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Top tech stories today: February 5, 2024
In today’s news roundup, debates around AI and chips are rising. Discover a succinct and engaging snapshot of global tech highlights right at your fingertips. 1. Foxconn sees ‘slightly better’ 2024, warns on AI chip shortage Foxconn, Apple’s primary assembler, anticipates a slightly improved year de…
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In today’s news roundup, debates around AI and chips are rising. Discover a succinct and engaging snapshot of global tech highlights right at your fingertips. 1. Foxconn sees ‘slightly better’ 2024, warns on AI chip shortage Foxconn, Apple’s primary assembler, anticipates a…
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In today’s news roundup, debates around AI and chips are rising. Discover a succinct and engaging snapshot of global tech highlights right at your fingertips. Foxconn, Apple’s primary assembler, anticipates a slightly improved year despite a chip shortage for AI servers. Chairman Liu Young-way is optimistic about AI server demand but notes global uncertainties. ( The Economic Time )
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Europe takes a step closer to regulating artificial intelligence as EU countries endorse rules proposed by the European Commission three years ago. The AI Act aims for a global standard, balancing innovation and safety. Further legislative steps await, targeting implementation by 2026. ( Reuters ) The Farcaster network has witnessed a remarkable 400% surge in daily active users, reaching almost 25,000, fueled by the introduction of “frames” on its Warpcast app. Farcaster’s rapid growth contrasts with a decline in activity for platforms like Friendtech. ( Cointelegraph ) Genesis, a crypto leader, has filed a motion for U.S. Bankruptcy Court approval to sell assets, including interest in Grayscale Ethereum trusts, aiming for an expedited hearing on February 8. Following the settlement of an SEC lawsuit over its Gemini Earn program, Genesis is pursuing a liquidation plan to repay customers in cash or cryptocurrency. ( Reuters ) Jupiter decentralised exchange recorded over $480 million in the last 24 hours, outpacing Ethereum’s Uniswap by $10 million. The surge was driven by intense trading of stablecoins and the new memecoin, Wen. ( Cointelegraph )
Key Points
- 1. Foxconn sees ‘slightly better’ 2024, warns on AI chip shortage
- 2. Europe within reach of landmark AI rules after nod from EU countries
- 3. Farcaster sees 400% increase in daily active users amid ‘frames’ frenzy
- 4. Crypto exchange Gemini says bankrupt Genesis moves to authorize sale of trust assets
- 5. Solona DEX Jupiter flips Uniswap amid tablecoin, Wen airdrop frenzy
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