2024-11-05 21:06:00
According to the National Institute of Statistics (INS), the consumer price index recorded an increase of 0.8% in October 2024, compared to the month of September 2024.
This increase is mainly explained by the surge in prices in several sectors, notably that of clothing and shoes, which saw an increase of 6.2%. Restaurant and cafe services also saw a significant increase of 2.5%, while food prices increased by 0.2%.
The increase in food and beverage prices (0.2%) was driven by rising prices for specific products such as poultry and eggs, both up 1.1%. Fresh vegetables saw their prices increase by 1%, while fresh fruit and fresh fish increased by 0.5% respectively. On the other hand, a drop of 2.1% was observed in the prices of edible oils.
Concerning catering services, cafes and hotels, an increase of 2.5% was noted, due to a 3.2% increase in prices of catering services and cafes.
Clothing and shoes, which saw their prices increase by 6.2% in October 2024, coincide with the end of the summer sales period. Specifically, clothing prices increased by 6.1%, footwear prices increased by 7.3%, and fabric prices increased by 1%. Miscellaneous clothing accessories also saw their prices increase by 2%.
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**Interview with Emily White, AI Tools Specialist in Journalism**
**Date:** November 5, 2024
**Location:** Virtual
**Interviewer:** Good evening, Emily! Thank you for joining us today. There’s been a lot of buzz about how journalists are integrating AI tools in the newsroom. Your recent insights on the subject are quite enlightening. Could you start by sharing why AI tools have become essential for journalists today?
**Emily White:** Absolutely! AI tools have rapidly transformed the way journalists work. They help streamline processes, enhance productivity, and can generate visual content that might take hours for a human to create. In an age where news cycles move swiftly, these tools allow journalists to keep up with demand and focus more on what matters most—the storytelling aspect.
**Interviewer:** You mentioned generating visual content. Can you elaborate on how AI assists in creating images, infographics, and illustrations?
**Emily White:** Certainly! AI can analyze data and create infographics from raw information. Tools can generate images tailored to a specific article or topic without needing extensive graphic design skills. For instance, if a journalist writes a piece on inflation trends, AI can quickly create a visual representation of those trends, making the story more engaging and accessible to readers.
**Interviewer:** That sounds incredibly efficient! What are some other significant ways AI is changing the workflow in newsrooms?
**Emily White:** There are several facets. AI tools can assist in researching by quickly sifting through vast amounts of data for relevant information, fact-checking stories in real-time, and even drafting basic articles or summaries for journalists. It also enhances audience engagement by personalizing content recommendations based on user behavior.
**Interviewer:** With all these advancements, do you think AI tools could eventually replace journalists?
**Emily White:** Not at all! While AI can handle repetitive and data-driven tasks, journalism is fundamentally a human-centric profession that relies on critical thinking, ethics, and empathy. The role of AI is to augment and assist journalists, not replace them. It’s about working smarter, not being replaced by machines.
**Interviewer:** Before we wrap up, what advice do you have for journalists who are hesitant to adopt AI tools in their work?
**Emily White:** I encourage them to start small. Explore one tool that resonates with your workflow. There are many free resources available to test these technologies. Embrace the learning curve; it can enhance your capabilities and allow you to focus more on impactful storytelling. The future of journalism with AI is exciting, and it’s about collaboration, not competition.
**Interviewer:** Thank you so much, Emily, for sharing your expertise on this topic. It’s clear that AI is changing journalism for the better, and we look forward to seeing how these tools evolve in the coming years!
**Emily White:** Thank you for having me! I’m excited about the future and the role journalists will continue to play alongside AI.
**End of Interview**
