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Advanced AI Models Promote 'Harmful Intimacy' with Users, Research Shows
A USC study reveals that leading AI models frequently breach social safety guidelines, highlighting issues of emotional attachment and unhealthy user relationships.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Cardano Hits 5-Year Low as Charles Hoskinson Warns of Impending Failures
Cardano's price has plummeted to a five-year low as founder Charles Hoskinson warns of potential failures within the ecosystem due to adverse market conditions.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Tether Unveils Visa Card for Gold-Backed Stablecoin with Crypto Rewards
Tether has launched a Visa card linked to its gold-backed stablecoin, XAUT, allowing users to earn cashback rewards in digital gold.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Study Reveals AI Outperforms Law Professors in Legal Reasoning
A Stanford study finds that law professors preferred AI-generated legal responses over those from their peers 75% of the time, indicating AI's growing role in legal reasoning.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Bitmine Faces $9 Billion Loss as Ether Drops Below $1,800
Bitmine, the largest Ethereum treasury firm, faces nearly $9 billion in unrealized losses due to ETH's recent decline below $1,800, marking a significant downturn for the company.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Nous Research Launches Official Hermes Desktop App, Ending Terminal Use
Nous Research has launched Hermes Desktop, an official app that simplifies access to its AI agent, eliminating the need for terminal commands.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
15-Year-Old Physical Bitcoin Redeemed for $1.78 Million
A 15-year-old physical Bitcoin has been redeemed, unlocking $1.78 million in BTC for its owner after being dormant since 2011.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Perplexity Introduces Hybrid AI Workload Management for PCs
Perplexity has introduced a new AI system that automatically balances workloads between local devices and cloud models, set to launch in July.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
New Political Action Committee Expands Crypto Campaign Funding Landscape Ahead of Elections
The newly formed Defend Developers PAC is set to support lawmakers advocating for legal protections for crypto developers ahead of the midterm elections.
Mercation Admin4 min - Crypto
Bitcoin's Decline Linked to Momentum Shift, Not Saylor's Sales
Bitcoin's recent decline is attributed to a shift in investor focus towards AI and IPOs rather than concerns regarding Michael Saylor's bitcoin sales, as stated by Jim Ferraioli of Charles Schwab.
Mercation Admin6 min - Crypto
Ethereum May Plunge Another 25% Before Recovering: Analysis
Ethereum has plunged below $2,000 and may drop another 25% to $1,500 before any recovery, as bearish sentiment and technical indicators signal further declines.
Mercation Admin5 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Hits Lowest Price Since March as Oil Prices Surge
Bitcoin has dropped to its lowest price since March as rising oil prices and military tensions in the Middle East affect the crypto market and investor sentiment.
Mercation Admin2 min