#budgets — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #budgets, aggregated by home.social.
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Everyone knows that in the Cocaine pricing model, the first 3 hits are free -- then you gotta pay!
Same with AI ... Software vendors and AI model providers have been giving AI away for free to spur adoption by enterprises. Can you say “unmetered,” “complimentary,” or “included” scenarios.
Those “complimentary" subsidies are starting to disappear, as the AI industry transitions to Pay-Per-Use pricing models.
This means investing in AI is NOT just an IT procurement decision, it is now an "organizational design decision". https://hbr.org/2026/08/how-to-respond-to-the-coming-ai-cost-shock #AI #AICosts #AIPricing #HBR #Subsidized #Budgets #AIBudgeting #Pricing #Subscription #AI_Token #TokenConsumption #Enterprise_IT #AI_Token_Budgets
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Taiwan's Cabinet will propose a 16% annual rise in defense spending for 2027 that will for the first time exceed 1 trillion new Taiwan dollars ($31 billion), the official Central News Agency reported Sunday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/09/asia-pacific/taiwan-2027-defense-spending-rise/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #taiwan #china #budgets #defense #pla #laichingte
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The disaster response following last week's devastating earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture is transitioning from search and rescue to stabilizing survivors' lives and preventing disaster-related casualties. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/04/japan/quake-disaster-related-casualties/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #kumamoto #earthquakes #2026kumamotoearthquake #sanaetakaichi #budgets
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China's growing military actions are Japan's top security challenge and "must be addressed through overall national strength and cooperation with allies and like-minded nations," Tokyo's annual defense report says. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/04/japan/politics/japan-2026-defense-white-paper-china/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #china #chinajapanrelations #us #usmilitary #defense #defenseministry #sdf #budgets #pla #taiwan #shinjirokoizumi #indopacific #sanaetakaichi
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Some officials of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration have floated the idea of compiling a supplementary budget for fiscal 2026 in response to damage caused by an earthquake that hit Kumamoto Prefecture. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/08/02/extra-budget-kumamoto-quake/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #budgets #kumamoto #2026kumamotoearthquake
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Good meeting design is cheaper than special effects. Instead of spending more on glitz, take the time to invest in great meeting design.
https://www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/event-design/2021/08/good-meeting-design
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Japan just got a tiny bit closer to revealing how substantial its increases in defense spending in the coming years are expected to be. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/21/japan/politics/japan-defense-spending-target-fiscal-blueprint/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #defense #budgets #defenseministry #china #northkorea #sanaetakaicihi #donaldtrump #us
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Top 5 Mistakes Writers Make With Short Films
Short Film Mistakes Writing short films is exceptionally difficult. In recent years, many film festivals have started to prioritise short films that are ten minutes or under. Telling a story in such a short timeframe is a big challenge. As a script editor, I’ve spent a lot of time in the world of short films.… Read More » Top 5 Mistakes Writers Make With Short Films
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Cinema as a community experience opens the door for low-cost films funded by fansWalled Culture the book (digital versions available free) is about the incompatibility of the traditional copyright system with the digital world, and its failure to reward creators fairly. That raises the question of what might replace it, and the book’s last chapter offers one solution in the form of true fans. These are people who love an artist’s work and are happy to support it […]
#bbc #blockbuster #budgets #community #et #hollywood #horrorFilm #infringement #letterboxd #lowBudget #profits #trueFans #youtube https://walledculture.org/cinema-as-a-community-experience-opens-the-door-for-low-cost-films-funded-by-fans/ -
Teachers in England to get 3.5% pay rise
Schools will need to fund some of the rise, which unions say will further stretch existing #budgets.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2d41vlvzlo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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The Japanese government plans to stop putting too much focus on cost effectiveness when assessing the feasibility of public works projects, sources said Monday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/29/japan/japan-public-works-draft-guidelines/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #expressways #shinkansen #budgets
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Overwhelmed With Writing? Stop Screwing Around and Do These 3 Things
Feeling Overwhelmed With Writing? If you’re feeling overwhelmed with writing right now, you’re not alone. But let’s cut the crap. If you’re a writer saying things like: “I have so many ideas, but I can’t commit to just one.” “I just don’t know which idea will help my career the most.” “I start writing, then… Read More » Overwhelmed With Writing? Stop Screwing Around and Do These 3 Things
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The Japanese government has presented a funding plan for its proposal to reduce the 8% consumption tax rate on food items to 1% for two years starting next April. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/27/japan/politics/japan-deficit-bonds-tax-cut/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #taxes #consumptiontax #sanaetakaichi #diet #budgets #bonds
