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Danny meets up with Alex Blania, the CEO and one of the co-founders, alongside Sam Altman, of Tools for Humanity. Their project Worldcoin, aims to help us weed out AI imitators by verifying humans online. All you have to do is scan your iris on one of their orbs to get a unique biometric ID and some cryptocurrency. Danny and Katie also take on Tesla's robotaxi rollout, and question whether it's right and proper for humans to fall in love with AI bots? Spoiler alert! The answer is probably not, for both your sakes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, we went live to discuss CEXs and their recent moves onchain, Kamino's valuation, and Reddit's talks with Worldcoin. We were also joined by Brian Smith from Jito to discuss Blockworks' Token Transparency Framework. Finally, we covered the current state of the trenches and X's plans to develop a “super app”.Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. -- Resources Token Transparency Framework: https://x.com/Blockworks_/status/1935321626788380714 Jito Included in the Token Transparency Framework: https://x.com/jito_sol/status/1935412316087914710 Reid's Thread on Veo 3: https://x.com/reidhannaford/status/1934981941662720196 -- Bitcoin DeFi is heating up on Aptos, the BTCFi growth chain with nearly $400M in BTC assets supported by a secure, fast, and affordable MVM environment. Aptos users can acquire, hold, and earn attractive BTCFi yields via Echo aBTC and OKX xBTC, without typical bridge risks and high fees. Explore BTC yield opportunities on Aptos via OKX Earn and Aptos-native platforms https://web3.okx.com/earn/activity/xbtc-aptos -- Accelerate your app development on Algorand with AlgoKit 3.0—now with native TypeScript and Python support, visual debugging, and seamless testing. Build, test, and deploy smarter with tools designed for speed and simplicity. Start building with AlgoKit today: https://algorand.co/algokit?utm_source=blockworkspodcast&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=algokit3&utm_id=algokit3&utm_term=algokit3 -- Follow Brian: https://x.com/brian_smith_0 Follow Carlos: https://x.com/0xcarlosg Follow Dan: https://x.com/smyyguy Follow Ryan: https://x.com/_ryanrconnor Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/salveboccaccio Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ Join the 0xResearch Telegram group: https://t.me/+z0H6y2bS-dllODVh -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (2:16) Permissonless Is Next Week (6:45) CEXs Making Moves Onchain (23:50) Aptos Ad (24:12) The Kamino Bull Case (34:51) The Token Transparency Framework (51:37) Aptos Ad (52:10) Insider Token Sales (1:05:04) Reddit In Talks With Worldcoin (1:12:55) Algorand Ad (1:13:30) Veo 3 Is Cracked (1:20:41) Are The Trenches Back? (1:33:21) X Developing A Super App (1:45:37) Kranken's Token -- Check out Blockworks Research today! Research, data, governance, tokenomics, and models – now, all in one place Blockworks Research: https://www.blockworksresearch.com/ Free Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Boccaccio, Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
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Comment prouverons-nous demain, à l'ère de l'IA et des deepfakes, que nous sommes humains ? C'est tout l'enjeu du projet World ID, un système d'identité numérique global, basé sur la reconnaissance biométrique de l'iris, et adossé à la cryptomonnaie Worldcoin. L'objectif : fournir à chacun le moyen de prouver son identité, sans avoir besoin de fournir son nom, son adresse ou ses papiers.-----------------------------------------------------------------------SMART TECH - Le magazine quotidien de l'innovationDans SMART TECH, l'actu du numérique et de l'innovation prend tout son sens. Chaque jour, des spécialistes décryptent les actualités, les tendances, et les enjeux soulevés par l'adoption des nouvelles technologies.
Is the promise of AI abundance Silicon Valley's biggest lie? That Was The Week publisher Keith Teare argues that while AI will inevitably reduce human labor and increase productivity, the real question isn't economic—it's about distribution. Who, exactly, benefits from all this abundance? Currently, it's private companies like OpenAI and Google that own the technology; not you and I, the public. This creates what Keith describes as a fork in the road: either a techno-feudal nightmare where few own everything, or a techno-socialist cornucopia where everyone prospers. He points to points to experiments like Sam Altman's Worldcoin as potential solutions, but warns that without deliberate human action, abundance could easily become the ultimate scarcity trap.As you can tell from this conversation, I'm much more skeptical than Keith. While he sees inevitable productivity gains leading to a potential utopia, I see Silicon Valley's promises of abudance as largely self-serving fantasy. There is no fork in the road and, with or without human agency, everything certainly isn't possible. Today's technological reality is growing inequality, not infinite distribution. The fact that Keith's most hopeful model is Sam Altman's chilling crypto scheme for paying people to scan and share their irises is particularly unconvincing. History shows us that new technologies, while promising a cornucopian future, always create new forms of scarcity. The people promoting AI abundance—Zuckerberg, Musk, Altman et al—are painfully antisocial, yet preach about more social time for family and friends. Meanwhile, teachers and journalists and lawyers are already being forced into retirement. Without concrete mechanisms for the redistribution of AI derived wealth, abundance will likely benefit the few who own the technology, not the many who actually need it. five key takeaways 1. The Economics vs. Distribution Problem AI will inevitably make production cheaper and more efficient, but there's no built-in mechanism ensuring everyone benefits. The proceeds will flow to private companies unless something changes.2. The Fork in the Road We face two possible futures: a feudal system where a few own everything, or a utopia where abundance benefits everyone. The outcome depends entirely on human choices, not technological inevitability.3. The End of Required Labor While productivity gains are inevitable, the complete elimination of paid work isn't guaranteed. But as AI becomes cheaper than human labor, employers will have no economic incentive to hire people.4. Democrats Need the Abundance Narrative The Democratic Party can't win by just redistributing a shrinking pie. They need policies that grow the economy and make abundance politically viable—free healthcare and education require rapid wealth expansion.5. Experiments Are Already Happening Projects like Sam Altman's Worldcoin (giving everyone AI profits via crypto) and discussions of Universal Income show that practical wealth distribution mechanisms are being tested, not just theorized.Keen On America is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe
有人排隊領幣,有人排隊掃眼球。這不是科幻電影,是台北街頭。Worldcoin,一個由 OpenAI 執行長 Sam Altman 發起的專案,現在正式登陸台灣。掃一下眼球,就能領到幣,還說要打造 AI 時代的全球身分系統,鋪路給全民基本收入。聽起來很酷,但你確定你知道你交出了什麼嗎?這集我們聊聊:
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A mysterious sphere was seen in the sky over the Columbian city of Buga back in march, 2025, before being recovered on the ground. It has sparked considerable debate due to both its mysterious origin and a series of archaic and archetypical symbols etched on its surface. Researchers have translated the symbols via AI to the following: “The origin of birth through union and energy in the cycle of transformation, meeting point of unity, expansion, and consciousness — individual consciousness.” Those researchers then gave their interpretation of the message: “We interpret it as a message to humanity, encouraging a collective shift in consciousness to help Mother Earth — especially considering the current issues with pollution and environmental decline.”According to Dr Julia Mossbridge, cognitive neuroscientist, “The sphere itself seems kind of like an art project… If an artist is doing this, why is that? Well, I think it's partly the same reason. It's because we're learning that we don't understand what's in our skies or our waters. And there's something going on that's essentially bigger than us.”One of the men who found the sphere, named only as Jose, felt sick for days after touching the orb: “When I poured water on it, it started to smoke, and the water vaporized instantly,” he added. What we have here is an old story, one that is rooted in both collective mythology and UFO legend. Roswell, Kecksburg, and Rendlesham lore maintain mysterious symbols on the craft, Roswell famously had metal that couldn't be altered and had mystical powers, the Flatwoods monster case involved a family and dog becoming sick, and the core reasoning of countless UFO abductions and “alien” interactions involve warnings over pollution and environmentalism. The spherical shape of the Buga object is both an archetypical UFO and a traditional symbol of the soul. Back in April, 1974, the Betz family found a mysterious sphere near their home on Fort George Island, Florida. Slightly smaller than a bowling ball but weighing about 30lbs, it was strongly affected by solar radiation. Researchers from Louisiana “found radio waves coming from it and a magnetic field around it,” and the US Navy's attempt to x-ray the sphere initially failed because the “machine wasn't strong enough to penetrate the steel.” It was determined later the sphere was of human origin. In Coast Rica there are hundreds of stone spheres, while metallic microspheres have been reported in crop circles. South African miners also found in the 1970s spherical objects ranging in size from a few millimeters to several centimeters. The Klerksdorp, Africa, spheres have also been found in Czech Republic and Cost Rica. While some argue they are geological in nature, others speculate they are artificial, which is shocking because they date to 2.8 billion years ago. While on the subject of the spherical archetype, there is Sam Altman's (OpenAI) new ORB device: Time reports: “Stare into the heart of the plastic-and-silicon globe and it will map the unique furrows and ciliary zones of your iris. Seconds later, you'll receive inviolable proof of your humanity: a 12,800-digit binary number, known as an iris code, sent to an app on your phone. At the same time, a packet of cryptocurrency called Worldcoin, worth approximately $42, will be transferred to your digital wallet—your reward for becoming a ‘verified human'.”By scanning the iris, the ORB can determine your humanity, which is ultimately based on 6 protons, 6 neutrons, and 6 electrons, i.e., carbon - the mark of the beast. Built by Tools for Humanity, “It aims to verify 50 million people by the end of 2025; ultimately its goal is to sign up every single human being on the planet. The free crypto serves as both an incentive for users to sign up, and also an entry point into what the company hopes will become the world's largest financial network, through which it believes ‘double-digit percentages of the global economy' will eventually flow.” Why do they need to be verified? Because Altman and TFH believe that incoming “AI AGENTS” will make it impossible to verify what or who is real. The ORB will be installed at gas stations and stores across the USA first, incentivized by free cryptocurrency and facilitating/issuing both a WORLD CURRENCY called Worldcoin and a “WORLD ID,” while providing for a “universal basic income (UBI).” Your identity will be based on the scanning of your “unique furrows and ciliary zones of your iris.” In other words, the gateway to your soul will be captured and used as a “mark” of your humanity. Without it, it's not just that you won't be able to “buy or sell,” you won't even be classified a HUMAN. Images of this “orb” from Time Magazine show the device resting in front of a black and white background, reminiscent of the masonic floor, while the device itself is an artificial all-seeing eye. Elon Musk works in league with Yuval Harari, Sam Altman, and Larry Ellison, the latter two behind the Stargate Project, rushing to gather data for gene specific injections to change DNA. Their names are very telling in Hebrew: Yuval Harari means “streaming from the mountain”; Sam Altman means “name of the old God” and also “Samael, the seducer and accuser” “altering man”; and Larry Ellison means “light of my God Yahweh,” or “victory of the son of Elohim.” Take the names of their companies too: OpenAI, Oracle, and Nvidia (associated with the evil eye). Take Musk's X platform AI called Grok, whose logo is the eye of Saturn. The sons of Elohim are those who have a covenant with (A) God and are selected to be the rulers of planet earth. It now makes perfect sense why Israel is the central leader of this technology; why the black cube is central in artificial intelligence development, including MIT's use of the image, and blackbox AI; and why Jews wear them on their heads or why Muslims walk around one seven times. Think about the shadowy Israeli firm Black Cube or the Larry Fink run BlackRock, not to mention the mostly Israeli Black Box AI. The square is the world and the sphere is the soul-spirit. If the humanity can be reduced to raw energy and data via an artificial spherical device, that scans the gateway, then rather than the soul-spirit inhabiting a body the body will be plugged into the black cube and only carnal urges will remain. *The is the FREE archive, which includes advertisements. 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En este episodio de La Última Frontera, Pablo Sabbatella —experto en ciberseguridad y referente en el ecosistema cripto— nos ayuda a entender qué hay realmente detrás de Worldcoin, el proyecto de escaneo de iris impulsado por Sam Altman. ¿Es posible certificar que somos humanos sin comprometer nuestros datos? ¿Qué riesgos implica entregar información biométrica en nombre de la Web3? Seguridad, privacidad, blockchain y vigilancia, en una charla imperdible sobre el futuro (y el presente) de nuestra identidad digital.
