#OpenAI exec leaves to found materials science startup

#OpenAI exec leaves to found materials science startup

Liam Fedus, OpenAI’s VP of research for post-training, is leaving the company to found a materials science AI startup. The Information initially reported Fedus’ plans. In a statement on X, Fedus confirmed the report and added a few additional details. “My undergrad was in physics and I’m keen to apply this technology there,” Fedus said…

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#Not every AI agent needs its own cryptocurrency: CZ

#Not every AI agent needs its own cryptocurrency: CZ

AI agents need to focus on utility over cryptocurrency issuance, as their cumulative market capitalization is down 61% from the peak $70.4 billion. Artificial intelligence agents need to prioritize their intrinsic utility, not the launch of their in-house native tokens to raise funds. AI agent-related tokens have significantly declined over the past month, as their…

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#Nvidia’s AI empire: A look at its top startup investments

#Nvidia’s AI empire: A look at its top startup investments

No company has capitalized on the AI revolution more dramatically than Nvidia. Its revenue, profitability, and cash reserves have skyrocketed since the introduction of ChatGPT over two years ago — and the many competitive generative AI services that have launched since. And its stock price soared.  During that period, the world’s leading high-performance GPU maker…

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#Web3 has a metadata problem, and it’s not going away

#Web3 has a metadata problem, and it’s not going away

As Web3 grows, its metadata problem intensifies, risking a global data security crisis. Can anonymity networks and new technologies protect users from AI-powered surveillance? Opinion by: Casey Ford, PhD, researcher at Nym Technologies Web3 rolled in on the wave of decentralization. Decentralized applications (DApps) grew by 74% in 2024 and individual wallets by 485%, with…

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