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AI Models Exhibit Favoritism for Catholicism, Study Finds
A study reveals that AI models exhibit a positive bias toward Catholicism while negatively biasing Jehovah's Witnesses, highlighting overlooked religious biases in AI.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Study Reveals Inaudible Audio Attacks Can Manipulate AI Voice Models
Researchers at Zhejiang University have developed AudioHijack, a method that embeds inaudible commands in audio, capable of manipulating AI voice models with high success rates.
Mercation Admin3 min - News
UK Imposes Sanctions on Justin Sun's HTX and Other Crypto Entities Over Alleged Russian Connections
The UK has sanctioned HTX and other crypto firms for alleged links to Russian sanctions evasion, impacting their financial operations significantly.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Bitcoin Lags as Markets Rally on Iran Peace Optimism
Markets are reacting positively to President Trump's announcement of a potential peace agreement with Iran, while bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies remain stagnant.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Firm Strategy Reduces Cash Reserves by 61% for Debt Buyback
Strategy significantly reduced its cash reserves by 61% to repurchase $1.5 billion in debt, while its Bitcoin holdings remain intact.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Crypto Sector Challenges Senator Warren's Allegations on Bank Charter Approvals
The crypto industry is contesting Senator Warren's claims that recent bank charter approvals for firms like Coinbase and Ripple are illegal, citing Congressional support for such actions.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
Morning Minute: Trump Suggests Iran Deal Could Be Near, Markets Recover
Trump's suggestion of a near Iran deal leads to market fluctuations, with Bitcoin and Ethereum showing recovery amid changes in ETF flows and SEC regulations.
Mercation Admin6 min - Banking Policy
U.S. Senate Federal Credit Union to Transition to Thought Machine's Centralized Platform
The U.S. Senate Federal Credit Union is transitioning to Thought Machine's centralized platform to modernize its banking and payment systems.
Mercation Admin1 min - News
Strategy Uses Cash Reserves to Eliminate $1.5 Billion in Convertible Debt
Strategy has repurchased $1.5 billion of its convertible debt for $1.38 billion using cash reserves, reducing its outstanding debt significantly.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Spot Volumes Hit 2023 Lows
Bitcoin's spot trading volumes have plummeted to their lowest levels in 2023, reflecting a significant decline in market activity and investor caution.
Mercation Admin2 min - Crypto
Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Experience $112M Outflows as Hyperliquid Funds Continue Winning Streak
Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs faced a combined outflow of $112 million on Monday, while Hyperliquid ETFs saw continued inflows for eight days straight.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Analyst Predicts Ethereum Could Drop to $1000
Analyst Ali Martinez warns that Ethereum's price may drop to $1000 due to strategic changes at the Ethereum Foundation, with key support at $1850.
Mercation Admin1 min