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Neal Stephenson Says AI-Generated ChatGPT Is ‘Simply Not Interesting’

The author, who coined the term "metaverse" in his science-fiction novel “Snow Crash,” says the algorithm-based tool doesn't resonate the way a book written by a real person does.

Neal Stephenson, the writer who came up with the terms "metaverse" and "avatar," seen here in 2016  (Steve Jennings/Getty Images for TechCrunch)

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Sotheby’s Auctions Neal Stephenson’s ‘Snow Crash’ Manuscript

Sotheby’s is auctioning off the original manuscript for “Snow Crash,” Neal Stephenson’s landmark 1992 science fiction book that coined the terms “metaverse” and “avatar." Author Neal Stephenson joins Sotheby's Head of Sale Cassandra Hatton on "First Mover" to discuss the details of the auction and Sotheby's move into the digital art space. Plus, Stephenson shares his insights on developments in the metaverse and his thoughts on artificial intelligence (AI).

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Sotheby’s to Auction Neal Stepheson’s ‘Snow Crash’ Manuscript and Digital Collectibles

The auction house is offering the original 1991 manuscript of the sci-fi novel that coined the term "metaverse," alongside a series of physical and digital collectibles.

The original painting used as the cover art for Neal Stephenson's science fiction novel "Snow Crash." (Neal Stephenson/Bantam/Bruce Jensen/Sotheby's)

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'Do You Believe In Second Chances?' Another DAO Is Raising Funds to Buy a Copy of the US Constitution

Inspired by ConstitutionDAO's attempt last year, the unaffiliated ConstitutionDAO2 received $34,000 in public contributions on its first day.

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Generative Art NFTs Bring New Heat to Crypto Winter

As NFT trading slows, generative art projects and renewed interest by traditional auction houses continue to grow.

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Platforms of Mass Disruption

Nicole Sales, business director of digital art sales at Christie’s and Michael Bouhanna, co-head of digital art sales at Sotheby's, join Pace Ventures' Principal Ariel Hudes at Consensus 2022 to discuss how Web3 is disrupting traditional industries. Moderator: Eli Tan, CoinDesk reporter

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Sotheby’s Exec on How Digital Art Brings More Efficiency to Art Distribution

Sotheby’s Vice President Michael Bouhanna explains how digital art breaks the barriers of art distribution and audience engagement.

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Artist Isaac 'Drift' Wright: NFT Helped Me Through Incarceration

Former paratrooper, and now photographer, Isaac "Drift" Wright on how NFTs gave him financial freedom and helped him through incarceration. Plus, Highstreet's Jenny Guo, Bright Moments' Seth Goldstein and Sotheby's Michael Bouhanna share insights into the impact of NFTs on traditional arts, the hurdles that NFT artists face and how blockchain empowers underrepresented artists.

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Sotheby’s Partners with Liverpool FC on NFT

Sotheby’s is expanding its metaverse ventures through a partnership with Liverpool FC for the team’s debut NFT collection. “The Hash” team discusses where this announcement fits in Sotheby's long history of selling sports collectibles and how the low price points of these digital assets can help the high-end marketplace democratize its offerings. 

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Sotheby’s Expands NFT Arm With Liverpool FC Partnership

The iconic football club becomes the latest English Premier League squad to enter the NFT game.

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