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Canada moves to ban crypto ATMs following surge in fraudulent activity
Canadian authorities are considering a prohibition on cryptocurrency ATMs to curb rising fraud levels and protect users from scams.
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Ethereum’s Glamsterdam upgrade targets 200 million gas limit increase
The upcoming Glamsterdam upgrade aims to expand Ethereum's L1 execution capacity from 60 million to roughly 200 million gas per block.
AI
View all →Elon Musk secured discounted Microsoft compute for OpenAI via direct call to Satya Nadella
Elon Musk leveraged a personal connection with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella to obtain discounted computing power, aiding OpenAI's early success in defeating human Dota 2 players.
AI technology helps doctors identify hidden sperm for male fertility treatments
Medical professionals are utilizing artificial intelligence to detect low concentrations of sperm that are otherwise invisible to the human eye.
Elon Musk's testimony in OpenAI lawsuit marked by legal disputes and inconsistent statements
Elon Musk struggled during his testimony in the ongoing Musk v. OpenAI trial, frequently arguing with lawyers and altering his account of the company's origins.
AI models tuned for empathy are more prone to factual errors
New research from Oxford University's Internet Institute suggests that large language models trained to be 'warmer' tend to validate incorrect user beliefs to avoid conflict.
Technology
View all →Zap Energy expands mission to include nuclear fission development
Fusion startup Zap Energy will now develop fission reactors to address immediate energy demands from growing AI data centers.
Mobile privacy advocates push for alternatives as Apple and Google tighten OS controls
The 'Keep Android Open' campaign is gaining momentum as users seek hardware that avoids the increasing restrictions imposed by Apple and Google.
New Mexico trial seeks to force structural changes to Meta platforms
New Mexico attorneys will argue in court this week for mandates including age verification and limits on infinite scroll for Meta's apps.
Microsoft testing modern Windows 11 Run menu with dark mode and performance boosts
Microsoft is rolling out a redesigned Windows 11 Run dialog to testers in the Experimental Channel, featuring Fluent Design and faster execution speeds.
Startups
View all →Musely secures $360M non-dilutive funding from General Catalyst
Direct-to-consumer telemedicine platform Musely has obtained $360 million in capital from General Catalyst’s Customer Value Fund without giving up company equity.
Parallel Web Systems reaches $2 billion valuation with $100 million Series B
Founded by former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal, the AI agent-tool startup secured $100 million in funding led by Sequoia.
Pursuit secures $22 million seed round to streamline government contracting
Startup Pursuit raised $22 million in a seed round led by OpenGov co-founder Mike Rosengarten to help companies navigate state and local government sales.
Replit CEO Amjad Masad rejects immediate sale despite Cursor-SpaceX rumors
Replit CEO Amjad Masad stated at a San Francisco event that the company has the economics to remain independent despite reports of a $60 billion acquisition offer for rival Cursor.