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Colombian Ministry of Information Technology Prioritize Public Sector Blockchain and Crypto Payment Solutions

Colombian Ministry of Information Technology Prioritize Public Sector Blockchain and Crypto Payment Solutions

The Colombian Ministry of Information Technology and Communications (MinTIC) believes blockchain and DLT solutions could benefit its public sector.

SEC’s Demand for Private Financial Information from Ripple Lead Executives in XRP Case – an “Inappropriate Overreach?”

SEC’s Demand for Private Financial Information from Ripple Lead Executives in XRP Case – an “Inappropriate Overreach?”

The battle between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple over how XRP should be regulated continues to stretch on.

Crypto's Role in Disinformation: Chainalysis Report Preview

Crypto's Role in Disinformation: Chainalysis Report Preview

Chainalysis explores how malign actors use crypto to fund disinformation campaigns, examining the impact on global elections and the tools to trace such activities.

IBM Research Advances in Automation and Information Processing

IBM Research Advances in Automation and Information Processing

IBM Research continues to lead in computer science, focusing on breakthroughs in automation, information processing, and computation.

Virginia Tech Study Reveals Geographic Biases in ChatGPT's Environmental Justice Information

Virginia Tech Study Reveals Geographic Biases in ChatGPT's Environmental Justice Information

Virginia Tech study reveals ChatGPT's limitations in providing local-specific info on environmental justice, highlighting geographic biases.

Google's Imagen 2 Unveiled: Revolutionizing Text-to-Image AI Technology

Google's Imagen 2 Unveiled: Revolutionizing Text-to-Image AI Technology

Google's latest updates to Bard introduce image generation, multilingual support with Gemini Pro, enhanced coding assistance, and broader accessibility, showcasing significant advancements in AI-driven creativity and user interaction.

Binance Labs Clarifies Non-Involvement in SkyArk Chronicles' Claimed Investment

Binance Labs Clarifies Non-Involvement in SkyArk Chronicles' Claimed Investment

Binance Labs recently clarified its non-involvement in SkyArk Chronicles' claimed $15M investment round, spotlighting the need for factual accuracy and transparent communication in blockchain project investments.

EU Council Adopts DAC8 Directive to Enhance Tax Oversight on Crypto Transactions

EU Council Adopts DAC8 Directive to Enhance Tax Oversight on Crypto Transactions

The Council of the EU has adopted the DAC8 directive to enhance administrative cooperation among national tax authorities concerning crypto-asset transactions and tax rulings for high-net-worth individuals. The directive broadens the scope of assets covered, mandates automatic information exchange, and aligns with global standards set by the OECD and G20 to address challenges posed by the digital economy.

Over 1 in 3 TikTok Influencers Post Misleading Crypto Content

Over 1 in 3 TikTok Influencers Post Misleading Crypto Content

A study by dappGambl found that over 1 in 3 TikTok influencers posting crypto-related content were found to be sharing misleading information, without providing adequate disclaimers or warning users about investment risks. The study analyzed over 1,161 videos on the platform and discovered that 47% of creators were pushing services to make money. The potential financial risk for unwary investors remains high, with popular hashtags related to crypto churning over 6 billion views on TikTok.

Trump Warns of AI and Deepfake Dangers in Fox Business Interview

Trump Warns of AI and Deepfake Dangers in Fox Business Interview

Former President Donald Trump criticized AI and deepfake technology, stating they pose significant risks and require urgent action to mitigate potential conflict and misinformation, emphasizing the complexities of regulating AI and ensuring ethical use.

Coin Cloud Customer Data and Source Code Allegedly Stolen

Coin Cloud Customer Data and Source Code Allegedly Stolen

Coin Cloud, a cryptocurrency ATM provider, has suffered a data breach involving 70,000 customer selfies and 300,000 PII stolen, highlighting the need for improved security measures in the cryptocurrency sector.

Worldcoin (WLD) Investigated by South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission

Worldcoin (WLD) Investigated by South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission

Amidst privacy concerns, South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission has launched an investigation into Worldcoin's data collection practices.

