Articles about Artificial Intelligence

New UJ hub to drive innovation, entrepreneurship

The University Innovation Pod will empower early-stage entrepreneurs with tools and expertise to turn ideas into real-world solutions.

Counting the true cost of cyber intrusions

A data breach is not merely an IT problem; it’s an operational crisis that cascades through finance, marketing and governance.

Cassava’s Cape-based AI factory makes headway

The company begins building its AI factory in the Mother City, having recently acquired 12 000 Nvidia GPUs, reveals chairman Strive Masiyiwa.

AI models must be trained to understand Africa’s diversity

Africa’s approach to AI must be rooted in dignity, fairness and accountability, says communications minister Solly Malatsi.

The ghost workers behind the AI revolution

How Africa’s invisible digital labour is fuelling the AI revolution and why it’s time to confront the human cost.

Africa’s captains of industry detail digital demands

Integrating AI into processes and systems is among the top pressures African CEOs grapple with, says KPMG.

Old Mutual’s digital bank embraces AI, with human touch

The insurer’s new digital-first bank takes a measured approach to AI, ensuring humans remain at the centre of customer service.

Data foundations unlock AI potential

Speakers at a recent iOCO event said a solid data foundation is the most critical factor separating successful AI initiatives from failed experiments.

AI boom sees growing demand for Africa’s data science talent

Zindi, an online network of professional data science talent, has registered 92 000 practitioners, as the demand for artificial intelligence skills in Africa skyrockets.

AI job cuts soar but still a tiny fraction of global workforce

While job cuts because of AI in the tech sector could reach 400 000 this year, it is a small percentage of the worldwide workforce.

OneDayOnly ditches ‘chaotic’ AI price comparison

AI “just missed so much” when it came to price comparisons, leading to “broken comparisons”, says the online retailer.

The ethics of good AI: Guardrails, governance and grey zones

Companies that govern AI thoughtfully can gain advantage without putting their business, data, or people at unnecessary risk.