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Nassim Taleb Warns About AI’s Bubble Bursting: ‘This Is the Beginning’
Erik Voorhees’s Venice AI Launches on Base
[Jan 29 9:30 AM] The firm promises API access to top AI models on Coinbase’s platform “without surveillance or content restrictions.” Base Welcomes Venice AI, Erik Voorhees’s Latest Venture Privacy-focused AI startup Venice debuted its API service on…
Moonbeam, Eigenlayer Partner to Offer Secure Storage for AI and Web3
[Jan 28 8:30 PM] The smart contract platform Moonbeam has introduced Datahaven, a decentralized storage protocol for AI and Web3 applications, in collaboration with Eigenlayer. The solution targets Ethereum layer two (L2) developers, offering secure…
Experts: High AI Agent Failure Rate Typical for Web3, but ‘Not Necessarily a Bad Thing’
[Jan 28 8:30 AM] A very high number of AI agents and their corresponding tokens have failed and this may likely because many lack real-world applications and value. Experts say this winnows out weak projects and is actually a good sign for the future of AI agents…
Microsoft’s Ambitious Plan: Train 1 Million South Africans in AI and Cybersecurity
[Jan 28 6:30 AM] Microsoft has announced plans to train 1 million people in South Africa on artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity skills by 2026. This initiative, part of Microsoft’s broader efforts to empower individuals and businesses across…
Openai Announces $500 Billion Stargate Project
[Jan 23 11:30 AM] Openai has announced the Stargate Project, a $500 billion endeavor focused on building the infrastructure to facilitate the development of the industry on U.S. soil. Openai Reveals Softbank-Led Stargate Project Openai, a pioneering company in the…
What Is Defai? A Beginner’s Guide
[Jan 19 11:30 PM] Defai is a convergence of artificial intelligence and decentralized finance, poised to simplify on-chain tasks and unlock new opportunities. This piece is a guest post by Blocmates. Blocmates is an invaluable crypto news and educational resource…
AI Coins Surge: FREYA Leads the Charge, FET Outperforms Global Crypto Market
[Dec 4, 2024 1:30 PM] Artificial intelligence (AI) agent coins, particularly FREYA, have seen significant price surges in recent days. FET Outperforms Global Crypto Market AI agent coins have surged in recent days, with Freya by Virtuals (FREYA) leading the charge. On…
ACT I Launches $1 Million Innovation Fund for AI Meme Projects
[Nov 27, 2024 8:30 PM] The $1 million innovation fund is anchored in the ACT Innovation Hub, an initiative dedicated to nurturing distinct artificial intelligence (AI) meme ideas. Innovation Fund for AI Memes The ACT I community known for its work at the intersection of…
Decentralized AI Platform Singularitynet Launches Self-Improving Bot in Minecraft
[Nov 7, 2024 10:30 AM] Decentralized artificial intelligence (AI) platform Singularitynet has announced the launch of AIRIS (Autonomous Intelligent Reinforcement Inferred Symbolism) within the popular game Minecraft, in collaboration with the Artificial Superintelligence…
Blockchain Expert: Clearer Regulations Can Boost AI and Web3 Adoption
[Oct 12, 2024 5:30 AM] Artificial Intelligence and Web3, are powerful technologies which when combined can create smarter and more decentralized systems, Mario Casiraghi, the co-founder of Singularity DAO, has asserted. Although both technologies have developed…
Kenyan Deputy President Urges Africa to Embrace AI
[Sep 27, 2024 11:30 AM] Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is urging African leaders to tap into the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to supercharge their economies. Gachagua highlighted that tech-leading countries are already reaping the rewards of…
Blockchain Climate Tech Startup Coral Raises $3 Million
[Sep 26, 2024 11:30 AM] Coral, a climate tech startup leveraging blockchain and AI, has secured $3 million in pre-seed funding to expand its operations and enhance its carbon emissions management platform. The funding will enable Coral to open a new office in Abu Dhabi…
Experts Say P2E Games ‘Normalize’ Crypto in Emerging Markets
[Sep 26, 2024 6:30 AM] Play-to-earn blockchain games are driving crypto adoption in emerging markets, particularly in Southeast Asia, Latin America, and Africa. Experts attribute this growth to their accessibility, economic opportunities, and community-building benefits…
Capstone Technology Gets $5.4M for GAYA Blockchain Project
[Sep 17, 2024 10:30 AM] Capstone Technology, a UAE-based blockchain and AI company has raised $5.45 million to fund the development of its GAYA blockchain project. The project aims to create a network for entrepreneurs in gaming, AI, and entertainment. Capstone Technology…
UN Chief: Unregulated AI Threatens Democratic Systems
