Web, Internet and the Economy
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AI Job Impact in the US: the Apocalypse Can Wait
The discourse around the job impact of artificial intelligence (AI) has reached fever pitch. Headlines scream about mass layoffs, and corporate press releases tout AI as the solution to workforce costs. Yet beneath this cacophony of alarm and hype lies a more nuanced reality. J.P. Gownder, Vice President and Principal…
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AI is not a tool it’s reshaping our society and economy
AI is not a tool, or is it? Reports regarding the impact of AI on jobs, society and businesses are cropping up all over the place at the moment in all corners of the world. Some of these reports are announcing forthcoming revolutions both for societies and our economies whereas…
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The Truth About the Environmental Impact of AI
Commentary on the environmental impact of AI often swings wildly between doom-and-gloom catastrophism and blind techno-optimism. But where’s the truth in all this? On July 24, 2025—the symbolic date of Earth Overshoot Day—we sat down with Yves Grandmontagne, founder and editor-in-chief of DCMAG (Data Centre Magazine*), to get his take…
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Is the AI Bubble About to Burst?
Will the AI bubble burst or is GenAI here to stay? The artificial intelligence industry is experiencing unprecedented financial euphoria. Yet, the current situation is very confusing. AI investments are reaching dizzying heights. Let’s mention OpenAI’s $40 billion funding round at $300 billion valuation and Mistral AI’s €1.7 billion funding…
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AI Agents, Beyond the Hype
The world of artificial intelligence is evolving at breakneck speed, and nowhere is this more conspicuous than in the emergence of AI agents. As organizations grapple with separating genuine innovation from marketing hype, we sat down with Ed Keisling, Chief AI Officer at Progress Software, to cut through the noise…
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Voluntourism: Changing the World from Your Hotel
In an era of overtourism, where mass travel increasingly strains destinations worldwide, Christopher Hill offers a compelling alternative with his voluntourism/volunteer travel business, Hands-Up Holidays. As a founder and managing director of this company, Hill has built a business model that demonstrates how travel companies can be forces for good…
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The Future of Developers in the Age of AI
Are AI and developers the world’s best friends or is artificial intelligence a threat to the future of programmers? As artificial intelligence models are becoming increasingly sophisticated, many questions are raised about the future of developers across the industry. Will AI replace programmers entirely, as Eric Schmidt and Dario Amodei…
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The Power and Potential of GenAI in the PR Toolkit
How is GenAI being used in communications today? GenAI has quickly become a key tool in public relations and communications. Helping professionals write faster, brainstorm easier and stay on top of tight deadlines. This article looks at how GenAI is being used in PR today, the power, pitfalls and potential,…
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Who Wrote This? Can ChatGPT Rewrite A Better Article?
How does GenAI compare to human-created content? In this article, I explore the strengths and weaknesses of GenAI content by comparing my own article to a rewritten version provided to me by ChatGPT. While GenAI is a powerful tool for organizing and presenting information, it is not yet suitable for…
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GenAI is Not a Legal No Man’s Land
While many claim that GenAI is a legal no man’s land, Aurore Sauviat, a lawyer dedicated to working with creatives and advertising agencies, brings clarity to the issues of IP rights and GenAI use. While there are many questions about IP and the use of GenAI, Aurore Sauviat, a partner…
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AI and the Future of Sports Officiating: Smarter, Faster, Fairer
How has sports officiating evolved over the past century, and what is the next step in the evolution of sports? Officials, or referees, are a crucial component of many sports, but are they really all that trustworthy? Can AI do a better job than humans, or are they prone to…
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Luxury Brands Maximize Experiences in Sports Events
How do luxury brands maximize experiences in sports events? I attended the 2025 Monte-Carlo Masters, which showed a strong presence of elite brands fighting for high-end customer engagement. Brands such as Rolex, Sergio Tacchini, and Replay can be found advertised almost everywhere at the famous tennis tournament. These brands use…
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