NFT Traders Respond to 'Simpsons' Roasting by Spending Millions on Knockoff Collectibles
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NFT Traders Respond to ‘Simpsons’ Roasting by Spending Millions on Knockoff Collectibles

An NFT collection that combines CryptoPunks’ aesthetics with elements of “The Simpsons” has notched almost $2.5 million in sales in less than 24 hours, rocketing to the top trending spot on OpenSea after the long-running animated television show roasted NFTs in a special episode. The unofficial Springfield Punks collection launched as a free mint on Sunday, with traders snatching up…

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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Grok, Elon Musk's New AI Chatbot
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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Grok, Elon Musk’s New AI Chatbot

In the ever-evolving world of tech, Elon Musk’s endeavors seldom fail to make waves. A few weeks after his clarion call to halt the training of LLMs more capable than GPT-4, Musk played his signature move: doing precisely the opposite of what he preached. Enter xAI—Musk’s latest brainchild—and Grok, its brand new LLM announced on Saturday. Announcing Grok! Grok is…

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Ava Labs Employees Report Layoffs, 'Many People' Affected
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Ava Labs Employees Report Layoffs, ‘Many People’ Affected

Crypto startup Ava Labs, which supports the Avalanche blockchain network, laid off a substantial portion of its workforce Monday, multiple impacted employees confirmed with Decrypt. While the scale of the cuts has not yet been confirmed by Ava Labs, the layoffs have impacted the company’s communications and marketing teams. Garrison Yang, VP of Growth and Strategy at Ava Labs, wrote…

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The Singularity Is Less Than 10 Years Away, Says AI Veteran
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The Singularity Is Less Than 10 Years Away, Says AI Veteran

Generative AI has become firmly entrenched in the culture zeitgeist, and everyone from computer scientists to social media mavens is tuned in, looking ahead to the next great leap: the singularity, the moment when artificial intelligence surpasses human intelligence—and escapes human control. Before the mainstream adoption of generative AI, and broadening worries about the dangers of the technology, experts and…

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Solana price corrects as recent (SOL) rally factors come under question
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Solana price corrects as recent (SOL) rally factors come under question

Solana (SOL) experienced a notable 36.6% increase in value between Oct. 30 and Nov. 2. However, SOL’s failure to breach the $44.50 mark resulted in a 10% correction down to $40 on Nov. 6. This movement has left many investors pondering whether the ecosystem growth and network activity support Solana’s present $16.9 billion market capitalization. Solana‘s peak at $44.50 on…

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Ben ‘Bitboy’ Armstrong Really Wants His Lambo Back, Files Another Lawsuit
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Ben ‘Bitboy’ Armstrong Really Wants His Lambo Back, Files Another Lawsuit

Crypto YouTuber Benjamin “Bitboy” Armstrong has filed yet another lawsuit against some of his former colleagues and affiliates last week over an “unlawfully stolen” Lamborghini and “a pattern of racketeering,” according to Armstrong, his attorneys, and documents viewed by Decrypt.  Armstrong’s latest complaint, which was stamped by the Superior Court in Cobb County, Georgia on November 1, names six defendants:…

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Game Review: 'Raini: The Lords of Light' Brands Itself With Memes
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Game Review: ‘Raini: The Lords of Light’ Brands Itself With Memes

Game Review: ‘Raini: The Lords of Light’ Brands Itself With Memes Raini: Lords of Light is an NFT-optional card game bursting with crypto memes. From SBF to CZ and Elon, this free-to-play game has some truly wild animations. Decrypt contributor Ryan S. Gladwin shares his honest thoughts on the game. Source: https://decrypt.co/videos/explainers/32YyJHCJ/game-review-raini-the-lords-of-light-brands-itself-with-memes