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Stefan Schneider
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Stefan Schneider brings a dynamic energy to The Economy’s tech desk. With a background in data science, he covers AI, blockchain, and emerging technologies with a skeptical yet open mind. His investigative pieces expose the reality behind tech hype, making him a must-read for business leaders navigating the digital landscape.
Politics and Protest: The Spark Behind the Movement
A Generational Divide and a Crisis of Credibility
Global Repercussions and the Limits of Influence
Protesters have e
Trump’s Vision for American History
The Smithsonian’s Reckoning with a Complicated Past
DEI Under Fire: Are Inclusion Programs a Threat to National Unity?
The Smithsonian Mus
The Origins and Key Provisions of the Minsk Agreements
Why the Minsk Agreements Failed
Lessons for Future Peace Efforts
The Minsk Agreements aimed to end th
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and Elon Musk's Role
The Legal Challenges and Dismantling Effort of USAID
Consequences for the Federal Workforce and the Global Influence of the United States
The Rise of AI in Nursing: Revolutionizing Hospital Care
Nurses Push Back: The Concerns Over Job Security and Patient Care
The Future of Nursing: Can AI and Humans Work Together?
The Rise of AI Nurses / ChatGPT
Scopely’s Bid to Become a Global Powerhouse
A Surge in Video Game Mergers and Acquisitions
A New Era of Gaming Giants: Cutting-Edge Technology and Market Dominance
Scopely Compan
Wall Street’s Wake-Up Call: Tesla’s Stock Plunge and Market Uncertainty
Elon Musk’s Struggles: Leading Tesla Through Unprecedented Challenges
A Global Sales Slump: How Tesla’s Decline Reflects a Broader Economic Crisis
Tesla stocks
Apple’s Grand AI Vision: Why Siri’s Upgrade Was Supposed to Be Revolutionary
What Went Wrong?


Discounted Prices, Disappointing Sales: Why the Cybertruck Isn’t Taking Off
Broken Promises: The Reality of Tesla’s Self-Driving Software
Too Futuristic for the Mass Market?


A Win-Win for Trump and TSMC
The Shift in Global Power Dynamics
Challenges of Corporate Culture and Workforce Adaptation
Source: CNBC / YouTube / https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/
Tesla's Post-Election  Struggles
Tesla's Struggles in Europe
The Road Ahead for Tesla: Challenges Beyond Europe
Note: Elon Musk / Source:
Holmes’ Defense: A Failed Strategy or Deliberate Fraud?
The 11-Year Sentence: A Clear Message on Corporate Fraud
The End of the Legal Battle: Time for Reinvention Through Storytelling
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Introducing iPhone 16e: Apple's budget-friendly option
Apple's Obstacles in China: A Contracting Consumer Base
A Final Attempt to Gain a Foothold in the Mid-Range Market
Note: An Apple
The Rise of DeepSeek: A Game-Changer for Global AI Competitors
The Soft Power Potential of DeepSeek
The Road Ahead for China and the Global South
Grok 3: Criticisms and Issues
On Technological Advancement and Innovation
The Prospects of xAI and Grok
Note: Elon Musk’s Grok 3.
Microsoft has officially discontinued support for Intel's 8th, 9th, and 10th-generation processors in its forthcoming Windows 11 24H2 update, a decision that has prompted significant debate within the technology community. This modification has predominantly impacted Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) that are responsible for the production of new Windows 11 devices. However, it has also prompted questions and apprehensions among current Windows 11 users who relie on these older CPUs.
ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), a leading Chinese DRAM manufacturer, has made significant strides in memory technology, particularly in advancing its production processes. Recently, CXMT transitioned from a 17nm to a 16nm process for its initial DDR5 products. This development represents a crucial step in narrowing the technological gap between CXMT and established global competitors such as Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and Micron.
China's rapid advancements in high-bandwidth memory (HBM), DRAM, and NAND flash have become a growing concern for the Korean and U.S. semiconductor industries. Once significantly behind, Chinese semiconductor manufacturers, particularly Changxin Memory Technologies (CXMT), have made remarkable progress, challenging the dominance of South Korean giants Samsung Electronics and SK hynix. Initially underestimated, CXMT's advancements in HBM2, DRAM, and NAND are now intensifying global competition, with experts predicting China could reach self-sufficiency in HBM2 by 2025.
With multi-billion-dollar investments in artificial intelligence (AI), SoftBank Group CEO and billionaire founder Masayoshi Son is making a big splash in the global IT landscape. SoftBank was suffering enormous losses in the Vision Fund a few years ago as a result of botched investments in firms such as WeWork. With calculated AI investments, SoftBank Group is negotiating intricate financial plans to finance Stargate, a significant AI infrastructure initiative in collaboration with OpenAI, Oracle, and MGX of Abu Dhabi.
The launch of Sputnik 1 by the Soviet Union in 1957 sent shivers across the United States, calling into question its claimed technological superiority and sparking the Space Race. Jump ahead to January 2025, and a comparable paradigm shift has taken place in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence business located in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, has introduced its revolutionary AI model, DeepSeek-R1. This model not only competes with but also exceeds the capabilities of the most advanced American AI technologies in several areas.