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Prime-Time AI: Sam Altman Gives Oprah an OpenAI Primer
In an interview with Oprah Winfrey, Sam Altman discussed the potential of AI and the need for trust and diversity in the industry.
Jason Nelson
By Jason Nelson
Sep 14, 2024
5 min read
Image: photosince/Shutterstock
Image: photosince/Shutterstock
In an in-depth conversation with TV and film icon Oprah Winfrey on Thursday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shared his thoughts on artificial intelligence and what the future holds for the relationship between humans and computers.
In one of several interviews for Winfrey’s prime-time special “AI and the Future of Us,” Altman shed light on the transformative potential of this technology, as well as the critical challenges that developers and policymakers must address.
“Four years ago, most of the world, if they found out about AI, thought about self-driving cars or some other thing,” he told Winfrey. “It was only in 2022 when first-time people said, ‘Okay, this ChatGPT thing, this computer talks to me, … 0 reply
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CryptoPunks NFT Worth $1.5 Million Just Sold for $23,000—Here's How
"Heist" or just a brilliant play? CryptoPunk #2386 sold for a fraction of its market value thanks to a smart contract and an unexpected move.
By Jason Nelson
Sep 12, 2024
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Punk #2386. Image: Yuga Labs
Punk #2386. Image: Yuga Labs
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The immutable nature of the blockchain was put in stark relief on Wednesday when CryptoPunk #2386, which is valued around 600 ETH (about $1.5 million), was acquired for a fraction of that price at 10 ETH (or just over $23,000)—after being locked up and overlooked thanks to a now-defunct website.
CryptoPunks are some of the most valuable Ethereum NFTs around, even years after the market boom. This particular Punk was especially prized, as out of the total collection of 10,000 profile pics, it was one of only 24 that depicted an ape—an animal beloved across the NFT space. One of these rare variants just sold for nearly $1.5 million … 0 reply
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Expert Untangles VPNs as Brazil’s Twitter Ban Sparks New Interest
Sites, apps, and governments often block access regionally, requiring technical tools to get around them.
Jason Nelson
By Jason Nelson
Sep 7, 2024
5 min read
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Image: Shutterstock
Last week, the government of Brazil banned X, formerly Twitter, cutting off millions of users from the Elon Musk-owned social network. It is one of the more high-profile examples of restrictions placed on platforms, and disputes around the world span a multitude of reasons: free speech (at least in the U.S.), political dissent, copyright, and illegal activity.
While alternate social media platforms like Bluesky saw a surge in new users from Brazil after the ban, some still insistent on using X have turned to virtual private networks (VPNs)—though doing so is also forbidden by the Brazilian government, and violations could come with a hefty daily fine.
Other sophisticated tools for obfuscating your location include the Tor Br… 0 reply
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Australia Introduces Non-Legally Binding AI Framework to Help Shape Future Policy
The standards call for risk assessment processes in Australia to identify and mitigate hazards in AI systems and ensure transparency.
Matthew Sainsbury
By Matthew Sainsbury
Sep 5, 2024
2 min read
Bitcoin in Australia. Image: Shutterstock
Bitcoin in Australia. Image: Shutterstock
Australia has introduced voluntary AI safety standards aimed at promoting the ethical and responsible use of artificial intelligence, featuring ten key principles that address concerns around AI implementation.
The guidelines, released by the Australian government late Wednesday, emphasize risk management, transparency, human oversight, and fairness to ensure AI systems operate safely and equitably.
While not legally binding, the country’s standards are modeled on international frameworks, particularly those in the EU, and are expected to guide future policy.
Dean Lacheca, VP analyst at Gartner, acknowledged the standards as a positive step bu… 0 reply
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Bitcoin Dives Below $56,000 After Stock Market Rout
Nearly $100 million in liquidations hit investors within a one-hour period.
Ryan Ozawa
By Ryan Ozawa
Sep 4, 2024
2 min read
The price of Bitcoin plunged as low as $55,746 late Tuesday, according to CoinGecko data, seeing a sudden dip hitting within an hour of the stock markets in Asia coming online.
The drop follows a dismal day on the U.S. stock market, with tech giant Nvidia weighing down an overall 600 point dip in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Across the Pacific, the Nikkei stock index started its day down 1,000 points from its prior close.
Bitcoin has slightly rebounded, trading at $56,463 as of writing, down nearly 3% for the day. 0 reply
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