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Actress Charisma Carpenter has expressed her disdain for AI-driven casting processes. Carpenter rejected an invitation to join Largo.ai’s “100 Actors Program,” which promised direct connections with producers and automatic character suggestions for auditions, all without charging commission for secured roles.

U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. revealed his plan to exempt bitcoin from capital gains tax when it is converted into U.S. dollars. He proposed backing the U.S. dollar with “real finite assets” like gold, silver, platinum, and bitcoin, which he believes could strengthen the dollar, control inflation, and bring about financial stability.

House Republicans have introduced the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act, a new bill aimed at establishing a regulatory framework for the crypto sector in the U.S. The bill’s primary focus is to protect investors and consumers while fostering American leadership in the digital asset space.

Leading cryptonative investment firm CoinFund announces the successful close of its Seed IV Fund LP, raising $158 million, surpassing its $125 million target. The fund will support pre-seed and seed stage investments in web3 projects.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a GOP presidential candidate, is ready to draw a line in the sand against central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), promising to eliminate them on day one if he becomes the president. While he champions cryptocurrencies as a matter of civil liberty, his strong opposition to CBDCs could further fuel the growing divide between political factions on this emerging financial issue.

Vertical farming is a promising solution for global food insecurity, but pollination remains a challenge. To address this, researchers and businesses are exploring Robot Bees, AI-powered mini drones capable of pollinating crops. Robot Bees could revolutionize indoor farming by vibrating flowers and aiding fertilization. Additionally, these robotic pollinators might have applications in space exploration where natural resources are limited. While not replacing traditional agriculture, vertical farms could complement outdoor crops, making indoor farming more sustainable and versatile.

Elon Musk has unveiled his new artificial intelligence company, xAI, during a Twitter Spaces audio chat. The purpose of xAI is to understand the universe and engage in discussions on various topics such as Earth’s evolution and civilization’s fragility. Concerned about the risks associated with AI development, Musk emphasized the need for a “good AGI” and positioned xAI as an alternative to companies like Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI.

Shoppers should stay vigilant during Amazon’s Prime Day as cyber security threats loom amidst enticing online deals. Email Phishing scams, disguised as legitimate websites or Amazon.com, pose a significant risk to unsuspecting shoppers.

The White House will hold a classified briefing on AI as lawmakers pursue legislative safeguards for this technology. Senator Chuck Schumer organized the briefing, which will be the first classified Senate briefing on AI and feature prominent officials. The briefing aims to gather insights on AI’s role in national security and its societal impact. Lawmakers are urging swift action on AI legislation, while industry leaders engage in high-level discussions to shape responsible implementation and governance.

Lightning Labs introduces groundbreaking tools that seamlessly integrate Bitcoin with AI applications, revolutionizing the intersection of artificial intelligence and digital currency. Developed by engineers Olaoluwa Osuntokun and Michael Levin, these tools address the need for an internet-native payment mechanism for large language models. The innovative L402 protocol enables AI applications to effortlessly hold, send, and receive Bitcoin payments on the Lightning Network and blockchain, alleviating the high costs associated with GPU training. This integration opens doors for monetizing software access and envisions a future where open models and an accessible payment system empower AI while expanding the influence of Bitcoin.

Australia Fining Google, Meta and Twitter Billions of Dollars for Fake News Proposed in Legislation. SatoshiGPT Launched by Mudrex for Crypto Investment Education. South Korea’s New Age-Counting Law Make People One Year Younger. Chat GPT $3 Billion Dollar Lawsuit on Personal Data Violations.

FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s Judge Rejects Motions to Dismiss Criminal Charges. Animal AI Communication. Robot Fruit Picker by CREATE Labs. FC Barcelona NFT Collection with World of Women. 

Mythical Games Scored $37 Million in Funding. UK’s National Health System Funds AI Patient Diagnoses. NFL Rivals NFTs Scores. Japanese Military Tests Elon Musk’s Starlink. 

Toyota AI Vehicle Design. Robots To Accomplish Any Task By Watching Carnegie Mellon University. Grand Theft Auto 6 Leaks Hint Play-To-Earn with Crypto. Bored Ape Yacht Club Mini-Game.

Disney Uses AI in Marvel’s Secret Invasion & Indiana Jones Film. Teddy DAO Daily NFT Auctions For Charity. Cisco’s New AI Supercomputer. Masters of the Metaverse at University of Nicosia, Cyprus.

