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As anticipation grows for the release of the newest iPhone 18 model, some users hope for a price drop on the previous model, the iPhone 17, which typically happens after a new device launches. However, one rumor suggests this will no longer occur.

The well-known and often reliable leak source Fixed Focus Digital posted a message on Weibo in August claiming that 'rumors are circulating that the price of the iPhone 17 will increase.'

Although the source of this rumor was not specified, Fixed Focus Digital has previously demonstrated a positive track record of predictions, lending some additional credibility to this rumor among users who consider it well-informed.

While a price hike would be unexpected, it is not impossible. One commentator suggested: 'It wouldn't be surprising if they raised the prices on the 17; it's surprising they haven't yet! I suppose they might be planning to keep the price of the 17 the same, since that would be a new $100 price drop after the 18 goes on sale at $100 higher?'

The same commentator added: 'There's no reason to raise the price of the 17 three weeks before it should be lowered, as it is last year's model.' Many are wondering whether a potential price increase will affect all iPhone 17 models or only specific ones.

Amid the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) to boost productivity across all sectors, from coding to routine tasks, a dual process is observed: on one hand, some companies are conducting staff reductions, while on the other, leaders of major technology corporations assert that AI will generate thousands of new jobs. Among these leaders is Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, who believes that AI will open up new employment opportunities in the future.

This statement came against the backdrop of Meta's recent layoff of 8,000 employees. In a blog post on the Meta website, Mark noted that superintelligence—AI capable of surpassing human cognitive abilities—can cause massive societal changes. He emphasized that the potential challenges and opportunities of this phenomenon are unprecedented, requiring a serious approach.

Furthermore, Zuckerberg expressed surprise regarding discussions about the possible negative consequences of AI, especially concerning the labor market. He questioned why people would strive to create a future where most jobs and human significance disappear if they themselves believe in it.

It should be noted that Meta is one of the companies actively investing in AI and has previously conducted staff cuts to increase these investments. It is planned that Meta will allocate up to $145 billion to AI development this year alone.

Despite the concerns, Mark Zuckerberg is convinced that AI will contribute to the emergence of new professions. He believes that the computational power of AI will always be limited, and its use in one area will not prevent its use in another. Moreover, Zuckerberg believes that with the help of superintelligence, people can create something more important than mere automation. In his view, if AI is used more for invention, it can enhance human capabilities and improve their future.

He cites examples that any new technology has historically been accompanied by the appearance of new types of work, such as application developers, social media content creators, electric vehicle specialists, and data center operators. Similarly, the advent of AI could lead to professions unknown today, such as one-person product studios that design custom toys, furniture, or clothing.

AI can also assist in developing personalized treatments. Other professions that are difficult to imagine now may appear in the future. Zuckerberg argues that even if company sizes decrease, the number of employment opportunities may increase.

This contrasts with the statements of billionaire Elon Musk, who previously claimed that AI and robots could take over all types of work, leaving humans with activities like growing vegetables. However, Musk also believes that in such a scenario, all people could be provided with good salaries.

Recently, debates have intensified regarding access to several influential AI tools. Following a temporary ban by the White House on foreigners using Anthropic's Cloud Mythos and Fable models, some advocate for restricting powerful AI models to prevent their misuse. Nevertheless, others argue that access to these tools should be open to everyone. Mark Zuckerberg shares this view, insisting that restricting powerful AI tools only to certain individuals or companies is unacceptable, as the concentration of AI power in one place could become a serious problem in the future.

When renovation work is carried out in Uzbekistan, owners often strive to obtain the most favorable compensation terms. One of the most frequent questions is the possibility of refusing the offered housing and demanding a premium apartment. Legislation defines the approach to this situation.

According to the law, compensation is based not on the class of housing desired by the owner, but on the principle of ensuring fair reimbursement for the value of the seized property and the volume of existing property rights. Consequently, the demand to provide specifically a premium apartment is not an unconditional obligation.

Nevertheless, the characteristics of the original housing play a significant role. If the seized apartment originally belonged to the premium segment—for example, had a high market value, was located in a prestigious area, featured a large area, and had high-quality renovations—all these features must be taken into account when calculating the compensation.

In other circumstances, obtaining a premium apartment is possible only by mutual consent of the parties. This can be realized through the owner paying the difference in cost or by concluding a separate agreement between the parties.

Thus, during renovation, guaranteed is not housing of a specific category, but fair compensation that corresponds to the value of the seized real estate and the owner's rights. Previously, the publication Podrobno.uz examined other aspects, such as the possibility of receiving housing abroad instead of monetary compensation, as well as the grounds for receiving an additional payment if the new housing turns out to be less expensive than the old one.