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In brief Streaming giant Netflix has revealed that it used generative AI for a VFX sequence in its show “The Eternaut.” Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos called generative AI “an incredible opportunity to make films and series better, not just cheaper.” There is widespread concern among film industry professionals over the threat posed by AI to…
In brief Bedrock Robotics raised $80 million to retrofit construction equipment with AI-driven automation. The startup aims to address a nationwide labor shortage and improve job site safety. Its autonomous systems are already operating in several states, with operator-less deployments planned for 2026. With construction sites across the U.S. stalled by labor shortages, San Francisco-based…
The global crypto market capitalization has soared past $4 trillion for the first time, propelled by rising altcoin prices and an increasingly favorable regulatory landscape.On July 18, crypto data aggregator platform CoinGecko reported that the industry crossed the milestone during Asian trading hours. However, the total value had slightly dipped to $3.9 trillion as of…
In brief OpenAI launched ChatGPT Agent, enabling AI to complete complex tasks using a virtual computer. The tool raises security concerns, including prompt injection attacks. OpenAI added safeguards, but warned users to stay cautious. OpenAI has unveiled its most autonomous AI tool yet: a version of ChatGPT that can browse the web, run apps, and…
In brief More than 40 top AI researchers propose monitoring chatbots’ internal “chain of thought” to catch harmful intent before it becomes action. Privacy experts warn that monitoring these AI thought processes could expose sensitive user data and create new risks of surveillance or misuse. Researchers and critics alike agree that strict safeguards and transparency…
We’re thrilled to announce that ANON, AVAAI and LAYER are now available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading ANON, AVAAI and LAYER trading will be live as of 15:00 UTC today, Mar 4, 2025. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’. Make…
We’re thrilled to announce that ai16z, Fartcoin, and Griffain are now available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading Ai16z, Fartcoin, and Griffain trading will be live as of 15:00 PM UTC today, January, 23, 2025. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit.’…
Note: This is a blog summary of CF Benchmarks’ full 2025 market outlook. Digital asset evolution Cryptocurrencies are no longer a niche interest. Bitcoin and Ethereum have seen their ecosystems expand significantly. One of the biggest drivers has been the introduction of ETFs for each token. These financial products have accelerated institutional investment and brought…
We are proud to announce that Kraken was again a multi-category winner at the Customer Centricity World Series (CCWS). Overcoming strong competition, this year’s awards follow our 2023 CCWS Customer Success and Employee Experience category wins, along with our 2024 Customer Insight & Feedback win. Our award-winning ability to improve client experience via AI In…
By Vishnu Patankar, Kraken’s Chief Technology Officer Crypto is uniquely suited to adopt AI Our industry is known for its volatility and 24/7/365 dynamic. As anyone who’s worked in crypto knows, the bull run quickly leads to immense pressures on most core functions, such as account sign-ups, client responses and token listings. In these situations,…
