Step 3: Build or choose an AI model
For portfolio management, a reinforcement learning model might be most appropriate. The AI will learn and adapt its actions based on rewards or penalties. This allows the agent to optimize the portfolio over time by evaluating the performance of different assets and adjusting allocations accordingly.
What the model does: The AI learns from past portfolio performance and current market conditions to suggest the optimal mix of assets.
The AI will monitor market fluctuations, adjusting asset allocation by moving funds into stablecoins during high volatility or switching into high-yield opportunities when market conditions are favorable.
Step 5: Integrate AI with the DeFi platform
Use a blockchain interaction library like web3.js or ethers.js to connect your AI with the DeFi protocols. This allows the AI to send transactions to DeFi platforms like Uniswap or SushiSwap to swap tokens, Aave for lending/borrowing or Compound for yield farming.
The AI could determine that a particular stablecoin pool offers the best yield and instructs the smart contract to swap a portion of your crypto holdings for the stablecoin and stake it in the pool.
While interest in AI-related crypto projects has surged, much of the AI agent niche remains speculative. Although some projects address practical challenges, the rapid development of Chinese AI models also adds competitive pressure that may lead to a sell-off among crypto AI projects, according to Sygnum Bank.
Additionally, while AI enhances security, it also introduces new risks. If not properly secured, AI systems can become targets for malicious actors. Moreover, flaws in algorithms could be exploited, making security a top priority for any AI-powered DeFi platform.
The regulatory environment of AI in DeFi is still nascent. Regulators and governments are concerned about algorithmic bias, data privacy and accountability. Resolving these concerns is crucial for AI to be implemented in DeFi on a large scale.
“They strong-armed banks into closing crypto businesses and entrepreneurs effectively blocking money transfers to and from exchanges, and they weaponized the government against the entire industry,” Trump said.
“But I know that feeling also, maybe better than you do; all that will soon be over.”
Many crypto firms turned to stablecoins to finance their operations after losing their business accounts at traditional banking institutions during the debanking operation.
On Jan 16, Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis sent a letter to the FDIC, claiming that whistleblowers informed her that the agency allegedly destroyed documents related to Operation Chokepoint 2.0.
“If it is uncovered that you or your staff have knowingly destroyed materials or sought to obstruct the oversight functions of the Senate, I will make swift criminal referrals to the US Department of Justice,” she said at the time.
Republicans argued that the largely Democratic state shouldn’t get a blank check for aid and suggested changes to water and forest management could all be on the table as conditions to funding.
Ric Grenell, President Trump’s envoy for special missions and a California resident, told Politico last month that he was all for attaching strings to disaster aid.
Still, the California lawmakers argued that “just as the federal government has come to the aid of communities impacted by wildfires across the western United States, tornadoes in the Midwest, ice storms in Texas or hurricanes in the Southeast, we should once again support the recovery of the impacted families, businesses and communities in Los Angeles County.
“Therefore, we urge you to ensure Los Angeles County has the resources it needs to recover and rebuild in an upcoming disaster relief bill.”
All of Maryland’s “Crab Five” starting lineup scored in double-digits, including 17 from Ja’Kobi Gillespie, 11 each from Rodney Rice and Selton Miguel, and a 10-point and 10-rebound double-double from Derik Queen. It was Queen’s 12th of the season and seventh in his last eight games.
“I like how solid we’re playing,” Reese said. “We battled adversity early in the season, like I said, we were 1-3, and just staying together like we did. We had a tough stretch. Michigan State had the buzzer beater against us. We stayed together, though. We just, we just stayed a team and stayed a family. That’s what I like most.”
Northwestern’s Nick Martinelli led all scorers with 28 points and seven rebounds. The Big Ten’s second-leading scorer, Martinelli notched 16 in the first half, nearly reaching his average (19.9) by halftime. Ty Berry added 10 as the only other Wildcat in double figures. Northwestern (16-15, 7-13) will still likely clear the bar to get in to the conference tournament barring other results.
