Harvard-Google Collab to Release a Million Books to Train Next Gen of AI

Harvard University, in collaboration with Google, has unveiled a dataset of one million public domain books to advance AI training.

This diverse collection spans multiple genres, languages, and iconic authors like Dickens, Dante, and Shakespeare, whose works have entered the public domain due to their age.

This initiative addresses the high costs typically associated with AI training data, making it a valuable resource f

Elon Musk Targeted, Neuralink Probe by Anti-Crypto Gary Gensler

With just over a month remaining in his tenure, SEC Chair Gary Gensler has escalated tensions with Elon Musk by launching a renewed investigation into Neuralink, the billionaire's brain-computer interface company.

Musk’s attorney, Alex Spiro, disclosed details of the charges in a public letter shared on the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter).

According to Spiro, the SEC has issued Musk a 48-hour deadline to accep

Biden Slams Trump's Economic Progamme

On 10 December 2024, Joe Biden delivered a forceful critique of Donald Trump’s economic plan at the Brookings Institution, calling it a “disaster.”

Tune in as I deliver remarks on my middle-out, bottom-up economic playbook at the Brookings Institution. https://t.co/YwnmrTNvPf

— President Biden (@POTUS) December 10, 2024

Biden focused on Trump's proposal to increase tariffs, warning that a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico, along with a 10% tax

Taiwan's Top Crypto Sleuth Miffy Chen's Death

Prosecutors have launched an investigation into the death of Miffy Chen (陳梅慧), a prominent cryptocurrency expert, following her fatal car crash on 4 December.

Her work with law enforcement to track and freeze illicit assets has raised questions about whether the incident was purely accidental.

Prosecutor-General Hsing Tai-chao assigned the Hsinchu District Prosecutors' Office to lead the probe at the request of the Criminal Investigation Bureau (C

Trump Vows to Make US a Crypto Leader

President-elect Donald Trump opened Thursday's trading session at the New York Stock Exchange, signalling his economic priorities by ringing the opening bell.

The NYSE welcomes President-elect Donald J. Trump, TIME 2024 Person of the Year, in ringing the Opening Bell!@realDonaldTrump | @TIME | #NYSE pic.twitter.com/k0OsYpeID7

— NYSE 🏛 (@NYSE) December 12, 2024

In a subsequent interview with CNBC's Jim Cramer, Trump unveiled his administration's ambitiou

Trump Gets a "Gift"of $1 Million Donation from Zuckerberg

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta has made a $1 million donation to President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural fund, CNN reports, confirming the contribution.

This donation follows a private meeting between Zuckerberg and Trump at Mar-a-Lago two weeks earlier, raising questions about Zuckerberg's potential influence in the incoming administration, particularly in shaping tech policy.

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OpenAI Acknowledges Outage

OpenAI has apologised to its 200 million active users following a global outage of ChatGPT, which occurred shortly after its integration into Apple's latest software update.

We're experiencing an outage right now. We have identified the issue and are working to roll out a fix.

Sorry and we'll keep you updated!

— OpenAI (@OpenAI) December 12, 2024

The outage coincided with the launch of ChatGPT's integration into Apple's Siri across iPhones, iPads, and Macs, though

Gemini 2.0 - A Model for”Everything”

Google unveiled Gemini 2.0, an experimental AI model heralded as a transformative step toward a "universal assistant."

Capable of autonomously navigating websites, the model aims to empower users to develop advanced AI agents.

CEO Sundar Pichai described it as Google's most capable creation yet, designed for the "agentic era."

We’re kicking off the start of our Gemini 2.0 era with Gemini 2.0 Flash, which outperforms 1.5 Pro on key benchmarks at 2X speed (

Phishing Scams Are Evolving

A new wave of crypto scams is exploiting social media, with attackers creating fake X (formerly known as Twitter) accounts to impersonate prominent influencers.

These accounts lure unsuspecting users into fraudulent Telegram groups, where victims are deceived into installing malware.

This malware, engineered through sophisticated social engineering tactics, targets and compromises crypto wallet data, leaving users vulnerable to significant losses.

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Japan Set to Launch First Crypto Credit Card

Japan is set to pioneer the integration of cryptocurrency into everyday life with the launch of its first cryptocurrency-backed credit card in 2025.

This innovative financial tool, developed by Slash Vision Labs in partnership with a leading Japanese credit card issuer, promises to revolutionise the way Japanese consumers interact with digital assets.

