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U.S. Court Dismisses Uniswap Lawsuit, Calls ETH & Bitcoin Commodities
The perplexing debate as to whether or not a digital asset is considered to be a “security” or a “commodity” continues to frustrate U.S. regulators and industry participants, as we aren’t getting much closer to understanding what criteria truly distinguish them. But now, things just got interesting with respect to the role developers and smart contracts play in a securities class-action lawsuit. In a “case of first impression,” New York District Judge Katherine P. Failla addressed whether the developers and investors in the Uniswap Protocol crypto exchange platform were subject to various provisions of our current federal securities laws. The […]
Europe’s Lufthansa Airline Group Launches NFT Loyalty Program
Lufthansa Group, the second largest airline fleet in Europe, just announced its NFT-infused loyalty program. It will allow passengers to scan their boarding pass in the Uptrip mobile app and exchange it for NFT trading cards to unlock airline miles, business vouchers, and other travel rewards. Powered by Polygon’s proof-of-stake (PoS) blockchain protocol, the new program is the brainchild of Lufthansa’s digital innovation unit, Lufthansa Innovation Hub, and its frequent flyer program, Miles & More. Since its soft launch in spring 2023, Uptrip has experienced 20,000+ registered users with over 200,000 NFT trading cards issued. According to the August 31 […]
Google Introduces Watermarks to ID AI-Generated Images
Google’s DeepMind and Google Cloud revealed a new tool that will help it to better identify when AI-generated images are being utilized, according to an August 29 blog post. SynthID, which is currently in beta, is aimed at curbing the spread of misinformation by adding an invisible, permanent watermark to images to identify them as computer-generated. It is currently available to a limited number of Vertex AI customers who are using Imagen, one of Google’s text-to-image generators. This invisible watermark is embedded directly into the pixels of an image created by Imagen and remains intact even if the image undergoes […]
Google’s Experimental Feature Makes Webpages Faster via @sejournal, @martinibuster
Google’s experimental feature, available in Chrome right now, makes webpages load faster than ever The post Google’s Experimental Feature Makes Webpages Faster appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Google Adds More Links In SGE’s AI-Generated Summaries via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Google is enhancing SGE with more webpage links in summaries, and expanding availability to India and Japan. The post Google Adds More Links In SGE’s AI-Generated Summaries appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
YouTube Lowers Barriers To Join Partner Program In More Countries via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
YouTube makes its Partner Program accessible to more creators globally with lower subscriber thresholds. The post YouTube Lowers Barriers To Join Partner Program In More Countries appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
AI Ranks Among the Top Percentile in Creative Thought
Of all the forms of human intellect that one might expect artificial intelligence to emulate, few people would likely place creativity at the top of their list. Creativity is wonderfully mysterious – and frustratingly fleeting. It defines us as human beings – and seemingly defies the cold logic that lies behind the silicon curtain of machines. Yet, the use of AI for creative endeavors is now growing. New AI tools like DALL-E and Midjourney are increasingly part of creative production, and some have started to win awards for their creative output. The growing impact is both social and economic – as […]
MoonPay Launches Venture Division For Web3 Startups
MoonPay unveiled its investment arm, MoonPay Ventures, on August 29, which will help nurture early-stage startups spanning Web3, gaming, and adjacent fintech sectors. MoonPay Ventures aims to allocate investments ranging from $100,000 to $1 million, specifically targeting seed and Series A funding rounds. With a portfolio boasting over 25 companies, including names like BCB Group, Ledger, BRUT, and Mythical Games, MoonPay Ventures is demonstrating its commitment to backing pioneering ventures in this dynamic landscape. The next-gen infrastructure firm, best known for building robust payment ecosystems for the crypto space, is currently valued at $3.4 billion and boasts more than 5 […]
Forminator WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Affects Up To 400,000+ Websites via @sejournal, @martinibuster
Critical vulnerability rated 9.8/10 affects Forminator WordPress Contact Form installed in over 400,000 websites The post Forminator WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Affects Up To 400,000+ Websites appeared first on Search Engine Journal.