Politics & Rights

SADC snubs opposition

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit held in Durban did not include the Lesotho opposition's grievances over alleged government non-compliance with court orders on its agenda, despite the opposition's written request to the regional body. Opposition Leader Mathibeli Mokhothu stated the opposition is not disappointed and will continue to press the government to comply with court orders while maintaining its boycott of the national reforms process.

Source: Lesotho Times

Taking control of your digital destiny

An opinion piece examines whether cloud sovereignty strategies genuinely provide control or merely determine data location. The article questions the practical implications of sovereignty approaches in cloud computing. Source: ITWeb

OpenAI to start showing ads on ChatGPT’s free and Go tiers in India

OpenAI is introducing advertisements on ChatGPT's free and Go subscription tiers in India, where the service has over 100 million weekly active users. This monetization strategy targets India's large user base of non-paying and lower-tier subscribers. Source: TechCrunch

Expanding OpenAI’s presence in Brazil

OpenAI is expanding its operational presence in Brazil to support AI adoption among developers, businesses, and communities. The expansion aims to deepen engagement with local stakeholders across the country. Source: OpenAI

SA's first ISO-certified CX provider for AI: Why it matters

1Stream has become South Africa's first ISO/IEC 42001 certified customer experience provider for AI, demonstrating commitment to responsible, transparent and secure AI deployment and management. The certification signals growing focus on AI governance and quality standards in the South African technology sector. Source: ITWeb

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Taking control of your digital destiny

OpenAI to start showing ads on ChatGPT’s free and Go tiers in India

Expanding OpenAI’s presence in Brazil

SA's first ISO-certified CX provider for AI: Why it matters