Economics & AI
A research-driven series examining how AI is reshaping the global economy and shifting geopolitical power dynamics. From labor markets to chip wars.
A research-driven series examining how AI is reshaping the global economy and shifting geopolitical power dynamics. From labor markets to chip wars.
Deepfakes cost $10 to produce, detection lags by years, and the 'liar's dividend' lets real misconduct hide behind claims of AI fabrication. How synthetic media is weaponizing trust itself — and why defense is losing.
78% of organizations now use AI, but only 31% have reached production scale. A data-driven look at where AI adoption actually stands—enterprise spending, agentic AI emergence, and what the numbers reveal.
Massive AI investment, modest productivity growth. Coding shows 30-50% gains, customer service 14%—but economy-wide impact remains elusive. Understanding the gap between AI promise and macroeconomic reality.
Financial services leads with 65% production deployment. Healthcare faces regulatory friction. Construction lags at 12%. A deep dive into where AI is actually transforming industries and why some sectors resist.
The US CHIPS Act restricts advanced chip exports. China trains competitive models for 1/20th the cost. The EU regulates while falling behind. A data-driven look at how nations are competing for AI supremacy—and what the economic stakes actually are.
60-70% of equity volume is algorithmic. NVIDIA swings 18% on a single day. AI valuations reach unprecedented levels. A look at how AI is transforming—and destabilizing—financial markets.
