DoorDash announced today the launch of an AI-powered voice ordering system that it says will enable restaurants to increase revenue by ensuring that no customer calls go unanswered. The AI technology will also provide personalized recommendations to customers to boost the value of each order. The system combines AI conversational bots with live agents, according to a company blog post,…
Month: August 2023
Friend.tech threatens to punish users if they use copycat apps
Crypto’s newest decentralized social media (DeSo) app friend.tech has been met with intense criticism over a decision to punish users who opt in to forks or copycat versions of its tokenized social media platform. “To make sure loyal users are rewarded fairly during our beta, users moving to forks and copies will automatically opt out of earning Points and forfeit…
Traders share their plans for the ‘tornado’ to come
With as much as 130 million people introduced to cryptocurrencies since the end of 2021, millions of investors could soon be looking at their first crypto bull run, with some suggesting it could come as early as 2024. However, unlike the current bear market, a bull market is “unlike anything else you’ve ever experienced” according to Ben Simpson, founder of…
OpenAI debuts ChatGPT Enterprise — 4 times the power of consumer version
OpenAI, the creators of the artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT, has released ChatGPT Enterprise, a supposedly faster, more secure, and powerful version of the chatbot for businesses. The firm explained in an Aug. 28 post that ChatGPT Enterprise offers unlimited access to GPT-4 at up to twice the performance speed and can process 32,000 token context windows for inputs. we launched…
Grand Theft Auto 6: Everything You Need to Know
It’s been nearly a decade since Grand Theft Auto 5 was released—but what will the sequel bring? The massively popular open-world action franchise has sold over 405 million copies so far, putting it in the pantheon of the all-time best-selling game series. And that success has ignited widespread excitement over the next entry. Leaks, rumors, and sparse announcements from developer…
BitBoy Crypto brand will no longer include YouTuber Ben Armstrong
The parent of Hit network, which controls the ‘BitBoy Crypto’ brand, has cut ties with its public face Ben Armstrong, citing issues surrounding substance abuse and financial damage to employees. In an Aug. 28 announcement on YouTube and social media channels, a spokesperson said the company had reached its decision following efforts to assist Armstrong “during his relapse into substance…
Crypto and AI Need Global Regulations, Says India’s Prime Minister
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for a global framework on cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence, and other emerging technologies. Days ahead of the G20 summit scheduled to begin September 8 in New Delhi, Modi was asked in a recent interview with Business Today about a potential worldwide framework for regulating cryptocurrencies. “Not only crypto, but all emerging technologies need a global…
Bitcoin may hit $100K by capturing ‘even 2%–5% of gold’s market cap’ — Hut8 VP Sue Ennis
The next Bitcoin halving event is less than 9 months away and the consensus opinion among analysts and investors is that the halving will send BTC price to a new all time high or even above $100,000. Despite this belief, the absence of fresh inflow to the crypto market, the current macroeconomic headwinds and BTC’s recent price action below $30,000…
New tax rules for crypto in the US: Law Decoded
The United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS), which is responsible for tax collection in the United States, has released proposed regulations on the sale and exchange of digital assets by brokers. Under the rules, brokers would be required to use a new form to simplify tax filings and cut down on tax cheating. According to the U.S. Treasury, the regulations…
OpenAI Beckons to Businesses With An Enterprise Edition of ChatGPT
Looking to extend its lead ahead of rival AI developers and calm fears of data loss, OpenAI—the creator of ChatGPT—launched ChatGPT Enterprise on Monday. OpenAI says the corporate version of ChatGPT offers enterprise-grade security, privacy, and a faster GPT-4 experience. “Today marks another step towards an AI assistant for work that helps with any task, is customized for your organization,…