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The AI Awakening – A New Era Of Innovation For The Telecommunications Sector

Today at 18:10 PM, via iAfrica

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is disrupting the status quo in telecommunications. As major global innovators push the boundaries of AI development, telecom companies have an opportunity to leverage these capabilities and deliver groundbreaking services that redefine the Customer Experience (CX) and transform their entire business models. A world of opportunity – AI’s impact on telecoms The […]

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AI-Powered Maintenance: The Key To Efficiency, Resiliency And Sustainability In Future-Ready Data Centres

Today at 18:05 PM, via iAfrica

The data centre marketplace is facing a conundrum of sorts; on the one hand, operators are now investing heavily in infrastructure to meet AI’s growing demands, on the other hand, it still (often) relies on outdated maintenance methods to manage mission-critical equipment. But with rising energy demands, talent shortages, stricter sustainability regulations, and mounting risks […]

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Breaking New Ground With AI-Enhanced Code For The Retail Industry

Today at 17:55 PM, via iAfrica

AI is a foundational technology in the retail sector. Deployed to enhance personalisation, operational efficiency and optimise workflows and planning, AI solutions are rapidly becoming practical, enterprise-scale deployments that allow for deeper human-machine collaboration and customer satisfaction. They’re also proving critical to ensuring retailers remain ahead of evolving customer...

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South Africa Needs A Collaborative And Coordinated AI Skills Strategy

Today at 17:52 PM, via iAfrica

South Africa has the potential to harness the power of AI to positively transform the economy and society. The global shift driven by AI is affecting industries and altering how businesses function, promising to add an estimated $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030. However, this opportunity comes with an urgent imperative. The country […]

Sport

India reach Women’s World Cup final with dramatic finish

Today at 19:41 PM, via BBC News

Jemimah Rodrigues finishes on a superb 127 while Amanjot Kaur hits the winning four as India defeat Australia in thrilling fashion to reach the final of the Women’s World Cup final, where they will meet South Africa.

Education

Lettings agent apologises to Reeves for rental licence ‘oversight’ – UK politics live

Today at 19:42 PM, via The Guardian

Owner of firm used by chancellor says he ‘deeply regrets’ issue

Rachel Reeves’ rental error: standards adviser looking at new information

Robert Peston, ITV’s political editor, says he thinks it is a mistake for the Conservatives to be saying Rachel Reeves should have to resign over the rental licence error. He explains why in a post on social media. Here is an extract.

Kemi Badenoch’s call...

Education

A former Tory councillor tried to ban my novel Pigeon English. Why should pupils suffer because of him?

Today at 17:36 PM, via The Guardian

My book, which draws on my upbringing on a diverse and deprived Luton council estate, has been used as a GCSE text. But one man objected to its profane language and depictions of violence and sexual behaviour

Back in September, in a measure designed to “prevent immorality”, the Taliban closed down the internet in Afghanistan. This was the latest step – after a ban on all girls over the...

Education

He Studied Why Some Female Birds Look Like Males

Today at 15:07 PM, via New York Times

Jay Falk explored a fundamental question: How do genes give rise to different bodies? But without funding, “there’s not really a future here.”

Science/Tech

EU Carmakers ‘Days Away’ From Halting Work as Chip War With China Escalates

Today at 19:22 PM, via Slashdot

Carmakers in the EU are “days away” from closing production lines, the industry has warned, as a crisis over computer chip supplies from China escalates. From a report: The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) issued an urgent warning on Wednesday saying its members, which include BMW, Fiat, Peugeot and Volkswagen, were now working on “reserve stocks but supplies are...

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Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP) Blockchain Model Turns Upcoming Whitelist Access Into a Test of Judgment, Not Capital

Today at 19:00 PM, via Tech Financials

In the realm of Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP), value isn’t awarded to the loudest voice or the deepest wallet; it’s assigned to those who can read between the lines. The protocol doesn’t wait for exchange listings or token mechanics to determine community worth.  Instead, its whitelist phase filters the crowd based on something often overlooked […]