In this edition of our magazine, let’s explore the first virtual job fair in Central and Eastern Europe, organized by PKO Bank Polski, a leading bank in the region. PKO Bank Polski is expanding into the metaverse, and they are set to host the world’s first virtual recruitment fair in Poland.

Pascal Gauthier, the CEO of Ledger, introduces Ledger Recover, a new security feature that allows users to easily recover their passphrase. He believes that this feature will increase accessibility to secure self-custody and potentially attract millions of new users to the cryptocurrency industry.

In addition to these developments, we’ll also cover the latest news on AI and blockchain in Eastern Europe. Stay tuned for more information in our upcoming newsletter!

 SMW Magazine [SMW Vol.11 | Virtual Job Fair & Ledger key recovery service]

Ep.1 PKO Bank Polski Hosts First Virtual Job Fair in Eastern Europe

The leading bank in Central and Eastern Europe, PKO Bank Polski, is expanding into the metaverse. On May 30, it will host one of the world’s inaugural virtual job fairs within its Virtual PKO Rotunda based in Decentraland. It’s the first event of its kind in Poland and one of the first in the world. The fair targets both entry-level and experienced professionals, mainly from the tech sectors.

Attendees can learn about the bank’s operations and apply for a specific job. The most engaged participants may have the opportunity to schedule a personal interview with bank recruiters. readmore

Ep.2 AI Dementia: The Challenges of Model-Generated Content and its Impact on AI Systems

The rapid advancements in AI technology have brought forth incredible achievements in natural language processing and image generation. Large language models (LLMs) like GPT-2, GPT-3 (.5), and GPT-4 have demonstrated remarkable performance across various language tasks, while models such as ChatGPT have introduced these language capabilities to the general public. However, as LLMs become more prevalent, and contribute significantly to the language found online, researchers have uncovered a concerning issue known as “model dementia.” readmore

Ep.3 Ledger CEO Backs Key Recovery Service Amid Self-Custody Controversy

“Ledger Recover is an optional service designed to make secure self-custody easier without compromising on security,” Gauthier said. He believes this feature could potentially attract millions of new users to the crypto industry by making secure self-custody more accessible.

For a monthly fee of $9.99, Ledger Recover allows users to associate their crypto wallets with their passports or ID cards. If users misplace the secret phrase, this connection offers an alternative way for them to “recover” it. The service was announced earlier this month and is currently available to owners of Ledger’s Nano X wallet. readmore