Collision Conf 2023: “The Olympics of Tech” Starts in Toronto. Slim Jim Enters” Meataverse” and NFTs. Biden with AI Experts in San Francisco. England to Australia in 2 Hours with $430,000 flight.

EU AI Regulations: OpenAI Secretly Lobbying to Weaken. Israel’s eVTOL Tests National Air Drone Initiative. Blue Note New York NFT Jazz Tickets. Pro Rugby NFTs with OVAL3. 

Rolls-Royce Unveils Turbogenerator for Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing Vehicles. Colombia Pilots Central Bank Digital Currency with Ripple’s XRP. Nike and Fortnite Partner for NFT Collection. Weeknd Partners with Binance in Web3 Concert Experience.

Mercedes-Benz Vehicle Integrates ChatGPT. 20 Countries Want In On BRICS Digital Currency. Adidas Partners With Top NFT Artist Fewocious, Tesla Giga Labs in China Assembles Cars in 45 Seconds

Vitalik Buterin Co-Founder of Ethereum to Release NFT for 10th Anniversary of Ethereum. Nigeria President Signs Nigeria Data Protection Bill. ChatGPT Sued Over False Information. Synthetic Human Embryos Created, Offering Insights into Genetic Disorders.

Egypt Applies to Join BRICS Digital Currency Partnership. AI-Powered Church Service Draws Mixed Reactions in Germany. Snoop Dogg NFTs For Summer Tour. Web3 Healthcare Data Exchange JennyCo Launches $JCO Utility Token. 

Space National Guard Bill Proposed. Quantum Dots Photons Creates Autonomous Vehicle Support. 3D Printed Fish Fillet. Runway 2. Text-to-Video Free to Public. 

Mark Cuban NFT Book with Book.io. NASA Autonomous Robotic Contact Secured by PickNik Robotics. AI Art QR Codes. Metaverse Gallery for NFTs by CASTmyNFT.

US Congress Propose Removing SEC Chair Gary Gensler and Restructuring with SEC Stabilization Act. China Building World’s Largest Earthquake Early Warning System. Robotic Chef Learns Recipes By Watching Cooking Videos by University of Cambridge. Meta MusicGen Text-Based Music Generation. 

Air-Conditioned Helmets Patented by LSU’s TigerAire. Binance Supports Bitcoin NFTs On Marketplace. Gamestop Goes Web3 with Telos. Spotify’s AI DJ.

SEC Emergency Order to Pursue Freezing Binance US Assets. US, UK, and Australia Military Security Pact Embrace Artificial Intelligence. NBA Star LaMelo Ball’s New Puma NFTs. Climate-Friendly Beef From Seaweed. 

Army’s Electronic Warfare Upgrades. Seattle Storm and Coinbase Team Up on NFT Jersey Retirement for Sue Bird. Superman Web3 Movie Experience. Tafi Announces AI Text to 3D Character Engine. 

Space Force Creating SpaceVerse Metaverse For Data-Sharing. Instacart Food Delivery Adds AI. Nike and EA Sports Unite for NFTs. Fractal’s Crypto Video Game Marketplace.

Apple Vision Pro VR AR Headset Announced. Louis Vuitton Treasure Trunk NFTs. RealScreen West Inspires Future Hollywood. 

Jeep’s New AI and Autonomous Off-Road Driving Technology. Mercedes Benz To Release NFT Collection. ET Signals on Filecoin’s Blockchain. US Senator Combats Crypto’s Role in Fentanyl Trade. 

TikTok tests AI chatbot “Tako” for video recommendations. Epic Games adds NFT games, revolutionizing gaming and ownership. German researchers propose blockchain framework for deanonymized data in courts. Texas bill to restrict crypto miners halted, preserving energy innovation. These developments showcase the integration of AI, blockchain, and cryptocurrency in social media, gaming, legal systems, and energy regulations.

Platinum Group introduces NFT tickets for Monaco Grand Prix, JPMorgan Chase develops AI investment adviser “IndexGPT,” DARPA works on electromagnetic naval propulsion, and Apple set to announce its VR/AR headset at WWDC, signaling a shift in ticketing, finance, defense, and technology sectors. These advancements highlight the growing influence of NFTs, AI, magnetic propulsion, and immersive experiences in various industries.

