Tag: category-/Online Communities

Story Protocol and Magma will help artists grow with ‘programmable intellectual property’

In this new age of generative AI and user-generated content, Story Protocol cofounder SY (Seung Yoon) Lee said in an interview with GamesBeat that he believes that intellectual property is trapped in a medieval age. And with Magma, which has 2.5 million artists seeking new ways to make money, he hopes to set everybody free. […]

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OpenVoice creator MyShell gets $11M to build out crypto-AI platform

Join us in Atlanta on April 10th and explore the landscape of security workforce. We will explore the vision, benefits, and use cases of AI for security teams. Request an invite here. Is a generative AI platform where users can create their own text-based chatbots and “AI girlfriends” worth more than $16 million? Investors in […]

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OpenVoice creator MyShell gets $11M to build out crypto-AI platform

Join us in Atlanta on April 10th and explore the landscape of security workforce. We will explore the vision, benefits, and use cases of AI for security teams. Request an invite here. Is a generative AI platform where users can create their own text-based chatbots and “AI girlfriends” worth more than $16 million? Investors in […]

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Gam3s.gg has raised $2M to launch Web3 gaming superapp and $G3 tokens

Are you looking to showcase your brand in front of the gaming industry’s top leaders? Learn more about GamesBeat Summit sponsorship opportunities here.  Web3 gaming superapp Gam3s.gg has raised $2 million in funding and it said it plans to launch its native $G3 token to drive Web3 gaming adoption. The company said its mission is […]

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AI girlfriends are 7 times more popular than AI boyfriends

Are you looking to showcase your brand in front of the gaming industry’s top leaders? Learn more about GamesBeat Summit sponsorship opportunities here.  AI girlfriends are seven times more popular than AI boyfriends, according to an analysis from App Radar by SplitMetrics, a company specializing in app growth solutions. The popularity of AI companions has […]

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Why Apple needs to face greater antitrust scrutiny | The DeanBeat

After watching Apple’s defiance of European antitrust regulators this week, I’ve come to the conclusion that the company needs to face greater antitrust scrutiny. I believe the tech industry will thrive better under open standards and fair competition. The industry will innovate better when it can invest in new technologies, bringing about new versions of […]

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Dopple.ai surpasses leading social networks in average user time spent in-app

Five-month-old startup Dopple.ai recently surpassed a 55-minute average user time beating out top social networks and video sites’ average user times. Dopple.ai is an AI entertainment platform where users can chat with their favorite characters (Dopples). The Dopples are entirely driven by AI and feature distinct personalities that keep users coming back. The average time […]

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OpenAI updates GPT Store with ratings and expanded builder profiles

A little more than a month after OpenAI launched its much-hyped GPT Store for third-party users to create and share custom chatbots with the world, the company is further expanding the marketplace to include user ratings and more builder profile information. Yet, the whole idea behind the store — that OpenAI would share revenue with […]

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OpenAI announces invitation-only community forum

Sora isn’t the only big news OpenAI has this week: the startup has announced the launch of the OpenAI Forum, a new invitation-only online community that seeks to connect “domain experts and students” to discuss and collaborate on AI. It appears to be free to join and will include “online and in-person events,” but asks […]

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Infinite Reality acquires Ethereal Engine for $75M in share deal

Are you looking to showcase your brand in front of the gaming industry’s top leaders? Learn more about GamesBeat Summit sponsorship opportunities here.  Infinite Reality, a maker of immersive virtual experiences, bought Ethereal Engine for $75 million in a share swap. Los Angeles-based Ethereal Engine is a creator of end-to-end frameworks for web-first, social immersive […]

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Call of Duty discusses matchmaking process for multiplayer games

Do you want to get the latest gaming industry news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily and weekly newsletters here. Activision said it will actively discuss its multiplayer matchmaking process with Call of Duty fans in an effort to be more collaborative. The company talked about its current process for multiplayer matchmaking […]

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Mirror Digital helps brands reach diverse content creators

Do you want to get the latest gaming industry news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily and weekly newsletters here. Mirror Digital has built a business helping brands and advertisers reach its network of diverse multicultural content creators and influencers. Founded in 2012 by CEO Sheila Marmon, Mirror Digital is a Black-owned […]

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Hitch integrates generative AI into Immutable Miniverse NFTs

Do you want to get the latest gaming industry news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily and weekly newsletters here. Hitch Interactive, a startup focused on AI, robotics, fintech, and the metaverse, announced it has integrated generative AI into Web3 technology in the form of its Immutable Miniverse NFTs. The company has […]

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Midjourney Alpha is here with AI image generations on the web

Are you ready to bring more awareness to your brand? Consider becoming a sponsor for The AI Impact Tour. Learn more about the opportunities here. Midjourney, arguably the most popular image-generating AI model in the world today with more than 17.5 million users in its server on the separate messaging app Discord, has begun testing […]

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GameTree raises $1.7M for safe and inclusive gaming communities

Are you looking to showcase your brand in front of the brightest minds of the gaming industry? Consider getting a custom GamesBeat sponsorship. Learn more. Gaming community start-up GameTree announced today that it has closed its latest round of funding, which totaled around $1.7 million. Corazon Capital, Full Stack Ventures, Goodwater Capital, 32-Bit Ventures and […]

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Noice reveals prediction-based gameplay for livestreams

Noice revealed its gameplay for its gameplay livestreaming platform that includes its own multiplayer prediction game for spectators. The combination game and livestreaming platform lets gamers wager on what will happen next in a Fortnite match, allowing players to get more engaged with every match that they spectate, said Jussi Laakkonen, CEO of Noice, in […]

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Transcend Fund raises nearly $60M for second seed fund to invest in games and entertainment

The Transcend Fund is announcing the closing of its second seed fund of nearly $60 million to invest in games and digital entertainment. If the fundraising environment looks bleak, don’t give up hope. There’s still money out there. Transcend Fund II is focused on early-stage companies, and this time the VC fund will have more […]

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Ledger launches new season of gamified crypto education in The Sandbox

GamesBeat Next unites gaming industry leaders for exceptional content, networking, and deal-making opportunities. Join us on Oct 23-24 in San Francisco.  Register Now Ledger is launching the second season of its gamified educational platform in The Sandbox virtual world with the aim of expanding crypto knowledge in the metaverse. Paris-based Ledger has raised $450 million […]

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Quest Portal raises $7.6M and launches subscription for tabletop role-playing games

Quest Portal, a startup dedicated to making tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) more accessible online, raised $7.6 million in funding. The influx of capital will enable Reykjavík, Iceland-based Quest Portal to further develop its platform, which aims to democratize the TTRPG space and make it more inclusive. The startup has already gained significant traction during its […]

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MeetKai and Charlotte Hornet’s launch NBA’s first virtual fan store

This collaboration aims to get basketball fans even more engaged with the NBA team, providing an immersive shopping experience from the comfort of their own homes. Fans can reach the store via the web without a download. Powered by MeetKai‘s AI-first tech platform, the Hornets Virtual Fan Shop takes inspiration from the physical Hornets Fan […]

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Meta announces ‘universe of AI’ for Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp

VentureBeat presents: AI Unleashed – An exclusive executive event for enterprise data leaders. Network and learn with industry peers. Learn More At a keynote speech at the annual Meta Connect conference today, Mark Zuckerberg announced that Meta is launching massive AI updates across the company’s applications and devices, including Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, building “state-of-the-art […]

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