A letter signed by Elon Musk and hundreds of experts calling for a pause in the development of artificial intelligence is a “hot mess” of “AI hype” that even misrepresents an academic paper, critics say. Billionaire Tesla boss Musk and other luminaries wrote that “AI systems with human-competitive intelligence can pose profound risks to society […]
Our collective identity has once again arrived at a seminal point in our history
Artificial intelligence language models can be so much more than just another plagiarism plague
There are positives and negatives to the AI revolution, but African states first need reliable power and connectivity to reap the benefits
The artificial intelligence language model is regarded as the fastest growing ‘app’ in history, garnering over 100 million active users in two months
The AI technology of Chat GPT is is a game changer not only for Google, which has held a monopoly over search since 1998, but for virtually every sector in any economy across the globe
The potential impact of ChatGPT on society remains complicated and unclear
Lecturers need to work with ChatGPT — it is not going away and the bad points can be managed
The first humanoid robot has been launched as have multiple AI research labs on the continent
AI, collaborative robots, virtual reality and other new tech can lead to better healthcare.
Because the analytical tools are becoming increasingly sophisticated, decisive action based on careful analysis is the best way to adapt to an inflationary environment
While technology can help prevent illegal activities that harm economies and societies, it cannot do it alone
While sophisticated programs increase the risk of cheating in tournaments, they reveal ever deeper insights to analysts and players
The cryptocurrency market can resemble a gold rush but there are many fake sales among the winners and losers — caution is called for
Companies that embrace digital acceleration gain a competitive edge over competitors in many ways
Africa, which has millions of people using mobile financial services and a young population who are radical adopters and innovators in everything digital, has huge potential to use next-generation technology for social good.
There are five core skills needed to help navigate the changing world of work in a creative and effective manner
As you read this, the future is being coded in Silicon Valley. The algorithms that will one day govern our lives are being built. But who is building them, and who are they being built for?
There are many examples of this. Kenya is using blockchain-enabled AI solutions for the unbanked to secure loans
We are ‘dangerously close’ to fully autonomous weapons
Disrupting corruption with a data-driven approach is possible
The metaverse’s democratising, inclusive and diversity-rich potential can equalise access to healthcare.
Facebook’s micro-targeting algorithms have been used to spread disinformation and sow distrust in democratic institutions around the world. It has a responsibility to act
The fourth industrial revolution, in particular artificial intelligence, will drive changes in the world of work and our daily lives
The metric of success for Vulane Mthembu’s Nguni Machina won’t be how many people stream it, but if listeners can’t tell if the music was made by artificial intelligence
But the South African Revenue Service doesn’t yet have the skills and multiple users to adopt it
The world has a chance to set a new course so that everyone benefits from artificial intelligence
Several African governments have published plans to establish smart cities, including Cairo, Johannesburg, Kigali and Nairobi. They require the most advanced technologies available
Robots will have to learn from scratch, like babies, if they are to have a sense of self and proper social interactions
The coronavirus pandemic has demonstrated that there is not a part of our lives that will not be affected by the technologies of the fourth industrial revolution.
Engineering students are best prepared for the shift in gear, but they will need to learn to change lanes
Despite the success of Artificial Intelligence, it needs to be regulated for a number of reasons