“I hope we get a chance to play. It’s not guaranteed,” Northwestern coach Chris Collins said. “I told our guys, you know, we needed to win, to control our own destiny, get to Indianapolis. I think we can compete. I think we’re playing well.”
Maryland got off to a slow start, turning the ball over six times in the first eight minutes. Northwestern capitalized, with Martinelli leading the way in the midrange department, scoring six for an early 15-10 lead.
“I can’t describe him, so don’t ask me to,” Denver coach Michael Malone said. “The guy is just an incredible player, and when you are one of one in this league, with the tremendous history of this league, that says a lot. There’s a lot of good players in this league, but Nikola, in my opinion, is just in a class all by himself.”
His fast start to overtime lifted the Nuggets after they had blown a 21-point lead. He had five points, five assists and three rebounds in the extra period, playing nearly 45 minutes overall.
He made a 4-foot turnaround to begin overtime, fed Jamal Murray for two baskets and assisted on a dunk and layup by Christian Braun in a 13-second span.
Lee has turned his cheating into a business. His company, Interview Coder, markets itself as a service that helps software developers cheat during job interviews. The internship offers that he landed are the proof he uses to show that his technology works.
AI assistants for virtual interviews can provide written code, make code improvements, and generate detailed explanations of results that candidates can read. The AI tools all work quickly, which is helpful for timed interviews.
Hiring managers are venting their frustrations on social media over the rise of AI cheaters, saying that those who get caught are eliminated from contention. Interviewers say they're exhausted from having to discern whether candidates are using their own skills or relying on AI.
Henry Kirk, a software developer and co-founder of Studio.init in New York, said this type of cheating used to be easy to catch.
"But now it's harder to detect," said Kirk. He said the technology has gotten smart enough to present the answers in a place that doesn't require users to move their eyes.
"The eye movement used to be the biggest giveaway," Kirk said.
Interview Coder's website says its virtual interview tool is immune to screen detection features that are available to companies on services such as Zoom and Google Meet. Lee markets his product as being webcam-proof.
When Kirk hosted a virtual coding challenge for an engineering job he was looking to fill in June, 700 people applied, he said. Kirk recorded the process of the first interview round. He was looking to see if any candidates were cheating in ways that included using results from large language models.
Back to the Googleplex
It's become a big topic at Google, and one Pichai addressed in February at an internal town hall meeting, where executives read questions and comments that were submitted by employees and summarized by AI, according to an audio recording that was reviewed by CNBC.
One question asked of management was, "Can we get onsite job interviews back?"
"There are many email threads about this topic," the question said. "If budget is constraint, can we get the candidates to an office or environment we can control?"
Pichai turned to Brian Ong, Google's vice president of recruiting, who was joining through a virtual livestream.
Ong said it's also an issue "all of our other competitor companies are looking at."
A Google spokesperson declined to comment beyond what was said at the meeting.
Other companies have already shifted their hiring practices to account for AI cheating.
Deloitte reinstated in-person interviews for its U.K. graduate program, according to a September report.
Anthropic, the maker of AI chatbot Claude, issued new guidance in its job applications in February, asking candidates not to use AI assistants during the hiring process.
"While we encourage people to use AI systems during their role to help them work faster and more effectively, please do not use AI assistants during the application process," the new policy says. "We want to understand your personal interest in Anthropic without mediation through an AI system, and we also want to evaluate your non-AI-assisted communication skills. Please indicate 'Yes' if you have read and agree."
The inflow of Chinese capital into Musk's business empire is primarily profit-driven and has little to do with technology transfer or influencing public policy, the people told the FT.
SpaceX, xAI and Neuralink did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Musk has long had contact with senior Chinese officials, including President Xi Jinping.
Musk's electric vehicle (EV) company Tesla makes its Model 3 and Model Y cars in China and also exports its China-made EVs to markets including Europe, where sales plunged 45% in January.
