Topic: economic disruption
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Iran's Digital Surveillance Nears Total Control
The Iranian government's recent nationwide internet blackout during protests represents a severe and surprising escalation, departing from its usual strategy of using targeted digital controls like the National Information Network (NIN) to avoid total shutdowns. The crude blackout crippled all co...
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Andy Beach Previews Netflix & BET+ Keynotes at Streaming Media 2025
The Streaming Media 2025 conference, featuring keynotes from Netflix and BET+, will focus on live streaming infrastructure and culturally authentic, data-driven storytelling. New sessions will address economic challenges in the industry, exploring solutions like blockchain and AI-native tools for...
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Trump's AI Embrace Alarms Populists: MAGA vs. Big Tech
Melania Trump praised AI as potentially the most significant driver of progress in American history during a White House event. Senator Josh Hawley warned that AI threatens individual liberty and could consolidate power, displacing workers in key industries. Skepticism toward AI is growing within...
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