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Blockchain and Debt Transparency

The transformative potential of blockchain technology has been compared to that of the internet in the 1990s. Blockchains, like the internet, have the potential to drive dramatic institutional efficiency gains, save billions through reduced operational, financial, legal, and governance costs, create widespread process redundancy, significantly reduce counterparty, and market risk, and reshape the financial market […]

Beneath the Surface: The Impact of Dark Web Marketplaces on Cybercrime

The dark web, a hidden part of the internet that requires specialized software to access, has become a breeding ground for cybercrime. Dark web marketplaces have proliferated, enabling illegal activities such as the sale of drugs, weapons, stolen data, and hacking tools. These marketplaces have posed significant challenges for law enforcement agencies, as they operate […]

Alibaba Shows off Its Generative AI Tech, to Roll Out in All Apps

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd on Tuesday showed off its generative AI model – its version of the tech that powers chatbot sensation ChatGPT – and said it would be integrated into all of the company’s apps in the near future. Called Tongyi Qianwen, the AI large language model drafted invitation letters, planned trip itineraries and […]

Profits or People? Debating Telecom's Influence on the Global Gig Economy

 In this piece, we will explore the role of the telecom industry in the globalization of the gig economy. With the rise of high-speed internet and communication technologies, workers can now seamlessly connect with employees and clients globally.   __________________   From pixels to paychecks, the gig economy has taken the world by storm, promising unprecedented autonomy […]

Telcos and e-Wallets Unlock a More Inclusive Financial Future

The potential of telcos to expand beyond communications and integrate FinTech functionality on their network, creating huge business possibilities for both sectors.   ________________________  The global scope and coverage of telcos are enormous. It should be clear that telcos can use this reach for possibilities outside of communications. Huge business possibilities for both sectors could be […]

‘Operation Cookie Monster’: International Police Action Seizes Dark Web Market

International law enforcement agencies have seized a sprawling dark web marketplace popular with cybercriminals, Britain’s National Crime Agency (NCA) said on Wednesday, in a multinational crackdown dubbed “Operation Cookie Monster.” A banner plastered across Genesis Market’s site late on Tuesday said domains belonging to the organisation had been seized by the FBI. Logos of other […]

AI Experts Disown Musk-Backed Campaign Citing Their Research

Four artificial intelligence experts have expressed concern after their work was cited in an open letter – co-signed by Elon Musk – demanding an urgent pause in research. The letter, dated March 22 and with more than 1,800 signatures by Friday, called for a six-month circuit-breaker in the development of systems “more powerful” than Microsoft-backed […]

IoT Allowing a More Sustainable Tomorrow

The potential of IoT in enhancing sustainable energy management is growing. The way in which IoT can enable businesses and individuals to optimize energy is supported by real-time data on energy utilization and predictive maintenance.  _____________________  The Internet of Things (IoT) has rapidly established itself as a vital tool for businesses and consumers, enabling the […]

Italy’s ChatGPT Ban Attracts EU Privacy Regulators

Italy’s move to temporarily ban ChatGPT has inspired other European countries to study if harsher measures are needed to rein in the wildly popular chatbots and whether to coordinate such actions. While European parliamentarians disagree over the content and reach of the EU AI Act, some regulators are finding that existing tools, such as the […]