Apart from Tesla, some of Musk's other ventures, including SpaceX and the social media platform X, which is banned in China, are viewed by Beijing as security risks.
At a summit in Brussels on Thursday, EU leaders backed plans to spend more on defense amid fears that Russia, emboldened by its war in Ukraine, may attack an EU country next and that Europe can no longer rely on the U.S. to come to its aid.
Merz's tougher stance on security and migration reflects a changing political landscape, where the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has surged to become the country's second-largest party.
Germany's plans to tighten migration laws did not clash with pan-European migration rules to be introduced by Brussels, Merz said.
"We want European solidarity...but Germany also naturally has a right to defend its own security and order," he said.
Merz has said he wants to form a coalition by Easter, which falls on April 20 this year.
CPI for February is expected to have climbed 0.3%, according to a Reuters poll. The inflation report will be among the last key pieces of data before the Fed next meets on March 18-19. While the central bank is expected to hold its benchmark rate steady at 4.25%-4.5% at that meeting, Fed funds futures indicate about 70 more basis points of easing are expected through December of this year, according to LSEG data.
"Equities would not enjoy a hot CPI print because... it softens that Fed easing view that has been starting to build in the market," said John Velis, Americas macro strategist at BNY. Investors are also increasingly concerned about "stagflation" - slowing growth and rising inflation that is feared to be a toxic combination for a broad range of assets.
An elevated CPI report could "bring the 'S-word' into play," Velis said.
Market unease is also rising. The Cboe Volatility index jumped this week and was around its highest level since late last year.
"Volatility is here to stay for a while because we do not have economic and trade policy certainty," said Irene Tunkel, chief U.S. equity strategist at BCA Research.
Homan has long argued tipping off Immigration and Custom's Enforcement operations potentially endangers federal law enforcement because those criminal illegals – some of which could be a part of the Tren de Aragua Venezuelan gang – could arm up against operations.
"We have identified two leakers of information here at the Department of Homeland Security who have been telling individuals about our operations and putting law enforcement lives in jeopardy," Noem said in a video posted Friday to X. "We plan to prosecute these two individuals and hold them accountable for what they've done."
NBC's sources did not know if the lie detector is how the leakers were caught, but there have been employees given the polygraph tests in multiple agencies within DHS, according to the report.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Saudi Arabia over March 10-12 for talks with Ukrainian counterparts, a statement from the U.S. Department of State said.Rubio will also have a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, the statement from...
Zelenskyy has dropped his demand for security guarantees as an add-on to the minerals deal, finding his demands were not going to fly with President Donald Trump as they had for years with former President Joe Biden.
"I think a lot of the people in his country were upset with the way that was handled – certainly we all were – but we've got to get him back to the table," Johnson added to host John Catsimatidis.
Trump-backers arguing for the minerals deal say it would provide de facto security for Ukraine instead of direct military pledges, since American interests would be cemented in the country between the NATO front of Poland and Vladimir Putin's Russia.
Notably, Trump has called Zelenskyy a "dictator without elections," but did not push the Ukraine leader to restore democratic elections in his war-torn country.
!summarize #diddy #crime #jasonwhitlock
Step 3: Build or choose an AI model
For portfolio management, a reinforcement learning model might be most appropriate. The AI will learn and adapt its actions based on rewards or penalties. This allows the agent to optimize the portfolio over time by evaluating the performance of different assets and adjusting allocations accordingly.
What the model does: The AI learns from past portfolio performance and current market conditions to suggest the optimal mix of assets.
The AI will monitor market fluctuations, adjusting asset allocation by moving funds into stablecoins during high volatility or switching into high-yield opportunities when market conditions are favorable.
Step 5: Integrate AI with the DeFi platform
Use a blockchain interaction library like web3.js or ethers.js to connect your AI with the DeFi protocols. This allows the AI to send transactions to DeFi platforms like Uniswap or SushiSwap to swap tokens, Aave for lending/borrowing or Compound for yield farming.
