Curve CEO clears up UwU Lend hack, CRV burn misinformation

The Curve CEO clarifies misinformation about the UwU Lend hack and CRV token burn, outlining preventative measures and repayment of bad debt.

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Senator Michael Bennet Urges Tech Giants to Curb AI-Generated Misinformation

U.S. Senator Michael Bennet from Colorado has today called on leaders of prominent technology and artificial intelligence (AI) companies, including Meta, Alphabet, Microsoft, Twitter, TikTok, and OpenAI, to implement proactive strategies to combat the proliferation of misleading AI-generated content. (Read More)

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Google Announces Support for the 2024 Indian General Election

Google announces its support for the 2024 Indian General Election, leveraging AI and partnerships to provide voters with reliable information, combat misinformation, and ensure a fair and transparent election process. (Read More)

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AI researchers say they've found a way to jailbreak Bard and ChatGPT

Artificial intelligence researchers claim to have found an automated, easy way to construct "adversarial attacks" on large language models.

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AI-generated image of Pentagon explosion causes stock market stutter

The fake image was shared by a verified Twitter account masquerading as Bloomberg and went viral after being amplified by real media outlets.

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Over 1 in 3 TikTok Influencers Post Misleading Crypto Content

A study by dappGambl found that over 1 in 3 TikTok influencers posting crypto-related content were found to be sharing misleading information, without providing adequate disclaimers or warning users about investment risks. The study analyzed over 1,161 videos on the platform and discovered that 47% of creators were pushing services to make money. The potential financial risk for unwary investors remains high, with popular hashtags related to crypto churning over 6 billion views on TikTok. (Read More)

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PayPal says policy to punish users for misinformation was 'in error'

Despite the retraction, the crypto community said the policy is a perfect example of why decentralization and self-custody of funds are so important.

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Trump Warns of AI and Deepfake Dangers in Fox Business Interview

Former President Donald Trump criticized AI and deepfake technology, stating they pose significant risks and require urgent action to mitigate potential conflict and misinformation, emphasizing the complexities of regulating AI and ensuring ethical use. (Read More)

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Global Tech Giants Unite to Shield 2024 Elections from AI Misinformation

Twenty tech companies have signed a "Tech Accord to Combat Deceptive Use of AI in 2024 Elections," aiming to detect and counter misleading AI content, protecting over four billion voters. (Read More)

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Coinbase Cold Wallet Stir: Rumors and Misinformation Surround Significant Ethereum Transfer

On June 13, 2023, several individuals discovered a significant transfer of Ethereum (ETH) that had remained dormant for a few years. While the observers believed the funds were being deposited into Coinbase, they shared this information on social media to highlight the unusual occurrence. However, despite the speculation, it was soon clarified that the transfer [...]

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Forget Cambridge Analytica — Here’s how AI could threaten elections

While disinformation is an ongoing issue that social media has only contributed to, AI could make it much easier for bad actors to spread disinformation.

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Bitcoin Amsterdam: Flawed research drives harmful Bitcoin policies

Speakers at the Bitcoin Amsterdam 2024 conference discussed how flawed academic studies on Bitcoin fuel misinformation, affect media coverage and lead to misguided policies.

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Bitcoin Proponents Accuse the New York Times of Publishing One-Sided ‘Hit Piece’ on Bitcoin Mining

After the New York Times was accused of writing favorable pieces about disgraced FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried and inviting him to speak at the news outlet’s Dealbook Summit, it is once again being criticized for publishing a “hit piece” about bitcoin mining. The article’s authors claim that bitcoin mining is harmful to the environment, while [...]

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