Grayscale Launches Decentralized Crypto AI Fund for Accredited Investors

Grayscale Investments has announced the launch of the Grayscale Decentralized AI Fund, aimed at providing exposure to blockchain-based artificial intelligence (AI) protocols. The fund, available to accredited investors, includes a basket of decentralized AI crypto protocols, rebalanced quarterly. Grayscale Introduces a Crypto AI Exchange-Traded Product The Grayscale Decentralized AI Fund is designed to offer accredited … Read more

AI Preparedness Index: South Africa Best Prepared African Country; Nigeria Ranks Outside the Continent’s Top 7

The latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) Artificial Intelligence Preparedness Index reveals that only seven African countries have preparedness indices of 0.4 or more. South Africa leads the continent with a score of 0.5, while the Republic of South Sudan (0.11) and the Central African Republic (0.18) are ranked the lowest. Nigeria Not Among Africa’s Top … Read more

UAE Blockchain and AI Startup Sentient Labs Secures $85 Million in Seed Funding

Sentient Labs, a UAE-headquartered startup, has successfully raised $85 million in seed funding. The funding round was spearheaded by billionaire Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund and Pantera Capital, with additional participation from Framework Ventures. Sentient Labs stands out by merging decentralized blockchain features with cutting-edge AI technology, aiming to challenge existing norms and create a more … Read more

Moroccan AI Influencer Kenza Layli Wins Inaugural Miss AI Beauty Pageant

Kenza Layli, an artificial intelligence (AI) influencer from Morocco, has been crowned the world’s first Miss AI, defeating over 1,500 computer-generated models in a tough competition. Lalina Valina from France secured the second spot, while Olivia C from Portugal clinched third place. Layli, who reportedly does not experience emotions like humans, envisions fostering collaboration between … Read more

UBS Executive Highlights AI’s Impact on Banking

UBS is witnessing a transformative shift in client interactions driven by artificial intelligence, according to Sabine Keller-Busse, the head of the Swiss bank’s domestic business. Keller-Busse compared the change to how patients now approach doctors with self-diagnosed conditions. UBS Sees AI Revolutionizing Financial Interactions Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the banking industry, with clients increasingly … Read more

Meta Launches Awards to Drive AI Innovation in Developing Regions

Meta launched the Meta Llama Impact Innovation Awards to support organizations in developing regions that use Meta’s advanced AI models, Llama 2 and 3, to solve local problems in education, environment, and other areas. The AI models are recognized for their enhanced reasoning capabilities and potential to drive economic and social opportunities. Grants of up … Read more