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The peak of the AI chatbot boom may have passed, but now there exists a variety of competitive generative AI chatbots.
OpenAI’s ChatGPT was the first to captivate the world with its impressive, human-like chatbot that was able to both tell jokes and explain detailed and complicated scientific research. All from simple human-written text prompts. It was a revelation and sparked an intense AI arms race as the world’s biggest companies sought to grab a piece of the pie, as well as new companies popping up with their own AI products.
Google and Microsoft are just two examples of huge tech companies entering the AI space over the last few years.
One of ChatGPT’s big rivals in the generative chatbot industry is Claude AI, which was launched in 2023.
Who owns Claude AI?
Claude AI is owned by California-based AI startup Anthropoic and was founded in 2021 by former senior members of OpenAI, Daniella and Dario Amodei. Dario was previously OpenAI’s Vice President of Research. They were among several OpenAI employees who left the business in 2019 over direction businesses, including the company’s work alongside Microsoft.
Within a few years, the company had raised $700 million in funding and towards the end of 2023, Amazon was announced as a minority stakeholder after investing up to $4 billion. Since then, Google has also invested $400 million in Anthropic.
The business, which now has more than 150 employees, has created a family of large language models (LLM) called Claude.
Anthropic’s USP is what they call ‘Constitutional AI’, which is an approach developed for training LLMs to be as ethical as possible. The chatbot is trained on the principles taken from the likes of the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights so that it can behave in a safe, accurate and secure way.
Anthropic launched the first iteration of Claude in March 2023, and followed that up with Claude 2 in July 2023. Claude 2 stood out in the marketplace because of the ability to upload PDFs and other documents for summary and analysis purposes.
In March 2024, Anthropic launched Claude 3, which the business claimed set new industry benchmarks across a wide range of cognitive tasks. Claude 3 is a family – Haiku, Sonnet and Opus – of models that have differing levels of capabilities, knowledge levels and sophistication.
Anthropic is now valued at around $20 billion and is a public benefits corporation, which is a business that intends to make a profit but in a way that benefits the public and its users.
What is Claude AI?
In its most basic form, Claude AI is Anthropic’s very own version of ChatGPT. Similar to ChatGPT 3.5, its dataset has a cut-off point – 2022 – and it can’t connect to the internet, so it has limitations to how accurate it can be when responding to prompts related to events that have happened after 2022.
The chatbot is trained to have natural, human-like text-based conversations and is best used for summarization, Q&A, decision-making, code writing and summarization.

Claude is also the name of the underlying LLM that powers the Claude models. Alongside Claude, there is also Claude Instant, which is a lighter and faster iteration of Claude, and Claude 3, which is the latest addition to the family.
Several features make Claude stand out from its competitors. It excels at conversational fluency and it can hold its own when involved in engaging conversations and it prides itself on factual accuracy and transparency.
It’s also very fast. For example, I uploaded a copy of my CV and asked Claude to summarize it for me. It took less than a few seconds to return seven bullet points about my CV, including a career timeline and an overall summary of my expertise and experience.
Claude currently has a context window of 200,000 tokens, which means it can handle text inputs of around 150,000 words or 500 pages of written material. This makes it far less likely for users to experience hallucinations – which is when a chatbot responds with something that isn’t factually correct – and allows businesses to use the chatbot to analyze and summarise large documents quickly and accurately.
How to use Claude AI: step by step

