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South Africa

Rise of ‘Shadow AI’ in the Workplace Creates Hidden Security and Compliance Risks

Today at 16:41 PM, via iAfrica

Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) has quickly evolved from a novelty to a regular tool in the workplace. It helps with tasks like drafting emails, summarising documents, coding, and data analysis. AI-powered platforms are changing how people work. As more employees use these tools, a less visible trend is emerging: the rise of shadow AI. Similar […]

Africa

Mayor cancels DR Congo friendly over Ebola concern

Yesterday at 21:28 PM, via BBC News

DR Congo’s international friendly against Chile in Spain next week is cancelled after authorities raise health concerns over the Ebola outbreak in the African nation.

Education

Thousands sign petition against cuts to tech support for disabled students in England

Today at 16:12 PM, via The Guardian

DfE plans to withdraw funding for assistive software, saying it is now rarely needed due to ‘widely available free tools’

Disability campaigners have called on the government to halt plans to cut funding for specialist tech support for tens of thousands of disabled students in England.

Almost 10,000 people have signed a petition opposing Department for Education (DfE) proposals to withdraw...

Education

Tanzania: State to Honour Best Teachers

Today at 13:31 PM, via AllAfrica

[Daily News] THE government will on June 6 recognise outstanding pre-primary, primary and secondary school teachers during the Fourth National Teaching Skills Competition, as part of efforts to improve the quality of teaching and learning across the country.

Science/Tech

Absa, Salesforce Expand Strategic Collaboration, Solidifying AI Leadership In Banking Across Africa

Today at 14:28 PM, via Tech Financials

Absa has announced a significant renewal of its long-standing strategic collaboration  with Salesforce, through a new three-year agreement that will support the bank’s growing focus on artificial intelligence, automation, and real-time data insights to create more personalised and efficient banking experiences for customers. This agreement extends across various business divisions with...

Health

Genital herpes rising in England

Today at 14:08 PM, via BBC News

New cases of genital herpes are increasing in England, bucking an overall fall in sexually transmitted infections (STIs), the latest data shows.