The recent DeepSeek announcement disrupted the AI landscape, triggering widespread debate and a historic stock market reaction. DeepSeek is a generative AI platform like ChatGPT, designed for text generation, code writing, and problem-solving using advanced machine learning. NVIDIA, a company … Continue reading
Anvita Dattatreya
Anvita Dattatreya is in her third year at McGill University, currently pursuing a B.A. Double Majoring in Economics and International Development Studies. As a staff writer in Catalyst she hopes to write articles on topics including socio-economic and political issues in South-East Asia.
Religious Freedom and Extremist Groups in Tajikistan
Article 18 of the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) protects religious freedoms. It asserts that everyone has the “freedom of thought, conscience, and religion,” including the right to “manifest their religious beliefs, practice, and worship, either … Continue reading
“US Port Strikes and the Battle Over Automation in the Workforce”
Shipping plays a pivotal role in global trade, handling approximately 80% of the world’s goods, making it essential for the functioning of the American economy. Disruptions can send shockwaves through supply chains, affecting prices and businesses worldwide. On October … Continue reading
The Hypocrisy of the Tik-Tok Ban
In the digital age, social media platforms have become an integral part of everyday life, shaping culture, politics, and commerce. Among these platforms, TikTok has emerged as a global phenomenon, captivating millions with its short-form videos and trends. However, TikTok’s … Continue reading
Biometrics and AI Security
In an era dominated by digital advancements, biometric technology has emerged as a cornerstone of security measures in various sectors, ranging from online banking services to governmental identification systems. The integration of fingerprint scanning and facial recognition has become commonplace, … Continue reading
Cryptocurrency and Development
Imagine a day in the near future, going to a store, reaching the self-checkout kiosk, and using Amazon-issued currency to buy your favourite snack. This may sound far-fetched, but with cryptocurrency and digital currencies taking off, there is a possibility … Continue reading
The Space Craze: Billionaires are their extraterrestrial obsession
“The time was fast approaching when Earth, like all mothers, must say farewell to her children”, wrote Arthur C Clarke. Clarke was an acclaimed science fiction writer who co-wrote the screenplay for “2001: A Space Odyssey” released in 1968, considered … Continue reading
Caste, Culture, and Modernity: Exploring the Contemporary Shifts in Indian Society
India is currently the world’s most populated country, and as per the World Banks’s median poverty line of $3.10 dollars a day, 60% of India (nearly 1.3 billion people) live below it. But why is poverty so prevalent? What are … Continue reading
Singapore: The Playground for Millionaires
Singapore, known as “The Lion City”, is a major trade and financial hub in South-East Asia. Its strategic business-friendly policies and geographic location within Southeast Asia have facilitated rapid economic development. However, economic growth measured through GDP fails to account … Continue reading