Wendy’s has announced a partnership with Google Cloud to launch an AI chatbot called “Wendy’s FreshAI” that will take orders from drive-thru customers. Over 75% of Wendy’s customers prefer to place their orders via drive-thru, making this an important area for the fast-food chain to focus on. The chatbot will use natural language processing to … Continue reading Wendy's Launches AI Drive-Thru Chatbot
Fast-food chains like Wendy’s, McDonald’s, and Burger King are partnering with tech companies to develop AI chatbots that can take drive-thru orders. Wendy’s has teamed up with Google Cloud to launch their AI chatbot, “Wendy’s FreshAI,” which uses natural language processing to generate responses. According to a statement from Google Cloud, the use of AI … Continue reading AI Chatbots Set to Revolutionize Fast-Food Industry
According to CNBC, Microsoft is set to expand its footprint in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector with a multi-billion dollar deal with CoreWeave, a cloud computing startup once known for its Ethereum mining operations. Microsoft’s investment follows the recent AI boom sparked by the introduction of OpenAI’s ChatGPT. While specific deal figures have not been … Continue reading Microsoft Signs Multi-Billion Dollar Deal with Nvidia-Backed CoreWeave, Former Ethereum Miner, for AI Computing
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has leveled a series of accusations against the US operations of cryptocurrency exchange Binance, casting a significant cloud over the future of the platform in the United States. In a formal complaint, the SEC claimed that Binance US facilitated trading in a range of tokens identified as securities without … Continue reading Binance US Faces SEC Accusations Over Alleged Securities Trading Violations
Polygon Labs, the leading blockchain technology firm, issued a response today to a proposed rule from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that redefines the term “exchange.” The company argues that the proposed rule could pose a severe risk to the existence of permissionless blockchain networks and decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols within the United States. … Continue reading Polygon Labs Critiques SEC Proposed Rulemaking That Threatens Permissionless Blockchain Networks
In a surprising turn of events, renowned on-chain analyst ZachXBT has exceeded his initial fundraising target, amassing a staggering $1,055,233 in donations, according to Nansen data. This remarkable achievement has been made possible through contributions from various entities and influential figures within the crypto industry. Prominent supporters include Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, Coinbase Cloud’s protocol … Continue reading ZachXBT's Defamation Lawsuit Receives Over $1 Million in Donations as Prominent Figures Rally Support
Shanghai has taken a significant step in the realm of metaverse tourism with the release of the “Shanghai Action Plan for Creating a New Path in Metaverse Tourism (2023-2025)”. The plan, unveiled by the Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism, outlines the city’s strategic focus on five key areas to propel the development of … Continue reading China's Shanghai Unveils Action Plan to Forge a New Path in the Metaverse Tourism Industry
China Information Technology Development Limited (CITD) (HKEX: 8178), a leading technology company specializing in AI and cloud technologies, has announced its plan to issue HK$100 million worth of Bonds using distributed ledger technology (DLT). The proposed issuance aims to revolutionize the bond market by leveraging blockchain and smart contract technologies. The Bonds, with a maturity … Continue reading CITD to Issue HK$100 Million Bonds Utilizing Blockchain
On June 28, 2023, in Shanghai, China Mobile announced the formal establishment of the China Mobile Metaverse Industry Alliance during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Shanghai 2023. This initiative marks a significant stride in China Mobile’s strategic foray into the rapidly expanding metaverse landscape. The alliance, comprising 24 initial members including Huawei, iFlytek, Xiaomi, and … Continue reading China Mobile Launches Metaverse Industry Alliance, Involving Tech Giants Like Huawei and Xiaomi
Fireblocks, a leading enterprise platform for managing digital asset operations and fostering blockchain-based innovations, has announced the expansion of its secure MPC-CMP wallet and key management technology. The expansion includes the integration of support for Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) as well as public and private cloud services from Thales, Securosys, AWS, GCP, and Alibaba Cloud. … Continue reading Fireblocks Strengthens Support for Banking & Financial Institutions