WAO ART #241

The emergence of generative AI has sparked fears of mass layoffs, but it is also creating new jobs focused on reviewing AI inputs and outputs. Prolific, a company that connects AI developers with research participants, pays people to review AI-generated material.

Petrobras, the Brazilian state-owned oil and gas company, plans to begin offshore exploration drilling near the mouth of the Amazon River. The company aims to drill off the coast of the state of Amapa, despite not having permission from regulators to do so in the environmentally sensitive area.

A group of Japanese firms, including GMO Aozora Net Bank and Internet Initiative Japan (IIJ), plan to issue a digital currency called "DCJPY" by July 2024 for the transaction and settlement of clean energy certificates. The currency will be backed by bank deposits through blockchain technology.

Blue Prosperity Micronesia and National Geographic Pristine Seas have begun a marine science expedition in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). The expedition aims to explore and assess the marine ecosystems in collaboration with Chuuk, Pohnpei, Kosrae, and Yap States.

According to JLL's Construction Market Intelligence report, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE dominate the construction projects in the MENA region, with a combined estimated value of over $3 trillion. Saudi Arabia has the largest share at nearly 35%, followed by Egypt and the UAE.

MetaMask, a popular decentralized cryptocurrency wallet for Ethereum and EVM blockchains, has integrated with Stripe, allowing its customers in the United States to purchase crypto using fiat funds. The integration is powered by Stripe's one-click payment solution.

A lucky lottery player in California won a $1.765 billion Powerball jackpot, ending a long streak without a winner. The winning ticket was sold at Midway Market & Liquor in Frazier Park. The store's night worker, Duke, said the phone had been ringing off the hook with congratulations.