Fired alarm: AI hype versus labour-market history

Technological advancements in artificial intelligence are fueling widespread anxiety about job displacement, yet historical precedents—such as the Industrial Revolution—suggest that labor markets adapt more gradually than current tech-sector rhetoric implies. Meanwhile, a geopolitical scramble for critical minerals is intensifying in Tanzania, where Western nations are challenging China’s supply chain dominance by investing in untapped nickel deposits. Success in these mining ventures hinges on local infrastructure development and stable policy, rather than mere resource extraction. In the realm of sports, Japan’s national football team, the "Samurai Blue," is preparing for the upcoming World Cup with high expectations. Despite injury setbacks for key players like Kaoru Mitoma, the team remains focused on advancing beyond the round of 16, bolstered by tactical leadership and a growing domestic football culture.