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Robotic dogs with the faces of tech billionaires roam Berlin's Neue Nationalgalerie, generating AI art and printed interpretations of their surroundings. This installation by Mike Winkelmann, titled Regular Animals, critiques how algorithms and digital platforms now shape our perception of reality, making abstract systems tangible and prompting critical reflection.

Twenty-one American companies are donating millions towards a new White House ballroom, estimated at $400 million. President Trump insists taxpayer funds are not used for the structure, only security. The project aims to enhance security following a recent incident, with the Justice Department urging a lawsuit's dismissal.

In Emilia-Romagna, Italy, hundreds of thousands of wheels of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese are stored in climate-controlled warehouses, serving as valuable collateral for loans. This unique financial system allows producers to overcome cash flow challenges caused by the cheese's lengthy aging process, ensuring the industry's continued operation and growth.

For centuries, traditional methods like salting, smoking, and drying ensured food safety without modern appliances. These techniques, deeply rooted in local environments, preserved food effectively. While modern technology has advanced food safety, a growing movement is reviving these age-old practices, often enhanced by new tools, to combat waste and promote sustainability.

A massive international crackdown, Operation PowerOFF, has targeted over 75,000 users of illegal DDoS-for-hire services. Europol and 21 nations disrupted criminal infrastructure, leading to arrests, domain takedowns, and warning campaigns. This operation aims to dismantle easy-to-access cybercrime tools and prevent future attacks on businesses and individuals globally.

From cheaper autonomy to costlier capital, a post-dollar world could test India’s economic model

DLive, a blockchain-based streaming platform, has officially shut down after eight years. The company confirmed immediate closure on April 7, 2026. Users must withdraw coins, cancel subscriptions, and save content. Despite early support from Felix Kjellberg, the platform struggled against Twitch, YouTube, and Kick, while also facing controversy and low adoption of its crypto-based system.

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing Indian real estate, from initial planning and design to sales and building management. Developers are leveraging data-led tools for efficiency, better customer insights, and cost optimization. This technological integration is becoming crucial for creating smarter, more responsive, and sustainable developments in the country's evolving property market.

Google researchers warn that future quantum computers could break cryptocurrency encryption sooner than expected. They highlight that fewer quantum resources might be needed to crack current security systems. The crypto industry is urged to adopt post-quantum cryptography now to safeguard against this emerging threat, as the window for action is narrowing.

Mark Cuban publicly challenged Elon Musk's prediction that work will become optional, citing potential risks from AI and humanoid robots replacing human workers. Cuban's mock IPO filing warned of unpredictable new taxes and market infrastructure challenges, suggesting tokenization on a Grok-created blockchain as a contingency.

X, formerly Twitter, has appointed crypto expert Benji Taylor as its new head of design. This move signals X's upcoming entry into financial services with the planned launch of X Money. The feature will enable peer-to-peer payments and other financial tools. Taylor's expertise in crypto and product design is expected to be crucial for this expansion.