xAI is negotiating a $20 billion funding round, which could increase its valuation to $120 billion and solidify Musk's influence in the AI field. Despite challenges with debt from the acquisition of Twitter, investor interest remains high, and xAI is positioned for significant growth in both AI and social media sectors.
WeatherlyA recent study shows that humans outperform AI in understanding social interactions in dynamic environments. The research suggests this gap arises because AI is modelled on brain regions for static images, not dynamic, interactive contexts.
CatherineDeepSeek has returned to South Korea’s app stores after a two-month suspension due to data privacy concerns. The company revised its privacy policy to comply with local laws and allow users to opt out of data sharing with foreign companies.
AnaisEl Salvador has stopped using public funds to buy Bitcoin as part of an agreement with the IMF. However, the country continues to grow its Bitcoin holdings through private sources.
AnaisThe announcement of new incentives for President Trump’s official meme coin sparked $2.4 billion in onchain transfers, a 60% price jump, and a 200% surge in activity. Critics, however, call the move controversial, with some demanding impeachment. Is Trump blurring the lines between politics, personal gain, and public trust?
CatherineVirtually Human Studios shut down the original Zed Run and launched a new game called Zed Champions on Base network. The new version brings automatic racing, uses ZED tokens for gameplay, and gives players a fresh start without using old NFTs.
WeatherlyMetaMask’s new self-custody crypto card backed by Mastercard and launched in partnership with CompoSecure and Baanx, enters a market already crowded with offerings from major centralised exchanges. Can it carve out a niche in an increasingly competitive landscape?
KikyoAI "nudification" apps, which alter photos to create explicit images of children, have raised serious concerns in the UK, with the Children's Commissioner calling for a ban. The rise in AI-generated child abuse material has led to a 380% increase in reported cases, prompting calls for stronger legal actions.
AnaisElon Musk predicts robotic surgeons will outperform humans within a few years—and even surpass the best in five—pointing to Neuralink’s robot, which implants brain interfaces with micron-level precision beyond human capability.
CatherineIn 2024, Americans lost at least $9.3 billion to crypto scams, making up more than half of the $16.6 billion total reported losses from internet crimes. The FBI ramped up efforts to tackle fraud, preventing $286 million in losses through initiatives like Operation Level Up.
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