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Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant future—it’s reshaping industries, economies, and societies in real-time. AI Revolution: The Dawn of a New Era by EconoTimes explores the transformative power of AI, from breakthroughs in automation and machine learning to the ethical dilemmas and regulatory challenges it brings. As businesses, governments, and individuals race to adapt, this series provides in-depth analysis on AI’s impact on jobs, finance, geopolitics, and daily life. Through expert insights and real-world case studies, we uncover the opportunities and risks of this technological shift that is redefining the world as we know it.

AI Revolution Series

Five years after the Arab Spring, how does the Middle East use social media?

Feb 24, 2016 14:35 pm UTC| Insights & Views

In 2011, the Arab Spring rocked many parts of the Middle East. Regime change in Tunisia, Egypt and Libya saw the departure of long-established seemingly untouchable political leaders and inspired ripples of protest...

AI Revolution Series

How South Africa's financial sector handles risks linked to social media

Feb 18, 2016 04:09 am UTC| Insights & Views

The main focus of debates about social media is increasingly about the risks involved with its use. This is particularly true when it comes to large companies. Combined with the use of smartphones, social media is, for...

AI Revolution Series

Social media response to Islamic State must be more agile: Turnbull

Jan 19, 2016 03:45 am UTC| Insights & Views

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has called for the campaign against Islamic State (IS) to considerably improve its use of social media, declaring the cybersphere demands reactions as rapid as the kinetic...

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Economy

Rubio Meets Wang Amid Rising US-China Tensions at ASEAN Forum

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Kuala Lumpur on Friday, marking their first in-person meeting during heightened U.S.-China trade tensions. Rubio, attending the East Asia Summit...

ECB Unlikely to Cut Rates Again as Eurozone Shows Resilience

The European Central Bank (ECB) is unlikely to implement another interest rate cut anytime soon, according to board member Isabel Schnabel. Speaking with financial newswire Econostream, Schnabel emphasized that the...

Gold Rebounds on Tariff Tensions, Silver and Platinum Outperform

Gold prices edged higher in Asian trade on Friday, supported by renewed safe haven demand after U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to impose a 35% tariff on Canada starting August 1. The move, which exceeded...

Copper Outlook Stays Strong Despite U.S. Tariff Shocks, Says Barrick CEO

Coppers long-term outlook remains bullish despite short-term volatility from U.S. tariff policy, according to Barrick Mining Corp CEO Mark Bristow. Speaking in Lusaka, Zambia, Bristow reaffirmed the companys commitment to...

China's Consumer Loan Push Stalls Amid Defaults and Weak Demand

Chinese banks are under pressure to boost consumer lending, but rising defaults and weak household demand are making it difficult to comply with Beijings push for increased credit. Since March, regulators have urged banks...

Politics

Nigeria Rejects U.S. Push to Accept Venezuelan Deportees Amid Migration Pressure

Nigeria has firmly rejected a request from the United States to accept deported Venezuelans, including former prisoners, citing internal challenges and population strain. Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar disclosed...

Ukraine Launches Massive Drone Strike on Russia, Killing One and Disrupting Airports

Ukraine launched a large-scale overnight drone attack targeting Moscow and several Russian regions, killing one person and temporarily shutting down airports near the capital, Russian authorities said Friday. According to...

US, South Korea, Japan Hold Joint Drill with B-52 Bomber Amid North Korea Threats

South Korea, Japan, and the United States conducted a joint air drill on Friday, featuring a U.S. B-52H strategic bomber and fighter jets over international waters near the Korean Peninsula, South Koreas defense ministry...

China Urges Peaceful Cambodia-Thailand Border Talks, Offers Mediation

China has called for peaceful dialogue between Cambodia and Thailand to ease rising tensions over a deadly border dispute. During a meeting on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur, Chinese Foreign Minister...

Marcos to Discuss U.S. Tariffs with Trump Amid Rising Tensions with China

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington from July 20 to 22 to address rising trade tensions and deepen bilateral defense ties. Confirmed by Philippine Foreign Minister...

Science

FDA Lifts REMS Requirement for CAR-T Cell Cancer Therapies

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has removed the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) requirement for all currently approved CAR-T cell therapies, a move expected to improve patient access to these...

Neuren Pharmaceuticals Surges on U.S. Patent Win for Rare Disorder Drug

Shares of Neuren Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:NEU) jumped over 10% on Thursday after the company announced a key development in its rare disease pipeline. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has approved Neurens patent...

CDC Vaccine Review Sparks Controversy Over Thimerosal Study Citation

A presentation on thimerosal, a mercury-based vaccine preservative, set to be delivered to the CDCs advisory committee has come under scrutiny for referencing a non-existent study. The report, Thimerosal as a Vaccine...

SpaceX Starship Explodes in Texas During Test, Citing Nitrogen Tank Failure

SpaceXs Starship spacecraft exploded in a dramatic fireball during a late-night test at the companys Starbase facility in Brownsville, Texas, on June 18, 2025. The 400-foot Mars-bound rocket, a key part of Elon Musks...

NASA Astronauts Wilmore and Williams Recover After Boeing Starliner Delay

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are steadily recovering after spending nine unexpected months aboard the International Space Station (ISS) due to issues with Boeings Starliner capsule. Initially intended...

Technology

Google to Slash Cloud Prices for U.S. Government Amid Trump-Era Cost Cuts

Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL) is preparing to offer significant discounts on its cloud computing services to the U.S. government, aligning with a broader initiative by the Trump administration to slash federal tech spending,...

TSMC’s AI-Driven Q2 Sales Boost Lifts European Chip Stocks

Shares of European semiconductor companies rose Thursday after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) posted stronger-than-expected Q2 revenue, driven by booming AI demand. TSMC, the worlds largest contract...

Elon Musk Confirms Grok AI to Launch in Tesla Vehicles Next Week

Grok AI, the advanced artificial intelligence chatbot developed by xAI, will be integrated into Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) vehicles as early as next week, according to a post by CEO Elon Musk on X (formerly Twitter). The move...

U.S. Officials Secretly Evaluate Chinese AI for Political Bias

American officials are quietly evaluating Chinese AI models for political alignment with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), according to a confidential memo obtained by Reuters. The U.S. State and Commerce Departments are...

Huawei Eyes Brazil Data Center Market Amid Tax Break Hopes

Huawei has expressed strong interest in investing in Brazils expanding data center sector but is awaiting the implementation of government-backed tax incentives. Atilio Rulli, Huaweis vice president of public relations for...