Solana Labs partners with Google Cloud to launch Web3 API
The new “Gameshift” service will serve as a Web2-to-Web3 bridge for developers. Go to Source
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Sam Altman says ChatGPT will bring unimaginable prosperity, fix climate
He also said it’ll solve all physics and usher in an era our grandparents couldn’t have imagined. Go to Source
Nayib Bukele and Elon Musk Discuss AI, Robotics, and Future of Humanity
El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele met with Tesla and Spacex CEO Elon Musk at the Texas Gigafactory, discussing AI, robotics, and humanity’s future. The two exchanged views on innovation, and Musk praised Bukele’s leadership. Their conversation emphasized how cutting-edge technologies could shape global progress, aligning with El Salvador’s forward-thinking stance. Bukele and Musk Discuss AI, … Read more
Microsoft, G42 Open 2 AI Centers in Abu Dhabi
Microsoft and G42, a United Arab Emirates-based AI firm, have established two new AI centers in Abu Dhabi. These centers aim to promote responsible AI in the Middle East and the Global South. They will identify best practices, support AI projects for societal goals, and strengthen the relationship between Microsoft and the UAE. G42’s partnership … Read more
UN Chief: Unregulated AI Threatens Democratic Systems
UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that unregulated artificial intelligence (AI) poses a risk to democratic systems, exacerbating disinformation and gender inequality. He urged countries to establish AI governance guidelines and promote responsible use. Guterres noted AI’s potential benefits, including enhanced public participation and equality, but emphasized the need for international cooperation to mitigate risks. UN … Read more
Kenya Acting to Curb AI Disinformation, President Ruto Says
Kenyan President William Ruto announced measures to prevent artificial intelligence (AI) from spreading disinformation, alongside the launch of the Fifth National Action Plan on Open Government Partnership. The initiative aims to foster international cooperation for ethical AI use. This comes after AI-fueled social unrest incidents in 2021 and 2023, and mass protests earlier this year. … Read more
Meta to Resume Training AI With Data From UK Facebook, Instagram Users
Meta announced it will resume training its artificial intelligence (AI) models using U.K. adult user data to better reflect British culture. This follows a delay due to privacy concerns. Despite initial opposition, Meta has now engaged with U.K. regulators and is nearing the launch of its AI products in the U.K. The company clarified that … Read more
AI Powerhouse Openai Reportedly Seeking to Raise $6.5 Billion at a $150 Billion Valuation
Openai, the company at the center of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, is reportedly seeking to raise $6.5 billion from investors, reaching a valuation of $150 billion. According to Bloomberg, the funds would be used to support the need for computing power and other expenses, as stated in a memo sent to employees last month. … Read more
Ford, Toyota double down on blockchain as driverless car tech stagnates
The automakers led the field in blockchain technology patent filings for Q2 2024. Go to Source
Elon Musk: ‘first Starships to Mars will launch in 2 years’
He says crewed missions will begin within 4-6 years depending on whether certain economic and technological challenges can be overcome. Go to Source