Tech leaders clash over open source AI

US technology leaders have come out in support of open source artificial intelligence (AI) models, as some AI heavyweights urge the state to restrict access. Microsoft, Nvidia, Meta, Palantir and IBM are among those in the open source camp, while vendors like OpenAI...

Rectron’s doors reopen

Rectron has shaken off the worst of the effects from its security breach earlier this month, with all of its branches open and trading today. A notice to resellers confirms that all core systems are once again operational. “Our team is hard at work trying to get the...

SA cities among the most dangerous in the world

Crime is a concern for anyone, but South African cities have a much greater concern than others, according to rankings of survey data of local residents. Analysing the data, Compare the Market AU found Pietermaritzburg ranked as the most dangerous city in the world,...
Nvidia taps Vera chips to build next-generation chips

Nvidia taps Vera chips to build next-generation chips

The complexity of modern chip design continues to grow as engineering teams work to develop increasingly sophisticated CPUs, GPUs and AI systems. To help meet that challenge, Nvidia is collaborating with industry leaders Cadence and Synopsys to optimise critical...

Government warns of migration misinformation

Government cautions the public against trusting or sharing unverified content relating to migration, as misinformation, disinformation and malinformation continue to pose a growing challenge to social cohesion and informed public discourse. According to a statement...

Toshiba TV launches in SA

Toshiba TV has officially entered the South African market, offering consumers a curated range of televisions and electronic accessories. The South African range a number of models in the Regza range: V35R Series (32-inch to 50-inch) – Regza Engine, Dolby Audio and...