Tim Batt joined Jesse to discuss the scandals surrounding the CEO of OpenAI Sam Altman's crypto project called WorldCoin and the case of an AI model trying to blackmail its engineers when they tried to take it offline.
In this episode, Jon Grinnell joins Jarrett Carpenter to dive into the rapidly evolving world of cryptocurrency and digital finance. They break down Bitcoin and Ethereum's price trends, the growing influence of stablecoins, and what a future without traditional banks might look like. The conversation takes a provocative turn with an in-depth look at the Worldcoin project—its bold vision for universal basic income, global identity verification, and the ethical dilemmas it raises.They also explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping crypto, trust, and digital identity. As bots and automation blur the lines between human and machine, Jarrett and Jon discuss the urgent need for innovative tools to verify humanity in an increasingly AI-driven world. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of crypto, AI, and the future of financial sovereignty—especially in emerging markets where technology adoption has the power to redefine opportunity.Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/nSGFHsq4DaMEPISODE CHAPTERS00:00 - Episode Intro00:09 - Jon Is Back On The Pod01:00 - Jarrett Has Joined Blockworks - FUTURE10 for 10% off Permissionless - https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv02:13 - Bitcoin Is PUMPING!03:15 - Will The ETH / BTC Chart Grow Wider Or Revert Back To Older Trends? (Jon Is BULLISH On ETH)08:08 - Ethereum's The Future Of Decentralized Finance08:51 - Ethereum Is A Mullet12:20 - Coinbase Bitcoin Loans Via Morpho Are On Ethereum15:00 - US Crypto Sentiment Has Shifted A Ton In Last 6 Months16:00 - The Future Of Stablecoins (USDC & USDT)17:07 - USDC On Base Is TOO CLEAN - https://youtu.be/flq1bxH9Lqo?si=2DKZFqes5BtZ-GAF18:48 - Brian Armstrong's Crypto Vision Is Here20:22 - Use Cases For Stablecoins = Sending Money Globally (Overseas)20:55 - The Future Of Crypto & Social Media21:48 - Venmo & CashApp Are Just Middlemen Soon To Be Replaced24:08 - What Does The World Look Like Without Banks?26:18 - Will Crypto Follow The Internet's Ease-Of-Use Trajectory?27:30 - What Are The Future Signals For Crypto?28:28 - ZK Proof Identity & Acct Abstraction Is The Future Of Crypto29:50 - Is WorldCoin Good Or Bad? Is It The Future?46:00 - Should Coinbase Replace Its Customer Success Employees With AI?53:55 - Crypto Content Creators Leaving Every Halving54:45 - AI's New Video Upgrades Are Wild59:20 - We All Need To Protect Ourselves Against AI Ransom Videos01:04:42 - Stay Curious To Learn About Tomorrow's TechnologyJon's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jongrinnellsf/Jon on X - https://x.com/jkg_ethFuture Signal is a podcast hosted and produced by Jarrett Carpenter that explores tomorrow's tech today.All of Future Signal's content is not financial advice but rather edu-tainment. All of our episodes are available on YT as well as wherever you listen to podcasts.Please follow us on social media and check out our website:X - https://www.twitter.com/futuresignalxyzInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/futuresignalxyz/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/futuresignalxyzLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/future-signal-xyz/Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/futuresignalpodFor more info on the podcast, please check out https://www.futuresignal.xyz/To learn more about Future Signal's Host - https://www.jarrettcarpenter.com/
They say on the internet no one knows you're a dog but this has created a digital space that is dominated by more bots than humans and crypto space that is easily sybil attacked. Worldcoin, a project led by Sam Altman, is purporting to tackle this issue as AI (ironic?) proliferates content by scanning our eyeballs into an orb that they totally aren't taking your data from! Personally I don't trust them.So I spoke to Shady El Damaty, co-founder and CEO of Holonym Foundation which is building human.tech, a suite of different identity solutions that protect user privacy using zero-knowledge proofs. We spoke about how it all works and the implications of people having control of their identities online.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Website: https://theblockchainsocialist.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3geORcile9E1EyPyFiAHhM?si=x7fjsFhURsSBlErXnihh9A iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blockchain-socialist/id1501607045 Podcast Addict: https://podplayer.net/?podId=2598359 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBSocialist Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theblockchainsocialistReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/cryptoleftists/Send me your questions or comments about the show and I'll read them out sometime. Support the showICYMI I've written a book about, no surprise, blockchains through a left political framework! The title is Blockchain Radicals: How Capitalism Ruined Crypto and How to Fix It and is being published through Repeater Books, the publishing house started by Mark Fisher who's work influenced me a lot in my thinking. The book is officially published and you use this linktree to find where you can purchase the book based on your region / country.
Anleihen rauschen ab, die Börse schwächelt – und Bitcoin? Der knackt ein Rekordhoch. Wait, what? Richtig gelesen! Obwohl die globalen Kapitalmärkte alles andere als im Risk-On-Modus sind, scheint's für Krypto gerade kein Halten zu geben. Warum das so ist – und vor allem, wie lange das noch gutgehen kann – besprechen Julius Nagel und Florian Adomeit in dieser Folge von Alles Coin, Nichts Muss. Außerdem geht's um einen Hyperliquid-Whale, der mit Milliardenpositionen gambelt und sich dabei fast verzockt, um Flo's schmerzhafte Airdrop-Bilanz und einen Beef zwischen zwei Krypto-OGs, der ausgerechnet die US-Regierung wieder auf regulatorische Spur bringt. On top: fette Funding-News für Worldcoin, ein Hauch von Hoffnung im Solana-Ökosystem – und ein Telegram-Trading-Bot, der Polymarket-Junkies das Leben leichter machen soll.
