Geotab Inc. (“Geotab”), a global market leader in connected transportation solutions, has found that two-thirds of vehicles (cars and vans) operated by private and public sector organisations in the UK are ready to go electric — contrary to increasing industry and media pessimism around electric vehicle (EV) adoption. Continue reading
Americans favor quality over quantity in pursuit of longevity
Americans overwhelmingly say that when they think about longevity, it’s more than just living longer—it’s about living their healthiest, best lives. While most want to live to 90—well past the average U.S. life expectancy of 77.5 years—nearly two-thirds (66%) would choose a shorter, healthier life over a longer one with health issues. Continue reading
Gaza war: Israel using AI to identify human targets raising fears that innocents are being caught in the net
Elke Schwarz, Queen Mary University of London
A report by Jerusalem-based investigative journalists published in +972 magazine finds that AI targeting systems have played a key role in identifying – and potentially misidentifying – tens of thousands of targets in Gaza. This suggests that autonomous warfare is no longer a future scenario. It is already here and the consequences are horrifying.
Media.Monks and The World Literacy Foundation Unveil “The Literacy Pen,” Designed to Combat the Global Illiteracy Crisis
S4Capital’s operating brand Media.Monks, a digital-first marketing and advertising services company, has partnered with The World Literacy Foundation, a global non-profit organization that provides access to literacy education, to launch an innovative learning tool: The Literacy Pen. Continue reading
“Show Her The Money,” A Groundbreaking New Documentary About The Power Of Funding Women Entrepreneurs, Has Launched A 50-City Grassroots Global Tour Sponsored By Wells Fargo
Following its award-winning film festival run, producer Catherine Gray announced that the documentary “Show Her The Money” has embarked on a 50-city grassroots global tour to shed light on the plight of women entrepreneurs who aren’t getting their share of venture capital. Continue reading
ICYMI: New Beginnings: Pioneers of AI Art, London Exhibition (11 April 2024)
What is an IPO, (Initial Public Offering)
London, April 6, 2024 /Mpelembe News/ — An IPO, or Initial Public Offering, is the first time a private company offers its shares to the public for purchase on a stock exchange. In simpler terms, it’s when a company decides to go public and sell pieces of ownership (shares) to regular investors like you and me. Continue reading
Israel is the elephant in world peace room
London, April, 2024 /Mpelembe News/ —
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is often referred to as a major obstacle to peace in the Middle East, and it’s understandable why you see it that way. Here’s how you can explain the idea:
Cisco Hybrid Work Study Reveals Companies’ Need to Modernize Offices
Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) at Enterprise Connect today unveiled findings from a survey that details how the reality of the in-office experience compares to employee expectations around the globe, and how employers are investing in AI as a transformative tool for workplace collaboration and productivity. Continue reading
Food fraud is a growing economic and health issue – but AI and blockchain technology can help combat it
Adrian Gepp, Bangor University and Milind Tiwari, Charles Sturt University
A multi-billion pound criminal enterprise lurks amid our supermarket shelves. Food crime not only harms our wallets but threatens public health. It includes activities such as mislabelling a product, replacing a food or ingredient with another substance that is inferior, and even poisoning.