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US Homeland Security Forms 'AI Safety and Security' Advisory Board
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has established an 'AI Safety and Security' Advisory Board with leaders from major tech companies.
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Google Seeks Dismissal of U.S. Government Antitrust Lawsuit
Google has countered a U.S. Department of Justice antitrust lawsuit by asserting that the government's claims improperly extend beyond the boundaries of antitrust laws.
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FCC Reinstates Net Neutrality Rules
The FCC has reinstated net neutrality rules to prevent ISPs from blocking or throttling content, facing industry opposition and potential legal challenges.
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Five New BIP Editors Added to Streamline Bitcoin Development
Bitcoin introduces five new BIP editors to streamline the proposal process and improve protocol responsiveness.
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Senate Demands ByteDance Divest from TikTok or Face U.S. Ban
The U.S. Senate's new law mandates ByteDance to sell TikTok within 270 days or face a ban, amid concerns over foreign influence.
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The Great Irony: Silicon Valley AI Dependent on Coal
Silicon Valley's data centers in Northern Virginia, crucial for AI and internet functionality, rely extensively on coal-generated electricity, starkly contrasting with the tech ind…
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Open Source Justice Manifesto
By taking conventional ADR and ODR designs, however, and deploying them through free open-source software and protocols, communities and individuals can harness the full potential…
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Block Announces Completion of 3nm Bitcoin Mining Chip
Block has completed its advanced 3nm Bitcoin mining chip and is developing a full mining system, aiming to decentralize mining hardware supply and enhance network hashrate distribu…
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Morgan Stanley Report Highlights Bitcoin Miners as Catalysts for Data Center Growth
Morgan Stanley's study reveals that Bitcoin miners are set to accelerate data center development, overcoming grid constraints in the US and Europe by leveraging their power capacit…
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House Votes to Advance Bill Aimed at Nationwide TikTok Ban
The U.S. House has passed a revised bill aiming for a nationwide TikTok ban, now awaiting Senate approval and President Biden's signature.
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Micron Technology to Receive $6.1 Billion for Chip Fabs in New York and Idaho
Micron Technology's $6.1 billion federal investment under the CHIPS and Science Act will fund new semiconductor fabs in New York and Idaho.
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‘AI Doomer’ Paul Christiano Appointed to Lead US AI Safety Efforts
Paul Christiano, known for his grim predictions about AI, has been appointed to lead the US AI Safety Institute at NIST, sparking internal and external debates over his influence o…
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Google Opens New Office in El Salvador
Google has opened a new office in San Salvador as part of El Salvador's digital transformation initiative.
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OpenSats Announces Extended Support for Key Nostr Contributors Stuart Bowman and hzrd149
OpenSats provides long-term support to key developers Stuart Bowman and hzrd149, reinforcing the development of open-source, censorship-resistant technologies.
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New Study Sheds Light on TikTok's Algorithm Through API
A study utilizing TikTok's Research API reveals crucial insights into user behavior, content virality, and geographic distribution of videos.
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Bitcoin Miner Manufacturer Auradine Raises $80M in Series B Investment
Bitcoin miner manufacturer Auradine secures $80 million in Series B funding ahead of halving event.
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OpenSats Announces Long-Term Support for Nostr Developer PabloF7z
OpenSats' LTS grant to PabloF7z underscores its commitment to the Nostr ecosystem, fueling key developments and innovation in open-source technology.
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Bhutan to Boost Bitcoin Mining Operations 500% Ahead of Halving Event
Bhutan is gearing up for a substantial 500% increase in Bitcoin mining operations, growing from 100 to 600 megawatts, in response to the upcoming Bitcoin halving.
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Bitfarms Commits $240 Million to Equipment Upgrade Ahead of Bitcoin Halving
The plan involves acquiring new miners, aiming to triple hash rate to 21 EH/s, and increasing operating capacity to 440 MW.
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