Anthropic CEO: 10-Year Ban on State AI Regulation is ‘Too Blunt’
Dario Amodei, CEO of AI safety startup Anthropic, has publicly criticised a Republican-backed proposal to impose a 10-year federal ban on state-level regulation of artificial intelligence. In a recent New York Times opinion piece, Amodei called the proposed moratorium “too blunt” and argued it could hinder the U.S.’s ability to effectively govern rapidly evolving AI technologies.
NITDA and Microsoft Reaffirm Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Nigeria’s Digital Transformation
In a continued effort to drive digital innovation and economic development, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and Microsoft have reaffirmed their strategic partnership. The renewed collaboration aims to bolster Nigeria’s digital transformation goals and build a robust digital economy in alignment with the federal government’s vision.
JPMorgan Strategy Boosts Bitcoin as Standard Chartered Warns of Market Correction
Bitcoin’s price action and institutional engagement continue to dominate headlines, as JPMorgan Chase deepens its involvement in cryptocurrency finance, while Standard Chartered issues a cautionary note about a potential market correction.
JPMorgan to Accept Crypto-Backed ETFs as Loan Collateral, Signaling Institutional Support for Digital Assets
JPMorgan Chase & Co., the largest bank in the United States, has announced a groundbreaking move to allow trading and wealth management clients to use cryptocurrency-linked exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as collateral for loans. This development marks a significant step toward institutional adoption of digital assets and reflects growing confidence in the long-term viability of blockchain-based financial products.
China offers cash bounty for Taiwanese Military Hackers, Sparking Diplomatic Tensions
Chinese authorities have offered cash rewards for the capture of 20 individuals allegedly tied to Taiwan’s military cyber unit, intensifying cross-strait tensions and drawing a swift rebuke from Taiwan’s defense ministry.
OpenAI Flags Surge in Malicious ChatGPT Use by China-Linked Groups
OpenAI has reported a significant uptick in the misuse of its flagship AI tool, ChatGPT, by groups linked to China. According to a detailed report released Thursday, the AI research leader uncovered multiple covert influence operations and cyber activities using its technology, raising fresh concerns about the security implications of generative AI.
Amazon to Test Humanoid Robots for Deliveries in New San Francisco Facility
Amazon is reportedly preparing to test humanoid robots for package delivery, a potential game-changer in the logistics industry. According to a report by The Information, the tech giant is developing advanced AI software to power these robots, which may one day replace human delivery workers.
Nigeria Commissions Digital Innovation Park to Drive $1 Trillion Tech-Driven Economy
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially commissioned the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) Digital Innovation Park in Abeokuta, Ogun State, marking a major step toward achieving a $1 trillion digital economy
Gamers Flock to Stores for Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Amid Soaring Demand
Excitement is at an all-time high as gamers across the globe lined up for the official launch of the Nintendo Switch 2. The next-generation handheld-console hybrid, priced at $499.99, is already proving to be a blockbuster hit with fans and analysts citing unprecedented demand.
Spotify Cracks Down on Fake Streams, Warns Artists of Lost Earnings
Music streaming giant Spotify has issued a strong warning to artists and music distributors over the rising trend of artificial streaming, stating that artists caught inflating their play counts through illegitimate means risk losing their earnings and damaging their reputations
