Articles about Artificial Intelligence

2025 global tech sector layoffs surpass 200k

A total of 244 851 people were laid off in the tech industry globally in 2025, with the adoption of automation and AI punted as the dominant force behind the job cuts.

OpEd: 2026: the year AI regulation bites

AI is a cross-cutting issue for just about every regulator you can think of, in South Africa including the powerful trio of ICASA, the Competition Commission, and the FSCA.

SoftBank adds $22.5bn investment in Open AI

The company’s aggregate ownership interest in ChatGPT developer OpenAI is now approximately 11%.

AI engineer uses data to cut hospital readmissions

Sylvester Tafirenyika is using research-driven, privacy-first systems to help clinicians reduce avoidable hospital readmissions and improve patient care.

AI factories to transform disaster recovery in 2026

As AI adoption accelerates, AI factories promise predictive, self-healing disaster recovery in 2026, says Dell’s John Roese.

South Africa’s telcos gear up for digital leap in 2026

Local mobile network operators close a strong 2025, while eyeing AI, 5G and satellite technologies to drive growth in 2026.

AI drives record-breaking tech M&A in 2025

Tech giants spent trillions securing AI capabilities in 2025, while SA saw major telco consolidation and fintech IPOs reshape the local landscape.

When it’s AI vs AI, humans and security culture become crucial

The rapid progress of artificial intelligence has had a dramatic impact on cyber security, says Jason Oehley, regional sales manager at Arctic Wolf..

Without AI guardrails, we're heading for man vs machine

The world needs a framework that regulates AI and keeps pace with its evolution while setting boundaries on how it may be developed and deployed.

From Google to Uber: Tech winners and losers in 2025

Artificial intelligence isn’t a guaranteed win on the stock market for all international tech companies.

Siyanda AI tool guides North Americans planning SA trips

South African Tourism introduces an artificial intelligence travel chatbot to help North American visitors plan their trips to SA.

Nihka Technology Group appoints Francois Van Der Merwe as CEO of Nihka Artificial Intelligence

Nihka Technology Group names Francois Van Der Merwe as CEO of Nihka Artificial Intelligence, a key Nihka business unit.