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Crypto
Bolivia weighs adding USDT to official payment network, raising possibility of parallel use with boliviano and dollar
Bolivia\'s government is reviewing whether to include Tether\'s stablecoin USDT in the country\'s official payment system, potentially allowing it to be used alongside the boliviano and the U.S. dollar. Economy Minister Jose Gabriel Espinosa said authorities are considering a framework covering banks, digital wallets and payment service providers, although USDT currently has no official regulation or legal tender status. Officials cite wider local use of USDT amid a shortage of cash dollars.
Opinion
Ethics of AI developers also matters
In teaching AI-era ethics, discussion often focuses on users because they are the audience, even though AI systems carry bias and limits and can cause unintended harm. Responsibility is often placed on users amid gaps in understanding between developers and users. The article cites cases where automated software and algorithms reinforce discrimination and harm vulnerable groups. It also raises concerns about opaque practices inside AI firms, environmental costs of data centres, and low-paid content moderation work in developing countries.
AI & Enterprise
Meta launches paid subscription plans globally for Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp
Meta is expanding consumer subscription plans globally for Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, TechCrunch reported on Tuesday. The plans add features such as profile customisation, super reactions and story insights, and do not replace Meta Verified. Meta is also testing two Meta One plans for Meta AI users, with trials starting next month in Singapore, Guatemala and Bolivia. Creator and business plans enter testing this week.
