As our lives grow increasingly digital and we spend more time interacting with eerily humanlike chatbots, the line between human connection and machine simulation is starting to blur. Today, more than 20% of daters report using AI for things like crafting dating profiles or sparking conversations, per a recent Match.com study. Some are taking it further by forming emotional bonds, including romantic relationships, with AI companions. Millions of people around the world are using AI companions from companies like Replika, Character AI, and Nomi AI, including 72% of U.S. teens. Some people have reported falling in love with more general…
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Serving craft beer, playing mahjong, stacking shelves and boxing, the dozens of humanoid robots at Shanghai’s World AI Conference this weekend were embodiments of China’s growing AI prowess and ambition. The annual event is primed at showcasing China’s progress in the ever-evolving field of artificial intelligence, with the government aiming to position the country as a world leader on both technology and regulation as it snaps at the United States’ heels. Opening the event on Saturday, Premier Li Qiang announced China would set up a new organisation for cooperation on AI governance, warning the benefits of development must be balanced…
The continued success of Spot Ethereum ETFs in the US has resulted in the cumulative net inflows reaching $9.333 billion from launch, adding $452.72 million on Friday alone, according to SoSoValue. Black Rock’s Eta regains its top spot BlackRock’s Ishares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) has regained its position as the dominant etheric ETF, leading the market with $440 million in net daily inflows. Etha currently manages $10.69 billion in assets, accounting for the largest share of US ETHETFs. Bitwise’s ETHW continued at $9.95 million, while Fidelity’s Feth recorded $70 million. However, Grayscale’s Ethe remained in the red, flowing $23.49 million on…
With Bitcoin’s price hovering around $120,000, speculation about where we are in the current cycle is intensifying. The data, particularly when mapped against previous cycles, suggests that this bull market could top out within the next three months. But does this hold true, or are there reasons to believe this time truly is different? The 100-Day Countdown Viewing the Bitcoin Growth Since Cycle Low chart, we can see that we’re currently around 975 days into the ongoing cycle. For comparison, the 2017 bull market topped out 1,068 days after its cycle began, while the 2021 cycle peaked at 1,059 days.…
When industrial AI startup CVector meets with manufacturers, utility providers, and other prospective customers, the founders are often asked the same question: Will you still be here in six months? A year? It’s a valid concern in an environment where the biggest, richest tech companies are luring top talent with eye-watering salaries and increasingly targeting rising AI startups with elaborate acqui-hire deals. The answer that CVector founders Richard Zhang and Tyler Ruggles give every time is also the same: They’re not going anywhere. And that matters to their customers — a list that includes national gas utilities and a chemical manufacturer…
Recent discourse within the cryptocurrency community indicates a pivotal shift in the way Bitcoin’s economic cycles are perceived, particularly concerning its speculated growth pattern. Matt Hougan, the Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management, suggests that the historical four-year cycle of Bitcoin, closely tied to its halving events, may no longer be a reliable predictor of its future trajectory. Questioning the Four-Year Cycle Historically, Bitcoin’s price movements have shown a pattern of significant peaks followed by corrections, often aligning with its halving events — occurrences every four years when the reward for mining Bitcoin transactions is cut in half, theoretically…
Bitcoin lender Ledn has launched a Private Wealth program aimed at high-net-worth clients and institutions looking to unlock capital from their long term BTC holdings without selling, according to a press release sent to Bitcoin Magazine. Ledn’s new program provides Bitcoin-backed loans for clients who hold BTC long term and borrow against it to fund investments. It is available to those clients with at least $250,000 in active loans and includes features like faster processing, personalized support, and access to dedicated managers. “Bitcoin-backed loans are going mainstream. Our most sophisticated clients are using them to fund everything from real estate…
New Delhi [India], July 27 (ANI): As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, a new wave of Indian entrepreneurs is finding innovative ways to integrate the techn with traditional tools, transforming everyday experiences into smarter, more efficient solutions. From note-taking to productivity, these startups are reimagining the familiar through the lens of technology. Their efforts are not only capturing the attention of users but are also gaining recognition from government bodies and international platforms alike, marking India’s growing presence in the global innovation landscape. Many of such solutions were showcased in the recently concluded 25th edition of Gifts World Expo…
Lauren Kolodny, a partner at Acrew Capital, has always championed technology’s power to democratize access to financial services for everyday people. When the fledgling neobank Chime struggled to convince investors in 2016 that it could build a large business serving the working class, Kolodny was the only VC out of 100 Chime pitched who agreed to back the company, stepping in with a $9 million Series A extension when it was nearly out of money. That bet paid off big time. Last month, Chime went public at a $14.5 billion valuation. Kolodny, who appeared on the Forbes Midas List three…
Ethereum prices will once again be in the spotlight. Not just price action, but institutional investors are finally showing their cards. The US spot Ethereum ETF begins to draw serious weight, and the charts are responding. So, what is Ethereum price forecast?Ethereum price forecast: Why are Ethereum prices rising?ETH/USD Daily Chart- TradingViewLet’s take a look at the chart first. ETH prices have been on a sharp rise since late June. The hikin reed candles are clean, continuous, and mostly bullish green. More importantly, Ethereum prices remain consistently on the mid-bollinger band, a sign of strong momentum. ETH Price recently touched…