While specific details about the card, including the issuing bank, remain undisclosed, Slash has r

China’s Crime-Fighting Spheres Take to the Streets

China’s latest law enforcement innovation, the RT-G, has sparked a mix of awe and concern.

The spherical, AI-powered robot, resembling a giant bowling ball, has been seen patrolling alongside police in various cities.

Chinese Police Robot Ball Patrols Streets 🇨🇳

The robot is equipped with a facial recognition camera, can knock down, and throw a net 🤖 pic.twitter.com/E5k9Y0rdwc

— Mad Mac (@Revelation2041) December 6, 2024

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Crypto Advocacy Groups Denounces Caroline Crenshaw's SEC Renomination

Caroline Crenshaw's renomination to the SEC has sparked a coordinated opposition from industry-backed crypto advocacy groups.

The CEDAR Innovation Foundation is spearheading a social media campaign, while organisations like the Blockchain Association and DeFi Education Fund are lobbying the US Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs through formal letters.

Cedar statement on the Senate taking up Caroline Cre

South Korean Movie Starring Late Actor Song Jae-rim is Also Based on True Events

The South Korean film Crypto Man, a crypto-themed drama inspired by true events, is set for a January release, poised to captivate global audiences.

The movie delves into the aftermath of a real-life crypto market crash and features the late actor Song Jae-rim in a pivotal role.

Song’s recent passing in his Seoul home, reportedly accompanied by a suicide note, has cast a somber shadow over the film's release, amp

Reddit Joins AI Race, Introduces AI Search Feature

On Monday, Reddit announced the launch of Reddit Answers, a new AI-powered feature designed to help users quickly find answers by leveraging content from user posts.

Accessible via a dedicated button on the homepage, the feature provides an interface similar to ChatGPT or Perplexity, allowing users to pose questions to the AI directly.

Currently available to a limited audience, Reddit plans to expand the tool to additional languages and regio

OverTrip Debuts on Epic Games Store After Token Launch

OverTrip, a vibrant third-person battle royale shooter, has launched on PC through the Epic Games Store, coinciding with the start of its third in-game content season.

OverTrip is LIVE, motherf*ckers!

Time to risk it all, ride the high, and maybe crash hard. . . and then do it again.

Start playing now: https://t.co/UYyRWnIAa4

Here's a TLDR on what you can expect 👇 pic.twitter.com/GaRzsDMCar

— OverTrip (@PlayOverTrip) December 9, 202

Floki Debit Card Lets You Spend 13 Crypto with Zero Gas Fees

Floki, in partnership with Mastercard, has launched a new debit card available in physical and virtual formats across 31 European countries, with plans for global expansion.

The card supports eight blockchains and can be funded with FLOKI and other cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether, with more assets to be added.

Virtual gift cards are available worldwide, extending Floki's accessibility.

The card stands out

Radiant Capital Revealed October Hack Orchestrated by North Korean Hacker

Radiant Capital has revealed that a $50 million hack in October was orchestrated by a North Korea-aligned threat actor who used malware delivered via Telegram, impersonating a former contractor.

In a 6 December update, the platform shared findings from cybersecurity firm Mandiant, which attributed the attack with "high confidence" to a Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK)-linked group.

The incident began on 11 S

Trump Denies Claims About Removing Powell from Fed Post

President-elect Donald Trump has dismissed speculation about removing Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve Chair, despite his campaign claims of taking direct control of the central bank and the economy.

In an interview on NBC's Meet the Press, Trump stated:

“Fire him? No, I don't see it.”

The president added:

“I think if I told him to, he would. But if I asked him to, he probably wouldn't.”

Trump Says He Won’t Fire Fed Chair Jerome Powel

Russians Come Up with AI Tool to Combat Illegal Crypto Mining

A group of Russian academics from St. Petersburg State University claims to have developed an innovative AI solution to detect illegal crypto mining operations.

According to the state-run news agency TASS, the system, which is described as a "world's first," aims to help power companies combat illegal mining, a growing concern for Russia's energy infrastructure.

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Elon Musk’s Stark Warning Sparks Debate Over Singapore’s Demographic Future

Elon Musk’s recent social media comment declaring that Singapore is “going extinct” has ignited heated discussions, reflecting growing concerns about the city-state’s economic future and demographic trends.

The statement, part of a retweet on X (formerly Twitter), has sent ripples across social media platforms and among Singaporean policymakers, as the nation grapples with challenges related to ageing populations and l