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OpenAI has opened access to the API of the GPT-4 language model
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OpenAI has opened access to the API of the GPT-4 language model
GPT-4 is the most advanced model in its arsenal. This means that any developer can now integrate this powerful AI into their applications and use it for tasks ranging from text and image generation to solving maths problems. What is GPT-4? It is a neural network that is trained on a huge corpus of texts
Harry Markowitz - Nobel laureate who changed investing
Renowned economist Harry Markowitz passed away in the USA on 22 June at the age of 95. Nobel laureate, whose ideas, published more than 70 years ago, became revolutionary for the financial market and cornerstone ideas for mutual funds and risk management strategies in investment. In essence, he applied the adage "don't put all your
Why did the head of BlackRock "re-brand" and change his stance on bitcoin?
CEO Larry Fink blew up the media space with his statements during an exclusive interview for Fox Business on 5 July 2023. Он заявил, что криптовалюта может произвести революцию в мире финансов. Финк также объявил о намерении запустить биткоин- ETF . Why was everyone surprised? Fink has always been a critic of bitcoin, and in
Ripple may enter the real estate tokenisation market
Ripple's central bank digital currency (CBDC) advisor Anthony Welfar said that the company is considering tokenising real estate. On his Twitter, he emphasised the growing global interest in this area and said that the team is focused on real-world scenarios using CBDC and stablecoins. Using blockchain and digital currencies, Ripple aims to overcome current obstacles
Three stocks you should buy in July and never sell
While much of the market is chasing skyrocketing stocks, there are at least a few dividend-paying companies trading at attractive prices. These three companies can provide passive income over the long term. UnitedHealth Group UnitedHealth Group is America's largest health insurance company. UnitedHealth Group collects monthly premiums from nearly 53 million people and employs 85,000
The IMF categorised cryptocurrencies as an "impediment" to tax collection
International Monetary Fund officials believe that governments have yet to consider possible ways to tax cryptocurrencies, as the amount of duties not imposed and collected could run into the tens of billions of dollars. Experts noted that the task of tax officials is complicated by the semi-anonymity of cryptocurrencies, their dual nature as an investment
Amazon's stock looks overvalued
Amazon shares have strengthened 53% since the beginning of the year on expectations of improved operating and net margins on the back of a low base last year due to the "fine-tuning" of operational processes (staff reductions, optimisation of logistics capacity, other expenses). We believe that the expectations for improved performance are already largely reflected
Will there be a recession in the US?
There is such an indicator — LEI (The Leading Economic Index). It shows where the economy is moving in the short term. In the picture it is shown in blue and GDP in grey. In May, its value decreased by 0.7 per cent after a 0.6 per cent drop in April. Consumers have increasingly lower
Two of the best stocks to buy in a bull market
The Nasdaq Composite has rebounded sharply from last year's decline. No one can say for sure whether this marks the beginning of a new bull market, but many solid companies may exceed shareholder expectations over the next few years, writes John Ballard in his column in The Motley Fool. Two companies that look very promising
How long will the dollar remain the world's currency?
The BRICS countries are preparing for the creation of a new gold-backed currency, to be discussed at the BRICS meeting in Johannesburg on 22-24 August. Could the new currency challenge the dominance of the dollar? Perhaps, but that is not the point. In August 2023, South Africa will host the leaders of Brazil, Russia, India,