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About GilPress

I'm Managing Partner at gPress, a marketing, publishing, research and education consultancy. Also a Senior Contributor forbes.com/sites/gilpress/. Previously, I held senior marketing and research management positions at NORC, DEC and EMC. Most recently, I was Senior Director, Thought Leadership Marketing at EMC, where I launched the Big Data conversation with the “How Much Information?” study (2000 with UC Berkeley) and the Digital Universe study (2007 with IDC). Twitter: @GilPress

AI Impact on Freelancing Statistics 2026

AI is rapidly changing how freelancers find work, complete projects, and build skills, with increasing adoption of tools like generative AI, automation systems, and machine learning assistants.  The demand is constantly rising for highly specialized roles in areas such as … Continue reading

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How Many Students Use AI Regularly – AI Adoption among Students?

Artificial intelligence has rapidly transformed the way students learn, study, and complete academic tasks. From generating content and summarizing notes to conducting research and solving complex problems, AI tools have become an integral part of modern education.  Recent studies show … Continue reading

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AI Patent Statistics – Which Country has filed the Most GenAI Patents?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the fastest-growing areas of technology, and patent data helps show how quickly it is developing around the world. Over the past 20 years, AI inventions have increased across fields like machine learning, robotics, language … Continue reading

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AI API Cost Statistics -Enterprise LLM API Cost Surges 140% by Mid-2025

AI API costs have become one of the most dynamic and rapidly changing areas in the technology industry, driven by intense competition among leading providers and continuous improvements in model efficiency. Over the past few years, pricing for large language … Continue reading

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AI Workforce Impact Statistics – Jobs at Risk as Global Economy Reshapes

Artificial intelligence is quickly transforming the global job market by changing how work is performed, the types of jobs available, and the skills required to stay competitive. It is estimated that AI could affect around 23% of jobs worldwide, with … Continue reading

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AI Coding Tools Statistics, Market Size and Growth 2025-2026

AI coding tools are now widely used in software development and are changing the way developers write and manage code. These tools help with tasks like writing code, fixing bugs, explaining complex logic, and reducing repetitive work. Because of this, … Continue reading

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AI Startup Funding Statistics 2025-2026

AI startups have become one of the biggest drivers of global venture capital investment in recent years. The rapid growth of generative AI, machine learning, robotics, automation, and AI infrastructure has attracted record levels of funding from investors worldwide. In … Continue reading

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Free vs. Paid AI Tools: Usage & Monetization Statistics 2025–2026

The vast majority of AI tool users worldwide rely exclusively on free tiers — only 3% of global consumer AI users pay for premium services, according to Menlo Ventures’ 2025 State of Consumer AI report. This creates one of the largest monetization … Continue reading

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AI in Agriculture Statistics, Market Size and Growth

Agriculture is going through major changes as new technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), drones, sensors, and data-based tools become more common on farms. These technologies help farmers work more efficiently by improving decision-making, lowering costs, and providing real-time information about … Continue reading

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AI Porn Statistics (2025-2030): Key Data, Trends & Facts

AI-generated pornography has exploded from a niche curiosity to a global crisis in under three years. Deepfake porn videos increased 550% between 2019 and 2023, with 98% of all deepfakes online being pornographic and 99% targeting women.  AI-generated pornography: the … Continue reading

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