Apple’s new Siri will be powered by … Google

Apple’s new Siri will be powered by … Google

Siri has fallen hopelessly behind other chatbots Apple plans to use a 1.2 trillion-parameter AI model developed by Google to help power a revamp of its Siri voice assistant, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday. After an evaluation, the companies are finalising a deal that would have Apple pay about US$1-billion/year for access to Google’s technology,…

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Africa’s captains of industry detail digital demands

Africa’s captains of industry detail digital demands

Gerald Kasimu, partner and head of advisory, KPMG East Africa. Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into organisations’ processes and systems, including into workforce roles and responsibilities, is among the top pressures business leaders grapple with. This is according to African CEOs, who also list cyber security and digital resilience among pressing business risks. These insights were…

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WEF warns of bubbles in global economy

WEF warns of bubbles in global economy

Image: Hans Eiskonen The world should watch out for three possible bubbles in financial markets, including artificial intelligence, the head of the World Economic Forum said on Wednesday, in comments that came amid sharp falls in global technology stocks. Brokers and analysts say the falls are a cause for caution but not panic as markets…

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Cell C listing to result in R2.4bn BEE deal

Cell C listing to result in R2.4bn BEE deal

Cell C CEO Jorge Mendes. (Photograph by Nicola Mawson) Blu Label Unlimited, formerly Blue Label, has officially confirmed to shareholders that Cell C will be listing as a separate entity on the JSE, simultaneously creating an empowerment vehicle worth R2.4 billion. Cell C is expected to list towards the end of the year, ITWeb sources…

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Cell C announces JSE listing

Cell C announces JSE listing

Cell C Holdings has announced its intention to list on the JSE, a move the mobile operator said will streamline its balance sheet, elevate its brand and support its next phase of growth. The listing announcement, which had been expected, said all of Cell C’s issued ordinary shares will be admitted to trading on the…

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Landmark ‘Please Call Me’ case settled

Landmark ‘Please Call Me’ case settled

Vodacom has been using the Please Call Me invention for 25 years. Vodacom and Nkosana Makate have settled the years-long ‘Please Call Me’ battle out of court. In an announcement to shareholders this evening, Vodacom says the legal dispute has been settled and, as part of the settlement process, a notice was sent to the…

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AI is transforming how travellers plan, book, and navigate trips, new research finds

AI is transforming how travellers plan, book, and navigate trips, new research finds

Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used by international travellers to plan, book, and navigate trips, according to qualitative research by South African Tourism. Covering the US, China, India, Kenya, and the UK, the study shows AI tools like ChatGPT, Co-Pilot, and DeepSeek are helping consumers personalise itineraries and streamline travel experiences. From planning itineraries to…

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