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Bitcoin Falls to 13th Largest Asset as Investors Shift to AI and Precious Metals
Bitcoin has dropped to the 13th largest asset as investors shift their focus to AI and precious metals, reflecting a challenging year for the cryptocurrency.
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DuckDuckGo Downloads Surge 30% Following Google AI Update
DuckDuckGo saw a 30% increase in app downloads in the U.S. after Google's AI-focused search update, reflecting user pushback against forced AI integration.
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TD Cowen Analysts Doubt Passage of U.S. Crypto Market Bill
TD Cowen analysts express skepticism about the U.S. CLARITY Act's chances of passing this year due to a deteriorating political environment.
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Bitcoin's Uptrend Against Gold Ends Amid ETF Shifts
Bitcoin's three-month uptrend against gold has ended as ETF flows shift towards gold and precious metals, indicating a potential preference for gold among investors.
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Bitcoin Approaches $75,000 as Traders Monitor 'Golden Cross', ZEC Drops 9%
Bitcoin is nearing $75,000 while traders are observing a potential 'golden cross' on the charts, amidst a notable decline in Zcash.
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Non-Enhanced Athletes Triumph Over Enhanced Rivals at Enhanced Games
The Enhanced Games concluded with non-enhanced athletes outperforming their enhanced rivals, raising questions about the event's premise.
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Cybercriminals Exploit GTA 6 Hype, Warns NordVPN
Cybercriminals are exploiting the excitement for GTA 6 by deploying phishing scams and malware, warns NordVPN.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Altman Questions the 'Job Apocalypse' Due to AI
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, believes AI is unlikely to cause a global job apocalypse, contrary to earlier expectations.
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Strategy Repurchases $1.5 Billion of Its Own Bonds
Strategy has repurchased $1.5 billion of its convertible bonds, reducing total debt to $6.7 billion and increasing Bitcoin yield per share.
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