South Africa's Information Regulator is increasingly enforcing POPIA, but tech and legal experts warn significant governance gaps remain as AI becomes more embedded in workplace systems. The country's data legislation is advancing, though specific regulatory frameworks for AI deployment need further development.
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President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead a delegation to Silicon Valley to engage with US technology companies and strengthen South Africa's artificial intelligence capabilities. The visit represents a high-level effort to advance the country's AI development strategy through engagement with major tech firms. Source: ITWeb
Spinnaker Support conducted a webinar examining how existing security guidance applies to AI-related threats and legacy enterprise software in African organisations. The session addressed evolving security requirements in the context of AI deployment across the continent. Source: ITWeb
Congressional Democrats have launched an investigation into Nvidia's China sales practices and its dealings with Trump administration officials. This marks the second formal investigation into the company since reports emerged regarding alleged espionage concerns. Source: TechCrunch
Muse has launched a paid service enabling its AI to place outbound calls to US businesses. The feature represents a commercialization of AI-powered voice calling capabilities. Source: TechCrunch