We’re headed into an age where what you see can’t necessarily be believed. AI video cloning, a technology that has been largely pioneered by companies like HeyGen, is wildly democratizing deception. Sure, they're talking about making video creation easier for businesses, but let's be real – this technology is a...
This is only a glimpse into how virtual influencers, powered by artificial intelligence and metaverse innovations, are quickly reshaping the fast-fashion marketing frontier. These digital doubles allow brands to create new experiences and more efficient, digital-first campaigns that engage the emerging audiences of today’s consumer metaverse. With their on demand,...
Liann Zhang's debut novel, Julie Chan Is Dead, isn't just another thriller. It's a stark, unsettling mirror reflecting our increasingly blurred reality online. It’s not just a fantasy, but a commentary on a world where identity is monetizable, fluid, curated and at times stolen. We all edit our lives for...
Reddit is implementing new identity verification measures. This change comes in response to increasing concerns regarding AI bots masquerading as actual users on the platform. This decision comes on the heels of a major scandal regarding AI-generated government comments submitted to the ‘Change My View’ subreddit. The move is a...
Remember the early days of the internet? Wild West, right? That’s how DeFi seemed just a few years ago. “Rug pulls” started entering the broader crypto lexicon. That’s starting to change and for the better. We know regulation can be a buzzkill but it’s the only way to find out...
Humanity Protocol opened the doors to its fast and secure decentralized ID service on June 26. The H token saw its value explode following a successful “Fairdrop” to early users and supporters. The H token, meanwhile, has seen a 40% price surge over the last 24 hours. The flood, of...
The crypto world loves a good narrative, and Humanity Protocol's H token is dripping with one: a fairdrop revolution. Yet the promise is unmistakable. We will fight to reclaim airdrops from the arms of the bot armies and restore them to actual, live human beings. The method? Palm scans. Yes,...
A billion-dollar valuation for the ability to palm scan? No joke. While everyone’s chasing the next crypto unicorn, I can’t shake the feeling we're blindly galloping towards a future where our bodies are the ultimate key – and the ultimate target. Humanity Protocol’s H token has skyrocketed, partially fueled by...
It’s that same sort of exuberance you felt when you first heard about the metaverse. The fulfillment of digital utopia, being in touch with everyone on planet Earth through expansive online metaverses, creating prosperous virtual societies? It sounded revolutionary. Now, look at Horizon Worlds. Clunky avatars, digital tumbleweeds, and a...
Zuckerberg wants AGI. Personal superintelligence, he calls it. An AI that essentially runs your life. Sounds convenient, right? Maybe. But let's be brutally honest: entrusting the keys to your existence to a single, centralized entity – especially one with Zuckerberg's track record – is a recipe for disaster. Well, it’s...
DeFi might seem like a remote world, but I’ll never forget being at a DeFi conference last year. The typical panicky lunge for registration lines, relatable uncomfortable small talk… but then, wait, what’s this. Rather than needing to keep up with a paper name tag, I simply scanned a QR...
I’ve always been interested in the way art and technology can bring people together. My past as a graphic novel artist and writer showed me the impact visual storytelling can have on connecting with others. I never envisioned how powerful these digital collectibles could be – how they can be...