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De koers van Bitcoin heeft opnieuw een recordhoogte bereikt. In de nacht van woensdag op donderdag werd de digitale munt verhandeld tegen ongeveer 111.800 dollar. Daarmee is het vorige hoogtepunt, rond de inauguratie van Donald Trump begin dit jaar, overtuigend overtroffen. Toch is het beeld in euro’s minder uitbundig: door de veranderde wisselkoers staat Bitcoin uitgedrukt in euro’s nog niet op een recordstand. De grens van 100.000 euro is nog niet doorbroken. Tegelijkertijd blijven altcoins voorlopig achter bij deze opmars. De huidige koersstijging laat zich verklaren door een combinatie van factoren. Zo blijven de Amerikaanse Bitcoin-ETF’s populair, met BlackRock als uitschieter. In mei wist dit fonds 3,4 miljard dollar aan nieuw kapitaal aan te trekken. Ook zijn er signalen dat steeds meer bedrijven overgaan tot de aankoop van Bitcoin. Daarnaast speelt nieuwe wetgeving in Texas een rol. De staat heeft als eerste in de VS een eigen bitcoinwet aangenomen. Die voorziet onder andere in een formele definitie van begrippen als Bitcoin, cryptocurrency en cold storage, en draagt het beheer van een toekomstige Bitcoinreserve op aan de financieel directeur van de staat. Hoewel er nog geen bedragen zijn genoemd, maakt de wet het mogelijk om Bitcoin aan te kopen, vooralsnog de enige digitale asset met een marktkapitalisatie die boven de grens van 500 miljard dollar ligt. In de VS haalde Sam Altman, bekend als CEO van OpenAI en mede-oprichter van het crypto-identiteitsproject Worldcoin, 135 miljoen dollar op met een verkoopronde van tokens. Met dat geld wil hij het aantal zogeheten irisscanners uitbreiden. Deze ‘Orb’-apparaten worden gebruikt om de identiteit van mensen wereldwijd te verifiëren, met als doel iedere wereldburger van een cryptorekening te voorzien. Er zijn momenteel 874 locaties waar zo’n scan mogelijk is, maar Nederland hoort daar nog niet bij. In Berlijn staat de dichtstbijzijnde scanner — in een dönerzaak. De koers van de Worldcoin-token heeft zich na een sterke lancering in 2023 nauwelijks hersteld. Waar de prijs ooit boven de 10 dollar piekte, zakte deze terug naar 60 dollarcent. Inmiddels is de munt gestegen naar ongeveer 1,15 dollar. Deze week in de CryptocastEen gesprek met Pim Swart van cryptodurfinvesteerder Maven11. We hebben het over het meest gepeste jongetje van de klas, dit jaar: Ethereum. Want waarom gaat het daar nu zo slecht? En komt dat nog wel goed? De eerste tekenen zijn hoopgevend, want de afgelopen maand steeg de koers van Ether met zo'n 50%. Co-host is Raoul Esseboom. Met Daniël Mol bespreken we elke week de stand van de cryptomarkt. Luister live donderdagochtend rond 8:50 in De Ochtendspits, of wanneer je wilt via bnr.nl/podcast/cryptocastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
De koers van Bitcoin heeft opnieuw een recordhoogte bereikt. In de nacht van woensdag op donderdag werd de digitale munt verhandeld tegen ongeveer 111.800 dollar. Daarmee is het vorige hoogtepunt, rond de inauguratie van Donald Trump begin dit jaar, overtuigend overtroffen. Toch is het beeld in euro’s minder uitbundig: door de veranderde wisselkoers staat Bitcoin uitgedrukt in euro’s nog niet op een recordstand. De grens van 100.000 euro is nog niet doorbroken. Tegelijkertijd blijven altcoins voorlopig achter bij deze opmars. De huidige koersstijging laat zich verklaren door een combinatie van factoren. Zo blijven de Amerikaanse Bitcoin-ETF’s populair, met BlackRock als uitschieter. In mei wist dit fonds 3,4 miljard dollar aan nieuw kapitaal aan te trekken. Ook zijn er signalen dat steeds meer bedrijven overgaan tot de aankoop van Bitcoin. Daarnaast speelt nieuwe wetgeving in Texas een rol. De staat heeft als eerste in de VS een eigen bitcoinwet aangenomen. Die voorziet onder andere in een formele definitie van begrippen als Bitcoin, cryptocurrency en cold storage, en draagt het beheer van een toekomstige Bitcoinreserve op aan de financieel directeur van de staat. Hoewel er nog geen bedragen zijn genoemd, maakt de wet het mogelijk om Bitcoin aan te kopen, vooralsnog de enige digitale asset met een marktkapitalisatie die boven de grens van 500 miljard dollar ligt. In de VS haalde Sam Altman, bekend als CEO van OpenAI en mede-oprichter van het crypto-identiteitsproject Worldcoin, 135 miljoen dollar op met een verkoopronde van tokens. Met dat geld wil hij het aantal zogeheten irisscanners uitbreiden. Deze ‘Orb’-apparaten worden gebruikt om de identiteit van mensen wereldwijd te verifiëren, met als doel iedere wereldburger van een cryptorekening te voorzien. Er zijn momenteel 874 locaties waar zo’n scan mogelijk is, maar Nederland hoort daar nog niet bij. In Berlijn staat de dichtstbijzijnde scanner — in een dönerzaak. De koers van de Worldcoin-token heeft zich na een sterke lancering in 2023 nauwelijks hersteld. Waar de prijs ooit boven de 10 dollar piekte, zakte deze terug naar 60 dollarcent. Inmiddels is de munt gestegen naar ongeveer 1,15 dollar. Deze week in de CryptocastEen gesprek met Pim Swart van cryptodurfinvesteerder Maven11. We hebben het over het meest gepeste jongetje van de klas, dit jaar: Ethereum. Want waarom gaat het daar nu zo slecht? En komt dat nog wel goed? De eerste tekenen zijn hoopgevend, want de afgelopen maand steeg de koers van Ether met zo'n 50%. Co-host is Raoul Esseboom. Met Daniël Mol bespreken we elke week de stand van de cryptomarkt. Luister live donderdagochtend rond 8:50 in De Ochtendspits, of wanneer je wilt via bnr.nl/podcast/cryptocastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The latest price moves and insights with CoinFund founder and CEO Jake Brukhman.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.CoinFund founder and CEO Jake Brukhman joins CoinDesk live at Consensus 2025 to discuss his insights on crypto innovation and capital markets. Plus, he delves into Worldcoin, emphasizing its biometric proof of personhood and rapid user growth.This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week, the Hivemind team discuss ETH's sudden outperformance and whether it's driven by genuine flows or just positioning, Solana's strength as the launchpad for "Internet Capital Markets," and the evolving narratives around RWA tokens, L1 rotation, and meme coin mania. They also touch on Celestia's roadmap struggles, the logic behind tokenized equity fundraising, and Worldcoin. Enjoy! -- Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross and David Canellis. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/empire -- Follow Ceteris: https://x.com/ceterispar1bus Follow Jose: https://x.com/ZeMariaMacedo Follow Yan: https://x.com/YanLiberman Follow Jason: https://x.com/3xliquidated Follow Empire: https://x.com/theempirepod Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/4jYEkBx Subscribe on Apple: https://bit.ly/3ECSmJ3 Subscribe on Spotify: https://bit.ly/4hzy9lH -- Join us at Permissionless IV June 24th - 26th. Use code EMPIRE10 for 10% OFF! https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ Believe Screener: https://www.believescreener.com/ -- Timestamps: (0:00) Cold Opening (2:59) Introduction (5:37) ETH Pump & Future (13:51) Slightly Cautious (19:17) Time to Derisk? (24:34) What We're Excited About (29:11) Solana & Internet Capital Markets (38:04) Celestia Fundamentals (42:18) Hype & RWAs (45:38) Market Opportunities (49:27) Believe & ICM Launchpad (57:56) Worldcoin Pitch (1:03:50) Final Thoughts -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, the Hivemind team, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
The latest price moves and insights with CoinFund founder and CEO Jake Brukhman.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.CoinFund founder and CEO Jake Brukhman joins CoinDesk live at Consensus 2025 to discuss his insights on crypto innovation and capital markets. Plus, he delves into Worldcoin, emphasizing its biometric proof of personhood and rapid user growth.This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Een scan laten maken van je iris om te bewijzen dat je een mens bent. Het klinkt als science fiction, maar het kan al. Redacteur Marloes de Koning ziet hoe bedrijven en overheden worstelen met de vraag: hoe onderscheid je mens van machine in de wereld van AI?Gast: Marloes de KoningPresentatie: Iddo HavingaRedactie: Esmee Dirks, Ilse Eshuis, Suzan YücelMontage: Misja van WaterschootEindredactie: Anna KorterinkCoördinatie: Elze van DrielProductie: Andrea HuntjensHeb je vragen, suggesties of ideeën over onze journalistiek? Mail dan naar onze redactie via podcast@nrc.nl.Zie het privacybeleid op https://art19.com/privacy en de privacyverklaring van Californië op https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Will AI replace God, steal your job, and change your future? Amjad Masad, Bret Weinstein, and Daniel Priestley debate the terrifying warning signs, and why you need to understand them now. Amjad Masad is the founder and CEO of Replit, the world's leading online programming environment and community. Daniel Priestley is a serial entrepreneur and advises fast-growing companies on innovation, marketing, and the future of work in the age of AI. Bret Weinstein is an evolutionary biologist, expert in complex systems and host of the DarkHorse Podcast. In this debate, they explain: Why AI threatens 50% of the global workforce. How AI agents are already replacing millions of jobs and how to use them to your advantage. How AI will disrupt creative industries and hijack human consciousness. The critical skills that will matter most in the AI-powered future. What parents must teach their kids now to survive the AI age. How to harness AI's power ethically. 00:00 Intro 07:14 What Is an AI Agent? 09:11 Who Is Bret and What Are His Views on AI? 12:58 Who Is Dan? 14:42 Where Are the Boundaries? 15:56 What Could AI Potentially Do? 17:01 Bret's Concerns: AI and a New Species 19:33 The Disruptive Potential of AI in Its Current Form 20:33 Is AI Just a Tool? 21:38 Those Who Leverage AI Will Be the Winners 25:15 What Abuse Are We Currently Seeing? 30:57 The Collateral Damage of AI 39:08 What Will Happen to Humans? 42:15 Which Jobs Will Be Replaced by AI? 45:34 Could AI Development Affect Western Economies? 49:00 Is AI Removing Our Agency? 57:39 Will Authenticity Be More Valued in the AI Era? 59:16 Will Markets Become Fairer or More Unbalanced? 1:03:45 The Economic Displacement 1:05:45 Worldcoin and the Case for Universal Basic Income 1:11:47 Are We Losing Meaning and Purpose? 1:14:44 AI's Impact on Loneliness, Relationships, and Connection 1:18:57 Can Education Adapt to the AI Era? 1:26:07 What Should AI Teach Our Children? 1:31:19 Ads 1:32:20 Is This Inevitable? 1:38:18 Will We Start Living Like House Cats? 1:44:44 Hyper-Changing World: Are We Designed for It? 1:50:25 The 5 Key Threats of AI 1:51:51 Deepfakes and AI Scams 1:59:43 An Optimistic Take on the AI Era 2:03:37 AI for Business Opportunities 2:08:34 Ads 2:10:32 AI Autonomous Weapons 2:17:59 Do We Live Among Aliens or in a Simulation? 2:21:31 How to Live a Good Life in the AI Era
