Experts warn AI could reshape teen brains

Experts warn AI could reshape teen brains

Nanostockk | Istock | Getty Images Artificial intelligence is reshaping workplaces — and increasingly finding its way into the hands of many teens and children. From helping with homework to chatting with AI “friends,” tools such as ChatGPT have free versions online that are easy for young users to access. These AI chatbots, built on…

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Investors warn of global ‘hype bubble’ in AI

Investors warn of global ‘hype bubble’ in AI

AI start-ups are attracting record sums of venture capital, but some of the world’s largest investors warned that early-stage valuations are starting to look frothy, senior investment executives said on Friday. “There’s a little bit of a hype bubble going on in the early-stage venture space,” said Bryan Yeo, group chief investment officer at Singapore…

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South African execs warn: AI projects stalling without strategy

South African execs warn: AI projects stalling without strategy

Artificial intelligence has become a central theme in strategic boardroom discussions. Yet, for many South African organisations, the journey from AI experimentation to sustainable value creation remains complex. To unpack this journey, TechCentral, in partnership with Altron, hosted an executive roundtable titled “Navigating the AI Value Creation Journey”. The session brought together C-suite leaders and…

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RFK Jr.’s halt to U.S. funding for Gavi vaccine alliance a “travesty and a nightmare,” experts warn

RFK Jr.’s halt to U.S. funding for Gavi vaccine alliance a “travesty and a nightmare,” experts warn

Johannesburg — Every four years, representatives to the global alliance of governments, pharmaceutical makers, United Nations agencies and philanthropic organizations known as Gavi, which helps get vaccines to people who need them, meet to lock in new funding pledges. Just as this year’s meeting in Brussels was drawing to a close on Wednesday, U.S. Health Secretary…

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