Sign up
Using Claude AI is simple. Simply go to claude.ai and sign up using an email address. From there, you will be prompted to give your name and acknowledge Anthropic’s Acceptable Use Policy and the fact that Claude isn’t perfect and may generate incorrect or misleading information. Standard stuff.
Once the formalities are out of the way, you’re taken to Claude’s landing page. The model you’re automatically given access to is Claude 3 Sonnet, which is Anthropic’s second-most intelligent Claude model.
Enter prompts
Sonnet can understand and work with images, as well as text and documents, so you can upload an image for Claude to extract text from, convert UI design to front-end code, ask Claude to recommend style improvements to a photo of a particular setting or generate a recipe from a photo of a plate of food – perfect for interior designers, coders and budding chefs for example.
To start engaging with Claude 3 Sonnet, you simply have to either enter a prompt in the text box or upload a file and give it some instructions on what you want the model to do with it. Claude can read PDFs, Word docs and more.
Be clear and specific
To get the best results when using Claude AI, it’s advised to ask clear and specific questions. The more detailed your query, the better response you will likely get in return. Additionally, always try to provide context where possible, which allows Claude to understand relevant details.
And it’s also good to follow up on your initial queries for further clarification. Claude will always seek to explain topics in more detail when prompted. You can also ask Claude if it needs any more information or has any questions for you before it undertakes your request.
Practice
Beyond that, it’s worth just testing Claude and seeing where its limitations are and how it can be useful for your own purposes. Try uploading documents and having general conversations with it to get a feel for its capabilities. This will allow you to know how best to utilise Claude AI in your everyday tasks, either for work or personal uses.
Is Claude AI free to use?
Claude AI is free with limitations, which is currently around 30 messages a day. All you need is an email address to gain access to the free version.
To upgrade for access to Anthropic’s faster and more intelligent Claude AI models, it costs $20-a-month, billed annually.
Claude Pro gives you a lot more functionality, including having a fully customizable persona and integrating Claude into third-party apps, such as Slack, 5x more messaging than the free plan and early access to new features.
Featured Image: Anthropic
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Star Wars Outlaws got a confirmed launch date and two special edition options on April 9, among them an eye-watering $129.99 “Ultimate Edition” that is drawing pushback from suspicious gamers.
Though not a record for special editions of AAA video games by any stretch, it is a bit stiff for one that has no physical premiums. The Ultimate Edition is a bundle of all-digital tchotchkes and VIP treatment, one of which is three days of early access, which means it must be pre-ordered, too.
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, also developed by Massive Entertainment and published by Ubisoft, had a $129.99, digital-only Ultimate Edition when that launched in December. If this is becoming a trend, some are unhappy with it, and what it means.
“On the one hand, we don’t need the special edition. On the other hand, it’s still a pretty weak special edition for that price,” said Redditor GuyFromYarnham in r/saltierthankrayt, the subreddit for Star Wars fandom. 
“Massive being the lead on this game is keeping me hopeful, given their work on the Division,” added ShoArts. “It’s Ubisoft pulling stuff like this that’s making me wait til long after release.”
Others echoed the buy-later advice. “The secret ingredient to buying Ubisoft games is wait for the inevitable sale a month after it drops,” said Razgriz_101, in an r/gaming thread headlined, “Can we please not normalize 130$ dollars for deluxe edition of games.”
What’s in the Star Wars Outlaws Ultimate Edition?
Star Wars Outlaws’ Ultimate Edition includes the base game (of course); a Season Pass, which means post-release story expansions are on the table; three days of early access to the game (if pre-ordered); the “Sabacc Shark bundle” of skins, and the “Rogue Infiltrator bundle. There’s also a digital art book, which few gamers today seem to get excited about.
We haven’t seen images of what the skins are. Star Wars Jedi: Survivor had different skins, but in order to be narratively consistent, they were homages to fan favorite characters, rather than the characters themselves.
The Gold Edition at $109.99 lacks the art book and character skins. The $69.99 standard edition is just the game. Pre-order it, and get in three days early. The price difference between the Gold Edition and standard edition means the Season Pass will probably cost $40 if bought separately after launch.
For those who aren’t sure about the game, there’s another way in: subscribe to Ubisoft Plus, one of the pricier publisher-only subscription services at $17.99 per month. That gets gamers everything in the Star Wars Outlaws Ultimate Edition (although it’s a good bet the Season Pass content won’t make it into the game for some months). If it doesn’t float their boat, quit the subscription.
Featured image via Ubisoft
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VanEck CEO Jan van Eck has voiced his skepticism regarding the approval of spot Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in May.
