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Crypto majors see more green; Bitcoin at $118,800. ZCash continues to lead, soaring 50% to $140. US government shutdown pauses ETF approvals. Lighter leaves private beta, opens Perps platform to public. Polymarket eyes US return as soon as today. PNKSTR jumps 50% to $140M as other NFT Strategies boom. Crypto majors are green again continuing…
In brief TAO, MNT, WLF, ASTER, DOGE and BNB are among the altcoins leading the post-crash recovery, with gains of up to 30%. Analysts told Decrypt that their utility, liquidity depth, and strong narratives are driving the rebound. Experts project a market consolidation phase through the second half of October. A handful of altcoins are…
In brief China’s Aheadform unveiled its Origin M1 robot head, reviving debate over how human is too human in machine design. Spanish researchers found that moderately human-like robots inspire more trust than highly realistic ones. Analysts project the global service-robot market will surpass $293 billion by 2032 as humanoids enter daily life. A new ultra-realistic…
In brief A new study shows LLMs can mimic human purchase intent by mapping free-text answers to Likert ratings through semantic similarity. Method achieved 90% of human test–retest reliability on 9,300 real survey responses. The study raises questions about bias, generalization, and how far “synthetic consumers” can stand in for real people. Forget focus groups:…
In brief Researchers at Allameh Tabataba’i University found models behave differently depending on whether they act as a man or a woman. DeepSeek and Gemini became more risk-averse when prompted as women, echoing real-world behavioral patterns. OpenAI’s GPT models stayed neutral, while Meta’s Llama and xAI’s Grok produced inconsistent or reversed effects depending on the…
In brief The Model Behavior division, led by Joanne Jang, introduced a framework to quantify and reduce political bias in large language models. GPT-5 Instant and GPT-5 Thinking displayed 30% less bias than earlier versions when tested against 500 politically charged prompts. The findings underscore OpenAI’s attempt to counter perceptions that AI systems lean politically…
In brief Intel’s new Core Ultra 3 debuts in 2025 with RibbonFET and PowerVia tech for better efficiency and density. The Company Foundry division losses hit $3.2 billion in Q2 as AMD captures 32% of desktop CPUs and nearly 40% of revenue. AMD’s OpenAI GPU deal, Apple Silicon, and Qualcomm’s PC chips tighten the noose.…
In brief Nearly every major social platform now relies on AI for ranking, ad targeting, moderation, and engagement optimization. A 2025 report found 96% of social media professionals use AI tools—72.5% daily—to generate and manage content. Analysts forecast the AI-in-social-media market to triple by 2030, embedding algorithmic influence deeper into online discourse. Large language models…
In brief Bernie Sanders is calling for a 32-hour work week and a “robot tax” on corporations. Lawmakers are split over whether his plan helps or hinders tech growth. Experts say AI’s speed and long-term job impact remains uncertain. In a YouTube video released Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) warned that artificial intelligence could…
In brief SenseMap pays contributors for on-chain, real-time mapping data. Google Maps’ ad business has been estimated to make $11 billion annually. Observers say consensus, not control, ensures accuracy. OpenLedger, a blockchain infrastructure firm building out AI systems for transparent data attribution, is expanding its ecosystem with the addition of SenseMap, a new decentralized mapping…
