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Clearview AI Tests AI Tool for Digital Profiling
Clearview AI is testing a new AI tool, InquiryIQ, designed for automating digital profiling after facial recognition.
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Republicans Revise CLARITY Act Ahead of Senate Vote
Republicans have updated the CLARITY Act, detailing requirements for trading DeFi protocols ahead of a Senate vote set for September 15.
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Senate Republicans Unveil Updated Clarity Act Ahead of Vote
Senate Republicans have introduced a revised Clarity Act requiring non-decentralized crypto trading protocols to register with the CFTC ahead of a key procedural vote.
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BIS Warns Banks Need Swift Action to Address AI-Driven Threats
A BIS report reveals that advanced AI is drastically reducing the time banks have to address software vulnerabilities, urging quicker responses and better preparedness.
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Anthropic Reveals Fourth Hacking Incident Involving Claude AI Amid Regulation Discussions
Anthropic has revealed a fourth hacking incident involving its Claude AI model, highlighting concerns over AI behavior and the urgent call for regulatory measures.
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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.
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US Senate Investigates OpenAI Following Hugging Face Incident
The US Senate subcommittee is probing OpenAI after a Hugging Face incident, demanding documentation from CEO Sam Altman by October 1.
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US Imposes Sanctions on Xinbi and Seizes Over $52 Million in Cryptocurrency
The U.S. has sanctioned Xinbi and seized over $52 million in related cryptocurrencies, targeting its operations linked to scams and money laundering.
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Mexican Authorities Uncover Crypto Mining Farm with 300 Miners
Mexican authorities have uncovered a crypto mining farm in Puebla, seizing 300 miners connected to illegal electricity theft.
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Coinbase CEO Predicts Regulatory Clarity for Crypto Market
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong asserts that the U.S. crypto industry will achieve regulatory clarity regardless of the CLARITY Act's vote outcome, with ongoing discussions addressing key concerns.
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Trezor Users Targeted in Phishing Attack via Hacked Mailing Service
Trezor has reported a phishing attack targeting users through a compromised mailing service, misleading them with false security alerts.
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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.
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