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latest news & developmentsPope Leo’s AI encyclical and the urgent need for human leadership
He warns against reducing people to measurable outputs, predictive profiles or behavioural categories. Once technology becomes the standard by which human beings are judged, it…
Doctors and nurses are most trusted sources for vaccine information
Study finds most South Africans rely on healthcare workers for vaccine advice
World Press Freedom Day: When journalism is threatened, democracy is at stake
Governments, philanthropists, Big Tech, readers and media houses themselves must work together to ensure the sustainability of the media ecosystem
To vaccinate or not to vaccinate – A human rights question
The South African Human Rights Commission reiterates its call in encouraging everyone to have themselves vaccinated against Covid-19
What to do about leaders spouting vaccine misinformation
Refuting lies about vaccines from people in leadership positions may be less about changing their minds and more about protecting those listening
Wikipedia wants you to join the good side of the internet
The collaborative online encyclopedia, which has become a reliable source amid a flood of misinformation, turns 20 today
The Portfolio: Tommy Busakhwe
Photographer Tommy Busakhwe, a participant in the Communities of the Kalahari Advocacy Project, uses his camera to tell stories of home, land and the people who live and work on it
An e-knowledge management tool
Access to information and knowledge creation is one of the critical factors of good governance and socioeconomic development.
Crib notes: Popi is here for you
The Protection of Personal Information Bill has been signed into law. But what does it mean for you?
“Filing” gets a sexy makeover
The paperless office may be a distant dream, but the technology that drives document efficiency and productivity is not.
South Korean police: Google illegally gathered data
South Korean police have found evidence that Internet giant Google illegally collected private data while producing its Street View mapping service.