Tag Archives: United States

03Dec/25

Google is relying on its own chips for its AI system Gemini. Here’s why that’s a seismic change for the industry

Alaa Mohasseb, University of Portsmouth

For many years, the US company Nvidia shaped the foundations of modern artificial intelligence. Its graphics processing units (GPUs) are a specialised type of computer chip originally designed to handle the processing demands of graphics and animation. But they’re also great for the repetitive calculations required by AI systems.

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01Dec/25

Mapping the Magic: Top 30 Christmas Destinations 2025

The source is a press release distributed via Mpelembe Network and PR Newswire, announcing a significant travel publication’s annual list of suggested holiday locales. Specifically, the release details Travel and Tour World (TTW)’s selection of the Top 30 Christmas Holiday Destinations Around the World for 2025. This curated list provides a global overview of exceptional places to experience the festive season, spanning various continents and traditions. The recommendations are notably diverse, covering everything from renowned European winter markets, such as those in Budapest and Vienna, to warm, sun-soaked celebrations in locations like the Florida Keys, USA, and Buenos Aires, Argentina. The document also provides a brief history of Travel and Tour World itself, confirming its status as a major digital B2B travel media platform that offers industry insights to a vast international audience. Continue reading

25Nov/25

Trump Launches Genesis Mission AI Initiative

Nov. 25, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — The provided text details the inauguration of the “Genesis Mission”, a significant artificial intelligence (AI) initiative launched through an executive order signed by President Donald Trump in November 2025. This federal effort is aimed at dramatically accelerating American AI research, development, and application, particularly in scientific fields, and has been compared to the historical Manhattan Project in its urgency and ambition. The mission intends to leverage vast federal datasets and expand computational resources to create sophisticated AI models, with goals including strengthening national security and accelerating scientific discovery. This initiative builds upon existing frameworks like the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) and involves partnerships with key figures and agencies, such as the Department of Energy, to establish essential infrastructure like the “American Science and Security Platform.” Continue reading

25Nov/25

Accelerating Enterprise Data Migration with AI

Nov. 25, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — The document, titled “Accelerating enterprise data migration,” is a Google Cloud resource promoting the migration of corporate data platforms to their cloud environment, primarily using BigQuery and Vertex AI. The central argument is that legacy systems are inadequate for modern AI-driven success, while cloud migration provides substantial benefits like faster insights, cost efficiency, and AI readiness. Multiple case studies from diverse industries, including financial services (PayPal, DBS Bank, Intesa Sanpaolo), logistics (J.B. Hunt), and healthcare (Quest Diagnostics), illustrate how major companies modernised their infrastructure from systems like Teradata, Oracle Exadata, Hadoop, and Snowflake. These examples highlight key migration learnings, such as the importance of FinOps for cost control, strategic data cleanup, and full organizational alignment, demonstrating that Google Cloud offers an AI-enabled migration solution that simplifies and accelerates the transformation process. Continue reading

24Nov/25

Prostate Cancer Drugs Market: Growth and Forecast to 2033

The core information from DataM Intelligence indicates that the market was valued at USD 13.22 billion in 2024 and is projected to double to USD 28.10 billion by 2033 due to advancements in precision medicine, hormonal therapies, and targeted radioligands. Segmentation analysis breaks down the market by therapy type, dominated by hormonal therapy (57% share), as well as by administration route (mostly oral) and distribution channel (led by hospital pharmacies). Furthermore, the report highlights key growth drivers like rising global incidence and provides competitive analysis, naming major players such as Novartis AG and Johnson & Johnson, and discusses regional revenue leadership by the United States. Continue reading →

23Nov/25

Alcohol Use Disorder Market Growth and Emerging Therapies

Nov. 23, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — A market insights report on the Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) treatment market conducted by a life sciences market research firm, forecasts that the AUD market will grow rapidly at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 13.6% by 2034, driven by rising disease prevalence and advancements in innovative therapies, including genetically-targeted treatments. The AUD market size was estimated at USD 1.1 billion in 2024 across seven key markets, with the United States accounting for the majority of the revenue. The report discusses current treatments and several emerging therapies in the pipeline from companies like Adial Pharmaceuticals and Beckley Psytech, which are expected to reshape the treatment landscape despite an ongoing significant treatment gap in patient care. Continue reading

22Nov/25

Autonomous Economy: Agentic Economy as the Operating System of the Machine Economy

Nov. 22, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — We are currently in the foundational or emergence phase of the Autonomous Economy. It is no longer a futuristic concept; it is actively being built and deployed, though the full, ubiquitous vision of a global, self-regulating autonomous economy is still years away.

Many experts compare the current state of the Autonomous Economy to the Internet in the early 1990s—the core technologies and infrastructure are being established, and we are seeing the first truly disruptive commercial applications emerge. Continue reading

21Nov/25

The Global Peace Index: How did African Countries Perform in 2025?

Nov. 21, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — Africa, particularly the Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and Middle East and North Africa (MENA) regions, features prominently in the report’s analysis of global instability and conflict, often ranking among the world’s least peaceful and most conflict-affected areas.

The overall trend shows a continuous decline in peacefulness for both regions, marked by severe conflicts, rising geopolitical competition, and acute economic stressors. Continue reading

02Nov/25

Sierra Ferrell to Headline Every Woman’s Marathon Festival

The Grammy-winning Americana singer Sierra Ferrell will headline the Finish Line Festival for Team Milk’s Every Woman’s Marathon in Scottsdale, Arizona, on November 16, 2025. This event, sponsored by the Milk Processor Education Program (MilkPEP), is described as the only US marathon designed by women for women, featuring a beginner-friendly course, generous time limit, and accommodations for athletes with disabilities. The inclusion of Ferrell, known for her roots music, aims to celebrate the strength and community of the thousands of female finishers. The release also offers brief background information on both MilkPEP and the musical accomplishments of Sierra Ferrell. Conttinue reading

31Oct/25

The Near-Term Evolution of Video Buying

Oct. 31, 2025 /Mpelembe Mdia/ —  A  June 2025 report commissioned by Google that examines the near-term evolution of video buying within media agencies. The report argues that the function of TV/Video buying is becoming increasingly complex, driven by evolving definitions of “TV,” the rise of digital and connected TV (CTV), and marketers’ growing demands for customisation, flexibility, and performance-based outcomes. Continue reading