TikTok Crypto Influencers Mislead Viewers

TikTok Crypto Influencers Mislead Viewers

More than one-third of cryptocurrency influencers on TikTok have posted misleading videos about Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, according to a recent study. Many of these influencers fail to provide disclaimers warning users about the risks of investing in cryptocurrencies. Moreover, many are pushing services and investments for their own profit, without disclosing the payments they receive. The potential financial risks for unwary investors are high, with one in three misleading videos on TikTok mentioning Bitcoin. Viewers are advised to do their own research before making any investments.

Kraken Fights IRS Over Customer Information

Kraken Fights IRS Over Customer Information

Kraken is contesting the United States Internal Revenue Service's demand for critical exchange user information, citing it as an "unjustified treasure hunt." Kraken has requested federal court intervention, pointing out that the IRS has gone "far beyond" its intrusive summons. The fight against IRS is Kraken's response to the agency's February summons, which demanded additional user information to identify Kraken accounts that did at least $20,000 of cryptocurrency trading in any single year between 2016 and 2020.

Global Tech Giants Unite to Shield 2024 Elections from AI Misinformation

Global Tech Giants Unite to Shield 2024 Elections from AI Misinformation

Twenty tech companies have signed a "Tech Accord to Combat Deceptive Use of AI in 2024 Elections," aiming to detect and counter misleading AI content, protecting over four billion voters.

Cryptocurrency Phishing Attacks Rise by 40% Year-on-Year in 2022

Cryptocurrency Phishing Attacks Rise by 40% Year-on-Year in 2022

Kaspersky, a Russian cybersecurity and anti-virus provider, has reported a 40% year-on-year increase in cryptocurrency phishing attacks in 2022. The attacks involve reaching out to investors through fake websites and communication channels that mimic official companies, prompting users to share personal information such as private keys. Attackers are evolving their strategies to lure unwary crypto investors. Recently, hardware cryptocurrency wallet provider Trezor warned against attempts to steal users' crypto through fake Trezor sites. In a survey, one out of seven respondents admitted to being affected by cryptocurrency phishing.

Senator Michael Bennet Urges Tech Giants to Curb AI-Generated Misinformation

Senator Michael Bennet Urges Tech Giants to Curb AI-Generated Misinformation

U.S. Senator Michael Bennet from Colorado has today called on leaders of prominent technology and artificial intelligence (AI) companies, including Meta, Alphabet, Microsoft, Twitter, TikTok, and OpenAI, to implement proactive strategies to combat the proliferation of misleading AI-generated content.

Google Announces Support for the 2024 Indian General Election

Google Announces Support for the 2024 Indian General Election

Google announces its support for the 2024 Indian General Election, leveraging AI and partnerships to provide voters with reliable information, combat misinformation, and ensure a fair and transparent election process.

U.S. Department of Energy Halts Bitcoin Mining Survey Amid Legal Pushback

U.S. Department of Energy Halts Bitcoin Mining Survey Amid Legal Pushback

The DOE's emergency Bitcoin mining survey is withdrawn following legal challenges from Riot Platforms and the Texas Blockchain Council.

WEF Report Warns of AI and Quantum Computing Risks

WEF Report Warns of AI and Quantum Computing Risks

The WEF 2024 report warns of the negative impacts of AI and the risks of quantum computing, including misinformation, labor market disruptions, security concerns, and ethical issues in healthcare and geopolitics. The report calls for increased regulation and public awareness of AI.

Celsius Network Considers Legal Action Against Crypto Blogger

Celsius Network Considers Legal Action Against Crypto Blogger

Celsius Network is considering taking legal action against crypto blogger Tiffany Fong for leaking internal information regarding the company’s bankruptcy case. Fong has been reporting on the bankruptcy case via YouTube and social media platforms, sharing leaked internal information allegedly provided to her by disgruntled former Celsius employees.

MetaMask Users Email Addresses Exposed in Cybersecurity Incident

MetaMask Users Email Addresses Exposed in Cybersecurity Incident

MetaMask, the popular Ethereum wallet, experienced a cybersecurity incident that exposed the email addresses of some of its users who submitted a customer support ticket between August 1, 2021 and February 10, 2023. The breach may have affected up to 7,000 users and some of the customer support tickets included a free text field where users may have submitted personally identifying information. The company has taken steps to eliminate unauthorized access in the future and is working with a cybersecurity and forensics team to investigate the incident.

