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Elon Musk's AI Grok floods X with false white genocide claims in South Africa
X's AI Grok has sparked outrage by repeatedly linking unrelated queries to claims of white genocide in South Africa, raising questions about AI ethics and its influence on public discourse.
Woman files for divorce after ChatGPT ‘exposes’ husband’s affair through coffee cup
As AI continues to evolve, users must understand what these tools can and cannot do. ChatGPT, for example, can provide thoughtful responses, summarise information, and even offer creative input. But it is not omniscient, nor can it accurately predict human behaviour or events.
How AI is transforming mental health care: insights from US researchers
Discover how Dartmouth College's Therabot is pioneering AI-driven psychotherapy, aiming to fill the gap in mental health care and challenge the rise of dubious mental health apps.
Dubai and Africa unite to launch groundbreaking global AI trade hub
The hub will serve as a dynamic platform to overcome two major hurdles faced by early-stage tech ventures, market access and investment capital. It will enable startups to scale more effectively while connecting them with international networks and resources. Key stakeholders from across the regions are also part of this effort, reinforcing the hub's mission to promote responsible and inclusive AI development.
Opinion | Is AI the end of human creativity or a new beginning?
Explore how AI is transforming creativity and innovation, challenging traditional notions and opening new avenues for expression.
Exploring the 2030 tech trinity: How data, connectivity, and AI will shape our future
By 2030, AI and 6G breakthroughs will propel global tech spending past $600 billion, ushering in brain-computer interfaces and cyber-physical integration in a revolution that enhances human creativity while balancing innovation with ethics.
AI romance on the rise, but when does it cross the line into cheating? Survey sheds light
With over a quarter of young adults open to relationships with AI companions, the rise of 'digital romance' raises critical questions about fidelity and emotional connections in human relationships.
The rise of AI: a new frontier in cybercrime and social engineering
This article explores the rise of AI in cybercrime, focusing on how social engineering tactics are becoming more sophisticated. Experts highlight the vulnerabilities of individuals, particularly the elderly, and provide insights on protecting oneself against these evolving threats in the digital landscape.
Discovery Bank launches AI-driven security features to disrupt South Africa’s banking sector
Discovery Bank has launched a suite of innovative AI-powered tools and security features, aiming to disrupt South Africa's traditional banking giants. With over 2. 5 million accounts, how will this newcomer reshape the banking landscape?"
When machines write the news and humans spot the mistakes
Robots as reporters? Il Foglio's daring AI newspaper experiment reveals surprising successes, embarrassing failures, and a crucial lesson about what truly makes journalism valuable in the digital age.
Cassava to build continent’s first AI factory in South Africa
Cassava Technologies is aiming to transform Africa's tech landscape by establishing the continent's first AI factory in South Africa.
How AI is transforming business travel for the modern professional
As AI continues to revolutionise business travel, its impact is clear: from tailored itineraries to real-time support, technology is reshaping how we explore the world for work.
Opinion | How Artificial Intelligence can enhance water management in Cape Town
Explore how artificial intelligence can revolutionise water management in Cape Town, tackling challenges faced by local communities and governments.
Tech firms fight to stem deepfake deluge
Ever-improving generative artificial intelligence tools have become weapons in the hands of bad actors intent on tricking people out of their money or even their identities.
South Africa must embrace AI or risk falling behind, warns Minister Blade Nzimande
As South Africa grapples with a 31. 9% unemployment rate, Science Minister Blade Nzimande calls for urgent adoption of AI and Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies.
Insatiable data: four trends shaping consumer consumption in 2025
It has become increasingly challenging to meet consumer demand for accessible data and this is changing the shape of service delivery and innovation in 2025, says Craig Blignaut, Wi-Fi Product Manager at Vox
South Africa's water crisis: smart technology could prevent national crisis
South Africa faces a critical water infrastructure crisis with demand set to outstrip supply by 17% within five years. As municipalities battle restrictions and systemic failures, experts advocate for smart technology solutions to avert a national catastrophe. Discover how IoT-powered meters and AI could transform the country's water management system.
Impact of AI: Balancing innovation and job security
The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising industries, driving efficiency and innovation, but it also raises concerns about job security and workforce dynamics
New tenant screening app helps SA landlords avoid problematic tenants
Preferental launches an innovative tenant screening app designed to empower South African landlords with quick, AI-driven evaluations, ensuring informed tenant selection.
Apple's Siri upgrade delay affects smart display launch timeline
Apple's anticipated smart display device faces delays due to the postponed upgrade of Siri, raising questions about its release timeline and market competitiveness.
How Bytes Technology Group is opening global tech markets to SA investors
Founded in 1982, Bytes was acquired by Altron in 1998 before being demerged and separately listed on the JSE and London Stock Exchange in December 2020.
Are we raising a generation that talks to AI more than people?
While artificial intelligence has evolved over decades, its recent surge in popularity has transformed education, raising urgent questions about the future of human interaction in learning environments.
What happens when you ‘buy 1 get 1 free’, but only get one on Uber Eats?
From missing 'buy one get one free' deals to vanishing Valentine's Day deliveries, customers share their mounting frustrations with Uber Eats' automated customer service system.
Business travel in the age of deepfakes: protect yourself from cybercrime's latest trick
In an era where the boundaries of reality and technology are blurring, South African business travellers must arm themselves against a new breed of cyber threats.
Meta vs Microsoft: Tinashe Mukogo on how Big Tech AI strategy will reshape Africa’s digital economy
As Meta and Microsoft pursue divergent AI strategies, African tech expert Tinashe Mukogo analyses how these approaches could revolutionise the continent's digital landscape. With WhatsApp's dominance in African business communications, Meta's massive AI investments could reshape how millions of African businesses operate - but is Microsoft's productivity-focused strategy the smarter play?