The AI could determine that a particular stablecoin pool offers the best yield and instructs the smart contract to swap a portion of your crypto holdings for the stablecoin and stake it in the pool.
While interest in AI-related crypto projects has surged, much of the AI agent niche remains speculative. Although some projects address practical challenges, the rapid development of Chinese AI models also adds competitive pressure that may lead to a sell-off among crypto AI projects, according to Sygnum Bank.
Additionally, while AI enhances security, it also introduces new risks. If not properly secured, AI systems can become targets for malicious actors. Moreover, flaws in algorithms could be exploited, making security a top priority for any AI-powered DeFi platform.
The regulatory environment of AI in DeFi is still nascent. Regulators and governments are concerned about algorithmic bias, data privacy and accountability. Resolving these concerns is crucial for AI to be implemented in DeFi on a large scale.
!summarize #sassoons #history #family
“They strong-armed banks into closing crypto businesses and entrepreneurs effectively blocking money transfers to and from exchanges, and they weaponized the government against the entire industry,” Trump said.
“But I know that feeling also, maybe better than you do; all that will soon be over.”
Many crypto firms turned to stablecoins to finance their operations after losing their business accounts at traditional banking institutions during the debanking operation.
!summarize #eltonjohn #music
On Jan 16, Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis sent a letter to the FDIC, claiming that whistleblowers informed her that the agency allegedly destroyed documents related to Operation Chokepoint 2.0.
“If it is uncovered that you or your staff have knowingly destroyed materials or sought to obstruct the oversight functions of the Senate, I will make swift criminal referrals to the US Department of Justice,” she said at the time.
Republicans argued that the largely Democratic state shouldn’t get a blank check for aid and suggested changes to water and forest management could all be on the table as conditions to funding.
Ric Grenell, President Trump’s envoy for special missions and a California resident, told Politico last month that he was all for attaching strings to disaster aid.
Still, the California lawmakers argued that “just as the federal government has come to the aid of communities impacted by wildfires across the western United States, tornadoes in the Midwest, ice storms in Texas or hurricanes in the Southeast, we should once again support the recovery of the impacted families, businesses and communities in Los Angeles County.
“Therefore, we urge you to ensure Los Angeles County has the resources it needs to recover and rebuild in an upcoming disaster relief bill.”
!summarize #williamholden #death #hollywood #actor
All of Maryland’s “Crab Five” starting lineup scored in double-digits, including 17 from Ja’Kobi Gillespie, 11 each from Rodney Rice and Selton Miguel, and a 10-point and 10-rebound double-double from Derik Queen. It was Queen’s 12th of the season and seventh in his last eight games.
“I like how solid we’re playing,” Reese said. “We battled adversity early in the season, like I said, we were 1-3, and just staying together like we did. We had a tough stretch. Michigan State had the buzzer beater against us. We stayed together, though. We just, we just stayed a team and stayed a family. That’s what I like most.”
!summarize #innout #restaurant #food #business
Northwestern’s Nick Martinelli led all scorers with 28 points and seven rebounds. The Big Ten’s second-leading scorer, Martinelli notched 16 in the first half, nearly reaching his average (19.9) by halftime. Ty Berry added 10 as the only other Wildcat in double figures. Northwestern (16-15, 7-13) will still likely clear the bar to get in to the conference tournament barring other results.
“I hope we get a chance to play. It’s not guaranteed,” Northwestern coach Chris Collins said. “I told our guys, you know, we needed to win, to control our own destiny, get to Indianapolis. I think we can compete. I think we’re playing well.”
Maryland got off to a slow start, turning the ball over six times in the first eight minutes. Northwestern capitalized, with Martinelli leading the way in the midrange department, scoring six for an early 15-10 lead.
!summarize #gstaad #switzerland #billiionaires #wealth
“I can’t describe him, so don’t ask me to,” Denver coach Michael Malone said. “The guy is just an incredible player, and when you are one of one in this league, with the tremendous history of this league, that says a lot. There’s a lot of good players in this league, but Nikola, in my opinion, is just in a class all by himself.”