During a recent interview with CNBC on April 9, the boss of the multi-billion dollar investment company stated that he believes his firm’s spot Ethereum ETF application will “probably be rejected.” VanEck and ARK Invest, led by Cathie Wood, were among the pioneers in filing for a spot in Ethereum ETF in the United States. Both companies are currently awaiting the SEC’s final decision, which is scheduled for May 23 and May 24, respectively.
Van Eck: Lack of Feedback from Regulators
Van Eck shed light on the regulatory process, explaining that regulators typically provide comments on ETF applications. However, in the case of Ethereum, there has been a notable absence of feedback. CoinShares CEO Jean-Marie Mognetti shared a similar pessimistic outlook, stating that he does not anticipate any approvals in the near future.
The SEC has been silent on the seven pending applications for spot Ethereum ETFs, contributing to the decreasing likelihood of an ETF approval in May. This “radio silence” between the regulator and prospective fund issuers has been noted by commentators, including Senior Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas.
At the same time, the SEC has initiated a three-week comment period for three Ethereum spot ETF proposals submitted by Grayscale Investments, Fidelity, and Bitwise earlier this month. The announcement also follows the SEC discussing the Ethereum spot ETF proposed by asset manager Grayscale Investments with Coinbase back in March.
VanEck’s Ethereum ETF application is one of seven awaiting approval, alongside those from Grayscale, BlackRock, and Fidelity. Balchunas, who initially assigned a 70% chance of approval in May, has since revised his odds to 35%. He echoed van Eck’s sentiments, emphasizing the need for the SEC to provide comments and critical feedback.
ETF analyst James Seyffart also expressed concern over the SEC’s months-long inaction, questioning the reasons behind the lack of communication when the applications were anticipated.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Experience Outflows
Meanwhile, spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs in the United States have experienced a shift in investor sentiment, with net outflows recorded since the start of the week following four consecutive days of inflows and a day seeing over $1 billion of inflows. Grayscale’s GBTC spot ETF was the primary contributor to this reversal, with single-day net outflows exceeding $303 million on Monday and an additional $154 million on Tuesday.
Despite the outflows from GBTC, other Bitcoin ETFs have seen net inflows during this period, with BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust and Bitwise Bitcoin ETF leading the charge. VanEck’s spot Bitcoin ETF, traded under the ticker HODL, currently ranks as the fifth largest among the ten recently launched funds, excluding Grayscale. Since its mid-January launch, HODL has attracted an inflow of $461.7 million, according to Farside Investors data.
Van Eck highlighted the success of Bitcoin ETFs, describing Bitcoin as a “maturing asset” and noting that there are still many investors who have yet to gain exposure to the cryptocurrency.
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Prince of Persia fans should “forget everything they know” about the beleaguered remake of 2003’s Sands of Time, according to a report that the game has been “remade from scratch.”
Tom Henderson reported these details in a post published April 9 by Insider Gaming. Henderson said he had been provided footage of the remake project on condition that he not make it public.
Still, after seeing proof of life in a troubled game first announced in 2021, the journalist said missing textures and assets suggests it’s a ways from release and is likely still in the early stage.
Ubisoft declined to comment on the story. Insider Gaming has more details.
Development on the Sands of Time remake has taken many twists and turns
The remake certainly isn’t a secret as it was first announced more than three years ago. But in May 2022, it became apparent that development would moving from Ubisoft Pune and Ubisoft Mumbai to Ubisoft Montreal. At the time, Ubisoft released an update on the game saying it had passed an ‘important milestone.’
While updates have been provided and the official website’s Prince of Persia page is branded with a ‘Coming Soon’ banner, there is no known release date at this time.
Featured Image: Via Ideogram
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The recent release of the second version whitepaper by BlockDAG has spotlighted its trajectory towards achieving $5 million in daily financial inflows, amidst the dynamic market activities of Shiba Inu and PUSHD. While Shiba Inu experiences a minor decline, its future looks promising with expectations of a value surge. Simultaneously, the PUSHD presale is revolutionizing the e-commerce sector by offering a decentralized platform for transactions. BlockDAG stands out through its innovative blend of blockchain technology and Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG), aiming for fast transaction speeds and vast scalability.
To date, the platform has attracted more than $15.6 million, with its cryptocurrency value reaching $0.0045 in the latest presale round. The growing investor confidence in BlockDAG, reflected in the anticipation of its daily inflows reaching $5 million, is explored in this analysis, focusing on the investment prospects of these three digital currencies.

