The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged at 4.25%-4.5% on January 29, 2025, pausing after three consecutive cuts since September 2024. While the decision was expected, the Fed’s subtle shift—dropping its earlier claim that inflation was “making progress” toward its 2% target—sent ripples through global markets. For India, this cautious stance is a fresh reminder … Read more
Technofascism is a term used to describe a political system in which technology is used to enforce or promote a fascist ideology. It is characterized by the use of technology to surveil and control citizens, suppress dissent, and spread propaganda. Characteristics of Technofascism Some of the key characteristics of technofascism include: Examples of Technofascism There … Read more
China is making waves across the globe with groundbreaking advancements in technology, energy, and economic strategy. From smashing nuclear fusion records to launching space-based solar farms and unveiling a 504-qubit quantum computer, the nation is cementing its position as a global innovation powerhouse. But what do these breakthroughs mean for the future of energy, computing, … Read more
For years, OpenAI has dominated the artificial intelligence (AI) landscape with its powerful language models like ChatGPT. However, a new contender has emerged from China, shaking up the AI world—DeepSeek. Developed by a Hangzhou-based research lab with significantly lower costs than its Western counterparts, DeepSeek is proving to be a formidable challenger to OpenAI, Google’s … Read more
The The Doomsday Clock, a symbolic timepiece maintained by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, has been set closer to midnight than ever before in its history. Currently, it stands at 89 seconds to midnight, a mere second closer than last year and the closest it has been since its creation in 1947. This symbolic … Read more
We live in a world where news cycles are dominated by political drama, yet many of us feel increasingly disconnected from the political process. There’s a growing sense that politicians don’t really care about what we think, and that the system is rigged against ordinary people. This isn’t just a feeling; it’s a real problem … Read more
