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AI Bots of Altman, Musk, Amodei, and Zuckerberg Engage in Debate
Kun Chen created AI chatbots of leaders like Altman and Musk, who engaged in a lively debate about AGI risks and governance, culminating in a joint statement.
Mercation Admin5 min - Economy
BIS Warns of Financial Crisis Risks Due to AI Investment Surge
The BIS cautions that the surge in AI investments poses risks to financial stability, with potential market corrections impacting the global economy.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Coinbase CEO Predicts Bitcoin Could Hit $400K by 2030
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong believes Bitcoin could reach $400,000 by 2030, asserting that the current downtrend has likely hit its lowest point.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
Fujitsu Tests STAR Architecture on Neutral Atom Quantum Computer
Fujitsu and Yaqumo have begun testing their STAR quantum computing architecture on a neutral atom quantum computer to assess compatibility and performance.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Terence Tao Warns AI Is Outpacing Mathematicians in Problem-Solving
Terence Tao warns that AI is outpacing mathematicians in solving significant problems, diminishing the pool of valuable open questions in mathematics.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
U.S. Secret Service Freezes $52.8 Million in Crypto Linked to Xinbi Guarantee
The U.S. Secret Service has frozen $52.8 million in crypto linked to Xinbi Guarantee, a Telegram marketplace for scammers, marking a significant crackdown on illicit activities.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Consensys Divides Into Two Distinct Entities as MetaMask Emerges
Consensys Software Inc. plans to restructure by rebranding to MetaMask and creating a new entity for its Ethereum and institutional operations by 2026.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Byung-Chul Han: A Critique of the Productivity Cult
Philosopher Byung-Chul Han critiques the modern productivity culture, emphasizing the need for balance and the dangers of constant activity in his works.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Venice’s VVV Token Rises Sharply Following OpenAI Controversy
Venice's VVV token surged 40% amid a public dispute involving OpenAI, highlighting privacy concerns in AI and cryptocurrency.
Mercation Admin5 min - News
Former Anthropic Developer Warns of AI Threats to Humanity
Jacob Coxon, a former researcher at OpenAI and Anthropic, has resigned, citing the irresponsible actions of AI companies as a threat to humanity.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
AI-Developed Drug Reduces Estimated Biological Age in Patients
A new AI-developed drug, rentosertib, has shown potential in reducing the biological age of patients with pulmonary fibrosis, according to a recent study.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Mexico Seizes 300 Crypto Mining Machines Tapped into Hydroelectric Power
Mexican authorities have confiscated 300 crypto mining rigs from a site illegally drawing power from a hydroelectric dam, raising concerns over electricity theft and potential money laundering.
Mercation Admin2 min