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In a Sept. 15 post, a Reddit user with the screen name "SentuBill" claimed that the ChatGPT large language model (LLM) initiated a conversation by asking him how his first day in school was going.

According to the conversation provided by the user, ChatGPT was able to infer that it was the user's first day of school from previous conversations the user had with the program. The large language model also indicated that the capabilities were part of a new upgrade.

Cointelegraph verified that the contents of the conversation posted by the surprised user were real by viewing the official ChatGPT conversation transcript on the LLM platform.

- The listing of Infinite on MEXC Global at 13:00 (UTC) is poised to boost $INFI's visibility and access. As more traders get the opportunity to trade INFI/USDT, the demand for $INFI could rise, potentially impacting its price positively. An increase in trading activity often generates more interest and can drive up the asset's value. For more information, read the [announcement](https://twitter.com/MEXC_Official/status/1835268339985445019) and MEXC’s [link](https://www.mexc.com/support/articles/17827791518507).

- Mirada AI's listing on MEXC Global is a key event for $MIRX. Being listed on a major exchange can increase liquidity and expose the asset to a larger audience. If trading volumes surge, $MIRX might see a price bump. This listing combined with potential airdrops, opens the door for more traders to join. For additional information, see the [details on MEXC](https://www.mexc.com/support/articles/17827791518547) or the official [announcement](https://twitter.com/MEXC_Official/status/1835232437791867231).

BeInCrypto’s comprehensive Europe Crypto Roundup covers the latest news and trends shaping the continent’s crypto landscape. With reporters across key markets like Germany, France, and the UK, we provide in-depth insights into evolving regulatory environment, adoption rates, major industry events, and market movements.

This week’s roundup covers the launch of Zondacrypto’s education center in Poland, Telefónica’s integration with Polygon’s identity solution Privado ID, and other stories.

Zondacrypto Launches Poland’s First Cryptocurrency Education Center

Zondacrypto, a cryptocurrency exchange, is launching Poland’s first physical Education Center in Katowice, located at 21 Staromiejska Street. The center will offer free education on cryptocurrencies and safe investments to the public. The goal is to make cryptocurrencies and investments more accessible, even to those unfamiliar with the field.

This initiative marks a big step for the Katowice-based platform, which aims to promote crypto education in Europe. The center will operate from Monday to Friday, providing expert guidance to both beginners and experienced investors. Posts from the company’s X account hinted at the event but kept details under wraps until recently.

Agata Fit, Head of Community Relations & Skills, explained that the center was created to meet the growing demand for education on cryptocurrencies.

Fit also highlighted the center’s role in fostering a closer relationship with Zondacrypto users and people interested in safe investments. Katowice is just the start, with plans for more locations in the future.

Greece Plans New $330 Million Data Center to Boost AI Expansion

Paris-based Data4 is planning to invest around $330 million to build a major AI data center hub in Greece. This project aims to improve the country’s digital infrastructure and economy.

On September 12, Data4 announced that the new data center would be located in Paiania, near Athens. According to Bloomberg, the company’s CEO, Olivier Micheli, mentioned that they are negotiating with existing lenders and local Greek banks. He added that the site would greatly benefit the local economy and digital ecosystem.

Data4 operates several data centers across six European countries, and aims to invest €7 billion in expanding its operations. In addition, the company plans to build two more data centers at the Greek site for an extra €200 million.

Telefónica Tech Joins Polygon’s Privado ID as System Integrator

Spanish telecom giant Telefónica has become a system integrator for Polygon’s identity solution, Privado ID. On September 10, Telefónica Tech announced it will integrate Privado ID’s tools into its managed blockchain service, TrustOS. This collaboration aims to develop proof-of-concept projects for various digital identity applications, including age verification and e-signature solutions.

The move comes as the EU prepares to introduce the European Digital Identity Regulation, a framework designed to provide citizens, residents, and businesses with a universally recognized digital identity for accessing public services and conducting transactions.

Privado ID relies on zero-knowledge (ZK) cryptography, a technology that allows users to verify information without disclosing additional personal data. This approach will strengthen privacy within the European digital ID wallet system.

Polygon recently spun off its digital ID service and tested it through proofs-of-concept with several financial institutions, including Deutsche Bank.

Ireland Investigates Google’s AI Model for Data Protection Compliance

The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has launched a cross-border investigation into Google Ireland Limited to assess whether the company complied with EU data protection laws during the development of its artificial intelligence model, Pathways Language Model 2 (PaLM2).

Announced on September 12, the DPC will examine whether Google used EU citizens’ personal data while training PaLM2, which was introduced on May 10, 2023. PaLM2 is an advanced language model known for its multilingual, reasoning, and coding capabilities.

The DPC emphasized the importance of a Data Protection Impact Assessment to ensure individuals’ rights are considered and protected, especially when processing personal data that poses a high risk. The inquiry is part of a broader initiative by the DPC and other EU/EEA regulators to oversee AI development and data usage.

Google’s PaLM2 is available in four sizes — Gecko, Otter, Bison, and Unicorn — designed for various use cases, with Gecko optimized for mobile devices, even offline. Google has plans to release updated versions as the model integrates into more products.

This investigation follows the DPC’s recent conclusion of a probe into the social media platform X, which complied with EU data protection regulations.

World Liberty Financial, the crypto project that has been teased for months by former President Trump and his sons Eric and Donald Jr., has announced a new adviser in anticipation of its launch on Monday, September 16.

Joining advisors such as Dolomite co-founder Corey Caplan will be Sandy Peng, the project announced on X. Peng is a co-founder of Scroll, the Ethereum Layer 2 network which currently ranks six out of all Ethereum L2s in terms of Total Value Locked, according to L2Beat data.

"Having been in the space since 2013, Sandy brings a wealth of experience as an blockchain investor and operator, scaling an open source project for social and economic impact to 2B dollars valuation in 3 years," the project wrote.

The announcement comes just one day before the much-hyped crypto project is set to launch on Monday September 16 at 8 p.m., according to former President Trump. "We're embracing the future with crypto and leaving the slow and outdated big banks behind," Trump said in a video posted to his X account.

President Trump on Sunday was golfing when shots were reportedly heard nearby. "There were gunshots in my vicinity, but before rumors start spiraling out of control, I wanted you to hear this first: I AM SAFE AND WELL!," the presidential candidate said in an update.

While specific details surrounding World Liberty Financial remain scarce, a leaked whitepaper indicated that the project will be built on decentralized finance platform Aave and the Ethereum blockchain and center around a "credit account system." The project has also indicated that security is a top concern, while promoting the adoption of stablecoins is one core goal.

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Bitcoin reclaimed the $60,000 level on Sept. 13, indicating a solid comeback by the bulls. Bitcoin’s rally of about 10% this week has helped buyers turn around September’s returns to positive.

Next week, investors will focus on the FOMC meeting scheduled for Sept. 18. CME Group’s FedWatch Tool shows a 50% probability of a 50-basis point rate cut. However, if the Federal Reserve delivers a 25-basis point rate cut, the cryptocurrency markets may witness a knee-jerk reaction to the downside.