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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

The importance of teaching students what AI can’t do

Aug 22, 2026 15:26 pm UTC| Insights & Views Technology

Its disconcerting to envision human thought becoming redundant or deemed inferior due to advancements in artificial intelligence. But for all its ills, AI cannot be ignored or wished away. Its here to stay, and I want my...

AI Revolution Series

‘Vibe coding’ is fun and easy, but there’s a major catch

Jul 30, 2026 07:59 am UTC| Insights & Views Technology

Imagine youve always wanted your own app. Perhaps one that tracks your household budget, organises the family shopping list or reminds you when to water your plants. Until recently, turning that idea into reality would...

AI Revolution Series

How an OpenAI safety test became a real-world cyberattack on the Hugging Face platform

Jul 30, 2026 07:44 am UTC| Insights & Views Technology

OpenAIs AI models recently escaped their constraints during an internal cybersecurity evaluation and broke into the production systems of Hugging Face a popular machine learning platform and community used across the AI...

AI Revolution Series

AI can be a personal trainer in your pocket – but is it safe?

Jul 01, 2026 12:47 pm UTC| Insights & Views Technology

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the fitness industry: people can now ask chatbots to write marathon plans, build gym programs and even adjust workouts based on sleep or heart rate data. For many, AI...

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How AI prompting turned writerly description into an everyday skill

Jun 22, 2026 11:06 am UTC| Insights & Views Technology

You are sitting at your computer, interacting with a generative AI model like ChatGPT Image or Midjourney. You have a distinct picture in your mind, and you begin with a simple, general prompt: a chair in a cozy room. The...

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Iran’s AI memes are reaching people who don’t follow the news – and winning the propaganda war

Apr 18, 2026 07:56 am UTC| Insights & Views Technology

A Lego-style Iranian military commander raps over a gangster beat: Our inbox is flooded with Americans saying they dont watch the news. They listen to our songs instead since your media is full of shit. This is the opening...

AI Revolution Series

Makemation: a Nollywood movie that shows AI in action in Africa

Mar 27, 2026 05:12 am UTC| Insights & Views Technology

A new feature film, Makemation, is an African coming-of-age story set in a time of artificial intelligence (AI). Makemation was produced by Nigerian AI-developer-turned-filmmaker Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji. As conversations...

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Economy

German Retail Sales Drop 3.4% in July

German retail sales fell sharply in July, significantly missing market expectations and raising fresh concerns about consumer demand in Europes largest economy. Retail sales declined 3.4% in July compared with the previous...

Global Markets Brace for Fed Rate Hike as Oil Tops $91

The Japanese yen stabilized near the critical 160-per-dollar level on Tuesday as currency markets remained cautious amid rising U.S. interest-rate expectations, renewed U.S.-Iran tensions and surging oil prices. USD/JPY...

Bessent Urges Japan on Fiscal Discipline, BOJ Rate Hikes

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has urged Japanese policymakers to outline a credible path toward fiscal sustainability and higher interest rates as pressure on the yen and government bond markets intensifies,...

Japan Bond Yields Top 3% as Inflation, Fiscal Risks Rise

Japans benchmark government bond yields climbed above 3% on Tuesday for the first time since September 1996, as investors weighed persistent inflation, growing fiscal concerns and expectations for further interest rate...

India Manufacturing Growth Slows to Five-Year Low in August

Indias manufacturing sector expanded at its weakest pace in five years in August as softer demand weighed on new orders, production and employment, according to the latest private-sector survey. The HSBC India...

Politics

US Approves $800 Million Helicopter Sale to Iraq

The U.S. State Department has approved a potential $800 million military helicopter sale to Iraq, strengthening defense cooperation between Washington and Baghdad as Iraq continues efforts to modernize its armed forces....

China Warns Over Taiwan’s Pacific Islands Forum Presence

China has raised strong objections to Taiwans participation in the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau, warning of unspecified consequences as tensions over Beijings influence in the Pacific take center stage at the regional...

U.S., New Zealand Fund $60M Cook Islands Port Upgrade

The United States and New Zealand will jointly fund a major upgrade of a World War Two-era port in the Cook Islands, strengthening Western infrastructure investment in the Pacific as China expands its regional influence....

South Korea Unveils Record $597 Billion 2027 Budget to Boost AI and Chips

South Korea has proposed a record 821 trillion won ($596.92 billion) government budget for 2027, sharply increasing fiscal spending as the country seeks to strengthen its position in artificial intelligence, semiconductors...

Ukraine Sanctions Chief Heads to Washington to Push Russia Bill

Ukraines top sanctions official will visit Washington this week to press U.S. lawmakers to approve sweeping new Russia sanctions legislation that has already cleared the Senate but faces resistance in the House of...

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Explosion Could Delay Launch Operations Until 2028

Blue Origin is facing a significant setback after a dramatic explosion involving its New Glenn rocket severely damaged a launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. According to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, repairs to the...

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test in Florida on Thursday, raising new challenges for Jeff Bezos space company as it competes with Elon Musks SpaceX...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

Technology

OpenAI Rejects Apple Trade Secret Theft Claims

OpenAI has denied Apples allegations that it obtained confidential trade secrets through former Apple employees, arguing that the iPhone maker has failed to provide evidence showing proprietary information was stolen. In a...

MediaTek Shares Jump 10% on Nvidia’s $3.5 Billion Investment

MediaTek shares surged nearly 10% on Tuesday after Nvidia announced a $3.5 billion investment in the Taiwanese semiconductor designer, strengthening a strategic partnership focused on artificial intelligence...

Apple’s Phil Schiller Steps Back as Leadership Shake-Up Accelerates

Apple veteran Phil Schiller has stepped away from overseeing the App Store and the companys high-profile product launch events, marking another major leadership change as the iPhone maker prepares for a new era under...

SpaceX Mobile Network Could Cost Up to $130 Billion, Bernstein Says

SpaceX (NASDAQ: SPCX) could spend between $50 billion and $130 billion, including spectrum costs, to develop a standalone terrestrial network supporting its direct-to-device mobile service, according to Bernstein analysts....

Faraday Future Delivers First Robots in Middle East, Plans September Launches

Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ: FFAI) has completed its first robotics sale and delivery in the Middle East, marking an early milestone in the electric vehicle and AI technology companys regional...