Tech & Disruption
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AI Hype Train: All Aboard for a Journey to Nowhere (Or Maybe Everywhere)
In the grand tradition of tech buzzwords that make venture capitalists salivate uncontrollably, "AI" has ascended to the throne previously occupied by "blockchain," "metaverse," and "Web3." Every company from your local coffee shop to multinational conglomerates is now an "AI company" – because nothing says "please increase our stock price" quite like slapping "AI-powered" onto a product that's basically just a few if-statements in a trench coat.
The Metaverse Economy: Virtual Real Estate Now More Affordable Than Actual Real Estate
In a twist that would make science fiction writers proud, digital land in the metaverse is now more accessible to average buyers than physical homes in major cities. What does this say about our economic reality?
NFTs: Digital Renaissance or the Emperor's New JPEG?
As millions flow into digital art and collectibles, we investigate whether NFTs represent a paradigm shift in ownership or if we're all just paying for expensive hyperlinks.