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Microsoft partnered with G42 to open two artificial intelligence centers in Abu Dhabi, following a $1.5 billion investment made earlier this year. One of these centers will specialize in developing standards for the ethical and responsible use of AI technology across industries. 
The Open Network: A Deep Dive into the TON Blockchain
In 2017, the Durov brothers embarked on developing the Telegram Open Network (TON), an L1 blockchain aimed at integrating with Telegram. Since then, for various reasons, the messaging platform has distanced itself from TON, and the project has been rebranded to The Open Network. Crypto Alliance That Sued Craig Wright: What Is COPA?
Cryptocurrency Open Patent Alliance or COPA is a non-profit organization founded in 2020. It is the biggest commitment to date for cryptocurrency patents (a form of intellectual property rights). COPA aims to encourage the adoption of crypto technologies and prevent the exploitation of patents by bad actors. 
SV Angel, a venture capital fund, has rallied companies such as OpenAI and Microsoft to endorse an open letter urging the ethical development of artificial intelligence for the greater good of humanity. OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, praised the initiative and signed it on behalf of the company. 
The non-profit Cryptocurrency Open Patent Alliance (COPA), in collaboration with Unified Patents, launched the Blockchain Zone initiative to combat patent trolls — non-practicing entities (NPEs) that acquire patents to profit from legal actions rather than to innovate. 
The Linux Foundation, a non-profit organization, is set to launch the LF Decentralized Trust (LFDT). This new platform aims to foster the development of open-source decentralized technologies across a range of sectors, including security, scalability, and finance. 
Meta has introduced two new open-source LLMs from its Llama 3 series, available in various parameter configurations (8B/70B). Developers are inviting the global community to actively engage in testing and developers to assist in identifying any potential flaws or critical bugs. 
Mumbai Unveils Its Public Metaverse
The bustling city of Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay, has introduced a free metaverse open to every resident. This digital frontier, dubbed Metaverse Mumbai, offers locals a virtual window into the city's infrastructure projects, providing a platform to scrutinize and evaluate the allocation of public funds.