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One of this year’s trends in promoting businesses on social networks will be UGC (User Generated Content). That is, content created by users. Everyone has heard about it for a long time, but it has not been used often and is also rarely found on social networks. Although this type of content can be interesting and useful, both for users themselves and for businesses.

Artificial intelligence is gaining momentum in various spheres of life. In particular, the educational process has not escaped this fate. For example, the head of the Ministry of Digital Affairs Mykhailo Fedorov, during the launch of the first AI Center of Excellence in Ukraine, recalled the «Mriya» project, the beta testing of which was completed at the end of December 2024, where the integration of artificial intelligence is also planned. It is there that individual educational trajectories for children will be built with the help of AI. We decided to find out from Ukrainian experts who co-authored a study by the Small Academy of Sciences of Ukraine on the use of artificial intelligence in school education, published in the journal «Information Technologies and Learning Tools», what problems and benefits artificial intelligence brings to the educational process, what tools are worth paying attention to, and what to expect from Ukrainian education in 5-10 years under the influence of the AI ​​invasion.

32-річний Акшай Пхадке в ІТ-сфері вже 10 років: працював як на техгігантів, так і на стартапи. Він зіткнувся з незліченними відмовами, перш ніж склав свою власну стратегію складання резюме, що допомогло йому отримати роботу в Microsoft. Щоби виділитися серед конкурентів, програміст зосередився на технічних перевагах, лаконічному змісті, візуальній привабливості резюме та чіткій передачі інформації.

Ukraine may receive legislative regulation of the cryptocurrency market in the first half of 2025, said the head of the Verkhovna Rada tax committee Danylo Getmantsev during the New Economy conference. At the event, representatives of the authorities and crypto business discussed the problems of creating a regulatory framework. CEO Trustee Plus Vadym Grusha speaks about the gradual adaptation of legislation, which will allow the market to grow organically. Crypto business also emphasizes that the complication of the draft law on digital assets may hinder the development of the industry.

Since 2009, the traditional banking sector has faced a growing challenge in the face of blockchain and cryptocurrencies — technologies that were first perceived as speculation, and then as a global threat, an alternative to the existing financial system.

At the end of January, it became known that the technological public association Techosystem had a new CEO, Maksym Bakhmatov. He plans to increase the number of participants from over 100 to 500, open new regional offices, and create a physical space for startups that will become a center for cooperation and exchange of ideas between ecosystem participants. We met with Maksym Bakhmatov and talked about the match with Techosystem, the problems of Ukrainian startups after the end of the war, what Elon Musk needs to learn from a Ukrainian entrepreneur, and the position of mayor of Kyiv, for which he is applying. The interview has been edited and shortened for clarity.

Information about the creation of the «Drone Line» — an initiative aimed at developing and scaling effective units of unmanned systems — has appeared on the page of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The founder of the American e-commerce platform Gumroad, which allows authors to sell digital products such as e-books, music, videos, software, and physical goods, Sahil Lavinia, announced that the company will no longer hire Junos and Midlos, entrusting their work to artificial intelligence. Ukrainian IT professionals reacted.

Senior Software Engineer Artem Petrusenko from Lviv developed the web application GrammarTrack. dev.ua told about the history of its creation earlier. The application successfully passed beta testing and was recently released in full. Now Ukrainians have the opportunity to study English grammar of all levels of complexity for free, namely: assess their current level of knowledge, set short-term goals and track progress, as well as instantly check tasks with detailed explanations. In addition, AI will help identify weaknesses in the user’s learning and will provide daily recommendations on selected topics.

Pro-Ukrainian Twitter users have started a trend with AI-generated images mocking a Russian propaganda hoax about USAID funds being allocated to celebrities meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky. American actor Ben Stiller immediately denied the claim, but that didn’t stop billionaire Elon Musk from spreading the hoax to his multi-million audience. dev.ua has collected the most interesting memes.

Social networks have long since transformed from platforms for pure communication into authentic unions where ideas are born, partnerships are established, and changes are initiated. In particular, in Ukraine, where the Internet penetration rate has reached 79,2%, which is 29.64 million users, various digital communities are «living» ecosystems with favorable conditions for collaboration between participants. But maintaining and supporting a community is a task with an asterisk: from finding effective ways to monetize to attracting an audience and win-win interaction with participants.

A year ago, Ukraine contracted the first robotic turret «ShaBlya» for the military. This is a bulletproof automated system for machine guns that helps soldiers fire remotely. Such developments today give the Defense Forces a certain advantage during clashes with the enemy. But «ShaBlya» might not have existed if in 2014, after the «Revolution of Dignity», a group of enthusiastic engineers had not started working on such a seemingly futuristic weapon. As it turned out, it was not a mistake. After all, after the start of the full-scale invasion, it was one of the first strike robots codified according to NATO standards. This turret has undergone some evolution and today, as is often the case with startups, it is a completely different product than the one it was at the beginning. But the main thing is that it continues to improve and become more efficient, and the fiercely competitive market does not give time for rework. We talked with the authors of the idea, the manufacturer, government agencies and the military and tell the story of the creation of «ChaBli» — from the idea to combat use on the front.

Recruiter Karolina Slipchenko said that she has been waiting for a settlement from her former employer since December, and even received threats for asking about her salary. The girl claims that the company owner plans to sue her because of the publicity.