His fast start to overtime lifted the Nuggets after they had blown a 21-point lead. He had five points, five assists and three rebounds in the extra period, playing nearly 45 minutes overall.
He made a 4-foot turnaround to begin overtime, fed Jamal Murray for two baskets and assisted on a dunk and layup by Christian Braun in a 13-second span.
!summarize #israel #warships #france #military #history
!summarize #zelenskyy #uk #ukraine
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!summarize #elonmusk #media #doge #corruption
!summarize #propertytaxes #florida #bankruptcy #realestate
!summarize #divorce #relationships
!summarize #relationships #men #droppingout #society
But engineers aren't slowing down.
Lee has turned his cheating into a business. His company, Interview Coder, markets itself as a service that helps software developers cheat during job interviews. The internship offers that he landed are the proof he uses to show that his technology works.
AI assistants for virtual interviews can provide written code, make code improvements, and generate detailed explanations of results that candidates can read. The AI tools all work quickly, which is helpful for timed interviews.
Hiring managers are venting their frustrations on social media over the rise of AI cheaters, saying that those who get caught are eliminated from contention. Interviewers say they're exhausted from having to discern whether candidates are using their own skills or relying on AI.
!summarize #saas #salesforce #margins #ai
!summarize #tomhanks #hollywood #megynkelly #oscars
!summarize #trisspeaker #mlb #baseball #thegreyeagle #doubles
!summarize #startups #investing
!summarize #divorce #meghanmarkle #princeharry #divorce #marriage
Henry Kirk, a software developer and co-founder of Studio.init in New York, said this type of cheating used to be easy to catch.
"But now it's harder to detect," said Kirk. He said the technology has gotten smart enough to present the answers in a place that doesn't require users to move their eyes.
"The eye movement used to be the biggest giveaway," Kirk said.
Interview Coder's website says its virtual interview tool is immune to screen detection features that are available to companies on services such as Zoom and Google Meet. Lee markets his product as being webcam-proof.
When Kirk hosted a virtual coding challenge for an engineering job he was looking to fill in June, 700 people applied, he said. Kirk recorded the process of the first interview round. He was looking to see if any candidates were cheating in ways that included using results from large language models.
Back to the Googleplex
It's become a big topic at Google, and one Pichai addressed in February at an internal town hall meeting, where executives read questions and comments that were submitted by employees and summarized by AI, according to an audio recording that was reviewed by CNBC.
One question asked of management was, "Can we get onsite job interviews back?"
"There are many email threads about this topic," the question said. "If budget is constraint, can we get the candidates to an office or environment we can control?"
Pichai turned to Brian Ong, Google's vice president of recruiting, who was joining through a virtual livestream.
Ong said it's also an issue "all of our other competitor companies are looking at."
A Google spokesperson declined to comment beyond what was said at the meeting.
Other companies have already shifted their hiring practices to account for AI cheating.
Deloitte reinstated in-person interviews for its U.K. graduate program, according to a September report.
Anthropic, the maker of AI chatbot Claude, issued new guidance in its job applications in February, asking candidates not to use AI assistants during the hiring process.
"While we encourage people to use AI systems during their role to help them work faster and more effectively, please do not use AI assistants during the application process," the new policy says. "We want to understand your personal interest in Anthropic without mediation through an AI system, and we also want to evaluate your non-AI-assisted communication skills. Please indicate 'Yes' if you have read and agree."
"This partnership boosts the number of buyers and sellers," said Enberg. "It could also solve some of Marketplace's trust issues."
While Facebook doesn't charge listing fees, it does take a 10% cut of sales made through its shipping service, according to Facebook's Help Center.
Marketplace isn't a major direct revenue source, but it keeps users engaged.
"It's one of the least monetized parts of Facebook," said Enberg. "But it brings in engagement, which advertisers value."
