AI in Business
MTN MoMo is expanding its digital fintech platform across Africa with a smartphone app-based interface. The initiative aims to establish the largest digital fintech platform on the continent. Source: ITWeb
Policy & Regulation
South Africa's Information Regulator has identified the grace period provisions in POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) as a significant weakness that limits the regulator's ability to impose fines on public bodies for non-compliance. The grace period allows public institutions extended timelines to achieve compliance
AI in Business
Tactile Technologies has expanded its self-service terminal offering with custom and preconfigured kiosks for retail, hospitality, healthcare, banking and government sectors. The company is now bringing local manufacturing of these terminals to South African businesses. Source: ITWeb
AI in Business
4Sight has appointed three executives to senior leadership positions: Clark Fourie as chief IT officer, Jeandré du Randt as chief business environment officer, and Essich Wassenaar as group frontier operations officer. The appointments are described as part of an AI-first executive leadership strategy. Source: ITWeb
AI in Business
A new report indicates that two-thirds of employees are knowingly circumventing company AI policies, suggesting awareness campaigns are insufficient for managing shadow AI adoption in enterprises. The article examines five platforms designed to help organizations govern and control unauthorized AI tool usage by employees. Source: ITWeb
AI in Business
Many businesses are struggling to convert AI investments into measurable business value, according to Shakeel Jhazbhay, GM of digital business solutions at Datacentrix. The article highlights the importance of establishing strong data foundations to succeed in AI adoption. Source: ITWeb
Tools & Products
ITWeb TV Biz explores how depth maps, texture analysis and machine learning models are used to distinguish real people from deepfakes in video. The technology has been developed with consideration for South African facial features and characteristics. Source: ITWeb
AI in Business
AfterQuery, an AI model-training startup, has reportedly reached a $3.2 billion valuation in a new funding round, five months after its Series A at $300 million valuation in April. The company is reportedly Y Combinator's fastest-ever unicorn, achieving the milestone in an exceptionally short timeframe.
Frontier & Research
OpenAI has previewed safety measures for Astra, its upcoming large language model designed with cybersecurity capabilities. The model is being developed with precautions to address risks related to its potential use in computer system intrusion. Source: TechCrunch
Tools & Products
Google's latest Android update introduces features designed to reduce motion sickness in users and improve accessibility for blind users navigating their surroundings. The update addresses both user comfort and assistive technology needs across the Android platform. Source: TechCrunch
Frontier & Research
Anthropic has released Fable 5.1, which reduces token costs and decreases false-positive safety restrictions compared to previous versions. The update aims to improve cost efficiency and reduce overly conservative safety filtering. Source: TechCrunch
Tools & Products
Google has launched Pics, an AI-powered design tool that allows users to create graphics through text prompts rather than traditional design interfaces, positioning it as a competitor to design platforms like Canva and Adobe. The tool represents Google's strategy to enter the creative software market with an