McDonald’s pulls AI Christmas ad after backlash
McDonald’s said the moment served as “an important learning” as it explored “the effective use of AI”.
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Promise of stability at Sita as agency gets full-time MD
Sita will look to Magatho Mello to stabilise the organisation as it executes its turnaround strategy.
Does the Job of C.E.O. or Private Investor Come First? Intel’s Chief Is Juggling That Question.
Lip-Bu Tan, who was appointed chief executive of Intel in March, is also a longtime venture capitalist. His dual roles have caused some consternation.
Meta’s New A.I. Superstars Are Chafing Against the Rest of the Company
An us-versus-them mentality has emerged between Meta’s top artificial intelligence team and longtime lieutenants to Mark Zuckerberg.
Rewiring productivity: the AI PC shift South African leaders are betting on
Dell and First Technology Western Cape empower South African organisations with AI PCs built for future productivity.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX ‘preparing for 2026 flotation of more than $1tn’
Reports say space exploration company has begun talks to raise more than $25bn for IPO
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Elon Musk’s space exploration company SpaceX is preparing to list on the stock market next year in a move that could raise more than $25bn (£19bn) and value the business at more than $1tn, according to reports.
SpaceX, which designs, builds and launches rockets, is said to have...
Eskom unveils four-subsidiary structure for future South African grid
Eskom has launched Eskom Green and advanced its unbundling plan, paving the way for a more competitive electricity market.
Amazon, Microsoft pledge mega AI investments in India
India, which is an emerging AI and cloud infrastructure hub, has witnessed a surge of global tech investment recently.
South Africa may not make the cut in new Agoa deal
The US trade representative has hinted the country may treat South Africa differently than other African countries.
Australia fires starting gun on global social media reform
Australia on Wednesday became the world’s first country to ban social media for children under 16.
Kids locked out of social media apps after Australia’s world-first ban
The new law requires tech platforms to ensure that Australians aged under 16 don’t hold accounts.
Chip Company Plotted to Send Technology to China, Ex-C.E.O. Says
The former chief executive of Nexperia, a Dutch chipmaker, said Dutch officials had known for years that the company’s Chinese owner sought to move its technology to China.
Watch Australian teens test out social media on first day of ban
Teenagers affected by Australia’s under-16 social media ban showed the BBC what happened when they tried to access their accounts.
Trump’s Nvidia Chip Deal Reverses Decades of Technology Restrictions
President Trump’s decision to allow Nvidia to sell its chips to China has raised questions about whether he is prioritizing short-term economic gain over long-term American security interests.
Some Teens Are on Social Media ‘Almost Constantly,’ Survey Says
The new Pew report also found that two-thirds of teens said they had used an A.I. chatbot.
Google unveils plans to try again with smart glasses in 2026
It is a significant turnaround for the tech giant after its first attempt – Google Glass – was pulled in 2015.
Why the A.I. Boom Is Unlike the Dot-Com Boom
Silicon Valley is again betting everything on a new technology. But the mania is not a reboot of the late-1990s frenzy.
EU investigates Google over AI-generated summaries in search results
It is examining whether the tech giant did not offer “appropriate compensation” to web publishers.
How Much Could China Gain From Access to Powerful Nvidia Chips?
President Trump said Nvidia can export some chips. But years of U.S. restrictions have propelled China to make everything it needs for advanced A.I.
LG lights up Studio V, South Korea’s new virtual production powerhouse
With broadcast-grade technology and seamless camera compatibility, LG’s LED solution sets a new standard for K-content creation at StudioCube.
Makate sees off challenge to his ‘please call me’ payout
The high court in Johannesburg has dismissed an application for Nkosana Makate’s Vodacom payout to be frozen.