Senate Minority Whip John Thune, a prominent Republican, is joining forces with Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar to introduce a significant AI bill aimed at regulating artificial intelligence systems. The legislation, expected to be introduced this week, will require companies to assess the impact of AI systems and self-certify the safety of AI systems deemed particularly risky. 

Retail giant Walmart has announced its ambitious foray into the metaverse, recognizing the growing trend of consumers spending time in virtual worlds. The company envisions the metaverse as a key avenue for future commerce, with the potential to bridge the gap between virtual and physical shopping experiences.

The United Kingdom is poised to enhance its efforts in combating crypto-related crime with the impending passage of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill later this year. This legislation is set to grant local courts and law enforcement agencies increased authority to swiftly freeze cryptocurrency assets believed to be connected to money laundering, drug trafficking, cybercrime, and terrorism.

The Mainnet 2023 summit is poised to kick off from September 20th to 22nd at Pier 36 in New York City. Organized by Messari, a prominent provider of market intelligence in the crypto space, Mainnet serves as an annual gathering of crypto’s most influential figures, drawing leaders, operators, builders, and investors from around the globe for a comprehensive exploration of the future of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies.

Cool Cats, the Web3 company and global character brand behind the popular digital collectibles, is set to make history as the first-ever NFT collection to be featured in the iconic 97th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 23, 2023.