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New scam exploits OpenAI’s teamwork features
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SA tech business reaches Aurora Tech Award 2026 semi-finals
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Search engines still outperform GenAI
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Chinese vehicles gain traction in SA’s used market
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They don’t know how, but execs believe AI will drive business growth
New research from the IBM Institute for Business Value reveals that nearly eight in 10 (79%) surveyed executives expect AI will significantly contribute to their revenue by 2030 – up from 40% today. But few (24%) have a clear view of where that revenue will come from....
SA business leaders double down on AI and hiring
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