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Pope Francis Warns of AI's Major Threats
Pope Leo XIV's encyclical warns of AI's risks, including inequality and the erosion of democracy, urging careful regulation and ethical considerations.
Mercation Admin2 min - News
NYT: AI Sparks Surge in Cybersecurity Hiring
The rise of AI has led to increased demand for cybersecurity experts, despite tech sector layoffs, as companies seek to address new vulnerabilities.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
HYPE Surpasses Dogecoin Briefly as Privacy Tokens Decline Amid US-Iran Tensions
HYPE briefly surpassed Dogecoin as privacy tokens like Zcash and Monero declined amid rising Middle East tensions and oil prices.
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George Hotz Warns AI Coding Agents Could Lead to Disaster
George Hotz warns that the widespread adoption of AI coding agents could lead to significant declines in code quality, arguing that less skilled engineers may produce more errors.
Mercation Admin4 min - News
Perplexity Introduces Bumblebee: A Novel Tool for Detecting Infected Software
Perplexity has launched Bumblebee, an innovative open-source tool that scans for infected software without executing any potentially harmful code.
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Vitalik Buterin Indicates a Shift to a More Focused Ethereum Foundation
Vitalik Buterin reveals the Ethereum Foundation is shifting to a more streamlined approach, focusing on its core values amid significant staff departures.
Mercation Admin3 min - Crypto
Buterin Announces Ethereum Foundation's Shift Towards CROPS and Reduced ETH Sales
Vitalik Buterin reveals that the Ethereum Foundation will reduce its ETH sales and focus on CROPS — censorship resistance, openness, privacy, and security.
Mercation Admin4 min - Macro
PCE, Jobless Claims, and Housing Data Challenge Fed Rate Cut Expectations
The upcoming week features crucial U.S. economic data that could influence Federal Reserve rate decisions, with PCE, jobless claims, and housing metrics on the agenda.
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London Mayor Blocks Palantir Deal with Police
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has blocked a £50 million contract between the Metropolitan Police and Palantir, citing procurement issues and budget concerns.
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Binance Expands Workforce and Integrates AI Tools into Operations
Binance is expanding its workforce and integrating AI tools into its operations, hiring over 380 new employees, with a focus on AI product development.
Mercation Admin1 min - Crypto
Bitcoin Mining Launched at Idle Power Plant in Bolivia
Alps Blockchain and Qurubiqa have launched a bitcoin mining project at an idle gas power plant in Bolivia, aiming to boost energy efficiency and cryptocurrency use.
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Quantum Companies' Stocks Rise After US Government Support Announcement
Quantum companies saw their stock prices rise after the U.S. announced $2 billion in funding to support domestic firms in quantum technology development.
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