Africa, which has millions of people using mobile financial services and a young population who are radical adopters and innovators in everything digital, has huge potential to use next-generation technology for social good.
There are five core skills needed to help navigate the changing world of work in a creative and effective manner
As you read this, the future is being coded in Silicon Valley. The algorithms that will one day govern our lives are being built. But who is building them, and who are they being built for?
There are many examples of this. Kenya is using blockchain-enabled AI solutions for the unbanked to secure loans
We are ‘dangerously close’ to fully autonomous weapons
Disrupting corruption with a data-driven approach is possible
The metaverse’s democratising, inclusive and diversity-rich potential can equalise access to healthcare.
Facebook’s micro-targeting algorithms have been used to spread disinformation and sow distrust in democratic institutions around the world. It has a responsibility to act
The fourth industrial revolution, in particular artificial intelligence, will drive changes in the world of work and our daily lives
The metric of success for Vulane Mthembu’s Nguni Machina won’t be how many people stream it, but if listeners can’t tell if the music was made by artificial intelligence
But the South African Revenue Service doesn’t yet have the skills and multiple users to adopt it
The world has a chance to set a new course so that everyone benefits from artificial intelligence
Several African governments have published plans to establish smart cities, including Cairo, Johannesburg, Kigali and Nairobi. They require the most advanced technologies available
Robots will have to learn from scratch, like babies, if they are to have a sense of self and proper social interactions
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.
Engineering students are best prepared for the shift in gear, but they will need to learn to change lanes
Despite the success of Artificial Intelligence, it needs to be regulated for a number of reasons
With artificial intelligence taking over background tasks in the financial services sector, graduates need to be equipped with modern skills and mindsets to complement the machines and maximise benefits for consumers and the economy
The longest-standing ICT brand on the continent and South Africa is restructuring
The country needs an institute that will be a conduit for AI knowledge to industry, society and government
It’s essential to make provision for disruption and to augment employees’ skills
The Samsung Galaxy S20 series features unprecedented AI camera technologies built for the future of communications
Digital health technology can empower people to take better care of their own health
As universities grapple with the demands of the fourth industrial revolution, it is clear that a radical shift from business as usual is required
Knowing what questions to ask your data will unlock its true potential
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Many of us already talk to our computers and soon they may suggest better ways for us to work
Preparing our children for the future begins with our educators. Focusing on ‘lifeworthy’ training is a good step
New technology may be perceived as a threat to the academy, but it can also reinvigorate learning
Healthcare workers from across Africa are working together to find last-mile solutions
Armed with blockchain and AI, health workers and campaigners are battling the bogus business that kills thousands.