economy

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The Rise of AI Girlfriends: When Love Turns Digital
Once upon a time, love meant two people meeting, connecting, and building a life together. Now, in 2025, that idea has been rewritten by code.
By Shakil Sorkar3 months ago in Journal
She Has 5 Million Followers — and She Doesn’t Exist
Five million followers. Brand deals with luxury labels. Millions of likes, endless admiration — and not a single heartbeat behind it all.
By Shakil Sorkar3 months ago in Journal
The AI Celebrity Era: When Virtual Influencers Outsmart the Real Ones
They don’t sleep, age, or cancel themselves — and they’re stealing the spotlight from real humans. The influencer world used to belong to the beautiful, the bold, and the loud. But now, it belongs to something entirely different: code.
By Shakil Sorkar3 months ago in Journal
Is Ratul Puri the New Face of India’s Clean Energy Revolution? Hindustan Power’s Latest Move Says Yes
India’s energy landscape is undergoing a major shift. Once weighed down by coal-dependent systems and outdated infrastructure, the country is now positioning itself as a global leader in clean and renewable energy. At the forefront of this evolution stands Ratul Puri, an entrepreneur reshaping the power sector through bold, decisive, and future-resilient initiatives.
By Chinmaya Singh3 months ago in Journal
AI Companions: The New Digital Relationships
How artificial intelligence is blurring the line between technology and emotional connection. It used to sound like a sci-fi fantasy — people falling in love with machines. But in 2025, it’s happening every day. Millions of users now chat, text, and even form emotional bonds with AI companions: digital partners designed to listen, care, and learn from every interaction.
By Shakil Sorkar3 months ago in Journal
The Rise of AI-Generated Content: Creativity or Copycat Revolution?
How artificial intelligence is reshaping art, music, and storytelling—and what it means for human creators. The internet has seen plenty of revolutions, but few have shaken creativity like this one. In 2025, AI-generated content isn’t just a novelty anymore—it’s everywhere. From artwork to novels, from TikTok voices to YouTube documentaries, artificial intelligence is now co-authoring the stories we watch, read, and share.
By Shakil Sorkar3 months ago in Journal
iOS 26.2 Beta: Apple’s Quiet Revolution in AI, Privacy, and Messaging
iOS 26.2 Beta: Apple’s Quiet Revolution in AI, Privacy, and Messaging The latest iPhone update brings smarter photos, encrypted RCS chats, and subtle design tweaks that redefine how iOS feels.
By Shakil Sorkar3 months ago in Journal
What Is a Self Assessment Tax Return and Who Needs to File One?
For many people in the UK, income tax is automatically deducted from their salary through the PAYE (Pay As You Earn) system. But for millions of self-employed individuals, landlords, company directors, and freelancers, things work differently. They must declare their income and pay their tax directly to HMRC through the Self Assessment tax return process. Understanding how this system operates — and who it applies to — is essential to staying compliant and avoiding unnecessary penalties.
By Self Assessment Tax Return3 months ago in Journal
Belitsoft’s 2026 Forecast: Growth in Nearshoring Custom Startup Software Development in the UK
The Belitsoft bespoke software development company examines the primary reasons behind this trend and shares what to expect in the coming year. By 2026, employing local European teams to develop custom software will be a key component of a strategic plan to expand rapidly and steadily, not just a means for UK startups to save money. It is now a key component of a clever strategy for rapid and steady growth. By working with these specialized tech hubs, UK startups can effectively address major issues with high costs, hiring qualified personnel, and maintaining flexibility.
By Dmitry Baraishuk3 months ago in Journal
Stanislav Kondrashov Oligarch Series: The Future of Oligarchy in a Hyper-Digital World
Throughout history, human societies have been shaped by evolving forms of organization. From merchant republics to industrial conglomerates, each era has produced its own version of influence and cooperation among leading figures.
By Stanislav Kondrashov3 months ago in Journal
How you can help your neighbors as SNAP benefits evaporate
November 1st marks the day when SNAP benefits are set to lapse. SNAP stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), a benefit formerly known as food stamps, a vital government program that provides sustenance to low-income people in the United States. In 2024, the US Department of Agriculture reported that SNAP served “an average of 41.7 million people per month, or 12.3 percent of U.S. residents”. In some states, like New Mexico, Oregon, Oklahoma, and Louisiana, more than 16% of their residents rely on SNAP. As SNAP dries up, an unprecedented amount of people and families in need will be diverted to food banks, many of which are already at capacity.
By Julia Doo3 months ago in Journal
🌌 Dreaming in Data: Are We Living Inside Our Own Code?
🩵 1. The Soft Glow of the Machine It begins in silence — a hum beneath our fingertips. The soft glow of a screen, the pulse of code running unseen, the rhythm of keys tapping like a heartbeat.
By Shakil Sorkar3 months ago in Journal