The Unspoken Mismatch of Web3 and Generative AI
If you follow the generative AI space, you probably have come across projects such as AutoGPT, BabyAGI, or the just-announced OpenAI GPTs, which are based on semi-autonomous agent capabilities. The simplest version of semi-autonomous agents is intelligent models that can reason through abstract tasks, formulate, and execute plans in a given environment. Source link
50 years ago, astronomers challenged claims that Barnard’s star has a planet
For decades, scientists and science fiction authors have speculated about whether Barnard’s star, the fastest moving star in the night sky and just six light-years from the sun, might host a planet (one illustrated). M. Kornmesser/ESO No planet for Barnard’s star? — Science News, December 1, 1973 Over the years evidence has been brought forward for planetary…
Snapchat now lets subscribers share AI-generated snaps
Those who subscribe to Snapchat’s $3.99 plan can use the feature by tapping the “AI” button from the toolbar on the right side of the camera interface. This opens up a window where users can type a text prompt or choose from one of the premade options, like “a futuristic disco” or “a rocket preparing…
U.S. Presidential Candidates Including Vivek Ramaswamy Chat About Crypto, Target Federal Regulators
Ramaswamy vowed to reduce the agency’s workforce as part of his goal to eliminate 75% of bureaucratic jobs, noting that the third U.S. president, Thomas Jefferson, who died nearly 200 years ago, would be “turning in his grave” over the agency’s actions toward crypto, a technology that was invented roughly 15 years ago. Source link
COP28: Why are fossil fuel talks held up and why does it matter?
COP28 president Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber leading a plenary session Sean Gallup/Getty Images Hopes of a strong stance from COP28 president Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber on phasing out the production and use of fossil fuels have been dashed at the climate summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. A draft agreement on the world’s approach to…
Hot Pod Summit is back
This is Hot Pod, The Verge’s newsletter about podcasting and the audio industry. Sign up here for more. We’ve got a bunch of news in podcast world, but first, an announcement: Hot Pod Summit is BACK, baby! We have some really great stuff cooking that I can’t wait to share. I’m excited to announce that Hot Pod Summit is…
Bitcoin (BTC) Price Halts at $41K Ahead of FOMC Rate Decision; DOT, ATOM, INJ Lead Crypto Gains
The largest crypto asset recovered to $42,000 earlier in the day from yesterday’s low of $40,200 before dipping to $40,600 in the U.S. afternoon hours. After paring some losses, BTC was changing hands at $41,300, slightly up 0.3% over the past 24 hours. Source link
COP28: Even if the climate summit fails, it has changed the conversation on fossil fuels
Climate protester Licypriya Kangujam took to the stage during a discussion at COP28 on 11 December Dominika Zarzycka/NurPhoto via Getty Image The COP28 climate summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, has entered overtime with a real possibility the talks could end in failure, given how far apart countries are on the future of oil, gas…
E3 was a concentrated dose of gaming — and I’m going miss it
Back at E3 2017, I had a plan. The annual convention always had a wide range of game developers in attendance, offering reporters like me the opportunity to talk to prominent folks from all over the world. I decided it would be the ideal place to chat with Japanese creatives about the then-resurgent mood surrounding…
