Lite, Highlighting Addiction Concerns
The European Union has initiated a second formal investigation into TikTok on Monday, April 22nd, focusing on the recently introduced TikTok Lite app. The probe addresses concerns that the app,…
Varda secures a big $90 million in funding to accelerate its space manufacturing initiatives.
In a groundbreaking move that signifies the confluence of biopharma, government ambitions, and space technology, Varda Space Industries announced on Friday its successful acquisition of $90 million in a Series…
Twelve Solana Memecoin Projects Abandoned Within a Month of Presales
In the last 30 days, at least twelve Solana-based memecoin projects that collectively raised $26.7 million through presales have been abandoned, according to data revealed by blockchain investigator ZachXBT. This…
Zipline’s Drones Reach 1 Million Deliveries, Plans Expansion into Food Service
Zipline, an autonomous delivery drone startup, has achieved a significant milestone by completing 1 million deliveries to customers. This achievement highlights the company’s extensive operational scale, having logged over 70…
SpaceX deploys South Korea’s second spy satellite, escalating the space race with North Korea.
SEOUL – In a significant advancement for South Korea’s space and defense capabilities, the country’s defence ministry announced the successful launch and orbit entry of its second homegrown spy satellite…
Bitcoin Transaction Fees Plummet Following Record High on Halving Day
Just one day after the fourth Bitcoin halving event, which saw average transaction fees soar to a record $128, the fees have dramatically decreased. On April 21, the cost for…