Near Protocol has announced plans to build the largest open-source artificial intelligence model worldwide. The platform announced the initiative on the opening day of its Redacted conference, held in Bangkok, Thailand.

In a newly published study, we show that microplastic particles can have the same effects, producing ice crystals at temperatures 5 to 10 degrees Celsius (9 to 18 degrees Fahrenheit) warmer than droplets without microplastics.

This suggests that microplastics in the air may affect weather and climate by producing clouds in conditions where they would not form otherwise.

In a medical breakthrough, engineers at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa have developed microscopic soft robots that can work as a team inside the human body, opening new possibilities for minimally invasive procedures.

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Ai-Da, the world's first ultra-realistic artist robot that is capable of drawing and painting using cameras in her eyes, AI algorithms, and her robotic arm, sells her Portrait of English Mathematician for $1 million.

Ai-Da robot sells her Portrait of English Mathematician for $1M (AFP)

Bitcoin to be ‘political imperative,’ owning none ‘a liability’ — NYDIG

NYDIG’s research head Greg Cipolaro said “there are no excuses” for investors to shirk Bitcoin after Donald Trump and the Republicans’ US elections sweep.

MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin portfolio surpasses $20B, ROI now over 100%

The Bitcoin-stacking firm bought Bitcoin 42 times at a dollar cost average of $39,292, according to BitcoinTreasuries data.

Amazon is developing smart eyeglasses for its delivery drivers to guide them to, around and within buildings, as it tries to smooth the final stretch of an order's journey to a customer's home, five people familiar with the matter said.

Artificial intelligence companies like OpenAI are seeking to overcome unexpected delays and challenges in the pursuit of ever-bigger large language models by developing training techniques that use more human-like ways for algorithms to "think".

The Vatican launched on Monday new Artificial Intelligence-enabled services for St Peter's Basilica, allowing virtual access to its Renaissance-era architectural treasures for all and enhanced tours for visitors.

Shares of cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Inc. (COIN) surged more than 20% on Nov. 11, pushing the stock past $300 for the first time since 2021.

Bitcoin surpassed the record $85,000 mark for the first time in history, potentially setting the stage for a six-figure price tag before 2025.

While some investors hold back from buying Bitcoin when it reaches new highs, MicroStrategy has doubled down, demonstrating a strong commitment to the cryptocurrency.

Volmageddon' — Bitcoin ETFs, Coinbase, MicroStrategy trading vol hits $38B

The combined daily trading volume of shares in MicroStrategy, Coinbase and Bitcoin ETFs hit $38 billion as Bitcoin breached $89,000.

Hive Digital buys 6,500 ASICs, starts Paraguay construction

Hive Digital converted some of its capacity to AI after the Ethereum Merger, and now it is upgrading its Bitcoin mining capacity.

Bitcoin ETFs rope in $2.6B investments amid weekly bull run

Investors increased exposure to Bitcoin and Ether ETFs as a strong price rally fueled unprecedented inflows.

Amazon.com's cloud computing unit on Tuesday said it will offer free computing power to researchers who want to use its custom artificial intelligence chips, aiming to challenge Nvidia's popularity among those researchers

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The Supreme Court declined Tuesday to let Mark Meadows move his Georgia election subversion case to federal court, effectively barring the former chief of staff during Donald Trump’s first term from claiming immunity from those charges.

Lisbon will this week play host to Europe’s biggest annual tech conference, Web Summit, where industry leaders and lawmakers will weigh the pros and cons of Donald Trump’s return to the White House.

Huawei Technologies asked a U.S. judge to dismiss much of a federal indictment accusing the Chinese telecommunications company of trying to steal technology secrets from U.S. rivals and misleading banks about its business in Iran.

Cryptocurrency investors maintained strong interest in digital investment products last week, driven by post-election market momentum.