Articles about Artificial Intelligence

Perplexity AI bids for Chrome as AI stock bubble threatens

The US-based AI start-up offers $34.5 billion for Google’s Chrome at a time when analysts are warning of a pending bubble in AI stock.

Don’t let AI in schools become the next e-tolls debacle

AI surveillance in education promises efficiency, but like e-tolls, it risks importing foreign systems that fail our people, values and lived realities.

Maybe those anti-LLM CISOs weren't so crazy after all

As more companies, staff and users throw caution to the wind and embrace GenAI, CISOs know the risks involved.

ITWeb TV: Naspers SA CEO advocates for women leadership roles in tech

As CEO of an organisation with 73% of leadership roles held by women, Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa emphasises the technology industry’s transformational power.

Google hit by AI-driven cyber attack

As cyber criminals ramp up the use of artificial intelligence to bypass security measures, Google becomes their latest victim.

Absa shifts from agentic AI experimentation to execution

The financial services provider is increasingly deploying agentic artificial intelligence-based tools, while upgrading existing solutions.

Nedbank eyes ‘next frontier’ of tech investments

The big-four bank is ramping up annual tech investments, targeting AI, payments and card modernisation to outpace digital-first rivals.

The business impact of continuous threat exposure management

Reactive security methods are no longer sufficient to defend against the scale, speed and sophistication of new and emerging threats.

Taiwan chip row threatens SA robotics, AI development

A diplomatic dispute with Taiwan threatens South Africa’s access to crucial semiconductors, putting robotics, AI and emerging tech development at significant risk.

Ethics in focus as banks confront AI, fintech gap

AI is transforming financial services, but banks grapple with how to use it responsibly, while regulators consider data sovereignty rules.

SA firms must gear up for AI talent war

Companies worldwide are fiercely competing for top AI talent, offering premium salaries to attract experienced AI professionals.

Tech it or leave IT

This is how we should be helping South African SMMEs that are crossing the digital divide and making smart technology moves.