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Technology / 4 days ago
One AI image uses as much energy as running a fridge for four minutes
Artificial intelligence may feel weightless in the sense that, in just a few clicks and an image appears, but the energy behind it tells a different story. According to Slashgear, generating just one AI image consumes about 0.011 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity. That might sound small, but it’s roughly the same amount of energy your refrigerator uses in four minutes.
Politics / 3 weeks ago
The global development divide: where nations stand in 2025
The world remains deeply unequal in terms of development. A new study categorises countries into three broad groups, developed, developing, and least developed, showing how far apart nations still are in wealth, stability, and opportunity. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) classifies economies mainly as advanced or emerging, or developing based on income, industrialisation, and integration into the global financial system.
Business / 14 weeks ago
Only a few countries boast bigger economies than California
The U.S. state of California, home to roughly 40 million people, towers over most sovereign nations in economic output. Recent data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) show that the Golden State’s nominal gross domestic product (GDP) reached about $4.1 trillion in 2024.
Technology / 18 weeks ago
ChatGPT reigns supreme with 1.2 billion daily queries
According to insights from Business Insider and Electro IQ, OpenAI's ChatGPT is currently handling an astonishing 1.2 billion queries daily, making it the undisputed leader in the AI chatbot space. ChatGPT’s 1.2 billion daily query count dwarfs that of its closest competitor, Meta AI, which processes 200 million queries per day, nearly one-sixth of ChatGPT’s volume. Google’s Gemini follows with 140 million, while Elon Musk’s Grok serves around 75 million.
Business / 20 weeks ago
Top countries for hiring freelancers in 2025
According to the World Bank, 1.57 billion people worldwide are now engaged in freelance work, accounting for almost 47% of the global workforce. This shift is backed by technological enablement, shifting employer attitudes, and the demand for agile, project-based skills.
Business / 22 weeks ago
The fastest-growing millionaire populations: Countries to watch
As economic recovery and wealth policies reshape the landscape of high-net-worth individuals, the UBS Global Wealth Report shines a spotlight on the countries with the fastest-growing millionaire populations. Here’s a detailed look at the key findings, projections, and what they mean for the global economy. According to the report, Taiwan leads the pack with an astounding 47% growth rate in its millionaire population. This growth is fueled by the country’s tech-driven economy, a thriving semiconductor industry, and strong exports.
Technology / 24 weeks ago
This is how long it took the world's greatest innovations to reach 50 million users pre-digital age
Today's digital age has made easy to market a product to the target audience with just a click and trending hashtags. This makes it very easy to forget how long it took for innovations to attract mass usage. An analysis from the World Economic Forum lays bare the sharp evidence of how long it took products—ranging from cars to Twitter—to reach 50 million users.
