OpenAI will not release its new AI model – GPT-6.1 Astra – due to safety concerns, the ChatGPT-maker confirmed on Tuesday. The AI system – which performs tasks like browsing the web and using apps by itself – “didn’t quite meet the bar” of the company’s standards, Saachi Jain, head of safety systems at OpenAI,…
Waymo has announced plans to expand its autonomous ride-hailing footprint into Singapore, marking its second major market deployment in Asia outside the United States. Over the coming months, the company will deploy an initial fleet of Jaguar I-PACE electric vehicles across the island nation to begin preliminary operational setup. Read: Sony expands audio lineup with…
Following its initial debut on Samsung’s latest foldable lineup, including the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Z Fold 8, and Z Flip 8, the manufacturer is officially expanding its One UI 9 software update to slate-style smartphones. The software rollout begins today for the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra, while also extending to the…
The Development Bank of Southern Africa reported R7.8 billion profit, while backing connectivity and infrastructure development across Southern Africa. The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting South Africa’s digital infrastructure sector, with investments made to local businesses contributing to the deployment of 47 545km of fibre during the year…
Abraham van der Merwe and Shane Chorley Frogfoot Networks, internet service provider Vox and prepaid fibre brand Hypa have raised new equity and are expanding their debt facilities in a transaction that values the businesses at R14.4-billion and is meant to more than quadruple the rate at which Frogfoot connects South African homes. The target…
Abraham van der Merwe, Group CEO of Vivica Group. Local telecoms and connectivity businesses Frogfoot Networks, Vox and Hypa have secured new equity capital and debt facilities in a transaction that values the companies at R14.4 billion. The three sister firms sit under Vivica Group: Vox is the main telecoms business, while fibre infrastructure provider…
American philanthropist Bill Gates has called for artificial intelligence (AI) to be deployed in Africa from the early stages of its development, warning that introducing the technology only after it has benefited wealthier nations would deepen global health inequalities. The chair of the Gates Foundation made the remarks during the inaugural Paul Farmer Butaro Dialogues…
City Power says people are stealing electricity by bypassing smart meters. (Picture: Moritz R | Unsplash) Joburg’s power utility, City Power, has paused converting postpaid to prepaid meters as it admits to billing issues, stating it needs to audit its customer database to identify customers who are getting free power. In a statement issued by…
AARTO is set to be implemented in another 69 municipalities this month. (Image: RTIA, redrawn by GenAI) The South African Local Government Agency (SALGA) on Wednesday lost a court bid in the Pretoria High Court to stop the rollout of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) programme. This clears the way for phase…
LedgerAI, an AI governance platform. (Image supplied) South African AI governance platform LedgerAI is expanding its reach to Android and Huawei mobile devices. Founded by Vuyo Nkadimeng and Zanele Simelane, the platform enables companies to assess AI governance risks, track compliance obligations and generate evidence-based documentation for audits and regulatory reviews. Head developer Nkadimeng said the…