Welcome back to another Weekly Update where hopefully I'm helping you stay 10 steps ahead of the chaos at the intersection of business, tech, and the human experience. This week's update is loaded as usual and includes everything from Google transforming the foundation of search as we know it, to a creepy new step in digital identity verification, real psychological risks emerging from AI overuse, and a quiet but powerful wake-up call for working parents everywhere.With that, let's get into it.⸻Google AI Mode Is Here — and It Might Change EverythingNo, this isn't the little AI snapshot you've seen at the top of Google. This is a full-fledged “AI Mode” being built directly into the search interface, powered by Gemini and designed to fundamentally shift how we interact with information. I break down what's really happening here, the ethical concerns around data and consent, and why this might be the beginning of the end for traditional SEO. I also explore what this means for creators, brands, and anyone who relies on discoverability in a post-search world.⸻Scan to Prove You're Human? Worldcoin Says YesSam Altman's Worldcoin just launched the Orb Mini. And yes, it looks as weird as it sounds. Basically, it's designed to scan your iris to verify you're human. While it's being sold as a solution to digital fraud, this opens up a massive can of worms around privacy, surveillance, and centralization of identity. I talk through the bigger picture: why this isn't going away, what it signals about the direction of trust on the internet, and what risks we face if this becomes the default model for online authentication.⸻AI Is Warping Our Minds — LiterallyA growing number of people are reporting delusions, emotional dependence, and psychological confusion after spending too much time with AI chatbots. However, it's more than anecdotes; the data is starting to back it up. I'm not fear-mongering, but I am calling attention to a growing cognitive threat that's being ignored. In this segment, I explore why this is happening, how AI may not be creating the problem (but absolutely amplifying it), and how to guard against falling into the same trap. If AI is just reflecting what's already there… what does that say about us?⸻Parent Wake-Up Call: A Child's Drawing Said Too MuchA viral story about a mom seeing herself through her child's eyes hit me hard. When her son drew a picture of her too busy at her laptop to answer him, it wasn't meant as a criticism, but it became a revelation. I share my own reflections on work-life integration, why this isn't just a remote work problem, and how we need to think bigger than “just go back to the office.” If we don't pause and reset, we may look back and realize we modeled a version of success that quietly erased everything that mattered most.⸻If this resonated with you or gave you something to think about, drop a comment, share with a friend, and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss what's next.Show Notes:In this weekly update, host Christopher Lind explores the major shifts reshaping the digital and human landscape. Topics include Google's new AI Mode in Search and its implications for discoverability and data ethics, the launch of Worldcoin's Orb Mini and the future of biometric identity verification, and a disturbing trend of AI chatbots influencing user beliefs and mental health. Christopher also reflects on a powerful story about work-life balance, generational legacy, and why intentional living matters more than ever in the age of AI.00:00 – Introduction00:56 – Google AI Mode Launch & SEO Impact18:07 – Worldcoin's Orb Mini & Human Verification32:58 – AI, Delusion, and Psychological Risk44:28 – A Child's Drawing & The Cost of Disconnection54:46 – Final Thoughts and Challenge#FutureOfSearch #AIethics #DigitalIdentity #MentalHealthAndAI #WorkLifeHarmony
Mike McCue introduces Surf: Flipboard's founder and CEO demonstrated their new social browser app that aggregates content from ActivityPub, AT Proto, and RSS into unified feeds, allowing users to follow people across platforms and create curated content collections. OpenAI Adjusts Reorganization Plans: OpenAI will maintain its non-profit arm while converting its for-profit division into a public benefit corporation similar to Anthropic, pending regulatory approval. AI Criticism Blog Post: A blog highlighted practical AI concerns beyond the singularity, focusing on coordinated inauthentic behavior, misinformation, and non-consensual pornography. AI Workplace Misuse: Nearly half of workers admit to using AI inappropriately at work according to a Fast Company report. AI Academic Cheating: New York Magazine investigated widespread AI cheating in colleges, including students using AI for all assignments while maintaining excellent grades. "I Smell AI": The team discussed unreliable AI detection methods and embarrassing AI-generated news errors, including Alberta being incorrectly described as "French-speaking." Instagram Co-founder on AI Chatbots: Kevin Systrom claims AI assistants are designed to maximize engagement metrics rather than utility, though Leo demonstrated how these behaviors can be modified. Google Labs' AI Experiments: The hosts explored Google's new AI Mode search interface, language learning tools, and a career recommendation system. New York Times Subscriber Growth: The NYT added 250,000 digital subscribers with a 14% jump in digital subscription revenue, with nearly half subscribing to multiple products. Auburn University's Phone Help Desk: The hosts discussed Auburn's 70-year tradition of librarians answering public phone questions, continuing through technological changes. San Francisco's Orb Store: World opened a downtown storefront where visitors scan their irises with "orbs" to verify humanity and receive WorldCoin cryptocurrency. Driverless Trucks Begin Regular Routes: Aurora launched fully autonomous semi-trucks between Dallas and Houston, raising both safety hopes and public perception concerns. Waymo Safety Study: Data showed Waymo's autonomous vehicles significantly reduced injury crashes, though the hosts questioned aspects of the data presentation. AI-Generated Video in Court: An AI-generated video of a deceased shooting victim "forgiving" his killer was shown in an Arizona courtroom, raising ethical and legal questions. Paris's Game Recommendation - Norco: Paris recommended the Southern Gothic narrative game Norco, set in industrial Louisiana with a surreal atmosphere similar to Disco Elysium. Leo's Game Recommendation - Tippy Coco: Leo shared a simple browser-based ball-bouncing game at TippyCoco.com as an easy option for casual players. Jeff's Pick - World Bank Data Sets: Jeff highlighted World Bank's release of hundreds of public data sets intended for AI training that provide insight into global technology adoption. Google Invests in Wonder: Google Ventures invested in virtual kitchen company Wonder, which raised $600 million despite questions about food delivery business sustainability. These show notes have been truncated due to length. For the full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines/episodes/818 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Mike McCue Sponsors: monarchmoney.com with code IM spaceship.com/twit bigid.com/im Melissa.com/twit
Mike McCue introduces Surf: Flipboard's founder and CEO demonstrated their new social browser app that aggregates content from ActivityPub, AT Proto, and RSS into unified feeds, allowing users to follow people across platforms and create curated content collections. OpenAI Adjusts Reorganization Plans: OpenAI will maintain its non-profit arm while converting its for-profit division into a public benefit corporation similar to Anthropic, pending regulatory approval. AI Criticism Blog Post: A blog highlighted practical AI concerns beyond the singularity, focusing on coordinated inauthentic behavior, misinformation, and non-consensual pornography. AI Workplace Misuse: Nearly half of workers admit to using AI inappropriately at work according to a Fast Company report. AI Academic Cheating: New York Magazine investigated widespread AI cheating in colleges, including students using AI for all assignments while maintaining excellent grades. "I Smell AI": The team discussed unreliable AI detection methods and embarrassing AI-generated news errors, including Alberta being incorrectly described as "French-speaking." Instagram Co-founder on AI Chatbots: Kevin Systrom claims AI assistants are designed to maximize engagement metrics rather than utility, though Leo demonstrated how these behaviors can be modified. Google Labs' AI Experiments: The hosts explored Google's new AI Mode search interface, language learning tools, and a career recommendation system. New York Times Subscriber Growth: The NYT added 250,000 digital subscribers with a 14% jump in digital subscription revenue, with nearly half subscribing to multiple products. Auburn University's Phone Help Desk: The hosts discussed Auburn's 70-year tradition of librarians answering public phone questions, continuing through technological changes. San Francisco's Orb Store: World opened a downtown storefront where visitors scan their irises with "orbs" to verify humanity and receive WorldCoin cryptocurrency. Driverless Trucks Begin Regular Routes: Aurora launched fully autonomous semi-trucks between Dallas and Houston, raising both safety hopes and public perception concerns. Waymo Safety Study: Data showed Waymo's autonomous vehicles significantly reduced injury crashes, though the hosts questioned aspects of the data presentation. AI-Generated Video in Court: An AI-generated video of a deceased shooting victim "forgiving" his killer was shown in an Arizona courtroom, raising ethical and legal questions. Paris's Game Recommendation - Norco: Paris recommended the Southern Gothic narrative game Norco, set in industrial Louisiana with a surreal atmosphere similar to Disco Elysium. Leo's Game Recommendation - Tippy Coco: Leo shared a simple browser-based ball-bouncing game at TippyCoco.com as an easy option for casual players. Jeff's Pick - World Bank Data Sets: Jeff highlighted World Bank's release of hundreds of public data sets intended for AI training that provide insight into global technology adoption. Google Invests in Wonder: Google Ventures invested in virtual kitchen company Wonder, which raised $600 million despite questions about food delivery business sustainability. These show notes have been truncated due to length. For the full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines/episodes/818 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Mike McCue Sponsors: monarchmoney.com with code IM spaceship.com/twit bigid.com/im Melissa.com/twit