Meta relies on ads for over 97% of its $164.5 billion revenue in 2024.
!summarize #disney #thempark #imagineers
!summarize #relationships #dating
The inflow of Chinese capital into Musk's business empire is primarily profit-driven and has little to do with technology transfer or influencing public policy, the people told the FT.
SpaceX, xAI and Neuralink did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Musk has long had contact with senior Chinese officials, including President Xi Jinping.
Musk's electric vehicle (EV) company Tesla makes its Model 3 and Model Y cars in China and also exports its China-made EVs to markets including Europe, where sales plunged 45% in January.
Apart from Tesla, some of Musk's other ventures, including SpaceX and the social media platform X, which is banned in China, are viewed by Beijing as security risks.
At a summit in Brussels on Thursday, EU leaders backed plans to spend more on defense amid fears that Russia, emboldened by its war in Ukraine, may attack an EU country next and that Europe can no longer rely on the U.S. to come to its aid.
Merz's tougher stance on security and migration reflects a changing political landscape, where the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has surged to become the country's second-largest party.
Germany's plans to tighten migration laws did not clash with pan-European migration rules to be introduced by Brussels, Merz said.
"We want European solidarity...but Germany also naturally has a right to defend its own security and order," he said.
Merz has said he wants to form a coalition by Easter, which falls on April 20 this year.
!summarize #jimsimons #fund #quant #wallstreet #math #finance
CPI for February is expected to have climbed 0.3%, according to a Reuters poll. The inflation report will be among the last key pieces of data before the Fed next meets on March 18-19. While the central bank is expected to hold its benchmark rate steady at 4.25%-4.5% at that meeting, Fed funds futures indicate about 70 more basis points of easing are expected through December of this year, according to LSEG data.
"Equities would not enjoy a hot CPI print because... it softens that Fed easing view that has been starting to build in the market," said John Velis, Americas macro strategist at BNY. Investors are also increasingly concerned about "stagflation" - slowing growth and rising inflation that is feared to be a toxic combination for a broad range of assets.
An elevated CPI report could "bring the 'S-word' into play," Velis said.
Market unease is also rising. The Cboe Volatility index jumped this week and was around its highest level since late last year.
"Volatility is here to stay for a while because we do not have economic and trade policy certainty," said Irene Tunkel, chief U.S. equity strategist at BCA Research.
!summarize #proximafusion #europe #startup #technology #energy
Homan has long argued tipping off Immigration and Custom's Enforcement operations potentially endangers federal law enforcement because those criminal illegals – some of which could be a part of the Tren de Aragua Venezuelan gang – could arm up against operations.
"We have identified two leakers of information here at the Department of Homeland Security who have been telling individuals about our operations and putting law enforcement lives in jeopardy," Noem said in a video posted Friday to X. "We plan to prosecute these two individuals and hold them accountable for what they've done."
NBC's sources did not know if the lie detector is how the leakers were caught, but there have been employees given the polygraph tests in multiple agencies within DHS, according to the report.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Saudi Arabia over March 10-12 for talks with Ukrainian counterparts, a statement from the U.S. Department of State said.Rubio will also have a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, the statement from...
Zelenskyy has dropped his demand for security guarantees as an add-on to the minerals deal, finding his demands were not going to fly with President Donald Trump as they had for years with former President Joe Biden.
"I think a lot of the people in his country were upset with the way that was handled – certainly we all were – but we've got to get him back to the table," Johnson added to host John Catsimatidis.
Trump-backers arguing for the minerals deal say it would provide de facto security for Ukraine instead of direct military pledges, since American interests would be cemented in the country between the NATO front of Poland and Vladimir Putin's Russia.
Notably, Trump has called Zelenskyy a "dictator without elections," but did not push the Ukraine leader to restore democratic elections in his war-torn country.
!summarize #scammers #fraud #crime
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!summarize #marriage #relationships #tinder
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!summarize #timthomas #kenyonmartin #nba