WAO ART #243

A team of researchers from Brazil conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of global guidelines for the ethical use of AI. They found that while most guidelines valued privacy, transparency, and accountability, very few valued truthfulness, intellectual property, or children's rights.

A book "Prehistoric Australasia: Visions of Evolution and Extinction" has won the Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales' Whitley Medal for the best zoological literature in Australasia. The book explores the evolution and extinction of species in Australia, New Guinea, New Zealand, and surrounding islands.

Luxury sports car manufacturer Ferrari has announced that it will accept cryptocurrency as a form of payment for its vehicles in the United States, with plans to expand to Europe. The decision comes in response to increasing demand from Ferrari's affluent clientele, including young crypto investors.

A Chinese Bitcoin mining operation in Wyoming has raised national security concerns in the United States. US authorities fear that the operation could be used by the Chinese government for intelligence collection operations.

The SEC has decided not to appeal the court decision regarding Grayscale's spot Bitcoin ETF case. Grayscale had applied to convert its Bitcoin Trust into a spot Bitcoin ETF, but the SEC rejected the request. Grayscale took the matter to court, and the court ruled in favor of Grayscale.

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has released a report on decentralized finance (DeFi), highlighting both the advantages and hazards associated with it. The report acknowledges the potential benefits of DeFi, such as financial inclusion and improved transaction efficiency.

Yellow Card, a Pan-African cryptocurrency exchange, has partnered with the Web3Ladies mentorship program to empower over 500 Nigerian women with tech and blockchain skills. The partnership is part of Yellow Card's YC Social Good initiative, aimed at promoting financial freedom and access to tech resources.