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Key Takeaways Of Global AI Conclave 2023
The Global AI Conclave 2023 in Bengaluru, co-hosted by CNBC-TV18 and Moneycontrol, saw AI leaders endorse the New Delhi AI proclamation. Andrew Ng highlighted India’s potential in AI, with high skill penetration and interest. Rajeev Chandrasekhar advocated for balanced AI governance, emphasizing India’s influential role in AI innovation and global...
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Real AI Use Cases in Crypto, No. 2: AIs Can Run DAOs
The artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in blockchain and crypto has been met with both hype and skepticism. Despite the skepticism, several blockchain stakeholders are finding genuine use cases for AI, particularly in Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs). Illia Polosukhin, founder of Near, suggests AI could manage logistical operations within DAOs, helping...
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GitHub Teases Copilot Enterprise Plan That Lets Companies Customize for Their Codebase
GitHub has announced plans for an enterprise subscription tier, allowing companies to customize its Copilot pair-programmer based on their internal codebase. The new tier, Copilot Enterprise, will cost $39/month and be available from February 2024. It includes personalizing Copilot Chat and fine-tuning the underlying models for companies’ codebases. GitHub also...
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The Hub: Carbon Neutrality And Green Silk Road At COP28
COP28 in Dubai focused on carbon neutrality and transformative climate action, with discussions on challenges for the Global South and island nations, exploring funding, capacity building, and policy solutions to drive global political will towards a green economy. Read More: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2023-12-19/The-Hub-carbon-neutrality-and-Green-Silk-Road-at-COP28-1pFd2jGFkE8/p.html
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Broadcom Closes $69 Billion VMware Deal After China Approval
Broadcom has successfully closed its $69 billion acquisition of cloud-computing firm VMware after receiving regulatory approval from China, ending a months-long process. This acquisition is part of Broadcom CEO Hock Tan’s strategy to expand the company’s software business. Despite facing global regulatory scrutiny and having to delay the closing date...
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A16z Backs Web3 Consumer App Setter in $5M Seed Round
Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz led a $5 million seed round into Setter, a consumer app designed to simplify Web3 wallet technologies and facilitate Web3-powered commerce for brands. The New York-based app plans to help brands offer exclusive products and limited edition drops. “It looks and feels like a Web2...
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Culture
Spring Festival Listed As UN Floating Holiday
The UN adds the Lunar New Year as a floating holiday from 2024, acknowledging its...
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First China International Supply Chain Expo Features Diverse Activities
The first China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), themed “Connecting the World for a Shared...
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Pinduoduo Sees Market Cap Close In on Alibaba as Third-Quarter Profit Jumps 47%
Pinduoduo’s market capitalization has neared rival Alibaba’s after the group-buying platform reported a 47% increase...
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Li Keqiang, China’s Former No.2, Dies Aged 68
Former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, known for his reform-minded approach and support for economic reforms,...
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How NFTs Will Make A Comeback In 2024
NFTs are gaining mainstream traction with affordable mass-market products and wider brand integration, driving Web3...
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With Charlie Munger’s Death, Berkshire Loses a Custodian of Its Culture
Munger, who helped build Berkshire into a global investment powerhouse, was instrumental to the company’s...
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Job Demand for Huawei‘s HarmonyOS Native Support App Developers is Increasing in China
Demand for software developers skilled in Huawei’s HarmonyOS has surged in China as the tech...
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COP28: Hong Kong Will Host First Forum at United Nations Climate Talks to Promote City as Green, Sustainable Finance Hub
Hong Kong will host its first forum at the UN’s annual climate change summit, COP28,...
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