Tag: Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a tool for progress. It is quickly becoming a test of responsibility. South African companies race to harness artificial intelligence for innovation and growth, but few ask the most critical question: at what environmental cost?

The clock is ticking down to the realisation of quantum AI and the sought-after “quantum advantage”. In many boardrooms, however, quantum remains mysterious: full of promise, but not fully understood. Still, the desire to profit from being first on the scene is already driving significant spending.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant concept waiting on the horizon. It is here. And it is moving fast. For South Africa, a country facing structural challenges but rich in ingenuity and potential, AI brings both monumental opportunities and real risks. The question is no longer whether we will participate in this new world of AI. The real question is how.

Does solving business problems with creative ideas motivate you? Are you inspired by deadlines and accurate results? Do you like working with people as much as numbers? These questions paint a specific picture for a specific role: people who manage payroll.

Cybersecurity teams today face increasingly sophisticated attacks powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation and Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs). Traditional reactive security measures are no longer sufficient.

Along with the rest of the world, Africa is using artificial intelligence (AI) to crunch large datasets, boost productivity, improve customer relations and even save lives. Africa is harnessing AI power to reshape industries and communities. The benefits AI is expected to bring to the world are enormous.

It is undeniable that Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education, even though still in its relative infancy, has a multiplier effect on student outcomes. I have seen how individualised learning impacts performance, and when combined with daily advances in real life, it often raises concern about the role of human educators in classrooms.

The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered transcription tools has transformed how businesses document meetings and conversations. These tools now offer a full record of every word spoken. From Zoom’s real-time captions to Otter’s detailed transcripts, companies have a wide range of options. Meet and Teams also provide similar functionality, along with many other platforms.

It has long been known that Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be biased. It can absorb the subconscious belief systems of its programmers. It can also reflect the worldview embedded in the content used to train it.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer knocking at the door of healthcare - it is already in the room. From faster diagnoses to personalised treatment and streamlined administration, the potential of AI to revolutionise care is undeniable. However, as a doctor working at the intersection of product development, clinical risk and strategy, I believe the real conversation isn’t whether AI has value.