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Explore how AI is transforming creativity and innovation, challenging traditional notions and opening new avenues for expression.
By 2030, AI and 6G breakthroughs will propel global tech spending past $600 billion, ushering in brain-computer interfaces and cyber-physical integration in a revolution that enhances human creativity while balancing innovation with ethics.
With over a quarter of young adults open to relationships with AI companions, the rise of 'digital romance' raises critical questions about fidelity and emotional connections in human relationships.
This article explores the rise of AI in cybercrime, focusing on how social engineering tactics are becoming more sophisticated. Experts highlight the vulnerabilities of individuals, particularly the elderly, and provide insights on protecting oneself against these evolving threats in the digital landscape.
Discovery Bank has launched a suite of innovative AI-powered tools and security features, aiming to disrupt South Africa's traditional banking giants. With over 2. 5 million accounts, how will this newcomer reshape the banking landscape?"
Robots as reporters? Il Foglio's daring AI newspaper experiment reveals surprising successes, embarrassing failures, and a crucial lesson about what truly makes journalism valuable in the digital age.
Cassava Technologies is aiming to transform Africa's tech landscape by establishing the continent's first AI factory in South Africa.
As AI continues to revolutionise business travel, its impact is clear: from tailored itineraries to real-time support, technology is reshaping how we explore the world for work.
Explore how artificial intelligence can revolutionise water management in Cape Town, tackling challenges faced by local communities and governments.
Ever-improving generative artificial intelligence tools have become weapons in the hands of bad actors intent on tricking people out of their money or even their identities.
As South Africa grapples with a 31. 9% unemployment rate, Science Minister Blade Nzimande calls for urgent adoption of AI and Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies.
It has become increasingly challenging to meet consumer demand for accessible data and this is changing the shape of service delivery and innovation in 2025, says Craig Blignaut, Wi-Fi Product Manager at Vox
South Africa faces a critical water infrastructure crisis with demand set to outstrip supply by 17% within five years. As municipalities battle restrictions and systemic failures, experts advocate for smart technology solutions to avert a national catastrophe. Discover how IoT-powered meters and AI could transform the country's water management system.
The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising industries, driving efficiency and innovation, but it also raises concerns about job security and workforce dynamics
Preferental launches an innovative tenant screening app designed to empower South African landlords with quick, AI-driven evaluations, ensuring informed tenant selection.
Apple's anticipated smart display device faces delays due to the postponed upgrade of Siri, raising questions about its release timeline and market competitiveness.
Founded in 1982, Bytes was acquired by Altron in 1998 before being demerged and separately listed on the JSE and London Stock Exchange in December 2020.
While artificial intelligence has evolved over decades, its recent surge in popularity has transformed education, raising urgent questions about the future of human interaction in learning environments.
From missing 'buy one get one free' deals to vanishing Valentine's Day deliveries, customers share their mounting frustrations with Uber Eats' automated customer service system.
In an era where the boundaries of reality and technology are blurring, South African business travellers must arm themselves against a new breed of cyber threats.
As Meta and Microsoft pursue divergent AI strategies, African tech expert Tinashe Mukogo analyses how these approaches could revolutionise the continent's digital landscape. With WhatsApp's dominance in African business communications, Meta's massive AI investments could reshape how millions of African businesses operate - but is Microsoft's productivity-focused strategy the smarter play?
While Elon Musk's recent controversies cast shadows, South Africa's new generation of tech entrepreneurs like Katlego Maphai and Pieter de Villiers are driving positive change through responsible innovation. Discover how these leaders are reshaping the global perception of South African tech talent.
In a landmark move following Jack Ma's meeting with President Xi Jinping, Chinese tech giant Alibaba announces its largest-ever technology investment of R921 billion, focusing on artificial intelligence and cloud computing infrastructure. This strategic shift comes as Chinese tech stocks experience a remarkable revival, signalling a potential end to the sector's regulatory challenges.
G20 leaders convene to address the pressing issue of youth unemployment, aiming for a 5% reduction in the Neet rate by 2030 during the first Employment Working Group meeting
Amidst all the noise, the signs suggest key US economic policies will be milder than those promised on Trump’s campaign trail, clearing the way for solid global growth.