🚨 Bankroll Protocol: Suspicious Activity Detected
Source: Foresight News
SlowMist security monitoring has identified suspicious activity within the Bankroll Protocol. Users are strongly advised to exercise caution and be aware of potential risks.
🔒 Nobitex (Iranian Crypto Exchange): Source Code Leak
Source: Odaily
The hacker group ‘Gonjeshke Darande’ claims to have leaked the source code of the Iranian cryptocurrency exchange Nobitex on social media. This raises significant security concerns for the exchange and its users.
💸 Cork Protocol: Significant ETH Transfer & Vulnerability Exploitation
Source: Foresight News & PeckShield
- PeckShield reports that Cork Protocol transferred 4,530.59 ETH (approximately $11.4 million) to a new address.
- Previously, a smart contract vulnerability worth $12 million was identified by Cyvers, targeting Cork Protocol.
- Attackers exploited the vulnerability, acquiring 3,761.87 wstETH and converting it to ETH.
🧠 MIT Study: AI Chatbots May Impact Cognitive Abilities
Source: Cointelegraph
A study from MIT’s Media Lab suggests that AI chatbots (like ChatGPT) may be affecting cognitive abilities.
- Methodology: 54 participants completed essay writing tasks using:
- ChatGPT
- Search Engines
- Own Cognitive Abilities
- A second session reversed some roles (brain-only participants used AI, vice versa)
- Key Findings:
- Over 83% of ChatGPT users struggled with memory recall of their own essays written minutes earlier.
- Over 80% of language model users had difficulty recalling their work.
- Alex Vacca (ColdIQ co-founder) called these results “terrifying,” suggesting potential cognitive decline.
- EEG monitoring showed brain connectivity diminished with increased reliance on external tools.
- Brain-only group had the strongest cognitive networks.
- Search engine group was second strongest.
- Language model group exhibited the weakest coupling.
- Cognitive Debt: Researchers warn of accumulating “cognitive debt” from relying on external AI, potentially leading to:
- Reduced critical inquiry
- Increased susceptibility to manipulation
- Decreased creativity
- Study Limitations: The paper is not yet peer-reviewed. Researchers emphasize the need for longitudinal studies to fully understand the long-term effects. The study suggests a potential negative impact on learning, particularly for younger users.
- ChatGPT’s Response: The chatbot acknowledged the study but cautioned against excessive reliance on AI without reflection or effort.
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- 🔒: Security
- 💸: Financial/Transaction
- 🧠: Cognitive Function/Mind
