xAI launched speech-to-text and text-to-speech APIs for its Grok platform, enabling developers to integrate natural voice interactions into applications. This update enhances user experience and accessibility for various use cases.

SlowMist's security team has warned of a social engineering campaign targeting cryptocurrency users. Fraudsters are posing as project partners to trick users into downloading a malicious application disguised as a translation tool. Users are advised to verify software authenticity.

Qwen AI Glasses S1 are now available for sale, featuring multimodal interaction with voice and visual capabilities, starting at 3,499 yuan ($480) after discounts and subsidies.

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol said the company is moving forward with AI experiments, especially a system called “green dot,” which helps employees resolve device issues and drink preparation. In the future, Starbucks plans to improve the seamlessness and personalization of the ordering experience by using applications to predict users’ ordering needs.

Gate News message, April 8, DeepSeek’s website and app launched two new modes early this morning. Among them, the Quick mode is for everyday conversation scenarios, providing instant responses; the Expert mode is designed for complex problems and supports deep-thinking functionality, but it requires waiting during peak hours and does not support attachment or voice upload.

Deepfake AI is seriously threatening banks and KYC systems at crypto platforms, as attackers use tools that combine deepfakes and voice cloning to bypass identity verification. Financial experts recommend building a layered defense system to keep up with continuously evolving fraud tactics and protect digital identity security.

Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin has suggested a low-cost alert tool that allows users to set a secret phrase, enabling their device to automatically call for police assistance upon recognition. This proposal is particularly suitable for cryptocurrency holders, enhancing security and reducing the risk of kidnapping or robbery.

OpenAI co-founder Andrei Karpathy proposed the concept of "organization as code," believing that future programming will be based on multi-agent teams, with IDEs used to manage these teams. He pointed out that agent organizations can monitor and control in real-time, offering greater transparency compared to traditional organizations, and emphasized that in the future, organizations could be managed via voice commands on smartphones.

Gate News Announcement, March 9th, X Platform Product Lead and Solana Advisor Nikita Bier announced that X Platform has officially launched the "Article Listening" feature supported by Grok Voice. Users can listen to article content while browsing the timeline or from the lock screen. The feature is currently available on the iOS platform, supporting popular English articles, with plans to expand to more platforms in the future.

PANews March 6 News, Aave founder Stani Kulechov posted on X that Aave Labs has appointed Linda Jeng as Chief Legal and Policy Officer. Linda has been a prominent voice in the DeFi space since DeFi Summer and has held positions at the Federal Reserve Board, Financial Stability Oversight Council, U.S. Department of the Treasury, and SEC, with extensive policy experience. Stani stated that as Aave pushes DeFi towards institutions and mainstream adoption, Linda's addition will play a vital role.