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The dark side of AI: It could figure out how to kill humans – expert

It will figure out ways in which to manipulate people to get what it wants, according to the “Godfather” of AI Geoffrey Hinton, who…

Upskill or stay behind: The shift to AI, ChatGPT and more from a history of mavericks

Spotting trends and making ground-level assessments have become a palatable way for the tech industry to invest in upcoming software including hardware that will…

Amazon joins AI race, launches own generative AI service

Amazon is the latest to join the AI race as the company has now introduced tools to build and grow its own artificial intelligence…

Here’s how Google’s catching up on the AI race

In an accelerated shift towards dominating the AI (Artificial Intelligence), space Google has tabled plans to add conversational AI to its search product. Known…

Microsoft gains access to Open AI code base, trouble for Google?

Twitter head Elon Musk made a compelling announcement on Friday that Microsoft Corporation obtained “exclusive access to the entire Open AI codebase” So what…

Google introduces first set of AI in Gmail, Docs, here’s what it looks like

Google has introduced a first set of AI in both Gmail and Docs and looking at its potential, we think Google just might be…

ChatGPT 4 released, here’s ChatGPT’s successor

OpenAI has launched Chat GPT 4 the latest version of Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbot to provide quick responses to prompts. GPT 4 is improved…

What to know about Google’s free Hustle Academy for entrepreneurs

The Google for South Africa 2022 event brought a variety of exciting announcements regarding the company’s local initiatives, including the launch of the Hustle…

How to use Google Lens on the web

Google Lens was once limited to its standalone app and then the Google Photos app. But it has since expanded so that you can…

How to check your YouTube video for copyrighted music before publishing

A copyright strike can be a YouTube Creator’s worst nightmare. While Google used to allow users to use the YouTube Audio Library to check…

What did South Africans search for in 2021? Google reveals top search trends

Google has released its annual Year in Search results, revealing the top searches for users around the world and in South Africa. The search…

Google reveals South Africa’s top election-related searches

Google has published data that shows what searches related to elections people in South Africa are making leading up to the 2021 municipal elections….

Google, UNESCO launch training programme for African journalists

Google and UNESCO have launched the Global Initiative for Excellence in Journalism Education to train and support journalists in Africa. The initiative aims to assist…

These are the top brands cybercriminals like to pose as when phishing

Check Point Research has listed the brands that cybercriminals like to pose as most when targeting online users with phishing scams. Check Point Research,…

You can now walk the Great Wall of China with Google

Google has added a new page to its Art & Culture website that lets users explore the Great Wall of China via Augmented Reality…

Google commits $1 billion to digital transformation in Africa

At its first Google for Africa event, Google announced that it plans to invest $1 billion over five years to support digital transformation in…

The top Google searches in South Africa over the last 15 years

To celebrate the 15th anniversary of Google Trends, Google has released the top searches on the search engine in South Africa over the past…

Google to roll out protection features for younger users

Google has announced new features to protect underage users, including the ability for parents to remove images of their children from search results. Announced…

Google celebrates Olympic Games with 16-bit Doodle game

Google has introduced a 16-bit Doodle game to its homepage to celebrate the 2021 Olympic Games, the largest-ever Doodle game the company has made….

Google updates privacy features for Chrome

Google has announced several new privacy feature updates for its Chrome browser, including controls to check what permissions users have granted individual websites. The…

How to find jobs using the Google Search widget

The Google search bar can be a useful tool for employment seekers thanks to a dedicated jobs portal that lets them filter listings across…

Google to launch new Google Drive for desktop app

Google has announced it is launching a new Google Drive desktop app that will act as a single cloud storage app for syncing files…

Google adding label to rapidly changing search results

Google is adding a label to users’ search results that tells them when the results are changing rapidly due to ongoing events. The update…

MTN Clinches SA’s Best Network Title Again – Backed by Data and R14bn Infrastructure Push

Xiaomi’s “Screens for Change” Powers Township Esports With Purpose and Mandela’s Legacy

SAVCA 2025 Industry Awards Spotlight Africa’s Most Ambitious Private Capital-Backed Innovators

Ecentric and MoneyBadger Partner to Bring Bitcoin Payments to South African Retailers

Acer Unleashes Beastly New Predator BiFrost and Nitro GPUs with AMD Radeon RX 9000 Series

Philips Evnia Drops Jaw-Dropping QD OLED Monitors: 240Hz, Ambiglow, and All the Good Stuff

Microsoft launches new Surface devices in new AI era

TDK enhances IMUs for extreme temps

Data centres and defence are reviving diesel

The most recognisable tactical pickup truck evolves