Russian startup Neiry says it has turned pigeons into “living drones” using brain implants that nudge the birds to follow set routes while carrying cameras and sensors, claiming potential uses in surveillance and search-and-rescue.
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Bitcoin is holding just under $70,000 in a narrow trading range ahead of Wednesday’s delayed U.S. jobs report. Analysts say recent price moves are driven more by leveraged bets than regular buying, with low spot trading and investors watching key support levels.
India orders social media to remove AI-made fake videos and voices much faster, with some takedowns required within hours, and now requires clear labels and tracking data on synthetic audio and video content.
Michael Saylor says Strategy will not sell its Bitcoin holdings and plans to keep adding BTC. The firm recently bought 1,142 bitcoin, bringing its total to 714,644 BTC, currently valued at about $49 billion, and holds over $2.4 billion in cash.
AI video startup Runway raised $315M at a $5.3B valuation to build more advanced AI video and “world model” systems, aiming to power new uses from films and ads to gaming and robotics.
Bitcoin swung between $71,000 and $68,000, triggering over $250M in forced trader liquidations in 24 hours. Analysts say demand for BTC is weakening and Bitcoin may retest local support as sellers and buyers battle for short-term control.
Toyota and Pony.ai have begun mass production of self-driving robotaxis in China, rolling out the first bZ4X robotaxi and planning to build over 1,000 this year for use in major cities like Beijing and Shanghai.
Bitcoin is trading around $68,000 as markets watch a White House meeting on digital asset rules, where the proposed Clarity Act is in focus and could shape sentiment on future regulation of bitcoin and related services.
Apple, Google, and UK regulators are moving to curb app store power: Apple has pledged that by April 1 it will review and rank apps more fairly, stop unfair use of developers’ data, and more easily allow apps to plug into iOS features, under new UK oversight.
Hyperscale Data has increased its Bitcoin holdings to 589.45 BTC, worth about $41.4 million, and plans to build this to $100 million over time, using regular weekly BTC purchases as part of its balance sheet strategy.
Volvo says nearly 17,000 US employees had personal data exposed after a cyberattack on outsourcing provider Conduent, part of a wider breach linked to ransomware that may impact tens of millions whose benefits and public service data Conduent manages.
Alphabet is raising $20B in a bond sale while investor Michael Burry warns big tech could face a major shift similar to Motorola’s decline, drawing interest from those who see Bitcoin as an alternative to large tech stocks.
Singapore says China-linked hackers used hidden malware and a previously unknown software flaw to break into all four major telecom companies, in a spying operation that did not disrupt services or access customer data.
Bitcoin’s recent 10% drop to around $60,000 likely did not mark a full panic selloff, according to Amberdata’s Greg Magadini. Futures data shows no deep discount versus spot, unlike late 2022, suggesting bitcoin may still have room to fall further.
Edinburgh City Council has rejected plans for a huge AI-focused datacenter at the former RBS HQ site in South Gyle, despite planning officials backing the project, amid concerns over energy use, diesel backup power, and environmental impact.
South Korea’s top financial regulator has opened a full investigation into exchange Bithumb after an error briefly credited users with about 620,000 bitcoin, far above its actual BTC reserves. Officials are reviewing Bithumb’s safety systems and controls.
A man behind a $73 million online crypto scam was sentenced in the U.S. to 20 years in prison in absentia. The scheme used fake investment messages on apps and social media to trick people into sending money that was then laundered through crypto.
U.S. Bitcoin ETFs have logged their first back-to-back net inflows in nearly a month, with about $616 million added since Friday. Despite bitcoin’s price drop of over 40% from October highs, ETF funds still hold only about 7% less BTC than in early October.
UC Berkeley researchers report that workers using AI tools at a tech company ended up doing more tasks and working into breaks and evenings, leading to higher fatigue and burnout despite no formal pressure or major productivity gains.
Federal Reserve governor Chris Waller says crypto hype is fading as it moves into traditional finance and firms cut risk. He called BTC’s recent drop “part of the game.” Bitcoin is down about 45% from its October peak near $125,000 to around $69,500.