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South Korea's $518 Billion Investment in AI Chips Signals Crypto's Capital Struggles
South Korea's $518 billion investment in AI chips highlights the ongoing capital drain from the cryptocurrency sector as major firms pivot towards AI technology.
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Cyberpunk's Vision of the Future: A Reality Check
Cyberpunk's vision of the future is materializing with technologies like AI and brain implants, yet the reality is less dramatic than anticipated, focusing more on corporate power.
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OpenAI Unveils GPT-5.6 Family of Models
OpenAI has introduced the GPT-5.6 family of models, including Sol, Terra, and Luna, with plans for public access soon.
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Linux Foundation and Tech Giants Introduce Akrites to Safeguard Open Source from AI Threats
The Linux Foundation has launched Akrites with 19 tech giants to address critical open-source vulnerabilities before they're exploited by AI-driven attacks.
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OpenAI Introduces GPT-5.6 with Restricted Access Due to Government Request
OpenAI has launched a limited preview of GPT-5.6 models Sol, Terra, and Luna, following a U.S. government request for restricted access as they develop AI evaluation frameworks.
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Jansen Teng from Virtuals Discusses the Rise of AI as Economic Agents
Jansen Teng of Virtuals discusses the shift of AI agents from gaming to becoming autonomous economic players, managing finances, and collaborating in a new economic landscape.
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Trump Administration Requests Limited Release of GPT-5.6 from OpenAI
The Trump administration has requested OpenAI to restrict the initial rollout of GPT-5.6 to select government partners as officials assess the model under new regulations.
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ForkLog Lab Introduces New Standard for AI Communication
ForkLog Lab has launched a new machine-readable standard for AI communication, facilitating interactions between AI systems and public content.
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BitGo Reduces Workforce by 15% Amid AI Transition
BitGo is reducing its workforce by nearly 15% as part of a strategic shift towards AI and enhanced security, according to CEO Mike Belshe.
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Anthropic Accuses Alibaba-Linked Operators of Distilling Claude
Anthropic has accused Alibaba-linked operators of conducting a large-scale distillation attack on its AI model, Claude, raising concerns about unauthorized access and competition.
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Story Protocol Rebrands as Data Network, Shifts Focus to AI Training Data
Story Protocol rebrands as Data Network, shifting focus to AI training data and migrating its IP token to DATA as part of a strategic pivot.
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AAA Unveils Legal Standard for AI Agents
The AAA, along with Integra Ledger and other companies, has launched the Legal Context Protocol (LCP) to establish a legal framework for AI agent transactions.
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