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Ripple Joins Forces With Uphold to Improve Cross-Border Crypto Payments Liquidity – Finance Bitcoin News

October 25, 2023

Ripple has partnered with Uphold to improve its cross-border crypto payments infrastructure. Uphold will provide Ripple with “enhanced crypto liquidity capabilities.” Ripple offers services in over 55 countries, with payout capabilities in more than 70 markets, the company said, adding that it has processed $30 billion worth of volume and 20 million transactions. Ripple Partners With…

Report: Operators of Central African Republic-Based Crypto Investment Firm Disappear With $1.6 Million – Africa Bitcoin News

October 25, 2023

According to reports, the operators of a Central African Republic (CAR) crypto company which promised a high return on money invested have disappeared along with $1.6 million in investor funds. High-profile personalities including lawmakers and senior government employees…

Lightning Network Developer States Disclosed Vulnerability Is Not an 'Intentional Backdoor,' Calls for Responsible Journalism – Bitcoin News

October 25, 2023

Antoine Riard, a security researcher and developer who exposed a vulnerability in the Lightning Network, Bitcoin’s scaling layer, has clarified this vulnerability is not an “intentional backdoor,” addressing statements made on social media. Riard stressed the problem…

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Lenovo details hybrid enterprise AI strategy including Nvidia partnership and AI for PCs

October 25, 2023

Enterprise tech vendor and PC giant Lenovo is going all in on AI. At the Lenovo TechWorld 2023 event today the company is detailing its vision, strategy, partnerships and some product direction for how generative AI and foundation models will permeate Lenovo’s portfolio. Lenovo has been incrementally adding AI capabilities to its lineup over the course of this year, including the launch of data…

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How generative AI is making robots smarter, more capable, and more ready for the mainstream

October 25, 2023

In recent months, the field of robotics has witnessed remarkable advancements, largely propelled by the rapid progression in generative artificial intelligence. Leading tech companies and research labs are using generative AI models to address some of the big challenges in…

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Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite is an AI-powered PC processor

October 25, 2023

Qualcomm unveiled its most powerful computing processor for PCs, the Snapdragon X Elite. In doing so, it’s taking on the hegemony of Intel and Advanced Micro Devices. This platform marks a significant advancement for Qualcomm in going after high-end PC computing, offering…

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DataGPT launches AI analyst to allow ‘any company to talk directly to their data’

October 25, 2023

DataGPT, a California-based startup working to simplify how enterprises consume insights from their data, came out of stealth today with the launch of its new AI Analyst, a conversational chatbot that helps teams understand the what and why of their datasets by communicating in natural language. Available starting today, the AI tool combines the creative, comprehension-rich side of a self-hosted…

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Google Bard AI appears to be censoring Israel-Palestine prompt responses

October 25, 2023

Google Bard, the search giant’s vision for a conversational AI chatbot, has had a rocky road since it was unveiled to the world in March 2023, with subsequent updates to it earning poor reviews from early testers like VentureBeat, and it was recently found to be…

Nigerian Bank Reportedly Freezes Accounts Belonging to 500 USDT Traders – Africa Bitcoin News

October 25, 2023

A Nigerian bank has reportedly blocked bank accounts belonging to some 500 digital asset traders. The affected accounts are said to have received a portion of the more than $10 million that was stolen from Access Bank by hackers between May and June this year. A prominent…

Binance Executives in UK and France Leave Crypto Exchange – Exchanges Bitcoin News

October 25, 2023

Another two executive departures, in the United Kingdom and France, have extended a string of managerial exits at Binance this year. They come as the leading cryptocurrency exchange faces continued regulatory pressure in a number of jurisdictions in Europe and beyond. Binance U.K., Bifinity Top Executive Quits Job Jonathan Farnell, who was at the helm of Binance’s operations in the U.K. and…