[ad_1] The United Kingdom Treasury plans to introduce a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies and stablecoins by July 2024. The goal is to foster local innovation in digital assets and blockchain technology while ensuring consumer protection and maintaining the U.K.’s position as a global leader in fintech. Bim Afolami, the U.K.’s economic secretary to the Treasury, emphasized the importance of crypto regulations during his speech at the Innovate Finance Global Summit (IFGS) 2024: Speaking of true change, I know that the cornerstone of our position as a world leader in fintech is the delivery of our regulatory regime for crypto assets…
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[ad_1] In a new video posted today, Boston Dynamics is sending off its hydraulic Atlas humanoid robot. “For almost a decade,” the video description reads, “Atlas has sparked our imagination, inspired the next generations of roboticists, and leapt over technical barriers in the field. Now it’s time for our hydraulic Atlas robot to kick back and relax.”Hydraulic Atlas has certainly earned some relaxation; Boston Dynamics has been absolutely merciless with its humanoid research program. This isn’t a criticism—sometimes being merciless to your hardware is necessary to push the envelope of what’s possible. And as spectators, we just just get to…
[ad_1] The number of significant new AI models coming out of industry has surged in recent years relative to academia and government. Stanford HAIThe seventh-annual report on the global state of artificial intelligence from Stanford University’s Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence offers some concerning thoughts for society: the technology’s spiraling costs and poor measurement of its risks. According to the report, “The AI Index 2024 Annual Report,” published Monday by HAI, the cost of training large language models such as OpenAI’s GPT-4 — the so-called foundation models used to develop other programs — is soaring. Also: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute finds main GPT-4 concerns…
[ad_1] Every year, Stanford University’s Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence releases a big report about the status of the artificial intelligence industry. This year’s report, published this week, is a whopping 502 pages and includes a wealth of insights on the trendy technology. Tucked into its section on the economics of the AI industry is the surprising revelation that global corporate investment in AI actually dropped last year for the second straight year in a row. What Could the Future of Medical AI Look Like?This might come as a surprise to some since 2023 was largely considered to be a…
[ad_1] The stock and cryptocurrency markets could be approaching a significant price correction, according to Markus Thielen, the founder of 10x Research. In an April 16 research note, Thielen cited persistent inflation, decreasing rate cuts, and a rising bond yield as the reasons behind his outlook. The primary trigger is the unexpected and persistent inflation. With the bond market now projecting less than three cuts and 10-year Treasury Yields surpassing 4.50%, we may have arrived at a crucial tipping point for risk assets. Bitcoin’s price fell over 9.3% during the week to trade above the $63,400 level as of 9:15…
[ad_1] A consortium of U.S. federal agencies has pooled their funds and wide array of expertise to reinvent the emergency vehicle. The hybrid electric box truck they’ve come up with is carbon neutral. And in the aftermath of a natural disaster like a tornado or wildfire, the vehicle, called H2Rescue, can supply electric power and potable water to survivors while acting as a temperature-controlled command center for rescue personnel.The agencies that funded and developed it from an idea on paper to a functional Class 7 emergency vehicle prototype say they are pleased with the outcome of the project, which is…
[ad_1] Bloomberg/Getty ImagesBaidu, often seen as China’s equivalent to Google, says its Ernie Bot now has more than 200 million active users since the Chinese government approved it for public use eight months ago. According to Reuters, that figure is nearly double the number of users Ernie Bot had in December 2023.Baidu CEO Robin Li noted that more than 85,000 of those active users are business enterprise clients, meaning they pay around $8 per month to access Ernie Bot. Last December, Ernie Bot had 26,000 business users.Ernie Bot, based on Baidu’s large language model Ernie, was the first locally developed…
[ad_1] Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast or just trying to maintain a wellness routine, having the right footwear is a major key to success. No matter what type of workout you find yourself getting into, Nobull has a pair of shoes that will fit your needs. Nobull makes some of our favorite shoes — and right now the company is slashing prices on select footwear by 30% Just use promo code NBR30 at checkout now through April 17 to cash in on this excellent deal. You can snag a pair of some of our favorite workout shoes out there. The Nobull women’s gum mid-court…
[ad_1] If you like the idea of turning on a light just by talking, here’s an affordable smart home starter bundle. For those already comfortable with the automated life, this deal will give you one more thing to control and one more receptacle for your demands. Amazon’s smallest smart speaker, the Echo Pop, bundled with a TP-Link Kasa smart bulb is now $23. The speaker goes for as much at $40 at full price, though the lowest we’ve seen it drop is $18 for Black Friday last year. The bulb has a $23 list price, but dropped to $15 a…
[ad_1] Microsoft Might be looking beyond just consoles, but the Xbox Series X and its little sibling, the Xbox Series S, are still powerful next-gen consoles. Hardware is nothing without the games to play on it, though. We’ve tested dozens of Xbox titles on Microsoft’s latest hardware, and there are definitely several that make the console worthwhile.These are the best Xbox Series X and Series S games we love, and each one is gorgeous. Many of these games are also available for the previous-generation Xbox One, and since Microsoft also owns Windows (and several of the studios that make these…