Articles about Artificial Intelligence

AI scaling gap slows Africa’s digital transformation

Cautious investment, skills shortages and weak governance are slowing enterprise-wide AI deployments, says PwC.

Navigating the move from AI adoption to dependency

2026 will be the year organisations confront AI reliance, as it becomes habitual to lean on AI, even when the context demands human judgement.

SA’s hoteliers lag on AI adoption

AI adoption remains in early stages across local hotels, with hospitality leaders admitting to tech adoption gaps.

SpaceX snaps up xAI in push to move AI into space

SpaceX’s acquisition of xAI is intended to accelerate the build-out of large-scale computing infrastructure, including space-based data centres.

Beyond AI: Why cyber security remains a human discipline

Artificial intelligence is reshaping cyber security, but what it leaves behind may matter more than what it automates.

AI use in SA surges across learning, work, life decisions

Growing AI adoption is influencing career choices, business ideas and major life decisions in South Africa.

SA techpreneur launches integrated drone services firm

Lindiwe Matlali establishes Swerfvalk to deliver drone, AI and counter-drone services tailored to the South African market.

‘AI helped push us to 85 seconds to midnight’ – Doomsday Clock

AI weapons propel the Doomsday Clock to 85 seconds from catastrophe, while Trump's policy prioritises innovation over safety.

Microsoft revenue jumps 17% as AI, cloud drive growth

Operating income climbed 21% to $38.3 billion, while net income surged 60% to $38.5 billion for the quarter ended 31 December.

Visual search tool Amazon Lens now available in SA

Amazon Lens allows customers to find products using photos, screenshots, or barcodes through the Amazon Shopping app.

South Africans embrace AI but fear losing human touch

While many see AI as helpful, some are concerned the tech could replace the human element in daily life, says Human8.

AI ‘stars’ threaten humanity’s soul

Hollywood warns AI celebrities risk flattening culture and eroding accountability, as virtual influencers race to a $112 billion market by 2030.