South African solar industry faces a reality check
Local manufacturing will drive investment but won’t produce many jobs, according to industry association Sapvia.
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TCS+ | Cloud without culture won’t deliver AI: Accelera’s Cliff de Wit
Accelera Digital Group’s Cliff de Wit explains how culture, governance and strong data foundations drive real cloud-led AI transformation.
OpenAI launches GPT-5.2 after ‘code red’ push to counter Google
OpenAI has launched GPT-5.2 with stronger intelligence and coding capabilities amid intensifying competition from Google.
China Is Getting Much of What It Wants From the U.S., Including Chips
For China, President Trump’s moves to loosen chip controls, soften U.S. rhetoric and stay silent on tensions with Japan amount to a rare string of strategic gains.
When the physical world goes online: the new front line of cyber risk
Snode warns that once-isolated OT systems face rising cyber risks as connectivity reshapes industrial environments.
Google asks UK experts to find uses for its powerful quantum tech
UK researchers will get a chance to develop applications for the tech giant’s quantum processor.
Trump Signs Executive Order to Neuter State A.I. Laws
The order would create one federal regulatory framework for artificial intelligence, Mr. Trump told reporters in the Oval Office.
Reddit launches High Court challenge to Australia’s social media ban for kids
It said the landmark policy has serious implications for Australians’ privacy and political rights.
Crypto Entrepreneur Who Caused 2022 Crash Is Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison
Do Kwon, who designed the virtual currencies Luna and TerraUSD, which plunged in 2022, had pleaded guilty to fraud.
Disney Agrees to Bring Its Characters to OpenAI’s Sora Videos
The deal is a watershed for Hollywood, which has been trying to sort through the possible harms and upsides of generative artificial intelligence.
Can OpenAI Respond After Google Closes the A.I. Technology Gap?
A new technology release from OpenAI is supposed to top what Google recently produced. It also shows OpenAI is engaged in a new and more difficult competition.
After Australia, Which Countries Could Be Next to Ban Social Media for Children
Governments are studying the decision to prohibit youths from using platforms like Facebook and TikTok as worries grow about the potential harm they cause.
Architects of AI named Time magazine’s ‘Person of the Year’
Time magazine named the architects of AI its “Person of the Year”, citing their ability to deliver the age of thinking machines.
Vodacom follows MTN with post-paid price hikes
Vodacom South Africa has given its post-paid customers notice that it will increase prices at above inflation.
Wi-Fi in minibus taxis to be scaled nationwide
Sebenza’s partnership with Toyota is going to speed up activation as the taxi Wi-Fi service scales nationwide.
Endless possibilities with Adapt IT Telecoms’ unified VAS platform
Fragmented value-added service environments increase costs, hinder agility and reduce network performance.
Securing IoT connectivity: how MSB Micro Systems keeps devices in check
Always-on IoT devices demand reliable, secure oversight to prevent failures, losses and operational disruption.
Hatching the Automobile’s Future in a Cloistered Los Angeles Lab
Desperate to catch up with Chinese automakers, Ford is redesigning its fleet with a Silicon Valley-style team. Is it too late?
How Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Became a Gaming Tour de Force
Without a blockbuster budget or much experience, the creators of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 astounded the industry with an emotional narrative and old-school design.
A leaner BCX positions itself as market consolidator
BCX CEO Jonas Bogoshi is clear-eyed about the challenges and the opportunities facing the South African IT services provider.
Oracle’s AI ambitions face scrutiny on earnings miss
Oracle’s revenue and profit forecasts disappoint investors as soaring AI data-centre spending outpaces expected returns.