Most smartphones feature elite cameras, AI capabilities, and drop-resistant technology – but can they also seamlessly fold in half?
AI models spread with little control, and data is sourced from everywhere, raising concerns about bias, responsibility, ownership, human rights and privacy
The case shows the dangers associated with the irresponsible usage of AI
Musicians out of Cape Town are making fabulous sounds that have been passed over by reviewers and which AI couldn’t churn out
South African university students are using AI to help them understand work, not avoid it, according to research
‘The Creator’ explores humanity’s complex relationship with advanced technology
Is (computer) science the new organised ‘religion’ re-colonising the world?
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Warning system will reach more countries to help mitigate the effects of flood-related disasters and empower more people to take precautions
Concerns about the potential of AI to reinforce existing inequalities are valid and require careful consideration
Mbah Javis’s platform provides students with academic content including flashcards, past exam questions and an AI study assistant
The artificial intelligence language model is regarded as the fastest growing ‘app’ in history, garnering over 100 million active users in two months
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