Banxso has denied any links to or association with Immediate Matrix, the company behind some of the adverts that direct users to its trading platforms
The adverts impersonated billionaires such as Elon Musk and Johann Rupert, as well as SABC anchors, to promote an online trading platform
With strong ethical standards designed for the technological breakthrough, South Africa can use it to enrich human life
This is an edited extract from Ben Mezrich’s new book called Breaking Twitter
Icasa rules have prevented Elon Musk’s company from officially launching in the country, but thousands are still using the service illegally
There are fears that misinformation could trigger real-world harm, amplifying hate and violence especially in conflicts such as in Israel/Palestine
The assumption that investment in a robust security culture is a luxury is a costly mistake
Julius Malema is no Barry White, but the United Nations won’t stop him singing
Twitter launched its new logo on Monday, replacing the blue bird with a white X on a black background as the Elon Musk-owned company moves toward rebranding as X. The social media network’s website showed the company’s new logo, but its URL was still showing as twitter.com and the blue “Tweet” button was visible, suggesting […]
Is (computer) science the new organised ‘religion’ re-colonising the world?
But the opposition coalition led by the DA can’t stop fighting about who is boss for long enough to agree on a Jozi mayoral candidate
Well-known South Africans, including Trevor Noah, Siya Kolisi and John Steenhuisen, have lost their check mark as Elon Musk pushes for Twitter Blue
A letter signed by Elon Musk and hundreds of experts calling for a pause in the development of artificial intelligence is a “hot mess” of “AI hype” that even misrepresents an academic paper, critics say. Billionaire Tesla boss Musk and other luminaries wrote that “AI systems with human-competitive intelligence can pose profound risks to society […]
More than a decade after his death, the genius behind the brand remains at Apple
The M&G picks out the brands best products over the past 25 years
The fortunes of Silicon Valley billionaires took a beating in 2022 as the share prices of the world’s tech giants plummeted
Musk has sacked half of Twitter’s staff, readmitted far-right figures to the platform, suspended journalists and tried to charge for previously free services
Unclear policies and ‘hardcore’ demands has hit staff morale and many of those who weren’t fired have quit, causing technical and other problems
The takeover came hours before the court-appointed deadline for Musk to seal his on-again, off-again deal to purchase the social media network
Meaningful freedom needs rules to curb abuses because no freedom — whether of speech or action — is limitless
The hearing is the start of what looks to be a long legal wrangle where Musk could either walk away or be forced to go through with the deal
Elon Musk’s pursuit of Twitter was a melodrama from beginning to end
Value is subjective. Things have no intrinsic value but to the degree that someone desires the
Elon Musk’s vow to let everyone say whatever they want on Twitter after his takeover of the social media giant could put the onus on users to combat bullying and misinformation on the platform, experts say. Details of Musk’s plans for Twitter were slim after his deal to buy the tech firm was announced Monday, […]
The metaverse may have expanded our choices, but who is in charge of it, and what is its real cost?
Musk’s latest move towards Twitter comes just days after he turned down a seat on the board following his acquisition of a 9.2 percent stake in the microblogging platform
We live in the Earth, not on the Earth, but continuing with an extractive mindset will be the end of us all
ProPublica has obtained a vast cache of IRS information showing how billionaires like Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and Warren Buffett pay little in income tax compared to their massive wealth — sometimes, even nothing
Experts say recent market volatility is part of the nature of crypto assets and should not scare off long-term investors
Lehlogonolo Masoga has said that critical inputs from environmental and justice organisations and residents in the Vhembe area have been considered
In response to “No-one should be as rich as Elon Musk”, Mail & Guardian 20 January
The reactions to Elon Musk’s billionaire status are evidence that far too many South Africans have not fully grasped the destructive consequences of inequality. Entrepreneur Musk was recently crowned the richest man in the world. The founder and chief of Tesla Motors sits on a total net worth of $195-billion. The rapid swelling of Musk’s […]