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Tshilidzi Marwala

Technology is a double-edged sword

Opinion , & -
As the fourth industrial revolution and Covid co-conspire to flip the world of work upside down, technology has the potential to address our inequalities, or deepen them

Investing in innovation will reduce unemployment and poverty

Education & -
South African inventions that have changed the world are all underpinned by research, development and significant financial backing — to lose this would be tragic

Cooper, the grocery assistant with AI, gives concierge service

Business -
The coronavirus pandemic has demonstrated that there is not a part of our lives that will not be affected by the technologies of the fourth industrial revolution.

Leading others in a time of crisis

Opinion -
Like other sectors, higher education should continue to respond optimally to the coronavirus and map out a new path

Artificial intelligence is already responding to our needs

Opinion -
Engineering students are best prepared for the shift in gear, but they will need to learn to change lanes

Walk the talk: Creating the capacity for the fourth industrial revolution

Article -
We cannot implement any recommendations without an overarching council to oversee it

Build infrastructure to support the fourth industrial revolution

Article -
Technology has the potential to solve many of the country’s social problems such as electricity production and the eradication of pit latrines

Review, amend or create policy and legislation enabling the 4IR

Article -
Despite the success of Artificial Intelligence, it needs to be regulated for a number of reasons

Incentivise the adoption of 4IR technologies

Article -
With great rewards for bringing new technologies into different sectors will come great opportunities for South Africa’s economy

We need to build data capability in South Africa

Article -
A national data centre can be used to improve the state’s delivery of services

Develop the Advanced Manufacturing Institute to increase SA’s competitiveness

Analysis -
The institute should develop products that are applicable to different industries, such as 3D-imaging and self-driving cars

South Africa must have a stake in artificial intelligence technology

Analysis -
The country needs an institute that will be a conduit for AI knowledge to industry, society and government
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