Articles about Artificial Intelligence

Justice dept eyes AI to streamline processes

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development is in talks with several agencies to determine how AI can enhance its work.

The benefits of exposure validation

Companies see a reduction in breaches as a result of implementing continuous threat exposure management and plan to invest further.

Home Affairs turns to digitisation to halt corruption

A focus on digitisation aids the Department of Home Affairs to root out corruption, boost efficiency and bring in revenue.

Standard Bank to make AI training compulsory for staff

The bank will make AI risk and ethics training mandatory for all employees, as it accelerates cloud-driven, customer-focused AI adoption, says CIO Jörg Fischer.

Could Africa lead in AI governance?

Africa could pioneer a people-first model of technological development that centres on human dignity, not just shareholder profits.

SA sees uptick in AI-based fraud schemes

Criminals are leveraging artificial intelligence to create scams that appear more legitimate and convincing, says SABRIC.

Oppo bulks up Reno range in South Africa

The Chinese smartphone maker unveils the Reno14 5G, its newest addition to its range in the local market.

Nvidia posts $46.7bn revenue as AI boom intensifies

Quarterly revenue is slightly above analysts’ forecast, but marks a slowdown from the prior year’s 122% growth and 168% profit rise.

Why AI in the contact centre is only as good as your strategy

Without the right strategy, processes and culture in place, even the most sophisticated AI solution will underperform, says Smartz Solutions.

Agentic AI requires meticulously prepared data foundation

South African businesses need a data fix before agentic artificial intelligence asset management can pay off.

Higher education institutions grapple with AI use

Learning institutions are experimenting with AI, while many teachers struggle with it and tell students they can’t use it for fear of failing.

ITWeb TV: Africa can shape its own AI narrative

For Africa to benefit from AI, it depends on role players like the African Union taking the lead and fostering collaboration, says HPE SA MD President Ntuli.