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AI Utopianism Masks Tech Billionaires’ Fear: Douglas Rushkoff

In a recent article, Douglas Rushkoff argues that the optimistic vision of AI promoted by tech billionaires often conceals their underlying fears about the future. He suggests that these leaders are using utopian narratives to distract from the potential societal disruptions and economic inequalities that AI could exacerbate. Rushkoff emphasizes that the rapid advancement of AI technology raises ethical concerns and questions about its impact on jobs and human agency. He calls for a more critical examination of AI's role in society, urging a focus on equitable solutions rather than blind faith in technological progress.

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Robinhood Offers Prediction Market 'Custom Combos'—But Don't Call Them Parlays

Robinhood has introduced a new feature called "Custom Combos" in its prediction market, allowing users to create personalized bets on various outcomes. Unlike traditional parlays, these Custom Combos enable users to combine multiple predictions into a single wager while maintaining flexibility in their betting choices. The feature aims

DTCC 'Not Building Walled Gardens' for Tokenization, Says Digital Assets Head

The Digital Asset Head of the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) stated that the organization is not creating "walled gardens" for the tokenization of assets. Instead, DTCC aims to foster an open ecosystem that encourages collaboration and interoperability among various digital asset platforms. The emphasis is on

Lack of liquidity is a growing concern in crypto, says Auros' Jason Atkins

Jason Atkins, CEO of Auros, has highlighted a significant concern regarding the lack of liquidity in the cryptocurrency market. He notes that this issue is becoming increasingly problematic, particularly as market volatility rises. Atkins emphasizes that reduced liquidity can lead to larger price swings and increased risks for traders and

Cathie Wood calls bitcoin 'good source of diversification' for investors seeking higher returns

Cathie Wood, CEO of ARK Invest, has emphasized that Bitcoin serves as a valuable diversification tool for investors aiming for higher returns. She highlighted Bitcoin's potential to act as a hedge against inflation and its ability to provide uncorrelated returns compared to traditional assets. Wood believes that as

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Robinhood Offers Prediction Market 'Custom Combos'—But Don't Call Them Parlays

DTCC 'Not Building Walled Gardens' for Tokenization, Says Digital Assets Head

Lack of liquidity is a growing concern in crypto, says Auros' Jason Atkins

Cathie Wood calls bitcoin 'good source of diversification' for investors seeking higher returns