Disinformation joins conflict, environment as a top global risk

Disinformation joins conflict, environment as a top global risk

The 20th edition of the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report reveals an increasingly fractured global landscape, where escalating geopolitical, environmental, societal and technological challenges threaten stability and progress. While economic risks have less...

Mobile app usage set to drop as AI assistants proliferate

By 2027 mobile app usage will decrease by 25% due to AI assistants, according to Gartner. Smartphone users will turn to AI assistants, such as Apple Intelligence, ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Meta AI, and others to replace apps for many functions. In addition to the impact...

Lazarus APT targets nuclear organisations

Lazarus’ key operation, “Operation DreamJob”, continues to evolve with new sophisticated tactics that have persisted for more than five years, according to Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT). The latest targets include employees from a...

IBM and L’Oréal build AI model for sustainable cosmetics

IBM and L’Oréal are collaborating to leverage IBM’s generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) technology to uncover new insights in cosmetic formulation data, facilitating L’Oréal’s use of sustainable raw materials, for energy and material...

Are AI-powered cars the future?

As automotive technology rapidly advances, consumers are looking for vehicles that deliver AI-enhanced experiences through conversational voice assistants and sophisticated user interfaces. By Sunvir Gujral, director of product management for automotive at Qualcomm...

Mild improvement expected for property market

The property market could be in for a better year in 2025, although there are still abundant risks. By John Loos, senior economist at FNB Commercial Property Finance 2024 felt like a key “turning point for the better” for the South African economy. This included not...