The creator economy has exploded with 1.8 million full-time creators, but new mental health data shows the unsustainable reality behind the dream. Creators face chronic stress, financial instability, and declining mental health the longer they stay in the industry. It’s a workforce crisis that mirro
Kaaj, founded by ex-Amex and Varo Bank credit risk expert Shivi Sharma, uses AI to automate the entire credit analysis process for small business loans. The platform has already processed over $5 billion in loan applications and aims to make smaller loans economically viable for lenders.
Microsoft has officially launched its first cloud region in Belgium after four years of construction. The Azure Belgium Central region features three data centers, though their exact locations remain undisclosed. This comes as Google plans €5bn more investment in Belgian cloud infrastructure.
Ariela Safira’s mental health startup Zeera was set to launch a physical location in April 2020. Instead, she led through a pandemic, rebrand, and eventual acquisition. Here’s how founders survive crises.
According to Fortune, the recent AI stock selloff reflects financial market irrationality, not a failure of the underlying technology. The publication argues AI will transform the world more than the internet did, regardless of Wall Street’s mood. Business leaders are urged to confront staggering ch
European automakers face massive new carbon costs starting in 2026 under the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. With Germany alone potentially paying €1.2 billion in carbon certificates by 2027, the industry needs to act fast to track emissions across global supply chains. The clock is ticking
Malaysia’s Tenaga Nasional has suffered massive financial losses from cryptocurrency miners illegally tapping into the power grid. The utility discovered nearly 14,000 premises involved in power theft for bitcoin mining operations. Authorities are now cracking down with databases and smart meter mon
Legacy finance technology is costing businesses more than just maintenance fees. According to Anaplan research, nearly all executives report negative consequences from decisions based on inaccurate forecasts. The true cost includes missed opportunities and poor strategy development.
Apple ranks fourth in the EPA’s list of top tech companies using renewable energy, consuming over 537 million kWh from green sources. The company sources from eleven different providers, more than any other company on the list.
Tech giants are making massive circular investments in AI companies. Microsoft and Nvidia just committed up to $15 billion to Anthropic, creating strange bedfellows in the AI arms race.