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The first government blueprint on policies supporting women under the administration of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi spotlights measures to support their health in different stages of life. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/26/japan/politics/women-honebuto-policy/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #sanaetakaichi #financeministry #budgets #women039sissues
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Japan will create a new multiyear framework to finance policies aimed at boosting its growth potential as part of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's overhaul of the country's budgeting process. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/06/25/takaichi-multiyear-framework-budget/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #sanaetakaichi #financeministry #satsukikatayama #diet #budgets
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Nike v Adidas - the World Cup brand battle
Eye-watering #budgets are nothing new, but this year both Nike and Adidas have gone bigger and bolder than ever before in the fight for World Cup attention.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c75y7py2lxdo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama has described a government plan to incorporate as much spending as possible into initial budgets rather than rely on supplementary packages as Japan's biggest budget reform since 1945. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/06/09/economy/japan-finance-minister-katayama-budget-reform/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #satsukikatayama #budgets #japaneseeconomy
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AI clearly heading into the Trough of Disillusionment! (per Gartner's Hype Cycle)
This is a major warning flag for all Frontier LLM Vendors. Clients are now beginning to assess less expensive and open alternatives - can you say DeepSeek! https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/openai-ceo-sam-altman-admits-ai-token-costs-are-becoming-a-huge-issue-company-seeks-improved-value-as-overspending-becomes-a-meme
"Chinese models are 10x to 30x cheaper than U.S. models. We’re already seeing evidence of this: Chinese models went from about 1% of developer usage in 2024 to more than 60% in May, and 80% of U.S. AI startups are now using Chinese open-source AI models." https://www.profgmedia.com/p/is-ai-more-expensive-than-the-employees #AI #AIAdoption #OpenAI #Altman #AITokens #DeepSeek #AIInvestment #AIBuildout #LLMs #Capital #Investment #StartUps #FrontierModels #ProfGMedia #Budgets #Gartner #HypeCycle
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The Lower House is set to pass a ¥3.11 trillion supplementary budget to cushion households and businesses against higher energy costs stemming from the conflict in the Middle East. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/04/japan/politics/extra-budget/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #middleeast #iran #inflation #sanaetakaichi #japaneseeconomy #budgets
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Good meeting design is cheaper than special effects. Instead of spending more on glitz, take the time to invest in great meeting design.
https://www.conferencesthatwork.com/index.php/event-design/2021/08/good-meeting-design
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Top government officials have warned Russian President Vladimir Putin that spending on the war in Ukraine is on an unaffordable path, the most serious sign of internal division since the full-scale invasion began. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/02/world/politics/putin-russia-ukraine-war-economic-cost/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #politics #russia #russiaukrainewar #ukraine #vladimirputin #budgets
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From #AnnafromUkraine @[email protected]
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RUSSIA'S NEW REALITY: WAGE DEBT, NO HOT WATER, REGIONAL BUDGETS EMPTY Vlog 1423: War in #Ukraine
According to #ROSSTAT, Russia’s overdue #wage #debt nearly doubled in April from a year earlier and surged almost sixfold since the start of 2025, official statistics showed, in another sign of mounting financial #strain on businesses and regional #budgets as the #economy slows. As utility fee #debts are growing in #russia, the ...
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How Do I Choose the Best Wildlife Tours in India? Ultimate Guide for Safari 2026
India is a paradise for wildlife enthusiasts, offering everything from majestic tigers prowling in dense forests to rare Asiatic lions, one-horned rhinos, and exotic bird species. But with so many options available, planning the perfect safari trip to India can feel overwhelming. Choosing the right wildlife tours in India is essential to ensure a safe, luxurious, and unforgettable experience. Why India is a Top Wildlife Destination? India is home to over 100 national parks and wildlife […] -
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have agreed to accelerate the joint production of advanced missile systems, amid growing concerns over Chinese military assertiveness. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/30/japan/us-japan-hegseth-koizumi-missiles/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #usjapanrelations #defense #petehegseth #shinjirokoizumi #china #missiles #sdf #defenseministry #budgets
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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered a veiled warning to Tokyo on Saturday, saying that while Japanese defense spending was "headed in the right direction," more must be done. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/30/japan/us-defense-spending-hegseth-japan/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #us #china #donaldtrump #uschinarelations #usjapanrelations #shinjirokoizumi #defense #budgets
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Why Your Screenwriting Career Is Stalling (And How To Fix It)
Feel like you’re stalling? If you feel like your screenwriting career is stalling, you’re not alone. The past ten years have created huge problems for the industry. Screenwriting circa 2026 is more challenging than it has ever been. Industry pros have left in record levels, with those that remain telling me it’s the worst they’ve… Read More » Why Your Screenwriting Career Is Stalling (And How To Fix It)
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https://bang2write.com/2026/05/why-your-screenwriting-career-is-stalling-and-how-to-fix-it.html#advice #audience #boxoffice #budgets #classicscriptmistakes
