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Sofia Petrova

Sofia Petrova is an investigative reporter specializing in the broader societal and economic impacts of advanced technologies. She frequently covers how AI is challenging established norms in creative fields and beyond.

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AI Economy•January 12, 2026•7 min read

AI Revolution Creates New Three-Tier US Economy

A new economic order is emerging in the U.S., splitting society into three distinct groups based on their relationship with the AI revolution.

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AI Economy•January 4, 2026•4 min read

US Set to Widen Global Productivity Lead Fueled by AI

A vast majority of economists predict the U.S. will expand its global productivity lead, driven by dominance in AI, strong investment, and lower energy costs.

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AI Economy•December 30, 2025•5 min read

AI Is Quietly Erasing Entry-Level Creative Jobs

Artificial intelligence is automating the foundational tasks that once served as the first step on the career ladder, raising concerns about a future skill gap in creative industries.

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AI Entertainment•December 29, 2025•3 min read

AI Music Challenges Human Artists in Country Genre

AI-generated music is challenging human artists in the country genre, sparking debate over authenticity and the future of creative expression. The discussion highlights whether AI can replicate human

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AI•December 16, 2025•3 min read

Merriam-Webster Names 'Slop' Word of the Year

Merriam-Webster has named 'slop' its Word of the Year, defining it as low-quality digital content often produced by AI. This choice reflects growing concerns about artificial intelligence and its impa

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AI Economy•December 14, 2025•4 min read

Americans Turn to AI for Holiday Shopping Amid Inflation

Facing financial pressure from inflation, nearly half of Americans are using artificial intelligence to find deals and manage their holiday shopping budgets this year.

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AI Economy•December 4, 2025•3 min read

AI Pioneer Warns of 'Massive Unemployment' from Tech Race

Geoffrey Hinton, a key architect of modern AI, warns that the technology is poised to cause "massive unemployment" as tech companies invest billions to replace human labor for profit.

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AI•November 27, 2025•6 min read

Generative AI Creates Unique Digital Realities

Generative AI is creating unique digital realities, challenging traditional understanding of information. This 'multiversal' approach redefines language, requiring users to adapt to new meanings and c

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AI•November 26, 2025•7 min read

AI Recipes Impact Holiday Cooking and Food Bloggers

AI-generated recipes are disrupting holiday cooking and harming food bloggers. Errors in AI instructions lead to wasted food, while bloggers face significant traffic and revenue drops.

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AI Economy•November 21, 2025•7 min read

Economist Warns of AI Crash Citing 'Digital Lettuce' Risk

Economist David McWilliams predicts the AI boom will 'undoubtedly crash,' comparing massive investments in quickly outdated GPU hardware to buying 'digital lettuce.'

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AI•November 18, 2025•3 min read

Gemini 3 Unveiled as Most Intelligent AI Model

Google has launched Gemini 3, its most intelligent AI model yet, featuring enhanced reasoning and multimodal understanding. It's now available across Google products.

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AI Energy•November 14, 2025•5 min read

Data Centers Drive Up Electricity Costs

Electricity bills are rising for Mid-Atlantic residents due to surging power demands from data centers, especially those supporting AI. Consumers are paying for current and future infrastructure, spar

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AI•November 9, 2025•6 min read

AI Nears Remarkable Intelligence Levels

Artificial intelligence is rapidly moving beyond traditional intelligence, with public opinion and expert views aligning on its advanced capabilities. This shift prompts a re-evaluation of what intell

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AI Investment•November 7, 2025•6 min read

AI Stocks Lose $900 Billion as Market Fears Mount

Major AI stocks have collectively lost $900 billion in market value amid a tech selloff, sparking fears of a bubble despite reassurances from political figures.

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AI Investment•November 7, 2025•5 min read

Microsoft Stock Faces Longest Selloff in Over a Decade

Microsoft is on track for its longest stock market losing streak in over a decade, erasing nearly $350 billion in value amid growing investor caution over AI.

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AI Economy•November 6, 2025•3 min read

AI's Economic Impact: Experts Clash Over Future of Growth

A deep divide separates technologists and economists on AI's economic impact, with one side predicting a revolution and the other a modest, slow-burn change.

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AI Security•November 5, 2025•5 min read

AI Deepfakes Silence Women in India

A new report reveals a concerning increase in AI-generated deepfakes targeting women in India, leading to widespread online harassment and causing many to withdraw from social media due to fear.

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Science Ethics•November 4, 2025•6 min read

AI Chatbots Flood Scientific Journals With Fake Letters

Scientific and medical journals are being flooded with letters to the editor generated by AI, a practice used to artificially inflate publication and citation counts.

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AI•November 4, 2025•3 min read

Startup Launches AI Necklace Amidst $10 Million Investment

A new $129 AI-powered necklace called "Friend" has been launched by a 23-year-old entrepreneur, backed by $10 million in funding and a massive marketing campaign.

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AI Economy•November 4, 2025•5 min read

AI Could Lower Inflation But Threaten White-Collar Jobs

Economists predict AI could drive inflation below 2% by boosting productivity, but this efficiency comes at the cost of significant white-collar job displacement.

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