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Microsoft's Fara1.5 AI Outperforms OpenAI and Google in Browsing Tasks
Microsoft's Fara1.5 AI model surpasses OpenAI and Google in web browsing tasks, achieving a 72% score on the Online-Mind2Web benchmark.
Aisha Patel3 min - News
GameStop Proposes Increase in Share Count Amid eBay Acquisition Efforts
GameStop aims to increase its authorized share count to 2.5 billion to support its acquisition efforts for eBay, following a previous rejected bid.
Sarah Chen2 min - News
Crypto Leaders and Experts Urge Congress to Update Bank Secrecy Act
Crypto leaders and experts are calling on Congress to modernize the Bank Secrecy Act to address the challenges posed by AI and digital assets.
Aisha Patel4 min - Crypto
Everyday Traders Shift Focus as Crypto Matures
As institutional investors take a larger role in crypto, retail traders are losing interest, leading them to shift their focus toward traditional assets.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Congress Launches Major Insider Trading Investigation into Polymarket and Kalshi
The U.S. House Oversight Committee is investigating Polymarket and Kalshi over concerns that government employees may be using insider information to profit.
James Park4 min - Crypto
HTX's Monthly Futures Volume Approaches $100 Billion
HTX's April report reveals a surge in futures trading volume nearing $100 billion and significant growth in stablecoin reserves and new token listings.
James Park2 min - News
Starbucks Discontinues AI Inventory System After Failures
Starbucks has discontinued its AI inventory system due to operational failures, impacting product management across its North American stores.
Aisha Patel1 min - Stocks
Tom Lee believes tech IPO influx won't destabilize the S&P 500
Tom Lee from Fundstrat believes the upcoming tech IPOs will not negatively impact the S&P 500, as he anticipates that the market can absorb the influx of new equity.
Sarah Chen3 min - Crypto
Bitcoin sidelined amid geopolitical tensions
Bitcoin is struggling to gain traction amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic factors, while some altcoins show resilience.
Daniel Kim4 min - News
Bubblemaps CEO Discusses Prediction Markets and National Security Risks
Bubblemaps CEO Nicolas Wyman discusses the risks of prediction markets, highlighting insider trading concerns linked to U.S. military actions against Iran.
Marcus Reid3 min - News
Europe Warned About Dangerous Dependence on Starlink and US AI
Bouygues CEO warns Europe against over-reliance on US AI and Starlink, emphasizing the need for sovereignty in satellite communication and AI infrastructure.
Marcus Reid3 min - News
Spotify and Universal Introduce AI Remix Feature for Fans
Spotify and Universal Music Group have launched an AI remix tool for fans, allowing them to create legal remixes and covers of songs from participating artists.
Mercation Admin2 min