Nzimande challenges entities to uphold good governance

Nzimande challenges entities to uphold good governance

Professor Blade Nzimande, minister of science, technology and innovation. With government departments often plagued by governance issues, minister Blade Nzimande has called for a stronger focus on clean governance, socio-economic impact and transformation within the science, technology and innovation entities. This comes on the back of one-on-one engagements recently held with the boards and exco…

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The ethics of good AI: Guardrails, governance and grey zones

The ethics of good AI: Guardrails, governance and grey zones

Robert Hunter, data privacy and cyber security specialist at Info.Blueprint. Not all artificial intelligence (AI) that claims to be “good” is created equal. Defensive AI in cyber security must not only counter threats effectively but also remain transparent, explainable and aligned with ethical standards. Yet in practice, speed often trumps caution. Enterprises are under pressure…

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Africa: Yes, Grains Convert to Glucose, but Millets Are Good for Diabetics

Africa: Ai4sid Champions Human Talent to Drive Africa’s Ai for Good Movement

As the world races to harness Artificial Intelligence (AI) for economic growth, Artificial Intelligence 4 Social Impact and Development (AI4SID) is turning its focus to people rather than machines, championing human capital as Africa’s greatest AI asset. AI4SID, an initiative under the Africa Hub for Innovation and Development, is rolling out a series of programmes…

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