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digital economy
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naturalnews.comworld5 days ago
Kenya Plans to Sell Citizens' Data to Modernize Economy
Kenya's government plans to sell anonymized citizen data to private companies. The move aims to generate revenue and support economic modernization while privacy advocates raise concerns over data protection.
techcentral.co.zaworld41 days ago
Ooredoo and du to Land 720 Tbps FIG Subsea Cable in the UAE
Ooredoo Group and du announced plans to land the 720-terabit-per-second Fibre in the Gulf cable system one day after senior officials from both countries met in Abu Dhabi. The project, which will link six Gulf states, adds infrastructure to improving economic ties between Doha an…
jacobinmag.comtechnology41 days ago
Clippers Build Shadow Economy Turning Long-Form Content Into Paid Short Videos
Emrah Bayraktar scaled from earning $12 on one Instagram clip to running a network of 40,000 freelance clippers paid per view. Marketing agencies and startups now spend thousands on clip-for-cash campaigns that generate millions of views. The clip economy has begun to eclipse ori…
world44 days ago
Russian Internet Restrictions Disrupt Small Business Operations
Unpredictable outages and curbs on messaging apps such as Telegram have created communication problems for Russian small businesses that rely on digital platforms for sales. The restrictions, which include limits on VPNs and periodic mobile internet shutdowns, have affected milli…
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news.google.comfinance46 days ago
Asian Development Bank Plans $70 Billion in Energy and Digital Infrastructure Financing for Asia-Pacific Through 2035
The Asian Development Bank announced a $70 billion initiative for new energy and digital projects across Asia and the Pacific with a 2035 deadline. The plan features a pan-Asia power grid and an Asia-Pacific digital highway. Southeast Asian nations including Indonesia, Vietnam an…
bgr.combusiness48 days ago
AI Agents May Enable Value Capture for Consumer Platforms in Digital Economy
The next phase of artificial intelligence could involve agents that complete tasks autonomously. This development may allow consumer execution platforms to capture economic value. Such platforms could benefit alongside established chip and cloud computing companies.
Euronewsai49 days ago
EU Regulators Find Digital Markets Act Effective in First Review
EU regulators reported that the Digital Markets Act has created new opportunities for businesses and users. Officials called for better enforcement amid compliance concerns. The act targets large online platforms to promote fairer digital markets.
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Indian Medical Student Uses AI to Build Fake Influencer Persona, Earning Thousands Monthly
A 22-year-old orthopedic surgeon in training in India used AI to generate an Instagram persona named Emily Hart targeting conservative audiences. The account gained 10,000 followers in a month and generated significant income through merchandise and adult content. Platforms later…
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Book Examines Practices of Mommy Influencers in Social Media
Fortesa Latifi's book 'Like, Follow, Subscribe' describes how some mommy influencers incorporate daily activities, including those involving their children, into content creation. The work explores the role of financial incentives in this industry. It provides insights into the o…