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Associated Press
4 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Qubic Launches On-Chain Learning Platform to Support Ecosystem Growth
Ile Du Port, Mahe, Seychelles, May 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Qubic team has launched Qubic Academy v1, a self-paced educational platform aimed at helping new users, contributors, and developers understand the mechanics behind the fast-growing decentralised protocol. Available now at the Academy features short lessons, interactive modules, and on-chain quiz tracking. It's designed to give participants a clear understanding of Qubic's architecture - including its Useful Proof of Work model, decentralised consensus, compute layer, and unique token economy. Built to Demystify a Complex Ecosystem Qubic's architecture is technically ambitious -blending AI, distributed compute, and governance. That complexity can sometimes make onboarding difficult for newcomers. 'Qubic Academy is a critical step in lowering the barrier to entry for anyone curious about what makes this protocol so powerful. We're building something that blends compute, coordination, and community, and that kind of innovation needs to be both understood and accessible. This launch is about empowering contributors, not just informing them. It's the beginning of an education engine designed to scale alongside the network.' — TalentNodes, Chief Operations Officer, Qubic Qubic Academy v1 introduces a clean, browser-based learning experience. Lessons are grouped into structured modules, each ending with a quiz. Progress is saved locally, and future versions are expected to include on-chain credentials and contributor badges. Initial modules cover topics such as: A Long-Term Play for Ecosystem Expansion While Qubic Academy v1 is fully live, the team sees it as a foundational release rather than a finished product. Plans are already in motion for deeper technical modules for developers. The release also comes at a time of rapid ecosystem growth. With mining activity rising and more developers joining the ecosystem, Qubic is preparing for broader adoption - and a more informed community. About Qubic Qubic is a high-performance Layer 1 blockchain, verified by CertiK as the Fastest Blockchain in the World. Designed for real-time decentralized compute, Qubic is powered by uPoW and a tick-based consensus mechanism, enabling zero-fee transactions, instant finality, and unmatched throughput. Qubic unlocks scalable infrastructure for the next wave of innovation across AI, DePIN, DeFi, and AGI-level applications. To begin learning, visit: For media inquiries, contact: [email protected] Disclaimer: Jennifer King jen(at)
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Yahoo
Experts Issue Warning on New TSA Technology
In recent years, the TSA has rolled out some new technology at its airport security checkpoints that uses a real-time photo of your face to confirm passenger identity. However, some experts have issued a warning about the new technology. In an article published last month, Monica Torres of HuffPost quoted a few security experts as she warned travelers to opt out of the facial scan whenever they get to the security checkpoint at the airport. Travis LeBlanc, a lawyer and a former member of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, told Torres that the benefit of declining the facial recognition technology 'is you don't have to submit your picture to the government, for the government to scan it and store it under their rules.' Those concerns were echoed by Jennifer King, a privacy and data policy fellow at the Stanford University Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence. King said that the TSA's public communications are 'a little vague about what they were doing with the data.' That, coupled with some past privacy issues regarding the Department of Homeland Security, leads her to decline the face scan every time. 'I'm sure that the dream of enforcement agencies would be to be able to track people in real time based on something like facial recognition,' King said. It's worth noting that the TSA explicitly states that this technology is not used for surveillance and that it does not store data for any travelers. 'Photos are not stored or saved after a positive ID match has been made, except in a limited testing environment for evaluation of the effectiveness of the technology,' TSA states. However, LeBlanc warns that there are other potential uses for the technology. "TSA is part of the Department of Homeland Security, which is also responsible for immigration enforcement," he said. "There's lots of different uses that you could see for these images." He also warned that the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, which serves as a watchdog for travelers' civil liberties, recently had key members fired, including himself. He said that the board was actually preparing a report on the TSA's new technology before the firings. As a result of the firings, LeBlanc warns that the board has 'lost the watchdog that would be there to promote transparency as well as make recommendations on changes to the system that would better balance privacy and civil liberties.' A TSA spokesperson has addressed these concerns, telling Huffpost in a statement that 'a real-time picture simply means that an image is taken at the kiosk and that 'live' photograph is matched against the image on the identification credential.' If a traveler does have reservations with the new technology, they will be permitted to opt out of the facial recognition screening. 'There is no issue and no delay with a traveler exercising their rights to not participate in the automated biometrics matching technology,' the TSA says on its website.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Yahoo
Crossville Police Department to participate in program for those with autism
CROSSVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Crossville Police Department posted Tuesday that it is participating in the 'Blue Envelope Program' which seeks to improve communication between law enforcement and those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This program involves giving blue envelopes to people with ASD. These envelopes will contain items like driver's licenses, insurance information and vehicle registration, as well as a place where people can write instructions on how officers can best communicate with the envelope's owner. During a crash or traffic stop, a person with ASD can simply hand the envelope to an officer. Advocates want increased funding for senior services in Knoxville budget The envelope also comes with a blue sticker people can put on their vehicle's window to inform officers that someone with ASD may be inside. Additionally, it has communication tips for both the officer and the person with ASD. This program is intended to reduce stress and anxiety. People interested in learning more can contact CPD or the KTG Foundation who can be reached at 865-316-6167. Athens couple out $9,000 after contractor never finishes job 'We're proud to work with our amazing community to spread awareness of this important and compassionate initiative,' CPD posted. 'We would like to thank Jennifer King from the KTG Foundation for training our officers on this valuable program.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WATE 6 On Your Side.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The viral AI-generated action figure trend is potentially putting your cybersecurity at risk, experts warn
In recent days, everyone from government agencies to celebrities to pro sports teams have hopped on the latest artificial intelligence-generated trend, using programs like ChatGPT to create an image of themselves in Barbie-like plastic packaging. However, tech experts warn that the light-hearted trend carries some risks, ranging from potentially inviting cyber scams to raising ethics and sustainability concerns. Participants in the trend often generate images featuring items referencing various aspects of their life, whether it's where they live, what they do for a living, or a favorite pastime. Those type of disclosures could help scammers trick people down the line. Oh, you know we had to hop on the fellas, reimagined as action figures.#GuardsBall — Cleveland Guardians (@CleGuardians) April 14, 2025 Clark County employees, assemble! 💪We joined the action figure trend to spotlight some real-life heroes who make our community stronger every day. Because when we work #togetherforbetter, anything is possible. 💙Want to join our team? Apply now: — Clark County Nevada (@ClarkCountyNV) April 16, 2025 'The fact that you are showing people, 'Here are the three or four things I'm most interested in at this point' and sharing it to the world, that becomes a very big risk, because now people can target you,' Dave Chronister, the CEO of cybersecurity company Parameter Security, told HuffPost. 'Social engineering attacks today are still the easiest, most popular way for attackers to target you as an employee and you as an individual.' Jennifer King, a privacy and data policy fellow at the Stanford University Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence, added in an interview with the outlet that users ought to consider that their images will likely go towards training future AI models, the same tools increasingly being integrated into corporate and military applications. Others have urged users to be careful incorporating trademarked material into their action figures. "Mattel has been known to pretty actively enforce protections against their marks," attorney Charles Gallagher told Fox13. "Having a Barbie logo on your action figure would probably be something you don't want to have." In the face of the action figure meme, some have sought to remind the public of the enormous energy and water needed to feed the advanced computers that power AI models. "ChatGPT Barbie represents a triple threat to our privacy, our culture and our planet," Professor Gina Neff of Queen Mary University London said in an interview with BBC.
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
BioSpace Celebrates 30 Years as Leading Life Sciences News and Careers Platform
DES MOINES, Iowa, March 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- the leading life science news and careers site, is celebrating its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of innovation, industry leadership and unshakable commitment to championing the biopharma community. "BioSpace was founded 30 years ago with a mission to champion the life sciences industry, and that commitment has never wavered," said Joshua Goodwin, CEO of BioSpace. "As we celebrate this milestone, we are more energized than ever to support the innovation, talent and breakthroughs that drive this incredible industry forward." BioSpace was founded in 1985 by Jennifer King to serve as a directory of biotech organizations in the early days of Silicon Valley. In the beginning, the company achieved this using traditional publishing and highlighting key regions through print campaigns. In 1989, BioSpace published its first Hotbed Map focused on Biotech Bay, visually featuring companies in the San Francisco area. The company's early success attracted the attention of leading venture capital firms. In 1995, during the rise of the Internet, BioSpace revealed its website, to an audience of 300 biotech executives at an event in Boston. It was one of the first 50,000 websites in the world—a pioneering step into the digital era. Since then, has evolved into a thriving hub for biopharma professionals, serving millions of visitors each month. The site still upholds its original mission to provide information on biotech companies, and as the biopharma industry has grown, so too has the scope of BioSpace's offerings. today features: A robust daily news desk, recently recognized as an Azbee regional finalist Exclusive industry insights and analysis including job market trends, compensation benchmarking and company profiles Podcasts and events that make sense of biopharma and connect professionals across the industry Career advice and thousands of industry job listings for biopharma companies, supporting talent development Now iconic Hotbed Maps, preserving a 35-year tradition of mapping biotech hubs across the U.S. Highly anticipated annual NextGen: Top Startups to Watch and Best Places to Work lists As a result, BioSpace now boasts: Over 1 million monthly visitors More than 405,000 email subscribers A social media community of over 205,000 followers Over 10,000 new site registrations every month Though the website has evolved, including a major replatforming project completed in July 2024, continues to provide the life sciences community with a robust resource to navigate an often volatile industry and remains a trusted partner. For more information, visit About BioSpace BioSpace provides essential insights, opportunities and tools to connect innovative life sciences organizations and talented professionals who advance health and quality of life across the globe. It's the leading source for careers and news for life sciences professionals in the United States. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE BioSpace Sign in to access your portfolio
