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New York Implements One-Year Ban on Generative AI in Lower Grades
New York has banned generative AI for younger students, impacting 600,000 kids starting in the 2026/27 school year, while allowing limited use for high schoolers.
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Nvidia to Acquire Hugging Face for $12.93 Billion
Nvidia has announced its acquisition of Hugging Face for $12.93 billion, aiming to enhance AI development while keeping the platform open.
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Coldcard Hacker Begins Exchanging Stolen Bitcoins
A hacker associated with Coldcard's third wave of thefts has begun exchanging stolen bitcoins for Ethereum, moving about 10% of the funds.
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AI Creates New Freelance Job Market
The freelance market is evolving with a growing demand for professionals to refine AI-generated content, reflecting significant shifts in creative work dynamics.
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Strategy CEO Defends Timing of Bitcoin Sales and Purchases
Strategy's CEO, Phong Le, defends the company's recent Bitcoin sales and purchases, emphasizing the strategic financial decisions behind them.
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Ledger Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Data Breach
Ledger is facing a class action lawsuit due to a data breach in 2023 that allegedly exposed customer information.
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New York City Schools to Enforce One-Year Ban on Generative AI
New York City will implement a one-year ban on generative AI for K-8 students starting in the 2026-27 school year, marking a significant policy decision.
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Google Launches Gemini 3.8 Flash for Advanced Programming Tasks
Google has unveiled the Gemini 3.8 Flash model, aimed at enhancing programming tasks and reasoning capabilities, with unchanged pricing from its predecessor.
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The Quantum Computing Race: Key Players and Investments
The development of quantum computers is being driven by various sectors, including tech giants and governments, focusing on future markets and technological independence.
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Anthropic's Claude Fable 5.1 Decodes 17th Century Cryptogram
Claude Fable 5.1 by Anthropic has decoded the 17th-century cryptogram Cyphral Distich, a mystery that remained unsolved for over 370 years.
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Strategy CEO Calls Bitcoin Sale at $60,000 a "Smart Move"
Strategy sold 6,916 BTC at around $60,000, then bought back at $80,318. CEO Fong Le sees this as a strategic financial decision, emphasizing continued purchases.
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Report: AI Becomes Key Tool for Hackers
A recent F6 report reveals that AI tools are increasingly being used in cyberattacks, with hackers leveraging these technologies for phishing and malicious code generation.
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