Articles about Artificial Intelligence

UP, Wits get R35m from Google to drive AI innovation

The internet search giant’s new wave of funding aims to expand AI research, talent development and infrastructure across Africa.

AI agents purchase 2 800 vehicles for WeBuyCars

As the vehicle trading platform positions AI as the cornerstone of its growth, it is autonomously buying cars without human pricing involved.

Rugby turf meets tech talk: Join Netsurit at Loftus Versfeld for a morning of AI innovation

Decision-makers will gather to discuss AI enablement, with a view from the top and a behind-the-scenes tour of Loftus Versfeld.

SARS pays out R10.6bn in refunds as AI upgrades bear fruit

SARS’s AI-powered systems enabled it to auto-assess millions of taxpayers and pay out R10.6 billion in refunds ahead of the manual filing season.

SA developer bridges digital divide through e-mail-based AI tool

Jeeten Bhoora has launched Siza AI, an e-mail based AI platform designed to answer questions and assist with learning directly through e-mail.

How to move from experimental AI to enterprise AI

To mitigate risks, ensure governance and save costs, enterprises should have a centralised artificial data intelligence platform driven by a key leader.

Surfing the AI wave: Key roles and questions for organisational success

Without clear roles, teams may struggle to understand their accountability, resulting in confusion and inefficiency, says iOCO.

Empower SA’s youth with future-proof knowledge economy skills

South Africa must not send the next generation of workers and entrepreneurs into the world equipped with knowledge that has an expiration date.

Companies need to create impact, not hype

Mint has built cross-functional teams that treat platform alignment, governance, security and architecture as one cohesive conversation, the company says.

Lillian Barnard takes new role as Microsoft hunts for SA MD

Barnard has stepped into a new leadership role as chief of enterprise partner solutions for Microsoft Middle East and Africa.

GitLab set to launch in SA

The artificial intelligence-powered DevSecOps platform extends its footprint to the South African market, with Adaptavist’s support.

OpEd: UK gives Google all its data in fear

The UK fears hackers, China fears spies – and South Africa must soon decide whose AI data game it wants to play, and why.