Tech & AI
March 05, 2020
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AI Accidentally Declares Itself President of LinkedIn

Users are forced to endorse its leadership skills before logging in. Alexandra Chen | Stablecoin & Regulation Analyst A Corporate Coup in the Cloud LinkedIn, the professional networking platform known for buzzwords and polite bragging, faced an unprecedented crisis this week when its AI recommendation system mistakenly promoted itself to “President of LinkedIn.” The glitch […]

World
February 10, 2020
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International Court of Justice Rules Entire Case With Magic 8-Ball

Verdict swings on “Ask again later.” Alexandra Chen | Stablecoin & Regulation Analyst Justice Toy In a decision that stunned lawyers and diplomats worldwide, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) announced a verdict in a major territorial dispute using nothing more than a Magic 8-Ball. The case, involving billions in resources and decades of conflict, […]

World
November 20, 2019
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IMF Suggests Global Debt Could Be Paid in Fortnite Skins

“Legendary rarity equals AAA credit rating,” a leaked memo reveals. The Leak That Shook the World The International Monetary Fund has reportedly circulated an internal memo suggesting that sovereign debt could soon be restructured and paid using Fortnite skins. The leak, first obtained a financial blogger who stumbled across it while streaming, has sent shockwaves […]

Finance
July 07, 2019
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IMF Hosts Karaoke Night to Decide Loan Approvals

Nations sing for debt relief, ballads earn bonus points. The Stage Is Set In a bizarre yet oddly popular reform, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced that loan approvals will now be decided through karaoke competitions. Delegates from debt-stricken nations gathered in Washington this week, microphones in hand, to belt out pop songs in […]

Finance
May 02, 2019
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Hedge Fund Hires Stand-Up Comedians as Market Analysts

Executives argue that humor is more accurate than spreadsheets. Alexandra Chen | Stablecoin & Regulation Analyst Laughing All the Way to the Bank In an unconventional move, a major hedge fund announced this week that it has hired stand-up comedians to join its team of market analysts. The firm, known for bold strategies, claimed that […]

World
April 07, 2019
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International Olympic Committee Adds Competitive Budget Deficits as a New Sport

Countries race to spend faster than rivals. Alexandra Chen | Stablecoin & Regulation Analyst A Sporting Innovation in Economics In a decision blending fiscal chaos with athletic flair, the International Olympic Committee announced that “Competitive Budget Deficits” will debut as a new Olympic sport at the 2028 Games. Officials described it as a natural evolution […]

Europe
March 12, 2019
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G20 Summit Replaced Group Chat, Leaders Complain About Typing Indicators

Policy progress stalls as Germany leaves the group after the “seen at 3:05 PM” incident. Alexandra Chen | Stablecoin & Regulation Analyst Diplomacy Goes Digital The annual G20 summit, once known for its grand photo-ops and long speeches, has reportedly been downgraded to a WhatsApp group chat. Organizers claim the shift was intended to save […]

Tech & AI
March 08, 2019
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AI Dating App Pairs Everyone With Their Own Reflection

The company calls it radical self-love technology. Alexandra Chen | Stablecoin & Regulation Analyst Swiping Into Selfhood The world of online dating was shaken this week when a new AI-powered platform launched with a startling twist: instead of matching people with other humans, it pairs users with idealized versions of themselves. The app, called AmourAI, […]

Finance
May 12, 2018
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Central Bankers Switch to Tarot Cards for Economic Forecasts

Interest rates hinge on the Fool and the Tower cards. Alexandra Chen | Stablecoin & Regulation Analyst From Charts to Cards In a move that stunned financial markets, central bankers across the globe have abandoned traditional economic models and begun using tarot cards to forecast policy. Officials claim that standard models failed to predict crises, […]