AI leaders join call for a slowdown in new developments

The call for a global slowdown on artificial intelligence (AI) development is gaining traction, with the leaders of the some of the world’s largest AI companies adding their voices. On Saturday, Anthropic CEO Dr Dario Amodei penned an essay calling for AI companies to...

Unmanaged AI poses new ‘shadow agent’ crisis

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A third of employees laid off due to AI will need to be rehired

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IT channel pivots to add value as AI takes off

Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle TechScape - Artificial intelligence (AI) may be at the peak of the hype cycle, but this doesn’t detract from the value that the technology will bring to the industry. That’s the word from Tim Humphreys-Davies, CEO of Pinnacle, who...

Payfast by Network partners with JP Morgan Payments

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Young Saffers still battle to access finance, despite fewer defaults

As South Africa commemorates Youth Day, the spotlight falls on the financial health of young consumers and their ability to leverage credit as a tool for empowerment. Experian's Consumer Default Index (CDIx) for Q1 2024 reveals a complex picture for young South...

James Webb Space Telescope sees its first star

The James Webb Space Telescope is nearing completion of the first phase of the months-long process of aligning the observatory’s primary mirror using the Near Infrared Camera (NIRCam) instrument. The team’s challenge was twofold: confirm that NIRCam was ready to...

Trends that will shape CIO decisions over the coming year

As industries bounce back from the economic turbulence of the last two years, International Data Corporation (IDC) believes there are three broad themes that will shape the tech investment decisions of CIOs and the organisations they represent through 2022 and beyond....

Intel commits to blockchain accelerator

Intel will contribute to the development of blockchain technologies with a roadmap of energy-efficient accelerators. This is the word from Raja Koduri, senior vice-president and GM: Accelerated Computing Systems and Graphics Group at Intel, who writes: "Exponential...

Bitcoin put to the test over geopolitics

Geopolitical issues, including the heightening Ukraine-Russia tensions, will drive bitcoin's increasing adoption and higher values this year - despite a recent drop. This prediction from Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group, comes as more than 100 000 Russian troops mass...

Tourism leaders call for urgent action to protect oceans

Tourism's central role in advancing the blue economy was highlighted as UNWTO chaired a special session and joined a Heads of State panel at the One Ocean Summit, hosted by the French Presidency this week. In a session on "Tourism in the Blue Economy" co-hosted with...

IBM refutes claims of age discrimination

Reports that IBM practices systemic ageism surfaced this weekend as some former employees are suing the company over discrimination claims. Nickle LaMoreaux, chief human resources officer, has sent an open letter to IBM employees refuting the claims. "Discrimination...

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Jacaranda FM rolls out Jasco solution

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