Yann LeCun Reflects on the Impact of DjVu and Open-Access Publications in Machine Learning

Yann LeCun Reflects on the Impact of DjVu and Open-Access Publications in Machine Learning

Yann LeCun's DjVu format significantly influenced open-access in the machine learning community, facilitating the distribution of high-resolution scanned documents online and promoting collective power in intellectual property negotiations.

UK's ICO to Investigate OpenAI CEO's Worldcoin Project

UK's ICO to Investigate OpenAI CEO's Worldcoin Project

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) announced on July 25, 2023, that it plans to initiate an investigation into Worldcoin, a project overseen by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. The investigation is set to commence shortly after the announcement. ICO is the data regulator in the United Kingdom.

Blockchain Association Seeks Information on De-banking of Crypto Companies

Blockchain Association Seeks Information on De-banking of Crypto Companies

The Blockchain Association has filed Freedom of Information Law requests to the Federal Housing Finance Agency and the New York Department of Financial Services, seeking more information on the de-banking of crypto companies after the closure of Signature Bank and the failure of Silvergate Bank.

Former US Secret Service Officer Warns of FTX Customer Targeting Risk

Former US Secret Service Officer Warns of FTX Customer Targeting Risk

Former US Secret Service officer Jeremy Sheridan has cautioned that the release of personal information of FTX customers could make them potential targets for identity and asset theft. Sheridan supported a motion from FTX debtors to withhold the confidential information of customers associated with the failed crypto exchange.

OpenAI Enables Web Browsing for ChatGPT

OpenAI Enables Web Browsing for ChatGPT

OpenAI has enabled web browsing for its ChatGPT model, initially available for Plus and Enterprise users. This feature aims to address the limitations of ChatGPT in providing up-to-date information. OpenAI has yet to clarify if this update will be extended to non-premium users or the GPT 3.5 model

South Korean Hospitals to Usher in New Healthcare Era Using Blockchain Technology, AI and Big Data

South Korean Hospitals to Usher in New Healthcare Era Using Blockchain Technology, AI and Big Data

South Korean hospitals intend to set the ball rolling in ushering in a new healthcare era using industry 4.0 technology like blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), and big data.

US Banking Giant Patents AI Fact Checker to Simplify Investing in Crypto

US Banking Giant Patents AI Fact Checker to Simplify Investing in Crypto

Capital One Services, a subsidiary of US banking giant Capital One has patented a new artificial intelligence system to guide human cryptocurrency traders through the complicated world of misinformation in the digital assets space.

RBL Bank Partners with Accenture to Build A Digital Bank Infrastructure

RBL Bank Partners with Accenture to Build A Digital Bank Infrastructure

RBL Bank announced that it will partner with Accenture, who envisions that it will enhance the bank’s information technology (IT) network and services.

Blockchain-Based Startups Empower Individuals to Identify Fake News

Blockchain-Based Startups Empower Individuals to Identify Fake News

The fight against misinformation is just starting. Yet startups like Blackbird.AI and Civil are making it easier for Internet readers to identify and discount fake and misleading news. Find out more >

RSS3 aggregating Farcaster & Lens to MetaMask Snap

RSS3 aggregating Farcaster & Lens to MetaMask Snap

RSS3 is developing a MetaMask Snap to aggregate decentralized social information, provide real-time notifications, and enable users to sync and aggregate their graphs.

Bridging the Accessibility Divide in AI: New Study Insights

Bridging the Accessibility Divide in AI: New Study Insights

New study highlights the need for inclusive design in AI-powered information systems, vital for users with low literacy.

Understand JPMorgan's DocLLM: Enhancing AI-Powered Document Analysis

Understand JPMorgan's DocLLM: Enhancing AI-Powered Document Analysis

JPMorgan introduces DocLLM, an AI model for multimodal document understanding. This lightweight extension of LLMs excels in analyzing business documents, employing a novel spatial attention mechanism and bounding box information instead of costly image encoders.

Terminating Fake News with Blockchain

Terminating Fake News with Blockchain

What's real and what's fake in the media world is increasingly difficult to discern. The war against fake news rages on, but there is one new weapon in the arsenal against misinformation: Blockchain

AI's Pioneering Role in 2024: Transformations and Challenges

AI's Pioneering Role in 2024: Transformations and Challenges

AI in 2024 is transforming various sectors with advancements in text-to-video technology, the proliferation of deepfakes, and new applications in robotics and journalism, reshaping work and societal norms.

