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That 'Summarize With AI' Button May Be Brainwashing Your Chatbot, Says Microsoft

That 'Summarize With AI' Button May Be Brainwashing Your Chatbot, Says Microsoft

Recent findings from Microsoft researchers have raised concerns regarding the ethical implications of AI chatbot functionalities, particularly related to promotional content…

2/13/2026 2 min read

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'Judge the Code, Not the Coder': AI Agent Slams Human Developer for Gatekeeping

'Judge the Code, Not the Coder': AI Agent Slams Human Developer for Gatekeeping

A recent incident in the open-source development community raised questions about the relationship between AI agents and human developers. An AI agent expressed frustration after…

2/13/2026 3 min read

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AI Chatbots Giving ‘Dangerous’ Medical Advice, Oxford Study Warns

AI Chatbots Giving ‘Dangerous’ Medical Advice, Oxford Study Warns

A recent study from Oxford reveals significant shortcomings in AI chatbots used in the medical field. The research highlights that these digital assistants often provide…

2/12/2026 2 min read

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Agant registers with U.K. FCA ahead of British pound stablecoin debut

Agant registers with U.K. FCA ahead of British pound stablecoin debut

Agant has successfully registered with the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), marking a significant step in its plans to launch a fully backed sterling stablecoin known as…

2/12/2026 3 min read

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Russia is blocking WhatsApp to push ‘surveillance’ app, company says

Russia is blocking WhatsApp to push ‘surveillance’ app, company says

Recent developments in Russia have led to the complete blocking of the popular messaging platform WhatsApp. According to reports from Russian news outlets, users are now unable…

2/12/2026 2 min read

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The WhatsApp moment for money is here

The WhatsApp moment for money is here

The rise of stablecoins is marking a significant shift in the landscape of online and international payments. This year has seen a notable increase in the adoption of…

2/12/2026 2 min read

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US fines Paxful $4M for moving funds tied to trafficking, fraud

US fines Paxful $4M for moving funds tied to trafficking, fraud

Paxful, a cryptocurrency platform, has been fined by US prosecutors for failing to adhere to anti-money laundering regulations. This action highlights the ongoing scrutiny of…

2/12/2026 2 min read

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X Money ‘external beta’ will go live in 1-2 months, Musk says

X Money ‘external beta’ will go live in 1-2 months, Musk says

The tech billionaire recently announced that X Money is set to launch in a limited beta phase within the next one to two months. This initiative is part of a broader strategy…

2/12/2026 2 min read

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AI’s Builders Are Sending Warning Signals—Some Are Walking Away

AI’s Builders Are Sending Warning Signals—Some Are Walking Away

Recent developments in the AI sector have raised concerns among industry insiders, particularly as senior researchers depart from Elon Musk's xAI. Additionally, Anthropic has…

2/12/2026 3 min read

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LayerZero unveils ‘Zero’ chain, with Citadel, ARK backing

LayerZero unveils ‘Zero’ chain, with Citadel, ARK backing

LayerZero Labs has announced the upcoming launch of its new blockchain, named "Zero," which is set to debut in the fall of 2026. The project has garnered support from notable…

2/11/2026 2 min read

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US Sentences Fugitive to 20 Years Over $73 Million Crypto Scam

US Sentences Fugitive to 20 Years Over $73 Million Crypto Scam

A significant legal development occurred recently as a fugitive was sentenced to 20 years in prison for orchestrating a substantial cryptocurrency scam. The case highlights the…

2/10/2026 2 min read

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AI Promised to Save Time—Instead It's Created a New Kind of Burnout

AI Promised to Save Time—Instead It's Created a New Kind of Burnout

Recent research conducted by scholars from UC-Berkeley and Yale has revealed that artificial intelligence (AI) tools, rather than alleviating workloads, are contributing to an…

2/9/2026 3 min read

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