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Bluesky Outlines Future of Verification Beyond Paid Checkmarks
Bluesky, the emerging alternative to Twitter/X, is rapidly gaining traction in the social media landscape. With its foundation rooted in open web principles, the platform has experienced a remarkable growth…
Chinese Ship Suspected of Dragging Anchor to Cut Undersea Data Cables
European authorities are investigating allegations that a Chinese-owned commercial vessel, the Yi Peng 3, intentionally dragged its anchor across the Baltic seabed, severing two critical undersea telecommunications cables. The incidents…
Bluesky’s Open API Makes User Data Vulnerable to Scraping
Bluesky is facing its first major controversy over data scraping after a dataset containing one million public posts appeared on the AI platform Hugging Face, 404Media reports. Compiled by Daniel…
OpenAI Suspends Sora Access After Unauthorized Leak
OpenAI’s text-to-video generator, Sora, has become the center of controversy following a leak by early testers protesting the company’s practices. The leak, orchestrated by a group of around 20 artists,…
Starlink Direct-to-Cell Service Achieves FCC Approval for T-Mobile Partnership
SpaceX’s Starlink satellite network has earned a groundbreaking Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approval, marking a significant step toward delivering direct-to-phone connectivity for T-Mobile customers. This milestone represents the first collaboration…
FTC Investigates Uber Over Subscription Practices
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is investigating Uber over complaints tied to its subscription service, Uber One. Customers have accused the company of signing them up without consent and making…
TikTok Plans to Limit Beauty Filters for Teens
TikTok is tightening its rules on beauty filters for users under 18, rolling out new restrictions globally in the coming weeks. The platform, which has over a billion users worldwide,…
Bomb Threats and ‘Swatting’ Incidents Target Trump’s Cabinet Nominees and Appointees
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to transition into office, several of his cabinet nominees and administration appointees were subjected to bomb threats and ‘swatting’ attacks this past Tuesday night and…
Huawei Debuts Mate 70 Smartphone as US Chip Restrictions Loom
Huawei Technologies has introduced the Mate 70 smartphone series, strengthening its position in the premium smartphone market while highlighting its strategic push towards software independence. The launch event, held Tuesday…
Uber Expands Gig Economy Offerings with AI Data Labeling Division
Uber has introduced a new gig economy initiative, expanding its workforce to support AI development through data labeling and coding services. The company’s newly branded Scaled Solutions division hires independent…
Morocco’s Central Bank Moves to Legalize Cryptocurrencies
Morocco is poised to transform its stance on cryptocurrencies, planning to legalize all forms of digital assets after initially banning them in 2017. This reversal is propelled by the drafting…
China’s CATL Denies Claims of Suppliers in Xinjiang Region
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL), a major Chinese battery manufacturer, clarified on Tuesday that it does not source from any suppliers in the Xinjiang region. The statement came in…
Report Highlights Critical Gaps in Financial Literacy Among Crypto Investors
A recent study conducted by the crypto gaming startup PiP World has revealed alarming deficiencies in the financial literacy of the cryptocurrency community, despite Bitcoin trading near record highs. The…
Ex-Binance Executives Introduce Euro-Pegged Stablecoin Compliant with MiCA Regulations
As Europe edges closer to the final enforcement deadline of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) by the end of the year, Schuman Financial, steered by former Binance executives including…
Trump Might Name an ‘AI Czar’ as Musk Weighs In
President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering appointing an “AI czar” to shape the government’s artificial intelligence (AI) policy, Axios reports. If the role moves forward, it would focus on coordinating…
MTN South Africa Teams Up with China Telecom and Huawei on 5G and AI
MTN South Africa has forged a strategic partnership with China Telecom and Huawei, aiming to enhance its offerings in 5G, cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and business solutions. The companies…
Brazil Challenges Apple’s App Store Policies with Daily Fine Threat
Brazil has issued a strong directive to Apple: adapt the App Store policies to allow more flexibility for third-party developers or face daily fines. The nation’s antitrust regulator, Conselho Administrativo…
Chinese Start-Up’s AI Experiment Goes Viral, Raises Questions About Autonomy
A video of a robot convincing a group of other machines to “go home” has ignited a mix of amusement and unease online, with many pondering the future implications of…
Telegram’s Cryptocurrency Portfolio Surges to $1.3 Billion in First Half of 2024
Telegram‘s cryptocurrency assets experienced a remarkable increase, soaring to $1.3 billion in the first half of 2024, a significant rise from $400 million at the end of 2023. This growth…
Changpeng Zhao Calls for a Shift Toward Genuine Blockchain Innovations Over Memecoins
Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, the former CEO of Binance, has recently vocalized a significant pivot in his stance towards cryptocurrency, emphasizing the importance of developing substantial blockchain applications rather than focusing…