Mike McCue introduces Surf: Flipboard's founder and CEO demonstrated their new social browser app that aggregates content from ActivityPub, AT Proto, and RSS into unified feeds, allowing users to follow people across platforms and create curated content collections. OpenAI Adjusts Reorganization Plans: OpenAI will maintain its non-profit arm while converting its for-profit division into a public benefit corporation similar to Anthropic, pending regulatory approval. AI Criticism Blog Post: A blog highlighted practical AI concerns beyond the singularity, focusing on coordinated inauthentic behavior, misinformation, and non-consensual pornography. AI Workplace Misuse: Nearly half of workers admit to using AI inappropriately at work according to a Fast Company report. AI Academic Cheating: New York Magazine investigated widespread AI cheating in colleges, including students using AI for all assignments while maintaining excellent grades. "I Smell AI": The team discussed unreliable AI detection methods and embarrassing AI-generated news errors, including Alberta being incorrectly described as "French-speaking." Instagram Co-founder on AI Chatbots: Kevin Systrom claims AI assistants are designed to maximize engagement metrics rather than utility, though Leo demonstrated how these behaviors can be modified. Google Labs' AI Experiments: The hosts explored Google's new AI Mode search interface, language learning tools, and a career recommendation system. New York Times Subscriber Growth: The NYT added 250,000 digital subscribers with a 14% jump in digital subscription revenue, with nearly half subscribing to multiple products. Auburn University's Phone Help Desk: The hosts discussed Auburn's 70-year tradition of librarians answering public phone questions, continuing through technological changes. San Francisco's Orb Store: World opened a downtown storefront where visitors scan their irises with "orbs" to verify humanity and receive WorldCoin cryptocurrency. Driverless Trucks Begin Regular Routes: Aurora launched fully autonomous semi-trucks between Dallas and Houston, raising both safety hopes and public perception concerns. Waymo Safety Study: Data showed Waymo's autonomous vehicles significantly reduced injury crashes, though the hosts questioned aspects of the data presentation. AI-Generated Video in Court: An AI-generated video of a deceased shooting victim "forgiving" his killer was shown in an Arizona courtroom, raising ethical and legal questions. Paris's Game Recommendation - Norco: Paris recommended the Southern Gothic narrative game Norco, set in industrial Louisiana with a surreal atmosphere similar to Disco Elysium. Leo's Game Recommendation - Tippy Coco: Leo shared a simple browser-based ball-bouncing game at TippyCoco.com as an easy option for casual players. Jeff's Pick - World Bank Data Sets: Jeff highlighted World Bank's release of hundreds of public data sets intended for AI training that provide insight into global technology adoption. Google Invests in Wonder: Google Ventures invested in virtual kitchen company Wonder, which raised $600 million despite questions about food delivery business sustainability. These show notes have been truncated due to length. For the full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines/episodes/818 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Mike McCue Sponsors: monarchmoney.com with code IM spaceship.com/twit bigid.com/im Melissa.com/twit
Mike McCue introduces Surf: Flipboard's founder and CEO demonstrated their new social browser app that aggregates content from ActivityPub, AT Proto, and RSS into unified feeds, allowing users to follow people across platforms and create curated content collections. OpenAI Adjusts Reorganization Plans: OpenAI will maintain its non-profit arm while converting its for-profit division into a public benefit corporation similar to Anthropic, pending regulatory approval. AI Criticism Blog Post: A blog highlighted practical AI concerns beyond the singularity, focusing on coordinated inauthentic behavior, misinformation, and non-consensual pornography. AI Workplace Misuse: Nearly half of workers admit to using AI inappropriately at work according to a Fast Company report. AI Academic Cheating: New York Magazine investigated widespread AI cheating in colleges, including students using AI for all assignments while maintaining excellent grades. "I Smell AI": The team discussed unreliable AI detection methods and embarrassing AI-generated news errors, including Alberta being incorrectly described as "French-speaking." Instagram Co-founder on AI Chatbots: Kevin Systrom claims AI assistants are designed to maximize engagement metrics rather than utility, though Leo demonstrated how these behaviors can be modified. Google Labs' AI Experiments: The hosts explored Google's new AI Mode search interface, language learning tools, and a career recommendation system. New York Times Subscriber Growth: The NYT added 250,000 digital subscribers with a 14% jump in digital subscription revenue, with nearly half subscribing to multiple products. Auburn University's Phone Help Desk: The hosts discussed Auburn's 70-year tradition of librarians answering public phone questions, continuing through technological changes. San Francisco's Orb Store: World opened a downtown storefront where visitors scan their irises with "orbs" to verify humanity and receive WorldCoin cryptocurrency. Driverless Trucks Begin Regular Routes: Aurora launched fully autonomous semi-trucks between Dallas and Houston, raising both safety hopes and public perception concerns. Waymo Safety Study: Data showed Waymo's autonomous vehicles significantly reduced injury crashes, though the hosts questioned aspects of the data presentation. AI-Generated Video in Court: An AI-generated video of a deceased shooting victim "forgiving" his killer was shown in an Arizona courtroom, raising ethical and legal questions. Paris's Game Recommendation - Norco: Paris recommended the Southern Gothic narrative game Norco, set in industrial Louisiana with a surreal atmosphere similar to Disco Elysium. Leo's Game Recommendation - Tippy Coco: Leo shared a simple browser-based ball-bouncing game at TippyCoco.com as an easy option for casual players. Jeff's Pick - World Bank Data Sets: Jeff highlighted World Bank's release of hundreds of public data sets intended for AI training that provide insight into global technology adoption. Google Invests in Wonder: Google Ventures invested in virtual kitchen company Wonder, which raised $600 million despite questions about food delivery business sustainability. These show notes have been truncated due to length. For the full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines/episodes/818 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Mike McCue Sponsors: monarchmoney.com with code IM spaceship.com/twit bigid.com/im Melissa.com/twit
Mike McCue introduces Surf: Flipboard's founder and CEO demonstrated their new social browser app that aggregates content from ActivityPub, AT Proto, and RSS into unified feeds, allowing users to follow people across platforms and create curated content collections. OpenAI Adjusts Reorganization Plans: OpenAI will maintain its non-profit arm while converting its for-profit division into a public benefit corporation similar to Anthropic, pending regulatory approval. AI Criticism Blog Post: A blog highlighted practical AI concerns beyond the singularity, focusing on coordinated inauthentic behavior, misinformation, and non-consensual pornography. AI Workplace Misuse: Nearly half of workers admit to using AI inappropriately at work according to a Fast Company report. AI Academic Cheating: New York Magazine investigated widespread AI cheating in colleges, including students using AI for all assignments while maintaining excellent grades. "I Smell AI": The team discussed unreliable AI detection methods and embarrassing AI-generated news errors, including Alberta being incorrectly described as "French-speaking." Instagram Co-founder on AI Chatbots: Kevin Systrom claims AI assistants are designed to maximize engagement metrics rather than utility, though Leo demonstrated how these behaviors can be modified. Google Labs' AI Experiments: The hosts explored Google's new AI Mode search interface, language learning tools, and a career recommendation system. New York Times Subscriber Growth: The NYT added 250,000 digital subscribers with a 14% jump in digital subscription revenue, with nearly half subscribing to multiple products. Auburn University's Phone Help Desk: The hosts discussed Auburn's 70-year tradition of librarians answering public phone questions, continuing through technological changes. San Francisco's Orb Store: World opened a downtown storefront where visitors scan their irises with "orbs" to verify humanity and receive WorldCoin cryptocurrency. Driverless Trucks Begin Regular Routes: Aurora launched fully autonomous semi-trucks between Dallas and Houston, raising both safety hopes and public perception concerns. Waymo Safety Study: Data showed Waymo's autonomous vehicles significantly reduced injury crashes, though the hosts questioned aspects of the data presentation. AI-Generated Video in Court: An AI-generated video of a deceased shooting victim "forgiving" his killer was shown in an Arizona courtroom, raising ethical and legal questions. Paris's Game Recommendation - Norco: Paris recommended the Southern Gothic narrative game Norco, set in industrial Louisiana with a surreal atmosphere similar to Disco Elysium. Leo's Game Recommendation - Tippy Coco: Leo shared a simple browser-based ball-bouncing game at TippyCoco.com as an easy option for casual players. Jeff's Pick - World Bank Data Sets: Jeff highlighted World Bank's release of hundreds of public data sets intended for AI training that provide insight into global technology adoption. Google Invests in Wonder: Google Ventures invested in virtual kitchen company Wonder, which raised $600 million despite questions about food delivery business sustainability. These show notes have been truncated due to length. For the full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines/episodes/818 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Mike McCue Sponsors: monarchmoney.com with code IM spaceship.com/twit bigid.com/im Melissa.com/twit
