Daily TEA: Bitcoin Payments in New York?
AI Benchmarks, Bitcoin, Egg Freezing, Crypto Payments, Black Mirror
Hello, dear TEA-mates, here’s what you need to know today!
1. 🤖 OpenAI Pushes for Real-World AI Benchmarks
OpenAI is working on new AI benchmarks to better measure performance in real-world scenarios, moving away from traditional metrics that often fail to reflect practical use. The initiative aims to create standardized tests that align with how businesses and individuals actually use AI, potentially setting a new industry standard. This effort could shape how AI models are evaluated and compared globally.
Read More: The Decoder
☕ TEA For Thought: Whoever takes the lead early could define the standard for AI evaluation.
2. 📈 Tether Mints Spark Bitcoin Price Speculation
The minting of 1 billion USDT by Tether has fueled speculation about its impact on Bitcoin’s price, which recently surged past $103,000. Some traders believe large USDT issuances signal upcoming market moves, as Tether’s stablecoin is often used to buy Bitcoin.
Read More: Cointelegraph
☕ TEA For Thought: It seems Bitcoin’s price might be influenced, possibly giving insiders a heads-up before spikes.
3. 🥚 Cofertility Offers Free Egg Freezing via Donor Program
Cofertility’s new program allows women to freeze their eggs at no cost if they donate half to another family through its matching platform. Launched to make fertility preservation more accessible, the initiative covers all medical and storage fees for participants. The company aims to expand its donor network while helping women preserve future family options.
Read More: TechCrunch
☕ TEA For Thought: Interesting idea—donating eggs to freeze your own for free.
4. 💸 New York Bill Proposes Legalizing Crypto Payments
A new bill in New York seeks to legalize Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as payment methods for goods, services, and state taxes. If passed, it would make New York the first U.S. state to formally accept crypto for public transactions, potentially boosting adoption. The proposal is under review, with no set timeline for a decision.
Read More: Cointelegraph
☕ TEA For Thought: This could be a game-changer—curious if it’ll get the green light.
5. 📱 Black Mirror’s New Season Pairs with Mobile Game
Netflix’s latest Black Mirror season, featuring six episodes, launches alongside a free mobile game, Black Mirror: Choices, available on iOS and Android. The game lets players make decisions that unlock different story outcomes, extending the show’s interactive storytelling. This move aims to deepen fan engagement and broaden the franchise’s reach.
Read More: TechCrunch
☕ TEA For Thought: Smart move—more touchpoints through games could drive engagement and boost revenue.
Prompt Tip of the Day
Now that Google’s back to being the GOAT, their 69 page white paper on prompt engineering is probably worth a read.
Better yet, copy + paste it into your AI Studio System Instructions, so at anytime you can say “Based on the prompt engineering best practices in your system instructions, write a prompt to do XYZ.”
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