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Concerns about AI safety have escalated in recent months after models developed by OpenAI and rival lab Anthropic were involved in security incidents during testing.

OpenAI cancels release of newest model due to safety concerns

Concerns about AI safety have escalated in recent months after models developed by OpenAI and rival lab Anthropic were involved in security incidents during testing.

South Africa’s global business-services sector created 26 346 international-market jobs in 2025, according to BPESA. As voice work drives much of that growth, operators are turning to automation to reduce repetitive workloads and improve retention.

26 346 new call centre jobs, and how SA is making them stick with AI

South Africa’s global business-services sector created 26 346 international-market jobs in 2025, according to BPESA. As voice work drives much of that growth, operators are…

Combined with previously authorized amounts, the company's overall buyback program now totals $235 billion, which Nvidia expects to complete by the end of its fiscal year 2028 in January.

AI giant Nvidia authorizes record R2.76 trillion share buyback

Combined with previously authorised amounts, the company's overall buyback program now totals $235 billion, which Nvidia expects to complete by the end of its fiscal year 2028 in…

As artificial intelligence, cloud computing and digital services accelerate, South Africa has an opportunity to position itself as Africa’s leading digital infrastructure hub.

South Africa positioned to lead Africa’s data centre and digital infrastructure boom

As artificial intelligence, cloud computing and digital services accelerate, South Africa has an opportunity to position itself as Africa’s leading digital infrastructure hub.

Chinese tech giant Alibaba will spend more than $50 billion (R921bn) on artificial intelligence and cloud computing.

China's Alibaba launches international data centre push

Hangzhou-based Alibaba is one of the frontrunners in China's artificial intelligence industry, with its Qwen model among the world's most downloaded AI models.

The interior of a data centre in Hamina, Finland.

Google data centre sparks protests in Austria

While Europe lags far behind the United States in data centre capacity, there are already hundreds of data centres across the continent, with many more planned as it looks to…

Low-cost drones, artificial intelligence and autonomous systems are reshaping defence while opening new possibilities in agriculture, mining, security and infrastructure management.

How drones and AI are reshaping the future of African defence

Low-cost drones and AI are reshaping security strategies, offering smart, budget-friendly solutions for border monitoring across the continent.

South Africa has the cables, data centres and renewable-energy potential to become a continental AI hub. But the country must address electricity, water, ownership and data sovereignty before that ambition becomes meaningful.

South Africa wants to become Africa’s AI capital, but who pays for the electricity and water?

South Africa needs a few things to be fixed before this ambition becomes meaningful.

A 2025 review on Privacy in Speech Technology found that voice interfaces can hear conversations occurring in the same acoustic space and can mistake any unrelated speech or sounds for their wake words.

Hey Alexa: How much office talk is absorbed by technology?

Why the devices on your desk may be your next security risk.

Smart refrigerators can use internal cameras and AI to recognise certain food items, allow you to check the contents from your phone, suggest recipes and help manage shopping lists.

The smart home fatigue sweeping South Africa

In a tight economy, simple 'dumb' appliances that are easy to maintain are proving much more reliable than high-tech alternatives.

South African consumers are increasingly turning to AI to simplify financial decisions, with most trusting the technology to compare loans and find better rates.

Would you let AI negotiate your next loan? South Africans increasingly do

A new survey reveals how consumers are turning to AI to navigate borrowing, compare options and make financial decisions.

Dr Nik Eberl is the founder and executive chair: The Future of Jobs Summit™ (Official T20 Side Event). He is also the author of Nation of Champions: How South Africa won the World Cup of Destination Branding.

Stop asking what AI will take. Ask what it can create

South Africa should move beyond asking how many jobs AI might displace and focus on how it can help build new businesses, industries and employment opportunities.

Climate change is reshaping South Africa’s tourism sector. Responsible use of artificial intelligence could help destinations manage risk, improve efficiency and build more inclusive, resilient economies.

Artificial intelligence and climate action can build a more resilient tourism sector

Climate change is reshaping South Africa’s tourism sector. Responsible use of artificial intelligence could help destinations manage risk, improve efficiency and build more…

 A Tamagotchi, the 90s digital pet that lent its shape and its nickname to the "TAD" attestation device Rautenbach's team built.

He replaced his own team with AI. Now he wants to replace your card.

One programmer, a team of AI agents and an audacious attempt to rethink payments.

In an ever-evolving digital landscape, South African SMEs are riding the wave of AI adoption. Yet, many remain unsure about their implementation. Explore how small businesses can navigate this transformative technology to solve real operational challenges.

South African SMEs embrace AI tools, but many are confused about their implementation

In an ever-evolving digital landscape, South African SMEs are riding the wave of AI adoption. Yet, many remain unsure about their implementation. Explore how small businesses can…

Pilot has launched Navigator, an AI intelligence tool designed to help South African restaurants turn point of sale data into actionable insights that can protect profitability.

Homegrown AI tool helps South African restaurants protect profits

Pilot has launched Navigator, an AI intelligence tool designed to help South African restaurants turn point of sale data into actionable insights that can protect profitability.

 A view across the Taurus-Littrow valley during Apollo 17, the last crewed Moon landing, December 1972.

From Apollo’s computer to AI: the lifelong technology journey of Francois Rautenbach

As a seven-year-old in Pretoria, Francois Rautenbach listened to Apollo 17 on the radio. Decades later, his fascination with hardware and software shaped a career spanning…

HONOR’s Robot Phone embeds a motorised gimbal camera in a smartphone, promising smoother video and a glimpse of how AI could make mobile devices more responsive to the physical world.

From lens to robot: how HONOR is redefining the creator’s toolkit in the AI era

HONOR’s Robot Phone embeds a motorised gimbal camera in a smartphone, promising smoother video and a glimpse of how AI could make mobile devices more responsive to the physical…

South African grocery retailers including Shoprite, Pick n Pay and Woolworths are introducing AI-led tools that help customers plan meals, discover products and build shopping baskets as consumers look for greater value and convenience.

How Shoprite, Pick n Pay and Woolworths are using AI to reshape grocery shopping

Shoprite, Pick n Pay and Woolworths are rolling out AI shopping tools that offer recipe ideas, product recommendations and faster basket building as South Africans look for value…

Discover how Pick n Pay is transforming grocery shopping in South Africa with its innovative Pick n Pay Inspire feature, integrating social commerce and AI to enhance the shopping experience.

How Pick n Pay is integrating AI and social commerce into grocery shopping

Discover how Pick n Pay is transforming grocery shopping in South Africa with its innovative Pick n Pay Inspire feature, integrating social commerce and AI to enhance the…