Articles about Artificial Intelligence

Lawyers face probe for using ‘hallucinating’ GenAI in court

The Joburg High Court orders an investigation into lawyers who used GenAI to cite non-existent cases in court during an urgent dispute.

The AI illusion: Utopia for the few, exploitation for the many

The pursuit of artificial general intelligence comes at a heavy cost, as it’s ultimately about power, democracy and the people being left behind.

Cassava, SAAIA partner to boost AI access in Africa

] The company signs an MOU with the South African AI Association to deliver AI solutions and GPU-as-a-service across Africa.

Reserve Bank acknowledges SA’s ‘dynamic, vibrant’ fintech innovations

The South African Reserve Bank sees growing uptake of crypto-currencies and artificial intelligence within the country’s payments ecosystem.

Net Zero demands generational technology shift

South Africa has 25 years to train a Net Zero generation to develop key technologies – or risk losing R2.6 trillion.

SA govt agencies chase AI, tech to drive efficiency

SARS examines what AI solutions are available to rid it of mundane tasks amid an increasing government shift to tech.

Demystifying AI for business stakeholders

Successful AI adoption requires mitigating business risk in the deployment, and ensuring AI quickly delivers measurable value.

OLX invests over R300m to enhance AI capabilities

In the past year, the company spent $17 million to further strengthen its artificial intelligence capabilities, tools and talent base.

Philosophical foundations every AI leader must understand

Research shows organisations that cultivate philosophical insight in their AI initiatives achieve superior returns and competitive advantage.

AI-infused job loss fears at Amazon, Microsoft

Amazon warns GenAI will trim its workforce as the tech “changes the way our work is done”, while it’s reported Microsoft will cut thousands of roles as it increases spending on AI.

Getting frank about AI in business

AI isn’t just another tool. It’s a fundamental shift in how organisations operate, think and compete, says Philip Slimowitz, CEO of ITR Technology.

Overcoming test data hurdles with realistic synthetic data

Quality datasets are crucial for AI training, but the need to protect real-world data can slow development and implementation.