Category Archives: Business

05May/23

What is going on with Ed Sheeran?

Ed Sheeran has won a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by the family of Marvin Gaye. The lawsuit alleged that Sheeran’s 2014 hit song “Thinking Out Loud” copied elements of Gaye’s 1973 song “Let’s Get It On.”

A jury in New York City deliberated for about three hours before finding Sheeran not liable for copyright infringement. Sheeran testified during the trial that he did not copy Gaye’s song and that any similarities between the two songs were coincidental. Continue reading

02May/23

Statement from Chief Community Officer at Mpelembe Network

London, May 3, 2023 /Mpelembe Network/ —  Mpelembe Network is a community that is focused on building a better future for Zambia. It is a community that is committed to education, empowerment, and entrepreneurship. It is a community that is making a difference in the lives of many people. Continue reading

02May/23

Buzzfeed News: sad demise of a clever, innovative site that led the way in digital journalism

Sean Dodson, Leeds Beckett University

Buzzfeed News, once a shining star of digital journalism, has announced it will shut its award-winning news division for good, laying off about 60 journalists in a move its founding editor, Ben Smith, described as “the end of the marriage between social media and news”.

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01May/23

Why is J.P. Morgan helping First Republic Bank?

New York, May 1, 2023 – The U.S. banking crisis that began in March 2023 was the result of a number of factors, including:

The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank: Silicon Valley Bank was a large regional bank that specialized in lending to technology companies. The bank’s collapse in March 2023 was a major blow to the banking industry and shook confidence in the financial system.

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30Apr/23

How to be systematic about using AI and avoid systemic errors

April 30, 2023 /Technology/ — AI can be used in conjunction with other methods to identify systematic and systemic activities. For example, AI can be used to analyze large amounts of data, such as employee records, financial records, and customer data. This data can be used to identify patterns and trends that may indicate systematic or systemic activities. However, it is important to note that AI is not a perfect tool. It can sometimes make mistakes, and it is important to use AI in conjunction with other methods to identify systematic and systemic activities. Continue reading

30Apr/23

The book “China in Africa, the Zambia Story” by Ambassador Anthony Mukwita

27 April 2023 /Economy/ — The book “China in Africa, the Zambia Story” by Ambassador Anthony Mukwita tells the story of the relationship between China and Zambia. The book begins with a brief history of Zambia, followed by a discussion of China’s economic and political interests in Africa. Mukwita then goes on to describe the various ways in which China has interacted with Zambia, including through trade, investment, and aid. He also discusses the impact of China’s presence in Zambia on the country’s economy, politics, and society.

Here are some of the key takeaways from the book: Continue reading

29Apr/23

Which types of jobs are threatened by AI and automation?

April 28, 2023 /Economy/ — Generative AI is a type of artificial intelligence that is capable of generating text, images, and other content that is indistinguishable from human-created output. This technology has the potential to automate a wide range of tasks that are currently performed by humans, including customer service, data entry, and even creative writing.

The Goldman Sachs report predicts that generative AI could automate 18% of work globally, with the effects felt most deeply in advanced economies. This is because advanced economies tend to have a higher concentration of white-collar jobs, which are more susceptible to automation. Continue reading

29Apr/23

Richard Sharp leaves the BBC after conflict of interest

April 28, 2023 /Media/ — Richard Sharp resigned as Chairman of the BBC on April 28, 2023, after a report found he had breached rules on public appointments by failing to declare his connection to a secret £800,000 loan made to Boris Johnson.

The report, by the UK commissioner of public appointments, found that Sharp had created a “potential perceived conflict of interest” by not disclosing his knowledge of the loan when he was appointed to the BBC board in 2020. Continue reading

28Apr/23

Google Reader Revenue Manager for Publishers includes Subscription and Paywall Service

April 27, 2023 /Media/ — Google is offering to smooth the subscription process for publishers and readers by providing a platform that allows publishers to sell subscriptions directly to readers. This platform, called Google Reader Revenue Manager, will allow publishers to create and manage their own subscription plans, as well as collect payments from readers. Continue reading