“Bitcoin Has Depreciated in Half” Says Clueless Chechen Republic Leader Kadyrov

“Bitcoin Has Depreciated in Half” Says Clueless Chechen Republic Leader Kadyrov

Ramzan Kadyrov, the Head of the Chechen Republic has a strong distrust of Bitcoin, along with a profoundly confused understanding of BTC price.

US DHS Cybersecurity Official Expects to be Fired in Trump’s Post-Election Purge for Debunking Fake News

US DHS Cybersecurity Official Expects to be Fired in Trump’s Post-Election Purge for Debunking Fake News

A United States Homeland cybersecurity official, Christopher Krebs expects to be cut in President Trump’s post-election purge for proactively debunking disinformation.

NFTs can Help Patients Have Significant Control of Personal Health Data: Global Scholars

NFTs can Help Patients Have Significant Control of Personal Health Data: Global Scholars

A global and multidisciplinary team of scholars have released a publication noting that NFTs have the capability of spreading their wings to the healthcare sector by helping patients safeguard their personal health information.

Carrefour Shoppers in the UAE to Get Farm-to-Shelf Information with Blockchain Technology

Carrefour Shoppers in the UAE to Get Farm-to-Shelf Information with Blockchain Technology

Carrefour customers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be able to track the origins of the products with blockchain technology.

Deutsche Bank Joins JP Morgan’s Blockchain Platform

Deutsche Bank Joins JP Morgan’s Blockchain Platform

Germany’s beleaguered banking giant, Deutsche Bank, has joined JP Morgan’s blockchain-based Interbank Information Network (IIN), the Coin Telegraph reports.

Russian Federal Watchdog Censors Binance for Distributing Crypto-Related Data

Russian Federal Watchdog Censors Binance for Distributing Crypto-Related Data

Roskomnadzor has blacklisted crypto exchange Binance for what it deems as “containing information prohibited for distribution in Russia.

Vietnam Launches a National Enterprise Blockchain Platform as it Eyes a Global Top 50 Slot

Vietnam Launches a National Enterprise Blockchain Platform as it Eyes a Global Top 50 Slot

The Ministry of Information and Communications in Vietnam is building an enterprise blockchain platform dubbed akaChain in line with its national program.

Deloitte Leverages Zero-Knowledge Proof On New Eduscrypt Platform

Deloitte Leverages Zero-Knowledge Proof On New Eduscrypt Platform

Deloitte has partnered with cryptography startup Qedit to leverage zero-knowledge proof privacy tech on its new qualification information blockchain platform.

Bitcoin 2019 Yearly Overview - Price Movements, Advancement and Adoption

Bitcoin 2019 Yearly Overview - Price Movements, Advancement and Adoption

The rise and fall of Bitcoin in 2019, with information on price. adoption and what 2020 could hold.

Trump Outraged: Jack Dorsey Faces Senate Subpoena After Twitter Blocks Biden Ukraine Scandal

Trump Outraged: Jack Dorsey Faces Senate Subpoena After Twitter Blocks Biden Ukraine Scandal

CEO Jack Dorsey is to testify about the recent incident where Twitter blocked a NY Post news disclosing sensitive information on Joe Biden's scandal in Ukraine.

Huobi Joins State-Backed Blockchain Alliance in China to Provide Blockchain Infrastructure Services

Huobi Joins State-Backed Blockchain Alliance in China to Provide Blockchain Infrastructure Services

In the first-ever Blockchain Service Network Partner Conference hosted by the National Information Center and Hangzhou Municipal People's Government in China, it was announced that cryptocurrency exchange Huobi has joined the Blockchain Services Network (BSN), an alliance initiated by the State Information Center (SIC).

Reserve Bank of India Says Banks Are Authorized to Provide Accounts to Cryptocurrency Traders

Reserve Bank of India Says Banks Are Authorized to Provide Accounts to Cryptocurrency Traders

The Reserve Bank of India recently responded to an information query, saying that Indian banks are not prohibited from dealing with crypto businesses.

Microsoft Takes Down COVID-19 Cyber Criminals to Eliminate "Business Email Compromise" Attacks

Microsoft Takes Down COVID-19 Cyber Criminals to Eliminate "Business Email Compromise" Attacks

Scammers have been taking advantage of COVID-19 and the worldwide economic crisis revolving around it to retrieve personal information and phish data from Microsoft users.

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