SA women earn 25% less than men

SA women earn 25% less than men

Women in South Africa earn 25% less than their male counterparts, on average. This is one of the findings from a gender pay gap study by automated recruitment platform Giraffe. Giraffe partnered with the World Bank and International Financial Corporate on the...
Biology inspires new AI algorithms in UJ research

Biology inspires new AI algorithms in UJ research

Researchers at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) have designed artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms based on biological processes that could improve AI functionality. In recent years, bio-inspired algorithms have received increasing attention by the research...
Intel debuts 10th Gen processors

Intel debuts 10th Gen processors

Intel has launched 11 new, highly integrated 10th Gen Intel Core processors designed for sleek 2 in 1s and laptops. The processors bring high-performance artificial intelligence (AI) to the PC at scale, feature new Intel Iris Plus graphics for stunning entertainment...
Business leaders not ready for a digital future

Business leaders not ready for a digital future

Many organisations are at serious risk of complacency, lacking the leadership required to grapple with the complexities of digital – especially in regard to their physical assets and infrastructure. Online surveys and in-depth interviews conducted by Aurecon...
Technology used to decode brain activity into speech

Technology used to decode brain activity into speech

Researchers have demonstrated a system that can translate brain activity into synthetic speech. Earlier projects have shown that it’s possible – although it took months to perform a task that most people do instantly. Now a complementary new study has seen...
The role of WhatsApp in strengthening and undermining democracy

The role of WhatsApp in strengthening and undermining democracy

A Nigerian report underlines the ways in which WhatsApp promoted the spread of “fake news” around elections, but also strengthened accountability and promoted inclusion in other areas. Researchers from the Centre for Democracy and Development (Nigeria) and...