Artificial Intelligence
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Human-orchestrated AI: why emerging markets need a smarter model of oversight
The binary choice between machine autonomy and human control is obsolete. Emerging markets across the Middle East and Africa need a human-orchestrated AI framework that pairs…
The ghost in the bureaucracy: When code and algorithms harm citizens
As African governments accelerate the automation of public services, algorithmic errors and biases increasingly harm citizens. State accountability cannot be outsourced to…
From connected to intelligent: Huawei highlights the next chapter of digital government at GovTech 2026
At GovTech 2026, Huawei outlined its vision for South Africa's public sector, demonstrating how cloud, unified platforms, and AI infrastructure can drive the evolution toward…
The Best AI System Is Not the One That Never Fails. It Is the One That Knows How to Lose Authority
Drawing lessons from South Africa's power recovery and AI policy withdrawal, this analysis explores why resilient organisations must master 'Authority Degradation' to safely dial…
NTT DATA backs South Africa’s first national AI Awards as exclusive platinum partner
NTT DATA South Africa has joined the inaugural South African AI Awards as Exclusive Platinum Partner, providing major backing to recognise and promote local artificial…
The Missing Principle in AI Governance: Accountability
Organisations readily endorse ethical AI principles, but without enforceable accountability and explainability, these values fall short. True AI governance demands that…
The case for United Nations leadership on AI
As frontier AI systems advance rapidly, voluntary guardrails are failing to keep pace. The United Nations must step in with global governance to protect the Global South and…
Ubuntu must guide artificial intelligence before artificial intelligence guides us
As artificial intelligence reshapes South African society, the ethical philosophy of Ubuntu must serve as the moral compass to ensure technology advances human dignity rather…
Singularity Summit South Africa 2026 unveils full programme of over 40 global speakers
Singularity Summit South Africa 2026 has announced its full speaker line-up and programme, bringing over 40 global innovators to Johannesburg to tackle AI, exponential…
Türkiye–South Africa Strategic Communication Partnership: Building Resilience in the Age of AI
As artificial intelligence, digital platforms and rapidly evolving technologies reshape the way societies receive and share information, strategic communication is becoming an…
Darkroom Contemporary uses dance to examine an existential threat
Darkroom Contemporary Dance Theatre's latest production, e.ID: A Fugue, choreographed by Louise Coetzer, explores artificial intelligence, mortality, and the fragile state of…
Africa’s creativity is AI’s next gold rush
As global tech companies scan and ingest millions of creative works to train artificial intelligence models, Africa faces the critical challenge of protecting its cultural,…
How a school handles AI tells you how well it is run
A school's approach to Artificial Intelligence is a management test, not a technology one. Discover the five crucial questions parents should ask to evaluate leadership, data…
Open source ecosystems defeat Washington’s attempts at technological partition
As Washington attempts to force countries into choosing sides in the AI race, thriving open-source ecosystems and developer adoption are undermining efforts to partition the…
South Africans fight back as spam calls surge past 17bn
Despite a massive surge in AI-driven scam calls exceeding 17 billion in South Africa, citizens are fighting back by answering fewer unknown numbers as new regulations and opt-out…