Two AI projects named FRIEND, each led by different developers, are at the center of a ‘Twitter Beef’ over their distinct approaches to AI technology. Nic Shevchenko and Avi Schiffmann are behind the two distinct AI projects, sparking debate over privacy, open-source versus commercial development, and the ethical implications of AI companions. Shevchenko’s FRIEND is The post Real life Silicon Valley vs Black Mirror crossover playing out over AI ‘Friend’ appeared first on CryptoSlate.

On stage at the Bitcoin Conference 2024 today, Jan van Eck announced that way over 30% of his portfolio is in Bitcoin. Van Eck, CEO of the investment management firm VanEck, frequently compares Bitcoin to gold, viewing it as “digital gold” and a potential store of value. In an environment where global monetary stimulus erodes The post ETF issuer Jan VanEck has ‘way over 30% of his portfolio in Bitcoin’ appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Today, presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr) said he left last year’s Bitcoin Conference with “most of his wealth in Bitcoin.” Forbes last reported his net worth at $15 million. Given that last year’s conference was on May 18, when Bitcoin traded at $26,400, RFK Jr. may have doubled his wealth by investing in The post Did RFK Jr double his net worth to around $30 million buying Bitcoin last year? appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Donald Trump is set to deliver a keynote address at the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville on Saturday, July 27. This will mark the first appearance of a US presidential candidate at this major Bitcoin event, with Trump scheduled to speak for 30 minutes on the conference’s final day. While the exact content of his The post What will Trump say in his Bitcoin Conference 2024 keynote tomorrow? appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Despite rumors circulating that the Democratic frontrunner for the US Presidential Election 2024, Kamala Harris, will be speaking at the Bitcoin Conference in Nashville this week, David Bailey has confirmed that she will not attend. David Bailey, CEO of BTC Inc. and organizer of The Bitcoin Conference, confirmed this decision comes amid ongoing discussions about The post Kamala Harris will not be speaking at Bitcoin Conference 2024 appeared first on CryptoSlate.