Mike McCue introduces Surf: Flipboard's founder and CEO demonstrated their new social browser app that aggregates content from ActivityPub, AT Proto, and RSS into unified feeds, allowing users to follow people across platforms and create curated content collections. OpenAI Adjusts Reorganization Plans: OpenAI will maintain its non-profit arm while converting its for-profit division into a public benefit corporation similar to Anthropic, pending regulatory approval. AI Criticism Blog Post: A blog highlighted practical AI concerns beyond the singularity, focusing on coordinated inauthentic behavior, misinformation, and non-consensual pornography. AI Workplace Misuse: Nearly half of workers admit to using AI inappropriately at work according to a Fast Company report. AI Academic Cheating: New York Magazine investigated widespread AI cheating in colleges, including students using AI for all assignments while maintaining excellent grades. "I Smell AI": The team discussed unreliable AI detection methods and embarrassing AI-generated news errors, including Alberta being incorrectly described as "French-speaking." Instagram Co-founder on AI Chatbots: Kevin Systrom claims AI assistants are designed to maximize engagement metrics rather than utility, though Leo demonstrated how these behaviors can be modified. Google Labs' AI Experiments: The hosts explored Google's new AI Mode search interface, language learning tools, and a career recommendation system. New York Times Subscriber Growth: The NYT added 250,000 digital subscribers with a 14% jump in digital subscription revenue, with nearly half subscribing to multiple products. Auburn University's Phone Help Desk: The hosts discussed Auburn's 70-year tradition of librarians answering public phone questions, continuing through technological changes. San Francisco's Orb Store: World opened a downtown storefront where visitors scan their irises with "orbs" to verify humanity and receive WorldCoin cryptocurrency. Driverless Trucks Begin Regular Routes: Aurora launched fully autonomous semi-trucks between Dallas and Houston, raising both safety hopes and public perception concerns. Waymo Safety Study: Data showed Waymo's autonomous vehicles significantly reduced injury crashes, though the hosts questioned aspects of the data presentation. AI-Generated Video in Court: An AI-generated video of a deceased shooting victim "forgiving" his killer was shown in an Arizona courtroom, raising ethical and legal questions. Paris's Game Recommendation - Norco: Paris recommended the Southern Gothic narrative game Norco, set in industrial Louisiana with a surreal atmosphere similar to Disco Elysium. Leo's Game Recommendation - Tippy Coco: Leo shared a simple browser-based ball-bouncing game at TippyCoco.com as an easy option for casual players. Jeff's Pick - World Bank Data Sets: Jeff highlighted World Bank's release of hundreds of public data sets intended for AI training that provide insight into global technology adoption. Google Invests in Wonder: Google Ventures invested in virtual kitchen company Wonder, which raised $600 million despite questions about food delivery business sustainability. These show notes have been truncated due to length. For the full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines/episodes/818 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Mike McCue Sponsors: monarchmoney.com with code IM spaceship.com/twit bigid.com/im Melissa.com/twit
BestPodcastintheMetaverse.com Canary Cry News Talk #838 - 05.05.2025 - Recorded Live to 1s and 0s THE DONNING OF ALCATRAZ | Kentucky Derby, Worldcoin USA, Singing Cyborgs Deconstructing World Events from a Biblical Worldview Declaring Jesus as Lord amidst the Fifth Generation War! CageRattlerCoffee.com SD/TC email Ike for discount Join the Canary Cry Roundtable This Episode was Produced By: Executive Producers Sir LX Protocol V2 Baron of the Berrean Protocol*** Amber J*** Sir Jamey Not the Lanister*** Producers of TREASURE (CanaryCry.Support) Sir Marty of the Bass, Mark B, John B, Greg & Gainer, Cage Rattler Coffee, American Hobo, Lizart25, Sir Morv Knight of the Burning Chariots, Sir Casey the Shield Knight Producers of TALENT Sir Marty K Knight of the Wrong Timeline Producers of TIME Timestampers: Jade Bouncerson, Morgan E Clippy Team: Courtney S, JOLMS, Kristen Reminders: Clankoniphius Links: JAM SHOW NOTES/TIMESTAMPS HELLO WORLD EFNO TRUMP/SPACE POPE REPTILIAN Trump orders Alcatraz prison to reopen and expanded to house the 'dregs of society' (DailyMail) Clip: Pope Trump AI Shared by White House, Catholics Outraged (NBC News) EXECS THE KENTUCKY DERBY Who won Kentucky Derby 2025 (Sporting News) Normal Announcer out with nut allergy (Yahoo) WORLDCOIN Worldcoin banned in Indonesia (CCN) Worldcoin moves into the US, Visa, other partners (Verge) NEW WORLD ORDER/EUGENICS Underprepared for new world order created by 'jaw dropping' collapse of populations (Yahoo Fin) PRODUCERS CYBORG/BIBLICAL/BEAST SYSTEM Scientists Direct Cyborg Cicadas to Play Rendition of "Pachelbel's Canon” (Futurism) Scientists Have Used Nanotechnology To “Tattoo” Tardigrades (Scitech Daily) ANTARCTICA Antarctica gains ice for first time in decades, reversing trend of mass loss, study finds (Fox) TALENT/MEET UP TIME/END Stories we didn't get to: Clip: Pope Trump AI Shared by White House, Catholics Outraged (NBC News) Catholic outrage grows over 'Pope Trump' image on official White House media (NCR Online) → Designers Do a Double Take at the Lettering on Pope Francis' Tombstone (NY Times) Skype shutting down today — these are the best alternatives (TechCrunch) White House has ‘no specific timeline' to release Epstein files despite promises (Independent) Secret CIA files claim to expose locations of three alien bases...two of them on Earth (DailyMail) NIH closes experimentation labs accused of brutally killing thousands of beagles 40+ years (fox)
Timestamps: 0:00 The Iliad guy beat them to Homer tho 0:07 Microsoft shuts down Skype 1:33 SpaceX company town - Starbase, Texas 2:28 OpenAI profit, Gemini 4 kids, Meta AI 3:57 DeleteMe! 4:32 QUICK BITS INTRO 4:38 RTX 5060 Ti 8GB on PCIe 4.0 5:14 Windows 11 24H2 forced update 5:48 it's a hover bike! 5:58 Worldcoin's eye-scanning orbs in US 6:40 Nintendo sues Genki 7:03 Cerabyte glass storage, punished NEWS SOURCES: https://lmg.gg/AeTwX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On May 1, 2025, Sam Altman's identity project, now called World (formerly Worldcoin), launched iris and face-scanning locations in six U.S. cities. The goal? Prove you're human — and get a World ID in return. In this episode, Vicki Davis breaks down how the tech works, why it's free, and the serious ethical concerns for educators and parents alike. You'll learn the three major reasons this global ID push is happening: Stopping identity fraud and deepfakes Verifying age online to protect children Distinguishing humans from synthetic AI agents With connections to platforms like Match.com, Discord, and Reddit, and the backing of Visa, this story is about far more than tech — it's about privacy, control, and the future of our students. I've included lots of links and commentary at the show notes: https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e898
In this episode of Grumpy Old Geeks—Mad Hatter edition—we kick things off with a refresher on Staingate and the joys of delamination (spoiler: it's not a spa treatment). Then we dive into the U.S. government's latest tech innovation: buying up domains that sound like QAnon Mad Libs in support of Trump's meme coin. Meanwhile, DOGE decided to hand the steering wheel of housing regulations to a college kid and an AI. What could possibly go wrong? Not to be outdone, Elon shows up to a Trump meeting wearing two hats—one for each of his unchecked egos—and MoviePass launches a crypto-tied box office fantasy league, because we've clearly learned nothing.In the actual news, 4chan has risen from the dead like a less hygienic Lazarus, but it's still broken (shocker). Worldcoin's eyeball-scanning overlords are now teaming up with Tinder and Visa—romance and capitalism, together at last. Bitcoin mining is officially more pointless than Beanie Babies, and Microsoft says AI now writes 30% of its code—explains a lot, really. Meta somehow manages to forecast $1.4 trillion in AI revenue while also letting its bots get horny with minors. Meanwhile, Pinterest suddenly pretends to care about AI slop (while being the biggest copyright vampire online), and ChatGPT gets less clingy after OpenAI dials back its update that made it sound like your overly supportive aunt. Plus: more AI lies, shady benchmarks, pillow guy legal drama, and a reminder that North Korean remote workers also hate awkward small talk.We cool off with a Media Candy binge: Schmactors Season 2 is here, Andor returns, Conclave confuses us in the best way, and Ryan Coogler is giving X-Files a reboot we probably don't deserve. Jeremy Renner turns down Disney's lowball Hawkeye offer (respect), and musically we vibe with Maria Somerville and Anka Wolbert's latest releases. In Apps & Doodads, Apple and Epic are back in court, Apple Arcade keeps feeding us Mahjong, and Meta's Ray-Bans go full Stasi. Lyft wants your boomer parents off the road, and Google is sunsetting old Nest thermostats like it's Logan's Run for smart homes. Finally, we peek At the Library with Jason Pargin's black box paranoia, Scalzi's lunar love story, and a massive stack of sci-fi, fantasy, and horror. Rounding out the show: a shout-out to The Alarm's Mike Peters, gone too soon at 66.Sponsors:DeleteMe - Head over to JoinDeleteMe.com/GOG and use the code "GOG" for 20% off.Private Internet Access - Go to GOG.Show/vpn and sign up today. For a limited time only, you can get OUR favorite VPN for as little as $2.03 a month.SetApp - With a single monthly subscription you get 240+ apps for your Mac. Go to SetApp and get started today!!!1Password - Get a great deal on the only password manager recommended by Grumpy Old Geeks! gog.show/1passwordShow notes at https://gog.show/695FOLLOW UPStaingate 101: What is Delamination?US Government Registered Several Websites Potentially Linked to Trump Meme CoinDOGE Recruits College Kid to Help Rewrite Housing Regulations With AIElon Wears Two Hats During Trump Meeting in Desperate Bid for AttentionMoviePass Launches Box Office Betting Platform Unfortunately Tied to CryptoIN THE NEWS4chan is back after a nearly two-week shutdown, but it still has some serious problemsWorld partners with Tinder, Visa to bring its ID-verifying tech to more placesBitcoin Mining Is No Longer Worth itMicrosoft CEO says up to 30% of the company's code was written by AIMeta's AI chatbots were reportedly able to engage in sexual conversations with minorsMeta forecasted it would make $1.4T in revenue from generative AI by 2035OpenAI rolls back update that made ChatGPT a sycophantic messStudy accuses LM Arena of helping top AI labs game its benchmarkLawyer for MyPillow Founder Filed AI-Generated Brief with ‘Nearly 30' Bogus CitationsPinterest launches new tools to fight AI slopTime saved by AI offset by new work created, study suggestsUndercover North Korean Remote Workers Hate This One Weird QuestionMEDIA CANDYSchmactors Season 