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Zindi Africa Will Host First-Ever Virtual Inter-University AI Hackathon
With social distancing in place and serious concerns about the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, Zindi – a crowd-sourcing startup and social enterprise that seeks to grow AI in Africa – will demonstrate the power of their online platform…
iCE3X Becomes First Crypto Exchange in South Africa to Launch Native Token
iCE3X has become the first cryptocurrency exchange in South Africa to launch native token in the form of Artificial Intelligence Coin (AIC) – a token developed by iCE3X, one of the oldest cryptocurrency exchanges in South Africa and Nigeria. The…
INTERVIEW: How organisations can replenish the talent pool
The global digital skills gap is growing at an alarming rate. Work is rapidly changing as the adoption of artificial intelligence grows, connectivity is accelerated, and new talent models and cognitive tools have become the norm. IT News Africa’s Jenna…
2020: When AI Meets Workplace and the Environment
In 2020, three themes will heavily influence our private and professional lives: employee experience, artificial intelligence (AI), and sustainability. Business success will depend on how well enterprises manage the associated challenges and opportunities. Shining a spotlight on employees One theme…
AI and robotics: The future of call centres
With customer experience considered a significant factor in driving customer loyalty and retention, companies must do more to ensure their call centres are up to the task. This is where innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and robotic process…
5 IT trends that could reshape business in 2020
The year 2020 promises to bring many compelling events — from the Olympic Games in Japan and a mission to Mars to a total solar eclipse (not to be missed on December 14). But, back on Earth, there are lots…
AI helps unlock data potential of banks
Artificial intelligence (AI) provides banks with the means to make better use of the massive amount of data at their disposal. In doing so, they can identify opportunities for growth faster and gain significant competitive advantage at a time when…
AI is too important to not be regulated, says Google CEO
Google’s CEO, Sundar Pichai says that Artificial Intelligence (AI) could cause unthinkable damage if left unchecked – that’s why it is so important it’s regulated. In a letter penned to the Finacial Times, he explains how AI can potentially save…
Five technology trends expected in 2020 and beyond
In 2019 the South African technological landscape saw tremendous changes. However, unlike in previous years, terms such as 5G, cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics were no longer just concepts at tech conferences but became part of day-to-day…
6 examples of real-life AI applications
Whether you do a Google Search, book a trip online or receive a product recommendation from eCommerce sites; artificial intelligence (AI) seems to be lurking in the background. For those of us who may not know that technologies like machine…
The Future of Work: From Manual Labour to Intelligent Workspace
In popular culture, we still tend to imagine manufacturing as workers standing at assembly lines, manually handling the products. In real life, modern production facilities look quite different: employees and robots work side by side, and soon AI-driven robotics will…
GITEX 2019: AI Drone solution takes to the sky
Tech security solutions company, Esharah Etisalat has launched its latest drones designed for public safety at GITEX 2019; an annual exhibition taking place from the 6th to the 10th of October in Dubai. Drones play an important role in work…
Mindtree expands global reach with new HQ
Technology services and digital transformation company, Mindtree announced on Thursday, 19 September 2019, that its new European headquarters will be opening in London. Mindtree says it hopes that by establishing the European headquarters, the company will not only be better…
Cortex Ventures CEO to join SA Innovation Summit Panel
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Software and Solutions company, Cortex Ventures launched in May 2019. The company aims to unlock the entrepreneurial opportunities offered by the 4th Industrial Revolution by investing in smart-technology driven startups. On Tuesday, 27 August 2019, Cortex Ventures…
INTERVIEW: AI bringing insurance industry closer to customers
The insurance industry is synonymous with outdated processes, tedious paperwork and slow turnaround times. However, there’s one company that’s attempting to digitally transform their organisation in order to better serve customers. That company is life insurance provider, 1Life. IT News…
Is this how much artificial intelligence will be worth in 2025?
Tech investor, Tej Kohli, predicts that the value of artificial intelligence (AI) may reach around $150 trillion by 2025. “We are now at a tipping point, after which AI and machine learning will grow exponentially to underpin and benefit every…
