Banks expect to hand decisions to AI – even if they can’t explain them

Banks are racing toward a future where AI no longer merely informs key credit, treasury, and risk decisions – it makes them autonomously. Yet AI governance is not keeping pace with adoption, according to new AI risk research by FT Longitude, SAS and Microsoft. Even as...

Mankind’s first journey to another star set for 2029 launch

Plans are underway for mankind’s first journey to another star – a trip that is expected to take about 80 000 years. The Fermi Explorer Mission, a nonprofit organisation, hopes to set off for Alpha Centauri by 2029. The more than 40-trillion kilometre journey is...

IT spend will breach $7trn for the first time in 2027

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $7,35-trillion in 2027, up 15% from 2026, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “Collectively, the market forces are reinforcing spend around AI infrastructure, AI-enabled cloud platforms, and advanced software...

As African CEOs embrace AI, ROI is still elusive

By Kathy Gibson - African companies are in the middle of learning and adopting artificial intelligence (AI), and adapting to the changes it brings. But they are also looking beyond adoption at how to measure value from their AI investments, says Ladi Asuni, partner...

African broadband adoption slips

Kathy Gibson reports - Although broadband adoption in Africa is increasing quickly, the continent is still some way off from achieving many of its connectivity goals. Martin Creaner, director-general of the World Broadband Association, says there is general consensus...

Privacy risks in using ChatGPT for businesses

Today, many people rely on neural network-based language models like ChatGPT for their jobs - a Kaspersky survey in Russia revealed that 11% of respondents have utilised chatbots, with nearly 30% believing in their potential to replace jobs in the future; other...

How to strengthen Africa against future shocks

After demonstrating its resilience during the Ebola outbreak and the global financial crisis, Africa is once again facing a severe test of its strength and agility because of the coronavirus pandemic. By Charles Leyeka Lufumpa, acting chief economist and...

Robot arm to assist patients with spinal injuries

Intel and Accenture are supporting an Intel Neuromorphic Research Community (INRC) project led by the Neuro-Biomorphic Engineering Lab at the Open University of Israel in collaboration with ALYN Hospital, to develop a wheelchair-mounted robotic arm to assist patients...

Businesses brace for more Covid-19 impacts

The novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic will likely transform the geopolitical landscape, according to Aon's 2020 Risk Maps report. Extraordinary public health measures and a precipitous drop in global trade will continue to exert significant pressure on economies...

A closer look at Transparent Tribe

In January 2019, Kaspersky started an investigation into an ongoing campaign launched by a group known as Transparent Tribe to distribute the Crimson Remote Access Trojan (RAT). The attacks started with malicious Microsoft Office documents being sent to the victims...

Microsoft, Universal to cloud-optimise production

Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Microsoft have announced a strategic partnership to cloud-optimise live-action and animation productions. The partnership aims to empower the creative community with cloud-based production workflows that enable frictionless...

Stringent conditions for expats returning to SA

While expats are allowed to return to South Africa, many are reluctant to do so due to the stringent requirements that need to be met to get permission from the Department of Home Affairs. This is according to Leetasha Govender, immigration specialist at Xpatweb, who...

Q2 tech industry M&A deals hit $65,23bn

Total technology industry M&A deals in Q2 2020 worth $65,23-billionbn were announced globally, according to GlobalData's deals database. The value marked an increase of 27,2% over the previous quarter and a drop of 11,3% when compared with the last four-quarter...

Cybercrimes Bill will tighten noose on hackers

Less than two months after the commencement of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI), South Africa has suffered a massive data breach with about 24-million individuals and 800 000 companies exposed by the Experian hack. Under POPI, Experian is required to...

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