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Singapore government says report on rising minimum income standards 'may not be accurate reflection of basic needs' The findings in Minimum Income Standard 2023: Household Budgets in a Time of Rising Costs should be interpreted as “what individuals would like to have”, say three ministries in a joint response to the report.

https://www.nbcnews.com/business/consumer/taylor-swift-federal-reserve-credits-eras-tour-boosting-hotels-tourism-rcna94046

"Taylor Swift's Eras Tour is boosting the U.S. economy.

Ticket sales for Swift's concerts have been so explosive, one Federal Reserve office said, the pop superstar is helping fuel the national tourism industry."

Federal Reserve credits Taylor Swift with boosting hotel revenues through her blockbuster Eras Tour “Taylor Swift is a force to be reckoned with,” one local tourism official said as the pop superstar draws legions of fans nationwide.

“Experts say ChatGPT and related AI could threaten some jobs, particularly white-collar ones.”

ChatGPT may be coming for our jobs. Here are the 10 roles that AI is most likely to replace. ChatGPT may be a fun tool to play with, but there's a very real risk that it could displace jobs across many industries.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/03/09/silicon-valley-bank-shares/?fbclid=IwAR3RaC8SIvUFHTRGW-_SsPyCTMhENePNeoaLS-i64diymPS75q1I6fm1kJU

"After the bank said it had sold assets and was raising new money on Wednesday, some tech investors and founders on Twitter encouraged others on Thursday to withdraw their money as fast as possible. Others said not to act too hastily for fear of causing a collapse."

Silicon Valley Bank closed in second-biggest bank failure in U.S. history A major sell-off in shares of a key Silicon Valley financial institution is fueling fears the tech industry's economic situation is worsening.

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/international-baccalaureate-lets-pupils-use-chatgpt-to-write-essays-fqkq0fzhw

International Baccalaureate lets pupils use ChatGPT to write essays Children will be allowed to quote from work generated by ChatGPT in their essays, a leading qualification body has revealed.The International Baccalaureate said

https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/global/asia-central-banks-may-need-keep-hiking-rates-if-core-inflation-stays-high-imf?utm_medium=social-organic&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR3iGxvsS8z5OLv42br1eT539kv58qzjS4lLW86EfDaztVL4BacfCUtGuAI

"Asia has benefited from a rebound in local currencies and the easing of global commodity and shipping costs but data on second-round effects remain mixed, they said in the post, adding that China’s reopening may also stoke price gains."

Asia central banks may need to keep hiking rates if core inflation stays high: IMF ASIA’S central banks may need to raise interest rates further if core inflation does not show clear signs of returning to target, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Read more at The Business Times.

https://www.turnitin.com/press/turnitin-announces-ai-writing-detector-and-ai-writing-resource-center-for-educators

Turnitin announces AI writing detector and AI writing resource center for educators Improve student writing, check for text similarity, and help develop original thinking skills with these tools for teachers.

Opinion | The Problem(s) With China’s Population Drop Managing a falling population can get complicated.

This 3D-printed home is made from wood chips and sawdust A prototype house called BioHome3D has been developed by researchers using 3D printing technology. It is made of a mix of wood waste and bio-resins.