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Sam Altman ousted from OpenAI, CTO Mira Murati named interim CEO
17.11.2023
The Board of Directors removed Altman on the grounds that he was allegedly ‘not consistently candid in his communications with the board.’
OpenAI Ousts Sam Altman From CEO and Board Roles; Worldcoin Drops 12%
17.11.2023
Artificial intelligence (AI) company OpenAI ousted Sam Altman as CEO and from the board, the board of directors announced in a blog post Friday
Google to invest another $2B in AI firm Anthropic: Report
28.10.2023
Google has already invested $500 million as part of the deal, while the outstanding $1.5 billion will be paid over time, according to the Wall Street Journal
Eyeball-Scanning Project Worldcoin to Reward Operators in WLD Token Instead of USDC - Here's Why
23.10.2023
Eyeball-scanning cryptocurrency project Worldcoin, co-founded by Sam Altman, announced Sunday that the project operators would receive rewards in its native coin WLD, instead of USD Coin (USDC) stablecoins.
Worldcoin operators, who operate the biometric imaging device – Orb – developed by Tools...
Bitcoin is a ‘super logical’ step on the tech tree: OpenAI CEO
9.10.2023
During an episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, Altman expressed his excitement for Bitcoin and also said he was “super against” CBDCs
Joe Rogan Says Bitcoin Is the Most Likely Contender for a ‘Universal Viable Currency’
9.10.2023
This week, Openai’s CEO, Sam Altman, delved into the nuances of artificial intelligence (AI) on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast. As they conversed, Rogan articulated that the “real fascinating crypto is bitcoin.” He then expounded on his belief that bitcoin holds the most...
Worldcoin’s Centralization Dilemma: 100 Wallets Still Dominate 93% of Total Supply
8.9.2023
Since August 11, 2023, the number of unique digital wallets storing the iris-scanning cryptocurrency worldcoin (WLD) stood around 468,466. But in the weeks since, ownership of the fledgling crypto has expanded by over 26% to 591,633 wallets. However, worldcoin’s value has moved in...
French Data Watchdog Conducts 'Inspections' at Worldcoin's Office in Paris
1.9.2023
France's data watchdog, CNIL, made an unannounced visit to the office of Worldcoin in Paris this week, intensifying the scrutiny surrounding the cryptocurrency project's controversial privacy practices.
The surprise inspection took place at Worldcoin's Orb center, a facility where individuals'...
Worldcoin signs up over 9K users in Argentina in a single day despite criticism
31.8.2023
The iris-scanning project saw a surge of signups in Argentina, registering an average of one user every nine seconds
Worldcoin Sets New Sign-Up Record in Argentina Despite Ongoing Investigation Over Data Privacy
31.8.2023
Worldcoin, co-founded by Sam Altman, has reported a single-day record of approximately 9,500 Argentinians successfully verifying their World ID despite ongoing investigations into the project over data privacy concerns.
Worldcoin sign-ups in Argentina, averaging at one verified individual every...
I Wish These 5 Dominion Cards Existed
29.8.2023
A spirit tormented by board games must have used its Diet Pepsi breath to take over my desire, because, for the past two weeks, I have been consumed by the need to play the tabletop version of Dominion, the feudal-style deck-builder. I love coming up with bite-sized strategies for its 30-minute...
OpenAI debuts ChatGPT Enterprise — 4 times the power of consumer version
29.8.2023
OpenAI also claims it is two times faster than GPT-4 with enhanced privacy and security standards
Worldcoin Faces Global Regulatory Hurdles Amid Expansion
24.8.2023
Recent developments around Worldcoin have reignited discussions on data privacy and the ethical implications of personal identification. The project's audacious goal to grant everyone on Earth a biometrically verified digital ID has captured attention globally—and not always in a good way.
With...
Bavaria's Data Regulator Had Not Concluded Assessment of Worldcoin When the Project Launched
8.8.2023
The Sam Altman co-founded project has been shut down in Kenya over privacy concerns
Blockchain Security Firm CertiK Reveals Vulnerability in Worldcoin Protocol Allowing Unverified Orb Operator Access
5.8.2023
Blockchain security firm CertiK has disclosed a vulnerability in the Worldcoin protocol that allowed unauthorized access for an Orb operator.
In a recent Twitter thread, CertiK explained that the vulnerability allowed anyone to bypass the verification requirements to become an Orb operator...
Worldcoin: Should you let Sam Altman scan your eyeballs for WLD?
3.8.2023
Sam Altman believes his product ChatGPT will disrupt the world. As a “solution” to the consequences, he’s asking you to scan your eyeballs with his new Orb
Kenya Appears to Have Flip-Flopped on Worldcoin's Data Practices
3.8.2023
Kenya's data watchdog found Worldcoin is compliant with its data protection laws, but has now find different problems with Sam Altman's project
WorldCoin to Open its ID System for Government and Private Companies: Report
3.8.2023
Sam Altman co-founded tech firm WorldCoin is extending its reach by enabling governments and private businesses to leverage its controversial iris-scanning and identity-verification technology, Reuters reported.
WorldCoin continues to attract regulatory scrutiny for its tech that is being used...
Kenyan Government Says It Has ‘Suspended’ Worldcoin Activities
3.8.2023
The Kenyan interior ministry said on Aug.2 that Worldcoin’s activities in the country have been “suspended” in order to give government agencies an opportunity to assess the cryptocurrency project’s potential risks to public safety. The country’s interior minister...
Kenya Suspends WorldCoin Operations, Launches Investigation For Collecting Public Data
2.8.2023
The Ministry of Interior of Kenya has suspended the operations of Sam Altman’s WorldCoin and launched an investigation into the company for collecting public data.
Kenya’s Ministry of Interior and National Administration issued a statement earlier today saying that the government is concerned...