Category: Quartz

  • American VC Is Coming To India Like Never Before

    India is on track to create a thousand billion-dollar startups over the next 20 years, driven by its young, tech-savvy population, growing domestic investment, and rapid innovation in AI and deep tech. With increasing U.S. venture capital interest and a unique, complex market, India is poised to become a global tech powerhouse.

  • OpenAI’s Next Big Bet: Physical ‘Companions’

    OpenAI is aiming to build 100 million AI-powered physical companions that seamlessly fit into daily life. Working with Apple design legend Jony Ive, they plan to launch a screenless device by 2026 that moves beyond phones and headsets. The goal is to redefine human-machine interaction and control the full tech ecosystem.

  • AI Storming Workplaces, Barely Making A Difference

    AI chatbots are generating more buzz than results as research shows minimal gains in productivity and no real impact on wages or work hours. Most time saved goes into fixing AI errors, and broader fields like education and journalism benefit even less. Experts argue the focus should shift from replacing workers to enhancing their capabilities.

  • Zuckerberg Wants You To Have More AI Friends

    As more people struggle with loneliness, Mark Zuckerberg is pushing AI chatbots as virtual companions and even therapists. But experts warn these bots may cause harm, especially without strict safeguards. With Meta’s history of data misuse and growing chatbot risks, critics say caution is urgently needed.

  • Gen Z Doesn’t Make Life Decisions Without ChatGPT

    Gen Z is using ChatGPT as a digital life advisor, not just for schoolwork but for making key life decisions, from relationships to career moves. OpenAI’s Sam Altman shared how younger users integrate the AI into their daily routines, using it like an operating system. The trend is growing, especially among teens.

  • TV Tourism Is Big Business — And It’s Booming

    From The White Lotus to Game of Thrones, hit shows are turning filming spots into must-visit travel destinations. Screen-driven tourism is booming post-pandemic, especially among Gen Z and millennials, as fans seek to relive stories in real places, boosting local economies and shaping global travel trends.

  • Zuckerberg Wants You To Have More AI Friends

    As more people struggle with loneliness, Mark Zuckerberg is pushing AI chatbots as virtual companions and even therapists. But experts warn these bots may cause harm, especially without strict safeguards. With Meta’s history of data misuse and growing chatbot risks, critics say caution is urgently needed.

  • Apple Earnings: iPhone Rush, $900Mn Tariff Hit

    Despite strong hardware sales and revenue growth, Apple faces challenges from a looming $900 million tariff impact, a decline in China sales, and slower services growth. Ongoing legal issues add pressure, but Apple’s strategic shift of its supply chain to India and Vietnam aims to mitigate risks moving forward.

  • Gen X’s Careers And Finances Are Tanking

    Gen X, once expected to peak in their careers, now faces a harsh reality. With rising job automation, economic crashes, and AI disruptions, many are struggling to maintain relevance and financial stability. As the job market shrinks, especially for mid-career workers, uncertainty and anxiety grow, making this downturn feel like the toughest yet.

  • Gold Is Surging And It’s Freaking Out The Markets

    Gold prices soared past $3,500 an ounce for the first time as global tensions, inflation fears, and central bank moves shook markets. With China boosting gold reserves and investors fleeing shaky stocks and bonds, gold’s safe-haven appeal is stronger than ever. Analysts predict more gains as uncertainty grows.