OpenAI is set to introduce significant changes to the capabilities and guardrails of its flagship chatbot, ChatGPT, including the allowance of “erotica” for users who successfully verify their age on the platform. Read: Bandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: EV breaks Bugatti’s speed record OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced the policy change in a…
Exclusive webinar, hosted by ITWeb in partnership with Exclaimer and Prodata, will provide insight into how strategic e-mail management can solidify customer relationships, add value and establish new revenue streams. When it comes to IT services, the ability to add measurable value to customers is paramount. Fortunately, service providers can differentiate themselves by using a…
South Africa’s digital future hinges on how effectively its industries embrace the internet of things (IoT). From agriculture and mining to healthcare and logistics, connected devices are driving smarter decisions, greater efficiency and sustainable growth. Yet many sectors still rely on global system for mobile communications-based connectivity (2G/3G/4G) to power their IoT deployments – a…
Ethel Luvhimba, Service Delivery Manager, Attacq. In today’s cloud-native enterprise environments, the proliferation of shadow IT represents a latent yet critical cyber security vulnerability. This issue – and how smarter governance can strengthen cyber security – will be discussed at the ITWeb GRC Summit 2025 on 30 October at the Forum in Bryanston. Ethel Luvhimba,…
Apple has unveiled a series of product updates, including a refreshed MacBook Pro, an iPad Pro and a second generation of the Vision Pro headset, as it embeds its latest M5 chip across devices aimed at creative professionals. The introduction of M5-powered devices positions Apple to counter performance gains from rivals using Qualcomm and Intel’s…
The Manufacturing Centre of Excellence will partner with OEMs to teach new energy vehicle skills. The Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC) is preparing to launch a skills development training centre in Pretoria, to upskill automotive workers and train students in a range of new energy vehicle (NEV) skills. The Manufacturing Centre of Excellence, which will…
Google South Africa MD Kabelo Makwane Google South Africa has launched an “AI glossary” that standardises 100 terms in Zulu, Xhosa and Afrikaans in partnership with the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB). Google South Africa country director Kabelo Makwane told a launch event in Johannesburg on Wednesday that the glossary marks a critical step…
Altron group CTO Dr Bongani Mabaso. South African technology group Altron is the latest company to announce the deployment of an artificial intelligence (AI) factory, as tech companies jostle to establish and run industrial-scale AI operations. Altron yesterday announced the deployment of what it touted as “South Africa’s first operational AI factory”, powered by Nvidia…
Sixty60, the on-demand grocery delivery platform built by Shoprite Group, has fulfilled over 100 million orders since its launch in November 2019. This is according to Shoprite’s annual report, published on Monday. The retail giant’s board chair, Wendy Lucas-Bull, wrote in the report that the group’s investment in digital technologies is a key differentiator driving…
International e-Waste Day aims to raise public awareness about the growing problem of electronic waste and encourage responsible recycling. The Gauteng government is looking to turn old electronics into new chances for jobs, innovation and sustainability. This was highlighted at the Gauteng Department of e-Government Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Conference last week. The…
