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Coinbase Asset Management has introduced CUSHY, an on-chain digital credit strategy. The product utilizes a tokenized share structure to bridge traditional fixed income with blockchain technology.

FIFA is constructing new soccer fields in the United States as part of a global pledge to create play spaces. One such mini arena featuring astroturf and tall netted walls was completed at Monterra Middle School.

James Waugh, Senior Vice President at Lucasfilm, stated that user-generated content (UGC) will play a role in the future of Star Wars storytelling. The strategy involves utilizing platforms like Fortnite for franchise expansion.

The San Francisco Police Department is honoring several officers and community leaders for their work in supporting survivors and preventing violence. The recognition occurs during April, which is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

The world's richest man is asking a court to order OpenAI to unwind its for-profit structure. He argued the nonprofit status was used to create a "halo effect" rather than for wealth generation.

Weather agencies are considering how to apply AI technology to forecasting processes.

A new type of impersonation scam is targeting the publishing industry, with at least a dozen authors receiving fraudulent messages in the last month. Fraudsters are reportedly posing as radio hosts to invite authors to discuss their books in exchange for a small fee.

The rise of AI agents has caused computing power demand to increase significantly, according to analyst Stacy Rasgan at Bernstein Research. Analyst Jay Goldberg from Seaport Research noted that Meta's development of its own chips presents a potential disruption to Nvidia. Rasgan stated that there is currently no such thing as too many chips due to the high demand. The surge in demand for AI large models is driving a need for enhanced computing power, particularly in graphics processing units. Advanced plasma technology can significantly enhance the density of these glass substrates, potentially increasing chip packaging density tenfold compared to conventional organic substrates while reducing costs. Global tech companies are rapidly developing next-generation glass substrate packaging materials to meet this demand.

OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman is expected to testify today regarding the company's transition from its nonprofit roots. A lead lawyer for OpenAI has alleged the company has moved away from its original nonprofit mission.

Golden State Warriors ownership and General Manager met with head coach Steve Kerr for two hours on Monday. The meeting was described as productive according to ESPN reports. The parties are discussing the best path forward for the four-time championship coach.