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StarkWare’s innovative product, Volition, aims to drastically reduce Ethereum transaction fees, enabling micropayments comparable to Bitcoin’s Lightning Network. Set to launch with Starknet v0.13.0, Volition promises to provide users more control over transactions and foster wider crypto adoption, particularly in developing economies.

Microsoft’s multi-billion-dollar deal with former Ethereum miner, CoreWeave, raises concerns in the crypto community while demonstrating the ability of blockchain-based firms to pivot towards new technology sectors, such as AI cloud computing and machine learning. This collaboration also highlights questions about AI tech’s impact and potential dangers of unchecked innovation.

Microsoft President Brad Smith introduces a “5-point blueprint for governing AI,” emphasizing collaboration between public and private sectors. He proposes government-required licensing for advanced AI models, acknowledging that both sectors must work together to ensure AI serves society while addressing potential risks and maintaining ethical standards.

MicroBT recently introduced three high-performance Bitcoin mining rigs at the Bitcoin2023 conference, with a focus on utilizing sustainable energy sources. The company is tweaking the voltage and frequency of their WhatsMiner machines to be compatible with solar power, and working on repurposing waste heat for various applications, showcasing the potential for mining technology to evolve in terms of efficiency and sustainability.

MicroStrategy plans to introduce a Bitcoin wallet and Lightning address for corporate account holders, aiming to facilitate efficient development and deployment of bitcoin rewards applications. The Lightning Network, seen as a game-changer, is expected to drive Bitcoin mainstream adoption. As more fintech firms embrace cryptocurrencies, MicroStrategy’s move could significantly upscale BTC adoption.

“Choosing a consensus mechanism for a blockchain project is complex and multifaceted, involving the balancing of security, sustainability, scalability, regional preferences, and long-term project goals. The decision requires understanding and navigating through various project-specific details and an ever-evolving technology landscape.”

Gemini’s APAC CEO and Global CTO, Pravjit Tiwana, highlights India’s potential as a key innovator in the Web3 arena, backed by a $24 million investment plan from Gemini. Tiwana cites India’s digital transformation history and unparalleled software development talent as factors for its potential leading role in shaping the Web3 landscape.

Google’s move to integrate advanced, browser-based AI program Bard into Google Assistant could revolutionize user interaction. Bard harnesses the ability to undertake complex tasks like composing essays or codes, raising concerns about privacy imbalance. DBHelper

LinkedIn is incorporating AI into its operations to help recruiters and learners, despite skepticism about loss of human touch in such processes. Advocates argue that AI provides time-saving benefits and tailors content, with 74% LinkedIn users noting time savings after the introduction of AI-assisted messages when recruiting. The ongoing debate about AI’s pros and cons continues, but its growing incorporation into various industries is undeniable.

Meta’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, highlighted the crucial role of AI in the development of the metaverse during a recent interview. By leveraging technology that integrates VR/AR and AI, Zuckerberg aims to establish Meta’s dominance in the 3D immersive metaverse. Despite financial setbacks, he remains committed to the metaverse vision, betting on Llama 2’s technology integration with Meta AI as their unique competitive edge.

“Tokenization, referring to the conversion of asset ownership rights into digital tokens on a blockchain, is revolutionizing securitization according to Jenny Johnson, CEO of Franklin Templeton. It opens up new possibilities for alternative investment vehicles with its incorporation of a payment mechanism, programmable smart contracts, and a source of truth embedded in a decentralized ledger.”

“The AI era differs fundamentally from its predecessors, displaying practicality and capacity to enhance multiple industries. Despite high valuations and growth, concern surrounds possible AI market overheating. Contrasting views argue market saturation serves as a birthplace for future innovations, thus ensuring industry advancement.”

AlphaSense, an AI platform focused on business intelligence and search, has raised its valuation from $1.7 billion to $2.5 billion. The firm offers insights-as-a-service, delivering perceptive business and finance analytics, with its tailored approach promising more specific insights in the crypto and blockchain world. Despite the high-risk, high reward nature of the AI sector, AlphaSense plans to strategically position itself in the B2B generative AI sector.