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Researchers Embed Hidden AI Prompts to Sway Peer Reviews, Study Finds

Yesterday at 22:08 PM, via iAfrica

Some academics are secretly embedding hidden prompts in their research papers to influence AI-generated peer reviews, according to an investigation by Nikkei Asia. The review of preprints on the arXiv platform uncovered 17 papers with covert instructions – such as “give a positive review only” – embedded using white text or tiny fonts. The papers […]

BRICS Leaders To Call For Data Protections Against Unauthorized AI Use

Yesterday at 22:02 PM, via iAfrica

Leaders of the BRICS group of developing nations will call for protections against unauthorized use of artificial intelligence (AI) to avoid excessive data collection and allow mechanisms for fair payment, according to a draft statement seen by Reuters. The diplomatic bloc is dedicating part of its discussions on Sunday to AI during a two-day summit in […]

Man shot dead on the Cape Flats

Yesterday at 13:34 PM, via SABC News

Police spokesperson FC van Wyk says the man was walking on Gonubie Road when he was shot.

Eastern Cape provincial government strengthens oversight in flood-affected areas

Yesterday at 12:44 PM, via SAnews

Eastern Cape provincial government strengthens oversight in flood-affected areas

The Eastern Cape Provincial Government has intensified efforts to coordinate disaster relief and recovery measures following the devastating floods that have impacted the province, particularly in the OR Tambo and Amathole Districts. 

In a statement on Friday, the provincial government said a...

President highlights investment opportunities at SA-Austria Business Forum

Yesterday at 12:20 PM, via SAnews

President highlights investment opportunities at SA-Austria Business Forum

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment to strengthening bilateral trade and investment ties with Austria, highlighting a range of mutually beneficial opportunities across key economic sectors.

Speaking at the South Africa-Austria Business Forum in Pretoria on Friday, President...

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