Tag Archives: Generative artificial intelligence

17Jan/26

The Urgent Need for Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC)

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This report examines the growing security risks posed by the rapid evolution of quantum computing and artificial intelligence within the financial sector. Experts warn that advanced quantum systems could soon dismantle current cryptographic standards, necessitating an immediate transition to quantum-resistant protection. Furthermore, the rise of AI-driven fraud, such as deepfakes and synthetic identities, is increasingly compromising the verification gateways of traditional and digital banks. To combat these emerging threats, the text advocates for rigorous technical standards and collaborative governance to ensure long-term financial stability. Ultimately, the findings emphasize that institutions must proactively update their security frameworks to defend against the impending “key apocalypse.” Continue reading

06Jan/26

Copyright infringement, artist compensation

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Jan. 6, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — In 2025 and early 2026, the  BBC Talking Business  series and wider BBC reporting have extensively covered the transformative and controversial role of AI in the music industry. Continue reading →

01Jan/26

Understanding the AI Economy and Digital ID

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Jan. 1, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — The “Fifth Industrial Revolution” (5IR), is a shift from tools that we control to environments that control themselves. It frames the future not as a collection of gadgets, but as a totalizing system—the “Cathedral”—where the infrastructure itself makes moral and economic decisions. The Dark Industrial Cathedral is built on surveillance, extraction, and algorithmic control. The primary task for 5IR leaders is “engineering ethics into infrastructure” by embedding human values directly into the code. Continue reading →

The AI Displacement Dilemma: Nearly Half of Workplace Skills Face Obsolescence by 2025

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Dec. 29, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — This edX and Workplace Intelligence report examines how artificial intelligence is fundamentally transforming the modern professional landscape. The findings reveal a significant skill gap, as executives anticipate that nearly half of current workforce capabilities will be obsolete by 2025. While leadership believes many roles—including executive positions—could be automated, entry-level staff are particularly vulnerable to displacement. Despite a strong desire among staff to gain AI proficiency, many organisations currently lack the robust training and development frameworks necessary to support this transition. Ultimately, the research suggests that companies must prioritise internal upskilling to retain talent and remain competitive in an increasingly automated economy. Continue reading →

29Dec/25

The Evolution of Vibe Engineering

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Dec. 29, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — Artificial intelligence is fundamentally restructuring the software development lifecycle. Software engineering will become the primary application for AI, transitioning from simple code generation to sophisticated vibe engineering driven by natural language. This shift is expected to decrease computer science enrolment and significantly extend the time required to recruit developers as companies prioritise senior staff with AI expertise. Consequently, human roles will shift towards governance and architecture, necessitating a move toward as-code automation for nearly all enterprise development processes. To remain competitive, technology leaders are advised to modernise their hiring practices and integrate agentic development techniques immediately. Continue reading →

02Dec/25

Fraud’s New Frontier: AI, Deepfakes, and Global Networks

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Dec. 02, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — The Sumsub Fraud Report 2025-2026 focuses on the “Sophistication Shift,” which describes the fundamental change in identity fraud from high-volume, basic attempts to fewer, more targeted, and financially damaging AI-enabled operations. This shift is driven primarily by the industrialisation of deception via generative AI, leading to an explosion in deepfakes and highly realistic synthetic identities across all major digital ecosystems. The analysis provides comprehensive regional breakdowns for Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Africa, and North America, demonstrating that even in markets where overall fraud rates are stabilising, the remaining attacks are significantly more complex and harder to detect. Continue reading →

25Nov/25

Vodacom and Google Cloud: Africa’s AI Advancement

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The is an excerpt from a press release distributed via PR Newswire and the Mpelembe Network, announcing a multi-year strategic collaboration between Vodacom Group and Google Cloud. This partnership is designed to accelerate Vodacom’s digital transformation and significantly advance the use of artificial intelligence (AI) across Africa. Vodacom, a major pan-African telecommunications company, plans to use Google Cloud’s secure, scalable infrastructure and advanced generative AI models, such as Gemini, to unify its data assets and improve operational efficiencies. The core goals of this alliance include achieving real-time data insights, accelerating AI adoption for services like network optimisation and customer care, and developing new, innovative products tailored for the African market, particularly in fintech and enterprise solutions. This agreement builds upon an existing relationship between Vodafone, Vodacom’s parent company, and Google Cloud. Continue reading

24Nov/25

AI Articles Surpass Human Output on the Web

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Nov. 24, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — The analysis of the growth and prevalence of AI-generated articles being published on the web clearly indicates that the quantity of articles produced by AI surpassed human-written content in November 2024, a significant trend spurred by the launch of ChatGPT in late 2022. However, the proportion of AI content has recently stabilised and suggests this might be due to AI articles often not performing well in major search engines like Google. The CommonCrawl dataset and the application of an AI detection algorithm has been known for its false positive and negative rates when using articles from before ChatGPT’s release and articles generated by GPT-4o, respectively. Continue reading →

21Nov/25

Is AI eating Crypto’s Lunch?

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Nov. 21, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — That phrase, “AI is eating crypto’s lunch,” generally refers to the current trend where Artificial Intelligence (AI) development and related companies are attracting significantly more investor capital and attention than the cryptocurrency and blockchain sectors.

However, the reality is more nuanced than a zero-sum competition, and both areas are also seeing convergence. Continue reading →

19Nov/25

Google Workspace for Education Editions and Add-ons

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Nov. 19, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — Google Workspace for Education offers a tiered structure of services for educational institutions. It details three primary editions—Education Fundamentals, Education Standard, and the recommended Education Plus—each providing increasingly comprehensive features in areas like security, administration, and learning tools, with the latter two involving per-user fees. Furthermore, there are several optional, paid add-ons designed to supplement the core packages, focusing on functionalities such as advanced teaching and learning tools, endpoint device management, and additional data storage. These add-ons include premium artificial intelligence capabilities, specifically through Gemini Education, offering tailored enhancements for specific institutional requirements. Overall, Google Workspace for Education provides the flexible options available to meet diverse educational technology needs. Continue reading →