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Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in South Africa: Exposing Pros and Cons

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Summit Showcases Tech Advancements The rapid growth of Artificial Intelligence in South Africa took center stage at the Singularity South Africa Summit 2026. Held on 21 and 22 October 2026, the event highlighted the latest AI advances. Speakers explored how new technologies continue charting the path for the future. The sold-out event at the Sandton

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Proposed Ban on Shein & Temu and Vedanta’s $600 Million Investment in South Africa

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By Yacoob Cassim South Africa’s economic landscape is currently facing a dual narrative: a fierce policy debate over foreign e-commerce giants threatening local manufacturing, juxtaposed with major foreign direct investment expanding the country’s industrial mining sector. COSATU Calls for Ban on Shein and Temu The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is urging the

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AI South Africa Job Market: How Artificial Intelligence Is Changing Jobs and Which Roles Are at Risk

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Introduction The AI South Africa Job Market is shifting rapidly. A young South African sends out application after application, hoping for one opportunity to enter the working world. What they may not realise is that some entry‑level jobs are no longer being advertised. The work still exists, but artificial intelligence is enabling fewer employees to

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Viral Meta Privacy Warning: Why Posting It Will Not Protect Your Photos or Personal Data

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A viral Facebook and Instagram privacy notice claims Meta can use your photos and personal information unless you share the warning. The message is false, but the privacy concerns behind it are real. If you have opened Facebook or Instagram recently, you have probably seen it. A friend posts a stern-looking declaration refusing Meta permission

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AI Is Changing Medical Imaging in South Africa, But Can You Trust It?

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Can AI Read Your X-Ray? Dr Mario Haines Explains How AI Is Changing Medical Imaging Artificial intelligence can already analyse X-rays, flag possible abnormalities and help urgent cases reach radiologists faster. But can patients trust AI with something as important as a medical diagnosis? You have an X-ray taken and are told to wait for

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4IR Technology Is Changing Decision-Making in Mining

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Mining’s AI Shift: New PwC Study Reveals What’s Really Holding Companies Back The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is bringing artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and advanced coding into mining infrastructure. These technologies are already reshaping how mining companies make decisions, manage risk and create value. This shift comes at a critical moment for the regional mining

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Are We Raising Thinkers – or People Who Just Follow Instructions?

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April 15, 2026 You’re 10 years old. You’ve been stuck on the same level for three days. No internet. No walkthrough. No hints. Just frustration – and eventually, a breakthrough. Now? A glowing marker tells you exactly where to go. A voice tells you what to do. You’re never really lost. The games didn’t just

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As AI Rises traditional White-Collar Jobs disappear and Tech Jobs have increased

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As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to progress to the next stage, there is grave concern about the implications this new technology has for job security. The debate about AI’s presence in the workplace has begun. Alarm bells were raised when Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei predicted that this facet of the fourth industrial revolution could wipe

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