Meet Your New Digital Friend: Microsoft’s Vision for Friendly AI
Artificial intelligence chatbots have become popular productivity tools, capable of planning trips or drafting emails. Yet, they often feel impersonal, stubborn, or simply odd. Despite the rise of AI tools, trust in
S&P and Nasdaq Slump as Middle East Tensions Rise
The stock market experienced a tumultuous start to October, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq showing significant slumps amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Investors, fresh off a strong quarter, found
Australia’s Economy Shines: Retail Sales Rise by 0.7% in August
Australia’s economy continues to shine as retail sales experienced an unexpected rebound in August, rising by 0.7% after a subdued performance in July. The unusual warm weather has played a pivotal role,
Billions at Risk: Port Strike Threatens US Economy
The US economy is poised to lose billions of dollars a day starting Tuesday as a potentially crippling strike threatens nearly half of the nation’s busiest ports. If longshoremen and management fail
Navigating This Week: Labor Market Meets Surging Stocks
Navigating This Week in the Financial Markets Stocks drifted higher last week, with the S&P 500 notching several record closes as investors digested more signs of cooling inflation amid resilient economic growth
Estonia’s Tech Revolution Shows US How to Win the AI Race
In the early 1990s, Estonia emerged from the collapse of the Soviet Union as an independent nation. While many former Soviet republics focused on rebuilding their economies and governance structures, Estonia saw
AI System Strawberry Sparks Ethical Concerns
OpenAI recently unveiled Strawberry, a new artificial intelligence (AI) system designed to think and reason beyond providing quick responses like ChatGPT. This breakthrough raises complex ethical concerns, primarily around the potential for
Australian Dating Decline Hits Small Businesses Hard
Australia’s dating landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, and it’s not just affecting singles. The shift in dating habits is having a catastrophic impact on small businesses across the country. Spiralling costs
Coles and Woolworths Face ACCC’s Legal Wrath
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced it will pursue significant penalties against major supermarket chains Woolworths and Coles for long-standing practices that allegedly misled millions of consumers across Australia.
OpenAI Remains Strong Despite Executive Departures
OpenAI, a leading name in artificial intelligence, has recently experienced significant changes within its leadership team. Despite these departures, CFO Sarah Friar has reassured investors of OpenAI’s strong position and imminent success
