Gig

A gig is a unit of measurement equal to one billion, used to quantify data (gigabytes) and speed (gigabits per second). It is also shorthand for 'gig economy,' a labor market characterized by short-term contracts or freelance work, as opposed to permanent jobs.

Why it’s in the news: The term is in the news due to a policy debate over internet speed standards, seasonal hiring trends, and new labor regulations for gig workers.

Latest on Gig

• FCC officially decides gigabit speeds are too good for you
• FCC abolishes gigabit speed goal, suggesting it is unfair to slower technologies
• ​Festive season hiring expected to generate up to 2.7 lakh gig jobs: Report
• Australia sets 'world-leading' wage and insurance rules for gig delivery workers
• Mistral AI wants to build 1 gigawatt of European compute by 2030 — and lock in customers now.
• Massive Attack’s South Korea gig video stirs row over 1980 Gwangju massacre

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