Crypto experiences an ‘Emperor’s new clothes’ moment
The world of cryptocurrency is going through a crisis that is severe even by its own notoriously volatile standards.
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IBM says AI is going to be critical to telecoms, but the key is doing it ethically
In the first of a two part interview with technology giant IBM, Stephen Rose, IBM’s global General Manager for TME and Distribution discusses the role of AI in the telecoms sector and beyond.
NFT hype gets a reality check
Non-fungible tokens have been heavily hyped over the past year or so but new data suggests an inevitable correction may have already started.
UK government creates an NFT in bid to become a ‘cryptoasset hub’
The government has announced vague plans ‘to make Britain a global hub for cryptoasset technology and investment’, which includes having the Royal Mint issue an NFT.
Telefonica says it has ‘immersed itself in Web3 and the metaverse’
Spanish MNO Telefonica has created a collection of NFT’s based on drawings by an artist called Ferran Adrià – a move which is says demonstrates its commitment to Web3 and metaverse.
US tech masters of the universe squabble over the future of the internet
Having stepped down as CEO of Twitter, Jack Dorsey has criticized claimed ‘Web3’ technology, which has inevitably triggered some of its cheerleaders.
Telefonica turns to blockchain to help telcos flog towers
Telefonica and partner Atrebo have unveiled plans to use blockchain to gain greater visibility and control of telecoms towers, something that will be very useful for any party looking to offload these types of assets.
GSMA blockchain ready for roaming
Mobile industry body the GSMA has announced that a private telecoms industry blockchain network designed to simplify wholesale roaming is ready for commercial use.
DT and Orange try to improve IPX services with blockchain
Major telco groups Deutsche Telekom and Orange claim to have successfully tested a proof-of-concept (PoC) whereby blockchains are used to offer enhanced IPX services.
Facebook buys into the cryptocurrency buzz – report
Reports suggest Facebook is in the process of developing its own cryptocurrency, with plans to launch in as many as a dozen countries as early as Q1 2020.
Facial recognition is being used in China’s monitoring network
A publicly accessible database managed by a surveillance contractor showed China has used a full suite of AI tools to monitor its Uyghur population in the far west of the country.
Blockchain Set to Play Key Role in Telco Operations: Analyst
Blockchain technology is set to be used by telcos in multiple applications across all areas of operations in coming years, according to an industry analyst who has delved into the potential use of the digital ledger technology (DLT) in the space.
A blockchain smartphone – the future of devices or a buzzword parasite?
Sirin Labs is a recognizable name if you know where to look. Last year, it brought you a £11,400 smartphone with ‘military grade’ security, and now it wants to bring you a blockchain smartphone called Finney.
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