Author: Vidya Saras
A new âempathic voice interfaceâ launched today by Hume AI, a New Yorkâbased startup, makes it possible to add a range of emotionally expressive voices, plus an emotionally attuned ear, to large language models from Anthropic, Google, Meta, Mistral, and OpenAIâportending an era when AI helpers may more routinely get all gushy on us.âWe specialize in building empathic personalities that speak in ways people would speak, rather than stereotypes of AI assistants,â says Hume AI cofounder Alan Cowen, a psychologist who has coauthored a number of research papers on AI and emotion, and who previously worked on emotional technologies at…
On July 17, KnownOrigin.io announced a significant decision to wind down its on-chain marketplaces and minter. This move signals growing uncertainty in the NFT market, raising questions about the sustainability of these platforms as the industry faces mounting challenges. Over the coming weeks, KnownOrigin will direct users to secondary marketplaces, marking a pivotal shift for the platform. https://x.com/KnownOrigin_io/status/1813576642058698830 The Implications of Shutting Down On-Chain Operations KnownOriginâs decision to cease on-chain operations is a blow to the NFT community, which has relied on the platform for innovative and creative CryptoArt experiences. This unexpected development highlights deeper issues within the NFT marketplace…
BTC price weakness continues, taking BTC/USD below $56,000 despite the smallest year-on-year CPI increase since February 2021.
Ethereum family, We have two major updates today, three smaller ones, and a bunch of reminders about Devcon SEA and how you can get involved ahead of getting together in Bangkok from November 12-15. Ticket sales are open NOW! Get your Devcon ticket! You can apply now for various builder and local discounts. Check out all ticket types, and apply for discounts here. Self-claimable discounts We are giving discounts to Ethereum contributors. Check to see whether your Ethereum address or GitHub username is eligible for a Devcon discount here. Discounts are limited, so be sure to claim yours in time!…
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Ripple is testing its upcoming stablecoin on two blockchains. Meanwhile, the company will pay a fine in an SEC case. Ripple announced on August 9 that it has advanced its upcoming stablecoin, Ripple USD (RLUSD), to the beta testing phase. The company said beta testing marks a âsignificant milestoneâ and called it a step toward new institutional use cases for users, developers, and applications. Ripple said that the beta phase will involve rigorous testing and will ensure that RLUSD meets security, efficiency, and reliability standards. The stablecoin must also obtain regulatory approval prior to launch. Rippleâs partners are currently testing…
Este artĂculo tambiĂŠn estĂĄ disponible en espaĂąol. Today weâre taking a look at an important first. It is the start of the VESA Podcast, and as the first guest, we meet David Orban, who was generous with his time to record this conversation. A previous iteration of a podcast was already started in 2017, with some notable guests like Charlie Lee, but now the time was right for a rebrand and a jump up to speed on connecting with people in the scene. It was also a blessing in disguise that the zoom recording of this podcast was recorded on…
Out of the ashes emerged a snarling rodent dubbed Max Punk.Open conflict, Whales besting Bored-Apes, the social layer manifest.Bitcoin leaders sent to prison, then freed by massive strike waves.HODLâers fighting in the streets, power cuts, three-day work weeks, Maxi’s battling for Hashrates, governments brought down, Central Banks crying.The Banksters powerless.The Orange-Pilled class â loud, stacked and toxic.Lâ Provocateur don’t stand downwind from sh%#tcoins.Max Punk smells of victory not of FOMO.An Orange sky at night traversesâ seas of fiat to El Salvador dreams, not NFT nightmares.Un Bukele ami très explosif.Promoting Bitcoin thru absurdist and provocative actions,a means of enacting monetary change.Proof…
Youâve probably heard or seen the word âRigâ in a talk about cryptocurrencies with pals. Have you ever wondered what a mining rig is? Let’s get this started -How to Build Crypto Mining Rig in 2023So, hereâs how we define a rig: A mining rig is a configuration of hardware components, such as CPU, GPU, FPGA, or ASIC, that has been made specifically to mine cryptocurrencies. Donât you think itâs simple? Yes, that is a really straightforward idea, but it is difficult to make it a reality. Why? Because it is necessary to combine these aspects in the greatest possible…
Monday 8 July 2024 A new case study showcases the successful implementation of cross-chain Delivery versus Payment (DvP) settlement using EEA DLT Interoperability Specification The Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA) today released a new case study today demonstrating a successful implementation of its Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) Interoperability Specification. The Distributed Ledger Technologies Interoperability Case Study highlights a Delivery versus Payment (DvP) settlement process involving multiple DLT networks. Key highlights of the case study include: Successful interoperability between a private permissioned Corda network for securities management and a private permissioned Ethereum network for payments Implementation of atomic settlement as per the…