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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

What are the long-term effects of quitting social media? Almost nobody can log off long enough to find out

Jun 01, 2023 11:45 am UTC| Insights & Views Life

Being on social media has become synonymous with living in the 21st century. Year after year, we see new platforms and smarter algorithms roping us into highly addictive online worlds. Now, a growing number of people...

AI Revolution Series

Twitter to Purge Inactive Accounts

May 09, 2023 10:29 am UTC| Business Technology

Twitter Inc., an American social media company based in San Francisco, California, said it is planning to remove all the idle accounts on its platform. The companys chief executive officer, Elon Musk, further said that the...

AI Revolution Series

Lucky girl syndrome: the potential dark side of TikTok’s extreme positive thinking trend

Mar 04, 2023 12:03 pm UTC| Life

If youre looking for ways to bring more positive changes into your life, TikTok recommends jumping on the lucky girl syndrome trend. The hashtag links countless videos, all claiming this new form of positive thinking can...

AI Revolution Series

Influencers are being hired by smaller cities to attract new residents and generate revenue — podcast

Feb 05, 2023 04:24 am UTC| Insights & Views Life

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the demographics of cities shifted. As stay-at-home orders, remote work and bubbling reduced social interaction, and restaurants, venues and arts destinations shut down temporarily, people...

AI Revolution Series

Social media use and poor wellbeing feed into each other in a vicious cycle. Here are 3 ways to avoid getting stuck

Oct 16, 2022 13:34 pm UTC| Health

We often hear about the negative impacts of social media on our wellbeing, but we dont usually think of it the other way round whereby how we feel may impact how we use social media. In a recent study, my colleagues...

AI Revolution Series

Social network BeReal shares unfiltered and unedited moments from our lives - will it last?

Aug 21, 2022 17:34 pm UTC| Technology

BeReal hit the social networking scene in late 2019 but didnt take off until downloads started skyrocketing in 2022. So, what is BeReal all about, and is it here to stay? BeReal is based in France and was founded by...

AI Revolution Series

Social media provides flood of images of death and carnage from Ukraine war – and contributes to weaker journalism standards

Aug 08, 2022 05:44 am UTC| Insights & Views Life

Photos of civilians killed or injured in the Russia-Ukraine war are widespread, particularly online, both on social media and in professional news media. Editors have always published images of dead or suffering people...

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Economy

Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” May Hurt Indian Exports, Aid IT Sector

Indian exporters in auto parts and solar panels may face new hurdles from Donald Trumps proposed Big Beautiful Bill, even as the legislation could boost Indian IT services. Analysts at Bernstein warn that U.S. policy...

ECB Forum 2025 Highlights Europe's Monetary Policy Challenges Amid Global Shifts

At the 2025 ECB Forum in Sintra, global central bankers tackled how monetary policy must adapt to rising geopolitical tensions and structural economic changes. Under the theme Adapting to change: macroeconomic shifts and...

Egypt’s Non-Oil Private Sector Faces Further Decline as PMI Falls to 48.8 in June

Egypts non-oil private sector saw a continued downturn in June, with business conditions deteriorating for the fourth consecutive month, according to the latest SP Global Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) data. The PMI...

Canada Considers Aid for Aluminum Producers Amid U.S. Tariff Tensions

Canada is exploring financial assistance for major aluminum producers like Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO) as the U.S. maintains steep tariffs on aluminum imports, according to Jean Simard, CEO of the Aluminium Association of Canada....

OPEC+ to Boost Oil Output by 548,000 Barrels Per Day in August Amid Market Shifts

OPEC+ announced a significant oil production hike of 548,000 barrels per day (bpd) for August, accelerating its output increase strategy amid volatile global energy markets. The decision follows recent geopolitical...

Politics

Israel to Discuss Gaza Ceasefire Deal in Qatar Amid Hamas Disagreements

Israel will send a delegation to Qatar on Sunday to pursue talks on a potential ceasefire and hostage release agreement in Gaza, despite Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus rejection of recent changes requested by Hamas....

Russia Downs 120 Ukrainian Drones Amid Ongoing Cross-Border Strikes

Russias Defense Ministry reported that its air defense systems intercepted 120 Ukrainian drones overnight, with most incidents occurring in regions bordering Ukraine. The large-scale drone assault marks a continued...

BRICS Summit in Rio Highlights Call for Global Reform Amid Rising Influence

Leaders of the expanding BRICS group gathered in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, urging reform of Western-dominated global institutions and positioning the bloc as a champion of multilateralism amid growing geopolitical...

Azoria Delays Tesla ETF Launch Amid Musk’s Political Move

Azoria Partners has postponed the launch of its Tesla-focused exchange-traded fund (ETF) following Elon Musks unexpected entry into U.S. politics. The investment firm was set to debut the Azoria Tesla Convexity ETF,...

Zelenskiy, Trump Hold Most Productive Call Yet on Patriot Missiles, Ukraine Aid

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy described his recent phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump as their best and most productive conversation to date, highlighting a renewed focus on bolstering Ukraines air...

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

Ingram Micro Hit by Ransomware, Launches Cybersecurity Investigation

Ingram Micro, a global leader in information technology and supply chain services, confirmed on Saturday that it recently detected a ransomware attack targeting specific internal systems. The Irvine, California-based...

Quantum Computing Sparks Investor Interest in Semiconductor Stocks

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang recently stated that quantum computing is at an inflection point, predicting it will soon solve some interesting problems. His remarks follow the companys collaboration with Harvard and MIT to...

Foxconn Hits Record Q2 Revenue on Surging AI Demand

Taiwans Foxconn (TW:2317), also known as Hon Hai Precision Industry, reported record second-quarter revenue of T$1.797 trillion, marking a 15.82% year-over-year increase, fueled by booming demand for artificial...

Air Force Halts SpaceX Rocket Cargo Plan Amid Wildlife Concerns

The U.S. Air Force has paused its plan to test hypersonic rocket cargo deliveries with Elon Musks SpaceX from Johnston Atoll, following backlash from environmental groups and experts. The decision, first reported by Stars...

Google Faces EU Antitrust Complaint Over AI Search Summaries

A coalition of independent publishers has filed an antitrust complaint with the European Commission, accusing Google (NASDAQ: GOOGL) of abusing its dominance in online search through its AI-generated summaries, known as AI...