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AI's Dirty Secret The Data Fueling It is a Mess

AI's Dirty Secret The Data Fueling It is a Mess

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Every day we are inundated with headlines about how AI will transform everything from healthcare to finance. Let's pull back the curtain. I'm here to tell you that the shiny facade of AI hides a rather unpleasant truth: the data fueling it is often a hot mess.Garbage In, Garbage Out,...

AI's Secret Weapon? Korea's Viral Pop Culture & Ethical Data

AI's Secret Weapon? Korea's Viral Pop Culture & Ethical Data

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Forget Silicon Valley. The next AI revolution shouldn’t be predicated on mountains of scraped data of dubious origin. Korean future It’s K-Pop-fueled data ethics that’s making the future undeniably Korean.Ethical Data? Is This Even Possible?Let's be honest, the AI industry has a dirty little secret: much of its training data...

XYO's Data Revolution Is Here, But Can It Survive Regulation?

XYO's Data Revolution Is Here, But Can It Survive Regulation?

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XYO is making waves, no doubt. Their vision of trustless, verifiable, data validation — particularly when it comes to the real world — is exciting. They're practically OGs in the DePIN space. Let’s not kid ourselves, this isn’t only about the shiny new tech. It’s about upending the status quo,...

Optimum: Web3's Memory Problem Solved? RLNC Tech Explained

Optimum: Web3's Memory Problem Solved? RLNC Tech Explained

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Web3 has been heralded as the next generation of the internet, with dreams of decentralization, improved security, and empowering users. However, beneath the surface of innovative dApps and blockchain solutions lies a critical bottleneck: memory. According to Optimum, blockchains today lack a core foundational aspect of legacy computing: a memory...

Japan's Bitcoin Revolution: A Boon for Artists and Web3 Creators?

Is Japan on the verge of accidentally unleashing a tsunami of creative destruction and financial liberation onto the rest of the emerging markets? I know this seems like a tall order, but hear me out. Japan’s regulatory change to officially recognize Bitcoin as a financial product. This step is a...

5 Ways This Crypto Bill Empowers Southeast Asian Artists, Not Wall Street

Let’s be honest, when you hear about crypto regulation, your first thought probably isn't Southeast Asian artists finding new avenues for creative expression. Surely visions of Wall Street honchos and inscrutable derivatives dance in your head. Well, what if I told you that the Senate’s Banking Committee just released their...

Crypto's 'Light-Touch' Regulation Gamble Will It Protect You?

The Senate Committee’s proposed “light-touch” regulatory framework for crypto is a long high-stakes poker game. Are we all truly holding a winning hand, or are we collectively bluffing our way into a future financial crisis? It’s a question every investor, every innovator, and frankly, every citizen should want to know....

Trump Jr. at KBW2025: Web3's Mainstream Moment?

Donald Trump Jr.’s scheduled keynote address at KBW2025 is raising eyebrows and inspiring intense discussion across the Web3 ecosystem. He’s just a high-profile guy shaking things up in the crypto world. His presence further exemplifies the increasing importance of blockchain technology and its potential to revolutionize the traditional economy. Does...

Trump Jr. at KBW2025: Web3's Punk Rock Moment or Sellout?

Or I think about Nandar, a wonderful Burmese artist that I met in Yangon, sharing with me her latest NFT collection. Each work exploded with vivid imagery, bravely fighting back against the junta’s repressive hold. She began selling them directly to supporters around the world, allowing her to cleverly sidestep...

KBW2025: Is Trump Jr. Web3's Trojan Horse or its Savior?

Donald Trump Jr. at Korea Blockchain Week? It's a head-scratcher, isn't it? About as easy as locating a MAGA hat at a Burning Man soirée. Before we put this down as just another short-lived publicity stunt, let’s take a closer look at what this could IoTally Web3 means. Cynical ploy...

Schiff's Crypto Ban: Is He Protecting Us or Silencing Innovation?

Senator Adam Schiff's proposed crypto ban, the COIN Act, aimed at preventing the President (read: Donald Trump) from dabbling in digital assets, raises a critical question: Is this genuine protection against corruption, or a veiled attempt to stifle innovation, especially for emerging markets? Let's be real, the optics are terrible....