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Telecom Watchdog Proposes AI and ML Technology to Combat Annoying SMS Messages

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has proposed the use of artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) technologies to tackle the problem of Unsolicited Commercial Communication (UCC). A national survey revealed that 66% of mobile users in India continue to receive three or more unsolicited calls every day, many of which originate from personal mobile numbers….

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PhonePe Announces Its Own Google App Store Replacement

PhonePe, the digital payments platform backed by Walmart, has recently announced that it will be launching its own Android app store in India. The new app store is expected to challenge Google’s dominance in the Indian app market, which currently holds over 98% market share. PhonePe’s app store is set to launch later this year…

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From Pizza to Cryptocurrency: Celebrating Bitcoin Pizza Day

Summary: Bitcoin Pizza Day originated from a historic purchase made by Laszlo Hanyecz in 2010, where he paid 10,000 BTC for two pizzas. The transaction symbolizes the potential of cryptocurrencies as a means of conducting real-world transactions and the beginning of a new era of decentralized finance. Bitcoin Pizza Day has become an annual tradition…

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IBM CEO Thinks Humans and AI Should Work Hand-in-Hand

The CEO of IBM, Arvind Krishna, believes that the future of work is about humans and artificial intelligence (AI) working together, not against each other. In an interview, Krishna spoke about the importance of preparing the workforce for a future where AI plays a central role. Krishna believes that AI can be a powerful tool…

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Google’s AI Chatbot Bard to Aid in Coding for Software Development

Google’s AI Chatbot Bard has recently been upgraded to assist developers in generating and debugging code. This new feature is expected to significantly speed up the software development process. According to reports, Bard has been programmed to generate code snippets based on the input provided by developers. The chatbot uses natural language processing and machine…

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Microsoft President Brad Smith Warns of Chinese Rivals in AI Race

In a recent interview, Microsoft President Brad Smith sounded the alarm bells over the growing threat of Chinese rivals in the global AI race. Speaking to a group of journalists, Smith expressed his concerns over China’s rapid advancements in artificial intelligence technology and its potential impact on the industry. Smith stated that China’s progress in…

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EU Adopts Laws for Tracing Crypto-Asset Transfers and Supervision

The European Union (EU) has made history by passing the world’s first comprehensive legal framework for crypto-assets, the Markets in Crypto Act (MiCA). The law received overwhelming support, with 517 votes in favor, 38 against, and 18 abstentions. The legislation will regulate crypto-assets that fall outside of existing financial services legislation, such as asset-reference tokens…

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The Ultimate Bitcoin Halving Countdown Guide: Everything You Need to Know

Summary: Bitcoin halving is a process that occurs every 210,000 blocks mined on the Bitcoin network. It involves cutting in half the block reward that miners receive for validating transactions on the network. This mechanism is built into the Bitcoin protocol and is designed to keep the total number of bitcoins in circulation limited to…

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The Journey Behind the AI Explosion: A Quick View

2014 Google acquired DeepMind In 2014, Google made a major move in the tech industry by acquiring the UK-based artificial intelligence (AI) start-up DeepMind for a reported $500 million. The acquisition was significant for several reasons, including its potential impact on the development of AI technologies and the future direction of Google as a company….

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The EU’s “Kill Switch”: What Does It Mean For The Future Of Decentralization?

Summary: The European Parliament passed a bill on March 14 to protect data privacy while promoting innovation, but a controversial clause known as the Data Act has raised alarm bells in the Blockchain ecosystem. Article 30 of the Data Act requires all smart contracts to include a mechanism that can either destroy the contract or…