In today’s edition:

AnThropic's AI chatbot, Sapphire Venture's billion-dollar investment in enterprise AI startups, signs of Bitcoin market recovery, Meta's realistic approach to the metaverse, Marc Andreessen's predictions on AI and China, 7-Eleven's free Slurpee NFTs, and much more.

Stay informed with today's top metaverse tech stories and gain access to over 15 quick bytes, research papers, tools, guides, and resources to help you navigate the metaverse.

Must-reads

1. AnThropic's AI Chatbot Claude Now Available in Beta: AnThropic, a new AI research company, has launched its AI chatbot, Claude, in beta. The chatbot is designed to provide more nuanced and context-aware responses than its competitors, and it's being trained on a diverse range of internet text. (The Verge)

2. Sapphire Venture to Invest Over $1 Billion in Enterprise AI Startups: Sapphire Venture announces plans to invest over $1 billion in enterprise AI startups, reflecting the growing interest and potential in the AI sector. The investment aims to support innovative startups in developing transformative AI solutions. (Reuters)

3. Bitcoin Demand Signals Crypto Market Recovery: As Bitcoin demand increases, experts suggest that the crypto market is showing signs of recovery. The rise in demand is attributed to various factors, including institutional adoption and regulatory clarity. (Blockworks)

4. Meta VP Declares Metaverse Hype Dead, Embraces Reality: Vishal Shah, Meta's VP of Metaverse, expresses relief over the dying hype around the metaverse, stating that it allows for more realistic and productive discussions about the technology's future. He emphasizes the need for a user-centric approach, focusing on providing value to users rather than chasing buzzwords. (Fortune)

5. Marc Andreessen Predicts AI Will Eliminate Labor and Enable China's Authoritarian World Domination: Billionaire Marc Andreessen predicts that AI will eliminate labor and enable China's authoritarian world domination. He believes that AI will be the most transformative technology of our time, but also warns about the potential risks and challenges. (Fortune)

6. 7-Eleven Serves Up Free Slurpee NFTs: In celebration of 'Slurpee Day', 7-Eleven launches free Slurpee NFTs on the Polygon network. The digital collectibles game features a virtual 7-Eleven Slurpee cup and four flavors. (Decrypt)

7. Meta Avatars Can Now Answer Your Video Calls: Meta introduces a new feature allowing avatars to answer video calls on users' behalf. The feature, which uses AI to animate avatars based on the user's previous call behaviors, aims to provide a more personalized and engaging communication experience. (CNET)

8. OpenAI Partners with Shutterstock for Image Generation: OpenAI announces a partnership with Shutterstock to use its library of images to train its AI models. The partnership aims to improve the AI's ability to generate high-quality, realistic images. (The Verge)

9. Meta Turns to AI After Running a Giant Experiment in Governance: After conducting a large-scale democratic process to inform decisions about the metaverse, Meta is now turning to AI. The company plans to run a similar process for generative AI, joining other organizations exploring approaches based on deliberative democracy. (Wired)

10. ChatGPT Is Now Losing Users: For the first time since its release, OpenAI's ChatGPT has lost users month-over-month, a possible sign that the AI chatbot's popularity may have peaked. The drop in traffic could be due to a variety of factors, including the end of the school year and the realization that the tool is not as useful as initially promised. (Futurism)

11. Meta Quest Introduces Super Resolution for Sharper Graphics: Meta announces Super Resolution for the Quest platform, a non-AI version that provides developers with an option for sharper graphics. The feature is a result of a collaboration with Qualcomm's Graphics Team. (Mixed Reality News)

12. Microsoft and Axelar Join Forces to Revolutionize Blockchain Integration: Microsoft and cross-chain protocol Axelar have announced a partnership to bridge public and private blockchains. Axelar will join Microsoft's Azure marketplace, becoming the first cross-chain protocol to be listed on the developer's online store. (Cryptopolitan)

Quick Bytes

• Step into the future of fashion with Tommy (Tommy Parallel)

• Watch: EU’s Metaverse Vision Focuses on Standards and Governance for Virtual Worlds (CoinDesk)

• Virtual reality project bags $1.29m for training platform (Medical Device Network)

• NVIDIA CEO, European Generative AI Execs Discuss Keys to Success (NVIDIA)

• Gödel, Escher, Bach, and AI: A dazzlingly fast chatbot cannot replace the authentic and reflective voice of a thinking, living human being (Atlantic)

• Backed by Gradient, Fileread uses large language models to make legal discovery more efficient (TechCrunch)

• Prompt engineering startup Vellum.ai raises $5M as demand for generative AI services scales (TechChrunch)

• Dan Harmon’s Web3 TV Show ‘Krapopolis’ Finally Gets Premiere Date (CoinDesk)

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