In Kyiv, the Ministry of Digital Affairs launched Ukraine’s first center of excellence for integrating AI solutions. The head of the ministry, Mykhailo Fedorov, together with the heads of the new center, shared the main functionality of the AI ​​Center of Excellence. What do AI experts think about the center in terms of its relevance, the reality of launching such a large-scale project, and its labor intensity.

Google Maps is 20 years old. Over 2 billion users use the service every month. What are the most popular features? Maybe you missed some.

In the credits of the new game Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 from the Czech Warhorse Studios, the participation of the Russian studio Owlcat Games was noticed, as well as Russian managers from the company Riotloc, who worked on the Ukrainian localization of the game. dev.ua reached out to the localization association «Shlyakbytraf» for comment and received clarification.

Choosing an ERP system, even the most modern one, and engaging a team of experienced specialists is just the beginning. Inappropriate project management can nullify all efforts and lead to undesirable consequences: the project may reach a dead end or you will waste your budget on unnecessary customizations. ERP implementation is a complex process that requires combining diverse competencies, aligning expectations, and debunking myths. Therefore, the role of the project manager is crucial.

Sometimes, after an interview with recruiters, candidates feel that the hiring specialist did not even prepare for the interview, in particular, did not read the resume, because he asks about education and experience, although all this was described in the document. Independent Creative Director, Andriy Nysynets, told a story about a similar situation. During the interview, which he recalls, the specialist had the impression that the recruiter did not even prepare for the meeting. dev.ua became curious about why recruiters need to re-question the information provided, and we also learned from recruitment specialists how they work with resumes and what criteria they use to select candidates' CVs. It turns out that there are some non-obvious points in this process.

The Guardian published a story about how the WhatsApp messenger discovered that at least 90 users were affected by malware due to a zero-click. Let’s retell what it’s about and in whose interests it’s in.

Four IT professionals from Lviv developed the Bridge messenger. They created it in their free time and at their own expense. The idea for the messenger arose in the summer of 2024 during power outages and communication problems due to weak Internet. One of the advantages of the Ukrainian development is stable communication even with extremely low Internet speed.

The more you want to sell your product, the less people want to buy it from you. A paradox, isn’t it? All because the era of direct sales is over, today it is important to understand your client, to offer him the value of your product, and not the product itself.

Several recent statements by top politicians — Ukrainian and not only — have forced us to look into the very depths of Ukrainian soil. It’s not that we have such sharp eyesight, but experts helped us with this. Recently, dev.ua spoke with the executive director of the National Association of Mining Industries of Ukraine, Ksenia Orinchak, on the topic of extracting raw materials for potential domestic production of microchips. And although the statements of government officials about the full cycle of microchip production did not contain any assurances, according to the expert, we have everything we need for this in terms of raw material deposits. Accordingly, the added value of such products for our country will be much higher, not to mention the concomitant development of the mining industry and other related sectors of the economy.

The Ministry of Digital Affairs emphasized the goal set by the ministry, which is for Ukraine to enter the TOP-3 countries in the world by 2030 in terms of the level of integration of AI solutions. To achieve this goal, the first AI Center Excellence in Ukraine was launched in Kyiv today. What is known about the center and how it currently works?

Криптоіндустрія витратила роки на боротьбу із судовими позовами та примусовими діями уряду США. Тому її представники дійсно мають сподівання, що нова адміністрація Дональда Трампа змінить свою політику на більш лояльну до індустрії. І ось чому ці надії тільки підігріваються за останні місяці. 

A breakthrough in laptop coatings was the innovative Ceraluminum material. It is not only environmentally friendly, but also extremely resistant to damage and has a variety of textures. It was adopted by ASUS laptop manufacturers. We have listed several main advantages, why Ceraluminum is considered the new quality standard among laptop materials.

Pebbles Ai, a British AI startup with an office in Lviv, founded by a former marketing strategist of Google, Cisco, and Walmart, has raised its first major round of investment of $1 million. The Ukrainian IT team is developing AI and a platform for B2B business with AI agents. dev.ua learned why the company chose Ukraine for its technical office, whether it plans to expand its IT team, and what the investments will be spent on.

The global gaming industry is rapidly transforming, integrating new technologies, adapting to changes in the regulatory environment, and working to build a reputation for responsible business. Our team has reviewed the key global trends that will shape iGaming in 2025, drawing on research from international organizations and experts. Below are a few of the conclusions from this analysis that I found most interesting.

With the start of a full-scale war in Ukraine, there has been a second boom in agencies promoting erotic content on the OnlyFans platform. Top companies in this business work with a hundred models at the same time and can earn more than $10,000 per month from one creator. Forbes spoke with three owners of OnlyFans agencies and five models who have worked with them. Here are the highlights from the material.

Viktoriya Yaremchuk, CEO and co-founder of Farsight Vision, has been working in the startup industry for almost 10 years. After the full-scale invasion began, she decided to create a company that would help our soldiers. This is how a device and platform were created that process media files received during drone footage and turn it into a 3D map of the area. This is not the only application of the Ukrainian startup's developments, which can be used in both military and civilian areas. We contacted Victoria Yaremchuk and talked about investments from Estonia, sales in Europe and the USA, why the startup needs a VR version and how she sees the future of the company.

Senior 2D Animator Yulia Osmak accuses Innovecs of stealing her time and seeks compensation from the company for the time spent completing test tasks and a signed offer that the employer withdrew. (The news is supplemented with a comment from the company).