Prada launches a Floral NFT Collection, Minecraft introduces Voyager AI agent for lifelong learning, Playstation showcases upcoming VR games for PSVR 2, and Lego partners with Epic Games to create a safe metaverse experience. These developments demonstrate the intersection of fashion, technology, gaming, and virtual reality, shaping the future of digital experiences.

Elon Musk’s Neuralink Gets Human Trial Approval from FDA. Google Announces AI Ads. Japan Launches Crypto Anti-Money Laundering Task Force.  The Rocky Horror Show Launches NFTs.

Professional Fighters League NFT Ticketing powered by Ripple XRP. Meta Facing Massive Fine For Breaching EU’s Data Protection Regulation. Aerial-Aquatic Hybrid Drone to Aid In Search-and-Rescue Operations. Hong Kong becomes China’s Crypto Testing Ground.

Meta Releasing Decentralized Twitter Alternative. AI Uncovers Rare DNA Sequences.Self-Healing Lens Boosts Self-Driving Car Safety.  PokerGO and Gala Games to Launch Web3 Social Poker Game PokerGO Play.

The Free Republic of Liberland, A New Blockchain-Friendly Nation, announces Washington DC Representative Office. Montana Bans TikTok Amid Perceived Security Threat. Chat GPT App on iPhone. TravelZoo Enters the Metaverse.

The Secret Service Owns Crypto and Has Its Own NFT Collection. Texas Introduces Bill to Ban Central Bank Digital Currency. Wendy’s and Pipedream Introduce Underground Delivery System for Digital Orders. Sanctuary AI’s Human-like Intelligence Robot. 

Elon Musk: ‘Optimus’ Robots May Outnumber Humans In Future. Fast & Furious NFT’s by Mattel. AI Breakthrough Detects Alzheimer’s Early With Smartphones. UK Baby Born with Three People’s DNA.

Bitcoin Miami. : Presidential Candidate Robert Kennedy Jr. Solar Powered Crypto Mining with MicroBT. CoinFlip Unveils Gamechanger Olliv. Pepe Art Takes Over Bitcoin Miami. Anthropic AI Can Analyze Hundreds Of Pages. 

Legendary Bitcoin Car Auction at Bitcoin Miami. Crypto Social Network Revolution with Damus on the Nostr Platform. Bitcoin-Friendly Real Estate with Plutus Properties. AI Mind Reading with AI Imagery.

Elon Musk Announces New Twitter and X CEO. Bitcoin Miami Starts Thursday. AI Healthcare Research Study Funds 60% Uncomfortable with Technology. Spider Arms from Japanese Robotics Company.

Honeywell Unveils Greener Airplane Fuel. Agrippa 30th Anniversary Self Destructing Book on World’s First Netcast. Google Unveils New AR Tools for Interactive Experiences through Google Maps. Kraken’s Legal Officer Sees US Congress’s Crypto Progress as Hurdle for SEC.

New AI Google Search. NFT Backed Anime Series with Rosario Dawson. Israeli Aerospace Company to Create Autonomous Lunar SpaceCraft. Brock Pierce Announced United Nations Role.

Second Cloned Horse from San Diego Zoo. White House’s National Science Foundation to Create 7 New AI Research Institutes. Crypto Media Outlet Blockworks Raises $12M at $135M Valuation. Shape-Shifting Serpent of Space: NASA’s EELS Robot Revolutionizes Extraterrestrial Exploration.

Hollywood Writers Strike Continues over Streaming Revenue Sharing and AI Writers. Central Bank Digital Currencies Are Unexpectedly Becoming a Presidential Election Issue. White House Federal Agency AI Guidelines Focus Info Sharing. Binance Launches Metaverse Show for Next Big Web3 Startup.

AI Humanoid Robots to be created by OpenAI and Figure. Universal Peace Gala by Tibetan Buddhist Master, His Eminence Shyalpa Tenzin Rinpoche. Autonomous Flight Test of Solar-Powered Aircraft for US Government by Skydweller Aero. Art With Me Festival in Vegas Gives Back through Care With Me Foundation.

Sports Illustrated Tickets Announces NFT Ticket Platform with Polygon “Box Office”.

IBM plans to layoff nearly 8000 workers with AI.

France May Allow Crypto Promotion by Influencers.

Blockchain-Based Digital Driving Documents proposed by Italian Tech Firm.