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The US government has recognized the need for collaboration in the field of generative artificial intelligence (generative AI) and has solicited the assistance of qualified professionals from the public. With the goal of seizing the opportunities and overcoming the challenges associated with this technology, Gina Raimondo, US Secretary of Commerce, has announced the launch of … Read more The US Government seeks to master generative AI
The Microsoft company has announced that starting in August, Xbox Series X will experience a price increase of around 10 percent in most regions except the US. In addition, the prices of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and the Console levels will also increase slightly in all territories starting next month. Price increase on Xbox Series … Read more What impact will the explosive price hike on Xbox Series X and Xbox Game Pass have on gamers?
Institutional-grade Bitcoin (BTC) mining company Iris Energy has announced its expansion plan to increase its hash processing capacity. With the goal of reaching 9.1 EH/s (exhashes per second) from its current level of 5.6 EH/s, Iris Energy seeks to strengthen its position in the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin mining with 100% renewable energy The company stands … Read more Iris Energy expansion plan to increase its Bitcoin mining capacity
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is developing a global platform that aims to improve the interoperability of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC). The agency considers that a general agreement is necessary to ensure that private market cryptocurrencies do not occupy its functional space. Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the IMF, highlighted at a conference in … Read more IMF promotes the creation of a global platform for Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC)
In the shadowy world of the web, a ransomware group known as BlackCat (also called ALPHV) has threatened Reddit with a leak of sensitive stolen data unless their demands are met, which includes reversing API pricing. According to the post on its leak site, BlackCat claims to have obtained 80 gigabytes of compressed data during … Read more Massive data leak alert on Reddit: Hackers demand million-dollar ransom and API price changes
The recent changes to the Reddit API have generated a wave of protests and discontent in the community of users of the platform. Reddit CEO Steve Huffman has stood by his stance despite criticism and has defended business decisions made by the company. In this article, we will go into the details of this controversy … Read more Explosive controversy on Reddit due to massive protests against API changes: Will it be the end of the platform?
The researchers have provided valuable insight into the nature of the attacks and the methods used by the hacking group operating under Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB). These attacks have used USB-based malware to steal vast amounts of data from Ukrainian targets, in the context of Russia’s ongoing invasion of its smaller neighbor. Access to … Read more Russian Hacker Empire: Shocking Revelations About Attacks In Ukraine
Amazon has started using artificial intelligence (AI) as part of its strategy to speed up the shopping experience for its customers. Using AI, summaries of reviews of some products are generated, thus avoiding consumers having to review extensive and numerous buyer reviews. This new feature was discovered by Mark Wieczorek, CTO of Fortress Brand, a … Read more Amazon begins writing AI-generated review summaries of its online products
Social trading platform eToro has announced that it will delist some crypto tokens for United States clients, in response to legal action by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Starting yesterday, US clients will no longer be able to open new positions in Algorand (ALGO), Decentraland (MANA), Dash (DASH) and Polygon (MATIC) tokens, according … Read more eToro removes cryptos for US clients due to SEC legal action, but market looks to be recovering
Overwatch 2 Season 5 is upon us (tomorrow) and it brings with it exciting updates that will delight players. New features include a Mythic skin for Tracer, a fantasy theme, and a new limited-time game mode. Although this season feels like a placeholder, Blizzard is already looking forward to welcoming Season 6, which begins on … Read more Excitement in Overwatch 2 for the reveal of new updates, co-op missions and a new hero
The US House Committee on Financial Services has introduced a bipartisan stablecoin bill, aiming to provide clarity in the digital asset market and payment stablecoin regulation. The Committee’s full hearing is scheduled for June 13 under the title “The Future of Digital Assets: Providing Clarity for the Digital Asset Ecosystem.” The bill combines the ideas … Read more United States (US) Bipartisan Stablecoin Bill
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a cease and desist letter to Avid Telecom, a company facing lawsuits from attorneys general across the United States over alleged robocalling activities. The FCC has determined that Avid is apparently generating illegal robocall traffic on behalf of its customers, as explained in the letter to Avid CEO … Read more FCC clamps down on Avid Telecom for illegal robocalls