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Elon Musk Warns of AI Apocalypse

Musk issues a stark warning about AI's potential to 'kill us all'

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Sam Siam
September 14, 2023

AI

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Musk issues a stark warning about AI's potential to 'kill us all,' while industry leaders weigh in on the need for government regulation. As lawmakers grapple with the complexities, this article offers an insider's look into the conversation shaping the future of AI governance.

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WEB3

U.S. Bankruptcy Court grants crypto exchange FTX the right to sell off $3.4 billion in digital assets like Solana, Ethereum, and Bitcoin. Overseen by investment manager Galaxy Digital, the sale aims to settle debts and pay back creditors after the exchange's abrupt bankruptcy last November.

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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin reveals that his account on X (formerly Twitter) was compromised via a SIM swap attack. The incident has prompted serious concerns about two-factor authentication methods and served as a cautionary tale for others in the crypto space. Buterin has since regained control and is sharing insights on the vulnerabilities he discovered.

MARKETING

The retail industry is witnessing a paradigm shift in customer loyalty programs, driven by the advanced capabilities of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Traditional, one-size-fits-all loyalty schemes are giving way to personalized experiences tailored to individual consumer behaviors and preferences.

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TikTok is expanding its revamped creator fund, now called the "Creativity Program Beta," to multiple countries including Brazil, Germany, and Korea. Learn how this shift promises higher revenue and broader opportunities for creators, and find out how to qualify for this new program that may soon replace the existing Creator Fund.

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