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Is Generative AI Threatening Creativity

ChatGPT and Dall-E: Is Generative AI Threatening Creativity?

Much has been written about the rise of ChatGPT, DALL-E and other such generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools. Some worry they will steal jobs, while other professionals laud the tools for making their jobs easier. In support of the latter, AI is anticipated to take on repetitive and mundane tasks, freeing up time to be more creative and human.

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Technological Wonders That Help Us Weather Sizzling Hot Spells

Technological Wonders That Help Us Weather Sizzling Hot Spells

Checking your phone lately, and it will fetch updates on the protracted heat wave looming over India. Sweeping across West Bengal, Bihar and Andhra Pradesh like wildfire, the heat wave in India shows no signs of letting up anytime soon. With the mercury soaring to a sweltering 104°F (40°C) for several days, people in the melting regions have been feeling the burn as temperatures climb above the seasonal average.

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Top Reasons Why Plant-Based Foods Are Taking Over the Food Industry

From Niche to Mainstream: Top Reasons Why Plant-Based Foods Are Taking Over the Food Industry

As our world evolves, so too do our eating habits. The rise of prominent plant-based meat substitute brands, such as Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat, has captivated consumer attention and fostered greater accessibility to plant-based alternatives. This shift towards plant-based foods is not only driven by health considerations but also by a heightened environmental consciousness.

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5 Business Trip Essentials You Need to Know

5 Business Trip Essentials You Need to Know

Are you preparing for your first business trip? That’s awesome!
Business trips can be a way to expand the horizons of you and your business, learn new things and find some great networking opportunities. Yet, they can also be really daunting if you don’t know how to go about them. But worry not!

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Selling Shares of Your Future

Selling Shares of Your Future: A Look at Human Capital Contracts

Investing can be tricky if you aren’t well-versed in finance. Sometimes you might do really well and in other cases, you might lose it all because you didn’t pick the right stock. But you know, there is one kind of investment that always pays off: an investment in yourself. This is precisely why people spend a lot of money on their education even if they have to take out big loans.

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Apple’s Freeform: An All-In-One Collaboration Tool or Another Mediocre Drawing Board?

Whenever Apple sets a revamped iOS in motion, it comes with a slew of brand-new apps and functionalities; iOS 16.2 is no different. This next-generation software offers a grab bag of features, like Apple Music Sing (a sing-along karaoke feature exclusive to the Apple Music app), the sleep widget (which monitors users’ sleeping habits) and the medications widget (which keeps users on top of their medications).

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Which Is Better—Caocao or Didi?

Which Is Better—Caocao or Didi?

As of 2021, the Chinese ride-sharing market comprises 453 million users. This number is expected to grow to 974 million by 2027. Two of the most prominent players in this market are ride-sharing applications Caocao and Didi, each having successfully raised US$700 million and US$22.7 billion in funding, respectively.

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ChatGPT

Will ChatGPT-Powered Bing Finally Get a Chance to Replace Google?

On February 8, 2023, tech conglomerate Microsoft announced that its search engine Bing would now come integrated with OpenAI’s GPT-4. Post this, the search experience on Bing would be the same as using ChatGPT. The new Bing features a chat button in its toolbar where you can ask Bing questions and receive comprehensive answers, similar to ChatGPT.

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What India's EdTech Industry Must Prioritize in 2023?

What India’s EdTech Industry Must Prioritize in 2023?

2022 was a tough year for the majority of education technology (EdTech) in India, with the “Tracxn Geo Annual Report: India Tech 2022” reporting a 39 per cent decrease in funding during the January-November period compared to 2021. To overcome this, many businesses, including industry-leading players like BYJU’S, Unacademy and Vedantu, had to resort to job cuts.

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Jacinda Ardern’s Resignation Is Not a Teaching Moment in Gender Politics

Jacinda Ardern’s Resignation Is Not a Teaching Moment in Gender Politics

On January 19, 2023, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced her resignation in a surprise move, citing that she just “no longer had enough in the tank” to carry on. This news followed a slew of gender-related headlines—expectedly. Media houses seemed to enjoy their “I told you so” moment, with the BBC posting an archaic and sexist headline: “Jacinda Ardern resigns: Can women really have it all?”

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How To Tap into YouTube As A Small Business Owner

How To Tap into YouTube As A Small Business Owner

Business owners often struggle with boosting website traffic, lowering their bounce rate and converting followers into paying customers. However, many are unaware of the great potential offered by YouTube. Since its launch in 2005, YouTube has established itself as a world-renowned platform for modern media. As per Alexa’s global ranking, YouTube is the second most trafficked website in the world.

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Top 5 Clothing Items That Are Contributing to Skims’ Net Worth

Top 5 Clothing Items That Are Contributing to Skims’ Net Worth

In 2022, American media personality Kim Kardashian’s shapewear brand Skims reached a market capitalization of US$3.2 billion. This massive net worth is a byproduct of a lot of factors, such as Kim’s popularity, the brand’s inclusive size range and adaptability (as we saw during the pandemic) to name a few.

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Getting Turned Down for Promotion? Here’s What to Do

Getting Turned Down for Promotion? Here’s What to Do

Many people push themselves beyond their limits at work to receive a promotion. Indeed, a promotion comes with numerous benefits, like more opportunities to develop new skills and make key decisions for your company. If you’re more interest-minded, you may desire a promotion because it is typically accompanied by a raise, though 39% of employers commonly offer promotions without salary increases.

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