[Sep 17, 2024 3:30 AM] UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that unregulated artificial intelligence (AI) poses a risk to democratic systems, exacerbating disinformation and gender inequality. He urged countries to establish AI governance guidelines and promote…
Serial Entrepreneur: Digital Ecosystem Favors Data Distributors Over Creators
[Sep 7, 2024 3:30 AM] According to Victor Yu, co-founder of Carv, the current digital ecosystem favors data distributors over data creators. While he acknowledges the usefulness of regulatory frameworks like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California…
South Africa Leverages AI to Track Down Tax-Dodging Crypto Traders
[Sep 6, 2024 11:20 AM] The South African government is tightening its grip on cryptocurrency trading. Tax authorities (SARS) are issuing tax notices and clarifying regulations, likely using AI to identify non-compliant traders. The central bank meanwhile has clarified…
Zuckerberg, Spotify Founder Advocate for Open-Source AI in Europe
[Aug 25, 2024 9:30 AM] Mark Zuckerberg and Daniel Ek advocate for open-source AI in Europe. The two tech leaders believe that open-source AI can drive innovation and give Europe a competitive edge. However, they warn that fragmented regulations and uneven enforcement are…
AI Curiosity Explodes: South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya Embrace the Technology
[Aug 25, 2024 4:30 AM] During the first half of 2024, Google Search trends revealed a significant rise in interest in artificial intelligence (AI) in South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya. Interest in AI grew by 150% in Kenya, 130% in Nigeria, and 120% in South Africa…
US, African Nations Discuss Responsible AI Use in Military Applications
[Aug 24, 2024 1:30 AM] The United States is urging countries to collaborate on the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in military applications. A senior State Department official, Mallory Stewart, emphasized the need for countries to agree on AI guidelines…
Lack of Cohesion Hinders AI Adoption in Africa, NEPAD Boss Says
[Aug 22, 2024 3:30 AM] Nardos Bekele, CEO of NEPAD, believes AI can significantly benefit Africa by addressing various challenges and accelerating progress towards Agenda 2063. Although AI offers potential improvements in sectors like health, education, and agriculture…
NFTs Enrich Gaming Communities, Drive Stronger Engagement, Says Gaming Veteran
[Aug 18, 2024 5:30 AM] According to Luke Paglia, the COO at AGMI Studios, while traditional non-fungible token (NFT) art has lacked real utility, which explains its declining popularity, NFTs still have an important role to play in the gaming industry. To back this…
South Africa Unveils National AI Policy Framework, Seeks Stakeholder Feedback
[Aug 15, 2024 12:30 PM] South Africa has published a national policy framework for artificial intelligence (AI) and is seeking feedback from stakeholders. This framework is the first step towards developing a comprehensive national AI policy. It aims to foster a robust AI…
UAE and UK Accounting Bodies Partner to Shape Digital Finance Future
[Aug 13, 2024 11:20 AM] The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) has partnered with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Banks Federation to help businesses understand and adapt to the digital asset landscape. The partnership aims to support the…
Egyptian AI Startup Gets $2M for GCC, Africa Expansion
[Aug 6, 2024 11:20 AM] Egyptian artificial intelligence firm Synapse Analytics has secured $2 million to expand into the Gulf Cooperation Council region and Africa. The company has partnered with major banking product providers such as AWS, Crealogix, and TUMM. Using AI…
East African Scientists Use AI for Accurate Extreme Weather Forecasts
[Aug 6, 2024 6:30 AM] Climate scientists in East Africa are integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into traditional weather forecasting methods to enhance the accuracy of extreme weather predictions. The region faces increasing frequency and severity of extreme…
Pan-African Tech Firm Cassava Technologies Launches AI Unit
[Aug 5, 2024 5:30 AM] Africa-focused technology and data services firm Cassava Technologies has created a separate business unit to oversee its artificial intelligence (AI) operations. The AI unit will offer data center, cloud, cybersecurity, fiber connectivity, and…
Huawei Aims to Drive AI Adoption in Africa With Data Center Expansion
[Jul 31, 2024 8:30 AM] Chinese tech giant Huawei says it will leverage its experience to help African customers. The company aims to achieve this by providing storage products and services to manage data. Huawei will also offer cloud services to support African…