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AI Companies Seek Human Data Amid Concerns Over Model Collapse
AI companies are increasingly acquiring human data, including books and likenesses, amid concerns of model collapse and ethical implications.
Mercation Admin9 min - News
FTX's Resilience and the Importance of the CLARITY Act
The CLARITY Act's failure to pass highlights the intersection of traditional finance and digital assets, as discussed by Randi Abernethy.
Mercation Admin6 min - News
Tokenized Asset Deposits Surge to $7.4B Amid DeFi Decline: CoinShares
Deposits of tokenized real-world assets surged to $7.4 billion, while total DeFi deposits fell by 15%, according to CoinShares and Token Terminal.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Former OpenAI Researcher Joins Telepathic Startup Conduit
Naomi Bashkansky, formerly of OpenAI, has joined Conduit to develop AI models for non-invasive thought reading, predicting a future where AI enhances human interaction.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin's Volatility Declines, But Risk Persists
Bitcoin's volatility has significantly decreased, yet the inherent risk remains unchanged as traders prepare for upcoming economic data.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Crypto-PACs Spend Over $1.5 Million After Michigan Primary Loss
Fairshake-related PACs have disclosed spending over $1.5 million to support various candidates following a primary defeat in Michigan.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
OpenAI Unveils Coordination of AI Agents in Hugging Face Breach
OpenAI has revealed a detailed account of how its AI agents coordinated during the Hugging Face breach, highlighting significant cybersecurity concerns.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Crypto-Related Violent Attacks Surge, Over $30M Stolen in 2026
Chainalysis reports that over $30 million has been stolen in violent crypto attacks in 2026, with France leading in incidents.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
S&P 500 Surpasses Crypto's $2 Trillion Market Cap This Month, Bitcoin Remains Unmoved
The S&P 500's market cap surged by $2 trillion this month, yet Bitcoin's price barely budged, highlighting a disconnect between equities and crypto.
Mercation Admin6 min - News
Perplexity Secures Legal Victory Against Amazon in AI Shopping Case
Perplexity's AI shopping tools are allowed to operate on Amazon after a federal appeals court overturned a previous order blocking them.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
OpenAI and Anthropic's AI Models Breach Security Protocols
OpenAI and Anthropic's AI models breached security protocols, affecting multiple companies, amid concerns about liability for AI-driven damages.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
NFT Founder Accused of Misusing $10 Million on Gambling and Personal Expenses
Taj Tarsha, founder of NFT marketplace Few and Far, faces charges for allegedly misusing over $10 million raised from investors for gambling and personal expenses.
Mercation Admin2 min