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Top tech stories today: February 6, 2024
Delve into the Apple trial, the latest in AI chat translation, a new NFT digital arts sellout, and downturn in the electric vehicle sector.
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Delve into the Apple trial, the latest in AI chat translation, a new NFT digital arts sellout, and downturn in the electric vehicle sector.
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Explore curated top tech news just for you! Uncover the latest breakthroughs in AI chat translation, captivating NFT digital artworks, and the innovative strategies of major corporations. Stay informed, all at your fingertips. Roblox introduces an AI chat translator supporting 16 languages, seamlessly translating text chats to enhance user interaction. Other tech giants like Meta and Google are also advancing in AI translation models. ( The Verge )
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Microsoft collaborates with media platform Semafor and other news entities to integrate generative AI into journalism, fostering responsible use. Together, they aim to establish procedures and policies for ethical AI utilisation in news production. ( Reuters ) Bitcoin Ordinals project Taproot Wizards sold out its “Quantum Cats” digital arts. The inaugural event saw robust uptake, with all 3,000 NFT-like collectibles selling out for a total revenue of nearly $13 million. ( CoinDesk ) U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen emphasises the potential threats posed by the crypto industry, highlighting risks associated with stablecoins, platform runs, and price volatility. ( CoinDesk ) Crypto market faced a downturn as U.S. interest rates rose, with bitcoin slipping to $42,200. The broader crypto market, experienced a 1.3% decline. The slump correlated with a 14 basis point increase in the 10-year U.S. Treasury bond yield. ( CoinDesk )
Key Points
- 1. Roblox releases real-time AI chat translator
- 2. Microsoft partners with Semafor for AI-assisted news content
- 3. Bitcoin NFT project Taproot Wizards sells out first collection, raking in $13M
- 4. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warns of crypto risks
- 5. Bitcoin slips towards $42K as interest rates soar; Chainlink’s LINK defies crypto slump
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