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Apple has dedicated the last year to the development of an AI coding tool. This new instrument, aimed at surpassing Microsoft's Copilot, will become part of the Xcode programming software. Xcode is used for creating applications across all major Apple systems: macOS, iOS, watchOS, and tvOS.

In a conversation with analysts, Apple's CEO, Tim Cook, confirmed the company's active engagement in Artificial Intelligence (AI) development. This revelation came during a discussion about Apple's quarterly financial report.

The Stellar Development Foundation has supported the decision to delay the network's update to add smart contracts due to a software bug. Initially, foundation representatives minimized the severity of this bug but revised their position in response to critiques from the developer community.

Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg has announced his company's hefty investment in Nvidia graphics cards, pouring billions into the development of artificial general intelligence (AGI). This AI aims to execute tasks with human-like proficiency. Zuckerberg anticipates Meta's inventory of H100 graphics cards to reach 350,000 units by the end of 2024.

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman highlighted the urgent need for a significant energy breakthrough to sustain the development of artificial intelligence (AI).

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a court order requiring Ripple (XRP) to disclose its institutional investor information for the last two years. This development stems from a judge's earlier ruling that classified XRP as a security when specifically sold to institutional investors.

Base, the blockchain project by the Coinbase exchange, has released its roadmap for 2024, highlighting key goals, challenges, and focal points for the upcoming year:

Developer REKTBuildr, who detected user tracking by the Ledger Live software, shared his exchange with the company regarding this matter. He spoke highly of the response from the Ledger development team and the technical depth of their conversation.

The Ethereum development team is poised to initiate a test network for the forthcoming Dencun upgrade on January 17, 2024. Anticipated to bring a host of innovations, this upgrade is set to lower transaction fees for second-layer Rollups and enhance scalability.

Meta is gearing up to roll out its new AI chip, Artemis, in its data centers this year, according to a Reuters report. This development could significantly diminish Meta's dependence on Nvidia processors.

The House of Lords Communications and Digital Committee has published a report criticizing the government's approach to artificial intelligence. According to them, the focus on security is overly stringent, potentially stifling the development of new technologies.

The European Commission is rolling out a comprehensive package of measures to encourage the development of artificial intelligence (AI) among startups, alongside small and medium-sized enterprises. This strategic plan is consistent with EU principles and guidelines.

Conflux Network has introduced a significant development in the cryptocurrency sector: a second-layer blockchain for Bitcoin, designed to be compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM).

Sony's research team has pioneered an artificial intelligence system designed to parse dialogues and autonomously craft fictional identities for non-player characters. This technology is set to overhaul the conventional methods of secondary character development.

OpenAI, a company specializing in artificial intelligence development, has begun negotiations with top media outlets including Fox, Time, and CNN. The talks are centered around obtaining a license to use their content for AI model training. This strategy is intended to preemptively address any future copyright infringement concerns.

Folius Ventures, a venture capital company, has recently invested in the gaming studio Sleepless AI, renowned for its innovative blend of blockchain and artificial intelligence in gaming. The studio's development team is keenly focused on crafting immersive game experiences enhanced by AI companions.

The Chinese government, known for its cryptocurrency ban, is showing signs of easing its policy on decentralization. It has announced plans to support the development of the Web3 ecosystem, dApps, and NFTs. This new approach is detailed in a recent strategic planning document released by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.