Tech Trends for March 16, 2025

Below is a concise roundup of the key tech trends and news for March 16, 2025. The news is organized into three sections: AI, Web3, and Hedera. Click on any title for more details.

AI News

  • Launching your first AI project with a grain of RICE:
    A new framework inspired by the RICE scoring model (reach, impact, confidence, and effort) helps balance business value, time-to-market, scalability, and risk for your first AI project.
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  • Baidu launches two new versions of its AI model Ernie:
    Baidu advances its AI prospects by introducing upgraded versions of its popular Ernie model.
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  • Nvidia’s AI empire: A look at its top startup investments:
    A detailed exploration of Nvidia's strategic investments in promising AI startups, highlighting its expanding influence in the industry.
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  • Photo calorie app Cal AI, downloaded over a million times, was built by two teenagers:
    This innovative app uses image recognition to estimate calorie counts and has quickly become a hit despite its creators' young ages.
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  • VC Aileen Lee highlights how the broader investor exodus is worsening woes for unicorn companies:
    A perspective piece from venture capitalist Aileen Lee discusses investment trends and the challenges faced by unicorn startups.
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Web3 News

  • 21Shares to Liquidate Two Bitcoin and Ether Futures ETFs Amid Market Downturn:
    Market strategies shift as 21Shares prepares to liquidate two major cryptocurrency ETFs due to current market headwinds.
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  • Coinbase Stock Decline Can't Stop Highly Leveraged Long ETF Rollouts:
    Despite falling Coinbase stock values, the rollout of highly leveraged long ETFs continues unabated.
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  • Gold ETFs Inflow Takes Over Bitcoin ETFs Amid Historic Rally:
    A surge in gold ETF inflows signals shifting investor sentiment as these traditional assets outperform Bitcoin ETFs.
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  • TON Surges 20% as Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Recovers Passport From French Authorities:
    Market excitement builds on TON’s price jump following a notable personal recovery by Telegram's Pavel Durov.
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  • Can AI bots steal your crypto? The rise of digital thieves:
    An insightful analysis into the emerging risks of AI-powered cyber thefts in the cryptocurrency sphere.
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Hedera News

  • Unlocking Programmability on Hedera: The Next Evolution of Payment Infrastructure || Actalink:
    Discover how new programmability features on Hedera could feasibly transform its payment infrastructure.
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  • Hbar portafolio app feedback:
    Users share their experiences and feedback on the newly released Hbar portafolio app on the Hedera network.
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  • Confidence in HBAR’s Future:
    Community members debate what key events might drive HBAR to reach or exceed the $1 mark, weighing intuition against tangible catalysts.
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  • Coinbase Onramp is now live on SaucerSwapLabs, the leading DEX on Hedera!:
    A significant update for Hedera users—Coinbase Onramp is now available on SaucerSwapLabs, facilitating easier crypto transactions.
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Stay tuned for more updates as the tech landscape continues to evolve!