Meta invests $14,3bn in AI startup
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UN accelerates social progress with AI-powered virtual worlds
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Brace for severe solar storms tonight
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Escalating fraud an increased risk for all South Africans
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Data will ‘make or break’ workers’ trust in AI
A Salesforce survey of nearly 6 000 global knowledge workers suggests that AI has a data problem. Nearly six in 10 AI users say it's difficult to get what they want out of AI right now, with more than half claiming they don't trust the data used to train today's AI...
The impact of GenAI on procurement
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Telcos could be left behind with network APIs
This year has finally seen Network Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) gain commercial traction for both mobile and fixed networks in multiple markets across the globe - mobile network operators across Europe, Asia, and the Americas have latched on to the GSMA...
Giant carbon removal plant goes live
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Air travel industry improves baggage handling
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released a global progress report on the implementation of baggage tracking. Focused on IATA Resolution 753, which requires tracking baggage at acceptance, loading, transfer and arrival, the survey of 155 airlines...
Young scientists gear up for Regeneron science fair
A group of six young scientists from South Africa are set to showcase their scientific brilliance at the world's largest pre-college Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) competition in Los Angeles, California. The youngsters got the opportunity to...
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Powering Africa through technology
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VMware commits to innovating for good
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Epson achieves EcoVadis Gold for CSR
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Uganda, Ghana, Botswana lead with women-owned businesses
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What to expect from ransomware in the new year
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Swift opens KYC Registry to corporates
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HPE debuts Kubernetes-based platform
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Secure payroll data in the cloud
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Vox champions rural connectivity
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