Jan. 6, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — This white paper by McCrindle Research profiles Generation Alpha (born 2010-2024), highlighting their characteristics as the largest generation in history, shaped by ubiquitous technology from birth. The authors, leading social researchers, explore Alpha’s influence on consumer trends, education, and the future of work, predicting longer lifespans, later career starts, and a greater focus on wellbeing. Continue reading
Jan. 3, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of its audit selection process, particularly within the National Research Program (NRP). The NRP is used to develop estimates of the tax gap, which is the difference between taxes owed and taxes paid. The IRS is implementing AI models to select tax returns for audit in a way that is intended to be more targeted and efficient than traditional methods. Continue reading
Jan. 3, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — This interim guidance memorandum from the IRS Chief Data and Analytics Officer outlines new Internal Revenue Manual (IRM) 10.24.1, establishing AI governance principles and processes. It details requirements for AI use case inventories, approval procedures, and risk management, particularly for safety-impacting or rights-impacting AI. Continue reading
Jan. 2, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — Legal Tech News explains how to use generative AI to interact with Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). The authors demonstrate how to access and utilise the CourtListener API to retrieve case data using Python code generated by AI. They highlight the benefits of API integration for automating tasks and improving workflows within legal technology, extending this concept beyond legal applications to broader uses. Continue reading
This Law.com article details significant legal tech investments in 2024, driven by generative AI advancements, alongside several “Who Got the Work” sections reporting on recent legal representation assignments across various cases. The article highlights a rebound in legal tech funding, showcasing substantial investment rounds. Continue reading
Jan. 1, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — The Wine Market Journal released its annual list of top-appreciating wines for 2024, highlighting eleven wines that significantly outperformed the stock market. Analysis considered auction data from 2023 and 2024, focusing on wines with sufficient trade volume and minimum average prices. The list showcased various wines, including several from the 1970s, reflecting trends in collector preferences for older vintages and specific regions. Continue reading
Jan. 1, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — Patricia Green Rodgers’ article details her journey from aspiring artist to social entrepreneur, highlighting the pivotal role her artistic background played in shaping her career and her focus on empowering women. Here’s a summary of the key takeaways: Continue reading
PRINCETON, N.J., Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — LXRInsights by NetElixir is making experimentation with Google Ads simpler, faster, and more effective. As e-commerce brands grapple with rising ad costs and unpredictable consumer behavior, scalable strategies to unlock incremental revenue and add directly to their top line have become essential. Continue reading
Dec. 31, 2024 /Mpelembe Media/ –In 2025, AI-enabled personal computers (PCs) are expected to become the new normal, although ARM-based PCs will not grow out of their minority segment.
Here are some key predictions regarding the future of AI in personal computing devices: Continue reading
China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (HKG: 0386, “Sinopec”) has officially released the first sustainability report, Sustainability Report on Serving the Construction of the Belt and Road – Sinopec in Algeria, on December 27 in Algiers. This is the first sustainability report published by a Chinese company in Algeria, detailing Sinopec’s achievement in fulfilling economic, safety, environmental, and social responsibilities in the region and advancing the vision of New Algeria. Continue reading