The Orb Mini. Sam Altman’s most recent effort to tell humans apart from AI. A noble cause? Perhaps. We shouldn’t allow ourselves to be dazzled by the wonder of technological innovation. This isn't just about proving you're not a bot; it's about the future of privacy, regulation, and possibly, the...
The UK is following suit, recently announcing a set of crypto regulations expected to rein in the growing world of digital assets. The hope is that these rules will increase investor confidence and encourage economic development. They intend to dramatically change the environment for crypto exchanges, dealers, and agents doing...
The UK’s ambition to become a crypto leader. Great. But who gets to thrive, and who gets shut out in this new digital gold rush. The shiny press releases talk about innovation and investor protection, but I see a familiar pattern: regulations crafted by and for the established financial elite,...
Tools for Humanity is excited to introduce its new mobile device, the Orb Mini. This ingenious device cannot be easily tricked by humans posing as AI agents. The device, which looks like a giant smartphone, is a portable version of the company’s larger Orb devices. The small size — about...
Sam Altman and Alex Blania have launched their Orb Mini. Fortunately, this latest eye-scanning gizmo is able to tell the difference between humans and AI in our ever-growing virtual landscape. At a recent convening in San Francisco, they took a significant step toward that vision. This represents an exciting new...
The UK recently decided to jump into the crypto ring by releasing their own draft regulations. They all want to be the global leaders in the emerging digital asset space. Are we on the cusp of a true David-and-Goliath story here? Good laws by good regulators could inadvertently kill the...
We've all heard the whispers. Crypto companies are already looking at the exits, getting on the first planes to more favorable regulatory climates. The narrative is simple: the UK is too cautious, too slow, strangling innovation with red tape. What if that’s just half the story? What if the real...
The United Kingdom used to be hailed as an international leader in financial technology. Now, it is in danger of losing out on dozens of FinTech and cryptocurrency firms. Now, industry experts are sounding alarm bells. They are concerned that over-regulation, the current funding landscape and the ongoing effects of...
Meanwhile, FIFA is working on custom blockchain infrastructure to increase the utility of its NFT collectibles. It’s an audacious step, a transformative leap… or a huge doggy doo. While FIFA touts "better performance" and "improved scalability," the real question is: are regulators ready for this, and could their response inadvertently...
At the same time, the UK is keen to position itself as a leader on crypto. Ambitious? Absolutely. Achievable? Maybe. The draft crypto regulations unveiled recently raise a crucial question: are we building a bridge to the future or just another tollbooth?The government's intention is clear: crack down on the...
