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Blockchain and AI could be a perfect match – here’s why

Feb05
by on February 5, 2019 at 10:38 am
Posted In: Around the Web, artificial intelligence, blockchain, Hard Fork


With blockchain technology and AI converging with the greater public – even reaching Joe Rogan’s massively popular JRE podcast – there’s never been a better time to explore the intersection of both these technologies. By definition, a blockchain is a distributed, decentralized, immutable database used to store encrypted data. In its purest form, AI is used to describe the theory and practice of creating machines capable of carrying out tasks that require intelligence. It goes without saying that each technology has its own individual degree of complexity, but the combination of the two may be beneficial to both. Over the…

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Blockchain and AI could be a perfect match – here’s why

Feb05
by on February 5, 2019 at 10:38 am
Posted In: Around the Web, artificial intelligence, blockchain, Hard Fork


With blockchain technology and AI converging with the greater public – even reaching Joe Rogan’s massively popular JRE podcast – there’s never been a better time to explore the intersection of both these technologies. By definition, a blockchain is a distributed, decentralized, immutable database used to store encrypted data. In its purest form, AI is used to describe the theory and practice of creating machines capable of carrying out tasks that require intelligence. It goes without saying that each technology has its own individual degree of complexity, but the combination of the two may be beneficial to both. Over the…

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Tech has an obligation to help social justice movements, according to this dev

Feb05
by on February 5, 2019 at 10:26 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Code Word


For the ongoing series, Code Word, we’re exploring if — and how — technology can protect individuals against sexual assault and harassment, and how it can help and support survivors. This article explores the responsibility developers have in activism and issues of social justice. We zoom in on “Uncover Harassers” — a tool that highlights accused offenders in Google Chrome. The tool’s creator hosted a TNW Answers session with us to discuss it. When allegations of movie producer’s decades of sexual harassment, intimidation, and abuse finally hit headlines back in October 2017, Tarana Burke’s #MeToo campaign went viral. As thousands of…

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Tech has an obligation to help social justice movements, according to this dev

Feb05
by on February 5, 2019 at 10:26 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Code Word


For the ongoing series, Code Word, we’re exploring if — and how — technology can protect individuals against sexual assault and harassment, and how it can help and support survivors. This article explores the responsibility developers have in activism and issues of social justice. We zoom in on “Uncover Harassers” — a tool that highlights accused offenders in Google Chrome. The tool’s creator hosted a TNW Answers session with us to discuss it. When allegations of movie producer’s decades of sexual harassment, intimidation, and abuse finally hit headlines back in October 2017, Tarana Burke’s #MeToo campaign went viral. As thousands of…

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7 simple tips to better understand cryptocurrency market data

Feb05
by on February 5, 2019 at 9:19 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Hard Fork


2018 was a wild ride for cryptocurrencies. Despite the many ups and downs experienced by Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrency vendors, the market has proven that it is going to stick around for the long haul. Though there is still risk involved in cryptocurrency, investors are coming to better understand the challenges and opportunities associated with this exciting sector. As a result, more people are entering the crypto trading sphere than ever before. If you’re still new to the crypto investing scene, however, the sheer number of investing options — and new terminology — can feel overwhelming. By taking steps…

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