DAI stablecoin proprietor MakerDAO offered up an AI-heavy roadmap for the future with plans for a new blockchain.
BlockGPT launches ‘chat to earn’ ecosystem for training AI
A new Web3 initiative aims to build a ChatGPT-style artificial intelligence system on the blockchain.
Researchers in Singapore design new ‘more efficient’ DAO scheme
Scientists at Singapore University of Social Sciences created a novel DAO voting/governance scheme after reviewing current methods.
OpenAI CEO to testify before Congress alongside ‘AI pause’ advocate and IBM exec
AI experts from IBM, NYU, and OpenAI will testify before the U.S. Senate on May 16 in a hearing entitled “Oversight of A.I.: Rules for Artificial Intelligence.”
BoE fintech head says crypto doesn’t ‘fulfill any of the functions of money’
At a recent event, Tom Mutton, the Bank of England’s head of fintech, touted the privacy benefits of CBDCs while denouncing the anonymity of cryptocurrencies.
PayPal’s crypto holdings increased by 56% in Q1 2023 to nearly $1B
The lion’s share of the fintech’s held cryptocurrency assets lies in BTC and ETH with $499 million and $362 million, respectively — up more than 56% since Q4 2022.
State-sponsored Chinese AI firm launches bot service to ‘surpass’ ChatGPT
Chinese tech company iFlytek recently made waves with the launch of its “Spark Model,” an AI system it says will surpass ChatGPT by the end of the year.
China issues first arrest over fake news created with ChatGPT: Report
Alleged fake news poster becomes first person in China arrested for using artificial intelligence platform ChatGPT.
Tim Cook says Apple will weave AI into products as researchers work on solving bias
The Apple CEO said the company will “continue weaving” AI into its products as internal research indicates an emphasis on building unbiased AI systems.
Microsoft axes Bing wait list, giving users free access to GPT-4
Bing is set to receive several much-requested AI-powered features that could put it in competition with OpenAI’s ChatGPT Plus subscription service.
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis says we may have AGI ‘in the next few years’
The CEO of Google DeepMind says human-level AI could emerge before 2033 — an event that could radically alter how crypto trading bots and GPT-based tech functions.
French Senate proposal would allow influencers to promote cryptocurrency
The senate’s proposal comes just months after the National Assembly floated legislation banning influencer advertising for crypto products and services.
Student interest in ChatGPT skills on Udemy increased by 4,419% since 2022: Report
The latest topic consumption report from Udemy shows an increase in interest in ChatGPT as well as skills related to cloud computing and blockchain.
Scientists in Texas developed a GPT-like AI system that reads minds
A new study demonstrates how the tech underlining ChatGPT can decode brain scans; recent AI progress indicates this could have implications for blockchain and Web3.
Tax law researchers propose IRS framework for deducting crypto losses
A recently published study appears to advocate for the isolation of crypto assets from other tax deductions, where losses are concerned.
Robinhood launches fiat-to-crypto on-ramp for self-custody wallets and DApps
Robinhood Markets announced the launch of its new ‘Robinhood Connect’ service and numerous updates to its app.
Belgian crypto platform Bit4You suspends operations after CoinLoan halts activity
Bit4You suspended operations on April 26 amid CoinLoan insolvency investigation by Estonian regulators.
South Korea’s sweeping crypto bill passes first regulatory hurdles
Legislators in South Korea passed a first phase review of proposed cryptocurrency regulations that include relatively harsh sentencing recommendations.
EU data watchdog warns of ‘hell on Earth’ scenario for US AI companies
Europe’s Data Protection Supervisor predicts trouble abroad and at home for U.S. AI companies that run afoul of GDPR.
German regulators launch inquiry into ChatGPT GDPR compliance
Germany becomes the latest European nation to officially question OpenAI’s compliance with GDPR.