A recently resurfaced video shows Hal Finney discussing the possibility of zero-knowledge proofs at an annual cryptology conference in California some 25 years ago.
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The Bank of Latvia has been quietly stepping up its game in providing assistance to fintech projects while employing the latest emerging technologies internally.
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Numerous initiatives by local and state governments in India — from data management systems to verifiable certificate issuances — currently use blockchain technology.
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The next generation of crypto mining will focus on alternative energy sources for efficiency.
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Capital One also joined the investment round, despite being the top client of rival cloud platform Snowflake.
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From the growth of AI assistants to the rise of generative AI, here are some key trends that are expected to grow over the coming years.
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The company emphasized its commitment to advancing AI technology for the safeguarding of democratic nations.
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According to Goldman Sachs, the current period is the early phases of a new technology cycle, which is poised to deliver additional strong performance.
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Adobe, IBM, Nvidia and five other companies have joined the initiative, unveiled in July, aimed at preventing the misuse of AI’s capabilities for harmful purposes.
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The chair’s comments came in response to a query from Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto during a Senate oversight hearing.
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NFTs have taken a massive hit since the 2021 bull market, but some experts say they could make a comeback.
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The legislation is expected to be a guide for managing both the potential benefits and risks associated with AI technology.
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The artificial intelligence-based order type could make stock trading even more efficient.
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GT Igwe Chrisent said Africa must erase poverty and help people into the middle class to drive faster blockchain technology adoption.
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