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Bluesky lets you post videos now

September 12, 2024
Bluesky, the decentralized X alternative, now supports video. The platform announced on Wednesday that you can share videos up to 60 seconds long on its desktop site and mobile app.announced on Wednesday The videos will autoplay by default, but Bluesky says you can turn this feature off in the settings menu. You can also add subtitles to your videos, as well as apply labels for things like adult…
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AI Safety Showdown: LeCun Criticizes SB 1047, Hinton Supports Regs

September 12, 2024
Yann LeCun, chief AI scientist at Meta, publicly rebuked supporters of California’s contentious AI safety bill, SB 1047, on Wednesday. His criticism came just one day after Geoffrey Hinton, often referred to as the “godfather of AI,” endorsed the legislation. This stark disagreement between two pioneers in artificial intelligence highlights the deep divisions within the AI community over the…
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Google’s Pixel 9 phones are the first to get Satellite SOS for Android

September 12, 2024
Google is following Apple in launching a way to use your phone to communicate via a satellite in an emergency. During its big Pixel 9 reveal event on Tuesday, the company shared details of Satellite SOS, which will let you contact emergency responders and share your location when you don’t have cellular service. The new Pixel 9 lineup will be the first Android phones to be able to use…
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CryptoNews

Ramp Network Expands Crypto Services to All 50 US States

September 12, 2024
Ramp Network, a fintech company, has extended its cryptocurrency purchasing services to encompass all 50 U.S. states, including the District of Columbia. This growth, Ramp explained on Tuesday, broadens its user base by adding support for 17 more states, making it easier for…
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India, Nigeria, Indonesia Lead Chainalysis 2024 Crypto Adoption Index

September 12, 2024
India, Nigeria, and Indonesia top Chainalysis’ latest global crypto adoption index, which ranks 151 countries based on grassroots cryptocurrency usage, adjusted for population and purchasing power. The report notes strong growth in crypto activity, particularly in lower-income nations. Chainalysis Highlights Global Cryptocurrency Adoption Blockchain data analytics firm Chainalysis published an…
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