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The Human Edge in the Age of AI

Success in this evolving landscape requires mastering technical skills while simultaneously cultivating soft skills that foster collaboration, agility, and ethical decision-making.

The Star Opinion
Opinion|Published

AI-careers and content creation the ultimate future for SA school leavers

As artificial intelligence reshapes the global job market, experts advise South African school leavers to pursue AI-driven careers, highlighting opportunities both locally and internationally.

The Star News
Hope Mafu|Published

Radiologists launch state-of-the-art radiology facility and AI-driven MRI machine

Pinnacle Radiology opens its doors in Johannesburg, featuring an AI-powered MRI machine that aims to revolutionise patient care and accessibility in South Africa.

The Star News
Hope Mafu|Published

iStore unveils Apple Intelligence: advanced AI features coming to SA in December

Apple unveils Apple Intelligence, a groundbreaking AI tool designed to enhance user experience across its devices, featuring advanced privacy settings and innovative functionalities.

The Star News
Hope Mafu|Published

Integrating ESG principles for a sustainable future in South Africa

Discover how Vodacom is integrating environmental, social, and governance principles to create a sustainable future for South Africa, addressing climate change and community welfare.

The Star Opinion
Opinion|Published

AI and biometrics take hassle and shuffle out of air travel

AI-powered facial recognition is evolving travel to a state of paperless, hassle-free passage

Saturday Star News
Staff Reporter|Published

House of Truth: Wake up, the world is on fire and we just keep scrolling

We’ve started outsourcing our thinking to them

Saturday Star Opinion
Opinion|Published

Watch VideoHow AI is transforming journalism: Insights from Dr Iqbal Survé

During a compelling interview with Wang Lei from Xinhua, Dr. Iqbal Survé, a pioneering South African entrepreneur and media mogul, shared his insights on the profound impact AI is having on societal development, media transformation, and the future of journalism.

News South Africa
Staff Reporter|Published

Seasoned trailblazer is placing talented professionals in SA’s technology and financial services sectors

Chief Technology Officer Nokuthula Lukhele seeks long-term career growth for her candidates.

The Star Partnered
Editorial|Published

In chatbots we trust — but should we?

It also raises concerns about the reliability and accountability of these systems

Saturday Star News
Staff Reporter|Published

Samsung opens pre-orders for all-new Galaxy Z series and intelligent wearables

Samsung Electronics South Africa has officially opened pre-orders for its latest range of mobile and wearable devices.

The Star Partnered
Brandstories|Published

The critical role of culture over PR tactics

AI is transforming PR by enabling more individualised and focused communication tactics, automating repetitive processes and offering deep insights through data analytics.

The Star Partnered
Editorial|Published

Industries most affected by AI advancements

With the advent of AI-powered robots and automation, repetitive and mundane tasks that were previously performed by humans are now being taken over by machines.

The Star News
Smart Works|Published

Responsible AI in higher education: Balancing innovation and accountability to unearth solutions

The policy dialogue brought together leaders and practitioners from the higher education, government and private sectors who explored the use of AI under the theme: “Responsible AI: Current Realities and Future Possibilities for Africa. ”

Pretoria News News
Staff Reporter|Published

Education activist celebrates first black woman to obtain a PhD in Applied Data Science

There is no doubt that the jobs that exist today will become obsolete in the near future

The Star News
Sipho Jack|Published

Universities join forces to aid leaders

The programme was presented by 30 Hong Kong students, with UP alumni Clement Mathebula, Onismo Mashinini and Bryce van de Kraats assisting.

Pretoria News News
Staff Reporter|Published

Tech productivity trends for 2024

The landscape of the workplace has undergone a dramatic transformation due to technological advancements.

The Star News
Smart Works|Published

Executive recruitment trends set to dominate 2024

Explore seven key insights set to shape the future of executive recruitment and signal a dynamic shift in 2024.

The Star News
Smart Works|Published

Robotics becomes a reality at two KZN schools

According to this report, the South African market exhibits a robust demand in sectors like automotive, healthcare, defence and logistics, underlining a trend towards improved efficiency and productivity.

The Star News
Siyabonga Sithole|Published

Enter the new era of mobile AI with Samsung Galaxy S24 Series

Empowering everyday experiences, from barrier-free communication to awe-inspiring creativity to the power for even more possibilities, Galaxy AI transforms the iconic S Series for the future.

The Star Partnered
Brandstories|Published

How legal practitioners can embrace AI

How legal practitioners can embrace AI

The Star News
Smart Works|Published

Seven ways businesses using chatbots can protect their privacy

Companies need to make their employees aware about the security risks associated with using ChatGPT and chatbots.

Business
Dhivana Rajgopaul|Published

South Africa must invest in a more inclusive and ethically responsible AI future

It’s time for South Africa to take up its place and offer a unique perspective on the technology

Business Report Partnered
Brandstories|Published

Using AI in journalism, will AI beat journalists’ roles?

Instead of searching for specific keywords around a topic and clicking on each website to extract the desired knowledge, even if it is a text, the AI programmes can do the work in a nutshell.

The Star Opinion
Opinion|Published