Shiba Inu Experiences a Price Decline
The past week has witnessed an 8% decrease in Shiba Inu’s price, placing it slightly behind its competition. However, financial analysts remain optimistic about its future, attributing their positivity to a symmetrical triangle pattern observed on the 6-hour trading chart. This pattern, characterized by reducing highs and rising lows, suggests a period of consolidation that could lead to an upward trend in value.
Should Shiba Inu continue to follow this pattern, its value could potentially double, aiming for a new price target of $0.000044. Furthermore, the SHIB ecosystem is alive with activity, as seen by the elimination of over 15.5 billion tokens, indicating a surge in participation.

PUSHD’s Preemptive Strike in E-Commerce
As the e-commerce industry is projected to surpass $6.5 trillion by 2024, PUSHD is set to capitalize on this growth. Operating as a decentralized entity on web3, PUSHD facilitates direct cryptocurrency transactions between merchants and customers, mirroring the functionalities of well-known e-commerce platforms.
PUSHD grants users complete autonomy, enabling vendors to auction their products or set fixed prices. The current presale phase, which is the sixth, has set the token price at $0.135, drawing considerable interest from investors and highlighting its potential for significant influence.

BlockDAG’s Escalation from $1M to $5M Daily Inflows
BlockDAG, having collected over $15.6 million by its 8th presale, exemplifies an innovative confluence of blockchain and DAG technologies. This synergy offers scalability and transactional speed, while maintaining the reliable security features of traditional blockchains. DAG’s architecture allows for near-instant transaction confirmations, eliminating the typical mining delays and facilitating real-time application use.
As a beacon of decentralized innovation, BlockDAG facilitates the creation of smart contracts and automated workflows. The unveiling of its Version 2 Whitepaper in Las Vegas has marked a significant milestone, showcasing BlockDAG’s technological advancements.

Experts anticipate BlockDAG’s daily financial inflows to rise from $1 million to $5 million, signaling a robust faith and interest from the investment community in this dual-technology approach. BlockDAG’s integration strategy positions it as a pioneer in the ongoing blockchain evolution, combining the rapid transaction capability of Direct Acyclic Graphs (DAG) with the security and efficiency of Proof-of-Work (PoW) consensus mechanisms.
Concluding Insights
The digital currency landscape offers numerous investment opportunities, from the promising future of Shiba Inu to PUSHD’s innovative approach to e-commerce. Among these, BlockDAG’s distinctive blend of blockchain and DAG technology stands out for its promise of enhanced efficiency and scalability. The significant increase in its cryptocurrency value, from $0.001 to $0.0045 by its 8th presale, highlights the platform’s strong presale performance and potential. With BlockDAG’s expected daily inflow reaching $5 million, its state-of-the-art technology is not only captivating investor interest but also cementing its position in the blockchain sector.

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Hidden code found inside the Marvel Rivals website suggests that NetEase’s hero shooter could be making its way to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.
While the 6v6, multiplayer-only, third-person shooter has only been formally confirmed as a PC game, a social media user named ‘Dreamz Gaming’ says some hidden code shows logos for both consoles on the front page of the site.
The caption of the April 9 X posting reads: “Found some hidden code in #MarvelRivals website which enabled this. Till now only leakers confirmed it’ll be coming to consoles, well now it’s officially confirmed.”

Found some hidden code in #MarvelRivals website which enabled this. Till now only leakers confirmed it’ll be coming to consoles, well now it’s officially confirmed. pic.twitter.com/TRvaIE3pUH
— Dreamz Gaming  (@_DreamzGaming) April 9, 2024

But a day later, on April 10, Dreamz Gaming said “I just checked and Marvel deleted that part from the code. It doesn’t mean they’re not working on it.”
Even if the authenticity of this cannot be guaranteed, it does follow what other online leakers have previously said.
An X user called Miller Ross posted this at the end of March: “Marvel Rivals is coming to consoles. I was told this was going to be announced today, evidently it was not. But it’s been confirmed to me by multiple people. I am confident in this.”

Marvel Rivals is coming to consoles. I was told this was going to be announced today, evidently it was not. But it’s been confirmed to me by multiple people. I am confident in this.
— Miller Ross (@mmmmmmmmiller) March 27, 2024

Neither rumor have been confirmed by the team behind the upcoming hero shooter video game. Marvel Rivals is being developed and published by NetEase Games in collaboration with Marvel Games.
What we know so far about Marvel Rivals
A series of leaks over the past few months have sent gamers and insiders to X to share their thoughts and spread rumors.
In terms of what has been confirmed, we know that a closed alpha test version is coming in May. The Marvel Rivals account has posted about this numerous times and shared the link for fans to sign up to take part.
A description on the website, gives more insight into what fans can expect.
This says “The merciless clash between tyrannical dictator Doctor Doom and his future counterpart from the year 2099 has forced countless universes to collide in the Timestream Entanglement, creating new worlds and crises unknown.
“Now, Super Heroes and Villains from across the multiverse must fight together and against one another as disparate groups each seek to best both Dooms before one achieves domination of these realities.
“Familiar faces become newfound foes while former enemies become the greatest of allies in Marvel Rivals!”
Featured Image: Marvel Rivals official website
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