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Europe’s landmark rules on artificial intelligence will enter into force next month after EU countries endorsed on Tuesday a political deal reached in December, setting a potential global benchmark for a technology used in business […]
We Need National Health Digital Systems to make NHI a reality
Now that NHI is a law of the land, it’s time to focus on what will make it a reality. Many have focused on the financial side, however, there’s also a need to focus on […]
Countering Pollution Outsourcing: Promoting Global Supply Chain Accountability for Environmental Equity
The global supply chain is a vast and complex network that connects diverse markets, yet it alsodistributes environmental burdens unevenly across the globe. In developing regions like Africa, India and Asia, the “outsourcing of pollution” […]
The Science Behind Erthecode: Merging Ancient Wisdom with Modern Innovation
The personal wellness industry, from nutraceuticals to skincare, has long been scrutinized for its heavy reliance on man-made ingredients, including plastic packaging, raising serious concern about the contribution of environmental pollution, waste, and harm to […]
This Student got into trouble for using an AI Tool: Grammarly
Marley Stevens posted a video on TikTok last semester that she described as a public service announcement to any college student. Her message: Don’t use grammar-checking software if your professor might run your paper through […]
Apple Vision Pro is already being used by Medical staff. Here’s how
Two British surgeons say that they used Apple’s new $3,500 headset to carry out Britain’s first virtual-reality operation. The team at London’s Cromwell Hospital, led by orthopedic surgeons Fady Sedra and Syed Aftab, used the […]
Fake food challenge,there’s tech for that
It has become very difficult to distinguish an authentic product from a fake product. Fake goods manufacturers have become so advanced that consumers are fooled into buying a product assuming they are buying an original […]
How Unrecommend.com Became the Gold Standard for Unbiased News Coverage
Amid increasing polarization, one anonymous collective stands out as a trusted source of impartial reporting—Unrecommend.com. Comprised of journalists, researchers, and writers from varied backgrounds, Unrecommend.com has implemented rigorous safeguards to eliminate bias from news reporting. […]
These contact lenses could give you perfectly clear vision
If you wear eyeglasses or contact lenses, this might sound like a sci-fi dream come true: Researchers have designed a new spiral-shaped optical lens that can fix your sight. No matter the distance, or your […]
Tech on Human beings needs Authentic Intelligentia
In between the noise, Elon Musk has been leading a team that has managed to plant wires on a human brain. The wireless brain-computer interface (BCI) developed by one of Elon Musk companies, Neuralink, seeks […]
VC Funding Bias: The real reason behind funding Sam Bankman-Fried and Elizabeth Holmes instead of Black founders
Sam Bankman Fried, former founder and CEO of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, was found guilty of wire fraud, conspiracy, and stealing as much as $10 billion in customer money. Elizabeth Holmes, founder of Theranos, is serving […]
The New Elon Musk X War with Journalists
On Tuesday, X published a roadmap explaining how the social network will be “transforming the global town square” over the coming year. The plans include leaning into features the site rolled out in 2023—things like […]
Tesla charging stations are becoming an industry standard
The White House is lending its support to an auto industry effort to standardize Tesla’s electric vehicle charging plugs for all EVs in the United States, part of a broad effort to stimulate their sales […]
Pope Francis calls for regulation of AI
Pope Francis on Thursday called for an international treaty to ensure artificial intelligence is developed and used ethically, arguing that the risks of technology lacking human values of compassion, mercy, morality, and forgiveness are too […]
The Future of Transportation is here
Once in a while technology makes a significant change that impacts every part of society. In 2024 we are about to witness such an impact in how people move from point A to B. After […]
How to Stop the Onslaught of Fake Content?
It is becoming difficult to distinguish between fake and real identities. Recently, I’ve been exposed to a series of artificial intelligence generated videos and audio material. Most of them are designed to deceive and they […]
17th ICT Summit: The Tech event to hack Eastern Cape challenges
South Africa’s leading thought leaders will convene in the Eastern Cape from the 21st to the 23rd November to discuss tech in the public sector. This discussion will take place under the auspices of the […]
Everywhere Microplastics, the air we breathe and impact on our bodies
Research from 2019 suggests that we might breathe in up to 11.3 microplastics per hour, or up to 272 microplastics in 24 hours. And now, a new study published in the journal Physics of Fluids […]
Transforming Africa’s Future through Technology
There is a significant shortage of tech talent in today’s world, with an expected global deficit of over 85 million tech workers by 2030, according to a recent report by Korn Ferry. Despite this, Africa’s […]
The Big Google Trial starts
The U.S. government is taking aim at what has been an indomitable empire: Google’s ubiquitous search engine that has become the internet’s main gateway. The legal attack will swing into full force Tuesday in a […]
WANTED: Xhosa version of ChatGPT and other Artificial Intelligences?
The rise of Generative AI, an artificial intelligence technology that produces various types of content, including text, audio and synthetic data, raises an urgent need to feature African languages online. When we consider the fact […]
Why is the UN banning smartphones in schools?
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has issued a major report on the role of technology in education. Among the report’s many findings and recommendations, the UN is now urging governments worldwide […]
Mandela Lessons for the Tech and AI Driven World
On Friday last week Elon Musk hosted a Twitter Spaces session to outline the vision of his Artificial Intelligences company (xAI) and an alternative to ChatGPT. On the same day, I had the privilege of […]
Why talk about National Health Insurance and Tech for delivery of health care?
South Africa has an opportunity to deliver one of the most innovative health systems solutions in the African continent. The National Health Insurance can serve as a catalyst for the transformation of SA’s health system […]
