DefenseNews

Longtime Defense News Turkey correspondent Burak Bekdil dies at 57

Longtime Defense News contributor journalist Burak Ege Bekdil died in an Ankara hospital following surgery complications after a prior motorbike accident, according to family and colleagues in Turkey. Bekdil had a decades-long career in journalism, writing for Turkish outlets on politics and international relations, as well as English-language defense publications such as Defense News, where his…
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AI & RoboticsNews

Snoop Dogg, sentient AI and the ‘Arrival Mind Paradox’

Like many longtime technologists, I am deeply worried about the dangers of AI, both for its near-term risk to society and its long-term threat to humanity. Back in 2016 I put a date on my greatest concerns, warning that we could achieve Artificial Superintelligence by 2030 and Sentient Superintelligence soon thereafter. My words got attention back then, but often for the wrong reasons — with…
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CryptoNews

People’s Bank of China Governor Vows to Curb Crypto Speculation – Regulation Bitcoin News

The new governor of China’s central bank has promised to stop speculation associated with cryptocurrency transactions in the country. Pan Gongsheng made the vow in a report detailing measures to maintain the stability of the Chinese financial market and prevent risks. PBOC Prepares to Crack Down on Cryptocurrency Speculation and Money Laundering The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) must adhere to…
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CryptoNews

Report: Africa-Focused Crypto Trading App Shut Down — Co-Founder Says Only Nigerian Users Affected – Africa Bitcoin News

The Africa-focused crypto trading app Vibra has reportedly stopped working in Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria. Reports that the app is not working in the three countries contradict the co-founder’s claim that only users from Nigeria are affected. Resign or Get Fired An Africa-focused crypto trading app, Vibra, has reportedly been stopped in Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria. Vincent Li, the co-founder of…
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