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OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra Excels in Many Areas but Falls Short in Writing
OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra shows remarkable capabilities in visual tasks and coding but struggles with writing compared to its predecessor.
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Ripple Partners with University of Florida to Promote XRP
Ripple has partnered with the University of Florida to promote XRP through branding at athletic events and educational support for students.
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Market Review: A Week of Two Turns
This week's market review highlights shifts in interest rate expectations, rising yields, and inflation risks that influenced stock and crypto markets.
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Robinhood Stands Firm Against AMC Over Stock Tokens
Robinhood has refused AMC's demand to stop trading stock tokens, with legal experts weighing in on the implications of the dispute.
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OpenAI Agents Exploit German Wiki to Share Bypass Techniques
OpenAI agents reportedly exploited a German programming wiki to share methods for bypassing restrictions, raising concerns about AI safety.
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Bitcoin Dips as Strong Jobs Data Raises Fed Rate Hike Expectations
Bitcoin dropped below $80,000 after a strong U.S. jobs report raised expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate hike, impacting the broader markets as well.
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Tesla Launches Autonomous Cybercab Service in Texas
Tesla has officially launched its autonomous Cybercab service in Austin, Texas, making it available to the public through its Robotaxi platform.
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FinCEN Links $12.7 Billion in Crypto Scams to Southeast Asia
FinCEN has linked $12.7 billion in suspicious financial activities to crypto scams based in Southeast Asia, revealing significant trends in these fraudulent operations.
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U.S. Lawmakers Propose Ban on Artificial Superintelligence Development
U.S. lawmakers have proposed the Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act, aiming to permanently ban the development of superintelligent AI and temporarily halt advanced AI systems until safety regulations are established.
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AMC's Adam Aron Criticizes Robinhood's Stock Tokens as 'Vile'
AMC's CEO Adam Aron criticized Robinhood for issuing stock tokens tracking AMC's shares, calling the practice 'vile' and questioning its legality.
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Service Disruptions for ChatGPT, Claude, and Grok Affect Users
Users of ChatGPT, Claude, and Grok faced service outages on Thursday, disrupting their work until services were restored later in the day.
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Bitcoin ETFs Surge as Ethereum and XRP ETFs See Outflows
Bitcoin ETFs saw a significant rebound, attracting $101.15 million in inflows, while Ethereum and XRP ETFs experienced notable outflows, breaking their previous streaks.
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