SEOUL, South Korea - South Korea's spy agency reported Thursday that Kim Jong Un's teenage daughter is likely being groomed as North Korea's future leader, signaling a potential fourth-generation extension of the Kim dynasty. This assessment from the National Intelligence Service comes as North Korea prepares for its largest political event.
Meanwhile, in the United States, former President Trump took steps to support the coal industry. On Wednesday, he received an award from the Washington Coal Club and subsequently issued an executive order directing the military to purchase coal. This move aims to revive the fortunes of the coal industry, despite its status as one of the most polluting and expensive sources of electricity in the US. According to Ars Technica, coal is the second most expensive power source, surpassed only by nuclear power.
In other news, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is transforming its finance function with artificial intelligence. CFO Marie Myers spearheaded the development of "Alfred," an AI-powered platform built on HPE's Private Cloud AI infrastructure. Fortune reported that Alfred has significantly reduced manual effort in preparing weekly reviews, cutting it by approximately 90%.
Across the globe, domestic workers face ongoing challenges. An Indian court recently dismissed a petition advocating for better pay and protections for these workers. One domestic worker, Meenakshi, described being berated by her employer for being late, highlighting the difficult conditions many face.
Finally, the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is gaining traction worldwide, including in Africa. While challenges remain, such as limited infrastructure and grid reliability, a study in Nature Energy suggests that EVs, from scooters to minibuses, could become more cost-effective than gasoline-powered vehicles in Africa by 2040. However, as MIT Technology Review points out, each of the 54 countries in Africa faces unique challenges and needs regarding EV adoption.
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