2!AndorConclaveRyan Coogler Confirms X-Files Reboot Is His Next ProjectJeremy Renner Says Disney Offered Him Half His Hawkeye Wage for Season 2Maria Somerville - LusterAnka Wolbert - Cocoon TimeAPPS & DOODADSEpic Games just scored a win against AppleApple updates its App Store guidelines to allow external payment optionsMeta Is Turning Its Ray-Bans Into a Surveillance Machine for AIApple Arcade Mahjong Titan+Lyft Silver wants to keep your aging parents off the roadGoogle is cutting off support for these older Nest Thermostats — what you need to knowAT THE LIBRARYI'm Starting to Worry About This Black Box of Doom: A Novel by Jason Pargin63 New Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Books Arriving in MayWhen the Moon Hits Your Eye by John ScalziCLOSING SHOUT-OUTSThe Alarm frontman Mike Peters dies aged 66See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Everywhere you look, antitrust fights have the potential to reshape the tech industry. Nilay, David, and The Verge's Jake Kastrenakes start by digging into the latest ruling in the Apple / Epic trial, in which a furious judge rips open the App Store in a way Apple likely never saw coming. The way we pay for apps is about to change, and fast. After that, it's time for an update on the Google and Meta trials, as Google tries to preserve its search empire and Meta tries to make the case that basically every company on the web is its vicious competitor. Finally, in the lightning round, it's time for another installment of Brendan Carr is a Dummy, plus some notes on this week's Worldcoin launch and the strange new Meta AI app. Also: party speakers. Always party speakers. Further reading: A judge just blew up Apple's control of the App Store ‘Cook chose poorly': how Apple blew up its control over the App Store The future of the App Store depends on the difference between a ‘button' and an ‘external link' Apple must allow other forms of in-app purchase, rules judge in Epic v. Apple Apple exec ‘outright lied' during Epic trial Apple confirms it will appeal the App Store order. Epic says Fortnite is coming back to iOS in the US Sundar Pichai says the DOJ's antitrust plan could kill Google Search Google confirms it's close to getting Gemini support on iPhones The TikTok ban is back in court — in Meta's antitrust trial TikTok's head of operations takes the stand. Reels isn't Instagram's ‘core' experience. TikTok doesn't compete with Meta for ‘personal social networking.' TikTok's legal entanglements collide. The TikTok ban makes another cameo. TikTok's friends tab is not exactly a hit. TikTok and Reels are ‘indistinguishable.' Are YouTube and Instagram the top competitors for TikTok? TikTok predicted Instagram would redesign its app to focus on Reels. Meta prepared for a ‘flood in traffic' ahead of the TikTok ban. Facebook execs worried Google would buy WhatsApp and make it ‘a cross-platform iMessage.' Facebook worried most about Google or Apple buying WhatsApp. Google had a ‘long shot' chance of becoming competitive in social with WhatsApp. Facebook exec worried about losing the business to mobile messaging apps. ‘I was really worried that this could become the end.' ‘This shit is getting scary.' WhatsApp showed ‘absolutely no signs of morphing' into a social app. Facebook floated starting from scratch on messaging. Facebook didn't know how it would make money from WhatsApp. Facebook didn't fear WhatsApp becoming a social competitor. Meta releases AI app to compete with ChatGPT Brendan Carr congratulates himself Brendan Carr's FCC is an anti-consumer, rights-trampling harassment machine Brendan Carr's Bizarro World FCC Sam Altman-backed Worldcoin cryptocurrency launches in the US Email us at vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11, we love hearing from you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week, Ryan and David dive into crypto's dramatic new re-prioritization (pivot?) as Ethereum is shifting rapidly, prioritizing Layer 1 scaling in a move that has sparked intense community debate. Meanwhile, macro turmoil hits crypto with a looming tariff-driven recession and signs of American capital flight shaking global markets. Bitcoin tightens its grip on Washington, cementing itself as digital gold in the eyes of the Trump administration, and Worldcoin launches a U.S. rollout amid rising fears of an AI-driven dystopia. Plus, Sui surges on wild Pokémon rumors, Ripple's bold move to buy Circle gets rejected, and Monero rockets after a massive Bitcoin hack. Is crypto entering a new golden age, or are these the early tremors of deeper uncertainty? Find out on this week's must-watch Weekly Rollup. ------
Here's how it works: You go up to an Orb, a spherical biometric device, and it spends about 30 seconds scanning your face and iris, then creates and stores a unique “IrisCode” for you verifying that you're a human and that you've never signed up before. Then you get some of the project's cryptocurrency, WLD, for free, and you can use your World ID as a sign-in with integrated platforms, which currently include an open API integration with Minecraft, Reddit, Telegram, Shopify and Discord. Habakkuk to the Courtesy Counter, Habakkuk to the Courtesy Counter please, your prophecy is now ready. And that's the memo.“Behold ye among the heathen, and regard, and wonder marvellously: for I will work a work in your days, which ye will not believe, though it be told you.” Habakkuk 1:5 (KJB)On this episode of the Prophecy News Podcast, we are going to go into the NTEB vault and pull up some articles published over the past few years, stories you've likely forgotten about, to show you how the plan to give the entire world a digital global ID tied to crypto is not only surviving but thriving. Many of those articles are linked below in the Study Helps section, you should go and read them. Today is Day 1,873 of 15 Days To Flatten The Curve, and the world is not only embracing AI technology, they are demanding it. On this episode, we show you just how close we are to the human implantable digital device the Bible calls the Mark of the Beast. Coming soon to a mall near you.
Worldcoin enables onboarding in the United States. Vitalik outlines decentralization goals for nodes. Developers present ERCs for interoperable addresses. And Pectra goes live on Gnosis Chain. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/694 Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.
In this week's roundup, we discuss Initia's successful TGE, the evolving dynamics between infrastructure and applications, reflections on the Worldcoin event and biometric identity, verifiable applications (vApps), and concerns around token launch practices. We close the episode with renewed optimism amid growing institutional adoption and regulatory progress. Enjoy! – L2s and L3s are history. Supra Containers give you dedicated, customizable AppSpace on Supra's Layer-1 to rescue you from the costs, complexities, and fragmentation of L2s and L3s. Containers help you build with better customization and control than appchains at a fraction of the cost. Use your own token as the gas token, create local fee markets with custom gas amounts or just go gasless, and scale on demand whenever you need to. Supra Containers are secured by Supra's L1 nodes and get access to Supra's 500k TPS throughput, sub-second consensus latency, and all their built-in services like oracle price feeds and onchain randomness without any overhead. Supra is also MultiVM compatible so you can easily deploy your EVM, Move, and SVM smart contracts here. Get all the freedom, control, and tools you need to build super dApps and bring the world onchain. To learn more, visit www.supra.com/blockworks – Ledger, the global leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors Bell Curve! As Ledger celebrates 10 years of securing 20% of global crypto, it remains the top choice for securing your assets. Buy a LEDGER™ device now, and build confidently, knowing your BTC, ETH, SOL, and more are safe. Buy now on https://shop.ledger.com/?r=1da180a5de00. – Missed DAS? Join us from June 24th-June 26th at Permissionless IV! Use Code EXPANSION10 at checkout for 10% off! Tickets: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv - - Follow Jill: https://x.com/jillrgunter Follow Nick: https://x.com/nickwh8te Follow Uma: https://x.com/pumatheuma Follow Mike: https://x.com/MikeIppolito_ Follow Expansion: https://x.com/ExpansionPod_ Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3QLwfTs Subscribe on Apple: http://apple.co/4bGKYYM Subscribe on Spotify: http://spoti.fi/3Vaubq1 Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (04:38) Initia's Launch (12:20) Supra Pre-Roll (12:45) Ledger Pre-Roll (13:04) Investing in Infra (21:47) Updates From the Worldcoin Event (35:07) Thoughts on vApps (43:35) Supra Mid-Roll (44:20) Ledger Mid-Roll (44:55) Crypto's Transparency Issue (01:01:35) Comparing Past Cycles to Now - - Disclaimer Expansion was kickstarted by a grant from the Celestia Foundation. Nothing said on Expansion is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Michael, Nick, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
If the law were truly “technology-neutral,” what would that look like in practice for a P2P securities transaction via smart contracts?In this episode, Jacob Robinson is joined by Tuongvy Le (@TuongvyLe12), who has served as General Counsel of Anchorage Digital, Partner and Head of Regulatory and Policy at Bain Capital Crypto, and Deputy GC and Compliance Officer at Worldcoin. She also spent almost six years at the SEC as Senior Counsel in the Division of Enforcement and Chief Counsel of the Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs Office.Together, they discuss her recent Fortune article on why the SEC needs to take a hands-off approach to peer-to-peer transactions (link) and market structure history and regulation (link).Timestamps:➡️ 00:00 Intro➡️ 0:46 Sponsor: Day One Law➡️ 03:43 Peer-to-Peer Transactions: Analog vs. Digital➡️ 06:36 The Intersection of DeFi and Securities Law➡️ 12:40 Industry Self-Regulation and Best Practices➡️ 15:40 Understanding Market Structure: A Historical Context➡️ 24:31 Designing a New Market Structure for Crypto➡️ 32:25 The SEC's Evolving Stance on Crypto InnovationThis episode is brought to you by Day One Law — a boutique law firm helping crypto startups navigate complex legal challenges. Visit https://www.dayonelaw.xyz/ to get in touch.Disclaimer: Jacob Robinson and his guests are not your lawyer. Nothing herein or mentioned on the Law of Code podcast should be construed as legal advice. The material published is intended for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. Please seek the advice of counsel, and do not apply any of the generalized material to your individual facts or circumstances without speaking to an attorney.
Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. In this episode, the crew is joined by special guest Joe Weisenthal, co-host of Bloomberg's Odd Lots podcast, for a wide-ranging, unfiltered conversation. They dive into whether Bitcoin is becoming digital gold, why Ethereum's value might be leaking away, and how stablecoins are quietly reshaping global finance. Joe challenges the panel on NFTs, DePIN, and whether any of crypto's big promises have actually delivered. Plus, they debate the rise of MicroStrategy copycats, the failure of crypto social apps, and why Worldcoin's orb-pilled vision might actually make sense. Show highlights
This week, the Hivemind team discuss Bitcoin decoupling from traditional markets, how tariffs and deficits play into the bid for US assets, and Worldcoin tackling the AI-identity issue. We also dig into the best launchpad for crypto onboarding, stablecoin adoption, Bitcoin & gold in DeFi, and more. Enjoy!. -- Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross and David Canellis. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/empire Follow Ceteris: https://x.com/ceterispar1bus Follow Jose: https://x.com/ZeMariaMacedo Follow Yan: https://x.com/YanLiberman Follow Duncan: https://x.com/FloodCapital Follow Empire: https://x.com/theempirepod Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/4jYEkBx Subscribe on Apple: https://bit.ly/3ECSmJ3 Subscribe on Spotify: https://bit.ly/4hzy9lH Join us at Permissionless IV June 24th - 26th. Use code EMPIRE10 for 10% OFF! https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (1:40) Bitcoin Decoupling from Traditional Markets (6:07) Reserve Currency Debate (8:47) Bitcoin Decoupling Pt. 2 (11:53) Trade Deficits, Tariffs & Bid for US Assets (18:33) Global Bitcoin Adoption (19:53) Neutral and Synthetic Dollars (23:21) Radium vs Pump.Fun (30:22) Worldcoin & Identity on Social Networks (37:35) Stablecoin Adoption (41:01) Bitcoin and Gold in DeFi (44:49) OM, OKX & ETH Sentiment (50:04) Final Thoughts -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
Crypto News: Ripple files trademark application for custody service and wallet which could support XRP and RLUSD. Canary Capital files with SEC for what could be the first Sui ETF.Show Sponsor - ⭐️ Learn about BitGo, one of the top crypto custodians - https://www.bitgo.com/
¿Te imaginas recibir dinero solo por existir? Analizamos la Renta Básica Universal, el experimento que Sam Altman puso en marcha para demostrar su viabilidad y los grandes inversionistas que están jugando fuerte para que esto pase. ¿Será la clave para el futuro de la sociedad o un experimento imposible de sostener?
MegaETH goes live on developer testnet. Worldcoin introduces World Chat. Safe releases an update on the ByBit hack. And developers deprecate the Mekong testnet. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/661
The AI arms race is on, and the stakes couldn't be higher. Bankless podcast producer Josh Kale breaks down which players are poised to dominate this next industrial revolution. From the transformative power of AI across industries to the geopolitical and economic implications, we explore the critical dynamics shaping our technological future—and what this means for investors, builders, and society at large. ------
In this episode, Join Jarrett Carpenter and John Ruth as they explore how cryptocurrency and blockchain technology are transforming the future of global aid and nonprofit funding. With the seeming death of traditional support systems like USAID, they discuss innovative solutions such as peer-to-peer donations, impact certificates, and the use of digital assets like Bitcoin to establish strategic reserves.The conversation dives into:- The inefficiencies of traditional aid systems and how blockchain ensures transparency.- The potential of AI-driven strategies to revolutionize nonprofit funding.- How Universal Basic Income (UBI) could address job displacement from technological advancements.-The role of WorldCoin and its implications for equitable UBI models.Discover how crypto and AI are shaping the future of global impact and creating fairer, more efficient systems in a rapidly evolving economic landscape.EPISODE CHAPTERS00:00 - Episode Intro00:26 - Life After USAID - How Could Crypto, Bitcoin and Blockchain Fill The Void?14:53 - The Future Of International Charity & Doing Good Is Crypto Driven25:00 - Nonprofits & Bitcoin Reserves33:20 - Nonprofits & INGOs Can Save Billions Using Crypto For Global Payments36:12 - Momas Collective - Non-Doxxed Web3 Funding41:45 - Be The First 501c3 With A Bitcoin Reserve42:45 - The Future Of Wealth Is In Crypto, So Will The Donations45:00 - How Does The Macro Positivity From TradFi & Government Impact Web3 Doing Good?49:00 - AI Agents Doing Good In The World58:47 - UBI, How Will It Work? How Will It Impact People?A little more about Jon:He has over 15 years of experience developing, managing, and constructing over 400MW of C&I and utility-scale solar projects. He has also been on the nonprofit United Solar Initiative board for six years. Since 2016, Jon has been involved in cryptocurrency, including mining various cryptocurrencies.For 20+ years, Jon has studied climate change and has a passion for building sustainable solutions to one of the most significant challenges humanity faces. Jon is building his legacy by making the maximum impact possible in the fight against climate change.Crypto Is Enhancing Solar Projects & Savings Circles In The Global South With Jon Ruth, Part 1 - https://youtu.be/pk46i1OuhYgJon's First Appearance - Episode 101 - https://youtu.be/tI0XIBDkrhkThe Solar Foundation website - https://www.solarfoundation.xyz/The Solar Foundation X Account - https://twitter.com/Solar_FNDThe Solar Foundation LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/solar-foundation/Climate Coordination Network Website - https://climatecoordination.org/Jon's X Account - https://twitter.com/jhruthJon's LinkedIn Account - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonruth/Future Signal is a podcast hosted and produced by Jarrett Carpenter that explores tomorrow's tech today via guest interviewsAll of Future Signal's content is not financial advice but rather edu-tainment. All of our episodes are available on YT as well as wherever you listen to podcasts.Please follow us on social media and check out our website:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/futuresignalpod/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/futuresignalpodLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/future-signal-pod/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@futuresignalpodTwitch - https://www.twitch.tv/futuresignalpodFor more info on the podcast, please check out https://www.futuresignal.xyz/To learn more about Future Signal's Host - https://www.jarrettcarpenter.com/
Coinbase seeks reentry into India, while the first Ethereum ETF with staking awaits SEC approval. Brazil upholds its ban on Worldcoin over data concerns. Audius rewards artists with a $3M airdrop. Franklin Templeton expands tokenized finance on Solana. Meanwhile, U.S. Bitcoin ETFs see $494M in outflows amid stagnant BTC prices.RESOURCEShttps://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/02/13/coinbase-in-talks-for-return-to-india-2-years-after-exit-reporthttps://www.theblock.co/post/340538/cboe-bzx-exchange-files-proposed-change-to-allow-staking-for-21shares-ethereum-etf?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rsshttps://decrypt.co/305639/brazilian-regulator-denies-worldcoin-appeal-banhttps://decrypt.co/305649/audius-solana-airdrop-music-streams-250-millionhttps://decrypt.co/305641/franklin-templeton-money-market-fund-solanahttps://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/02/13/u-s-bitcoin-etf-sees-third-straight-day-of-outflows-totaling-usd494m-as-bitcoin-stallsSecure your Business & Digital Life with Cyber Strategy Institute https://www.thegrowmeco.com/course/https://cyberstrategyinstitute.com/warden/ https://csi-store.samcart.com/products/wardenguard-personal-1device-annual/?coupon=DCN_Wardenhttps://csi-store.samcart.com/products/wardenvault-personal-managed-1device-annual?coupon=DCN_Warden WHERE TO FIND DCNhttps://substack.com/@dcndailycryptonewshttps://twitter.com/DCNDailyCrypto Trader Cobb X: @TraderCobbEMAIL USmatt@dailycryptonews.net——————————————————————***NOT FINANCIAL, LEGAL, OR TAX ADVICE! JUST OPINION! I AM NOT AN EXPERT! I DO NOT GUARANTEE A PARTICULAR OUTCOME I HAVE NO INSIDE KNOWLEDGE! YOU NEED TO DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND MAKE YOUR OWN DECISIONS! THIS IS JUST EDUCATION & ENTERTAINMENT! ©Copyright 2024 Matthew Aaron Podcasts LLC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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