Eighteen months ago, one of South Africa’s largest retailers wasn’t worried about AI. Onboarding worked. Compliance checks passed audits. Fraud was a known, managed cost of doing business. Then a syndicate found them. The attack looked ordinary. Customers submitted genuine South African ID documents. Except they weren’t genuine anymore. Using AI, fraudsters had altered key…
FILE PHOTO: US President Donald Trump arrives to deliver a statement along with Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, on the signing of a new free trade agreement in Buenos Aires, on November 30, 2018, on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders’ Summit. Saul Loeb | AFP | Getty Images…
A judge ruled Tuesday that transgender people won’t face criminal charges for using Idaho public restrooms that match their gender identities. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The ruling from U.S. District Judge Amanda Brailsford puts on hold enforcement of key components of a law adopted…
Mauritius set out its national AI strategy in 2018, the first by an African country. Since then over a dozen African states have adopted national AI policies of some sort or another. As a national policy plan, an AI strategy typically sets out the priorities and aspirations in achieving certain policy objectives. At the continental…
Swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev of Greece has beaten a world record at the controversial Enhanced Games in Las Vegas. The 32-year-old clocked 20.81 seconds in the men’s 50m freestyle – but his time will not be recognised by official authorities. The results are considered illegal by global sporting bodies because athletes can take banned performance-enhancing drugs….
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media aboard Air Force One on May 15, 2026 as he returns to the United States. Alex Wong | Getty Images President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened Iran to “get moving,” or seemingly face new consequences. “For Iran, the Clock is Ticking, and they better get moving, FAST,…
SA’s Cardinal Brislin slams the US president’s attacks on Pope Leo XIV, insisting the papacy is not political theatre. The Catholic Church should never be a platform for political theatre. It would be convenient for political players across the world if it were. While the church does not seek quarrels with political leaders, neither can…
The spokesman for Iran’s foreign ministry said Monday that President Trump’s repeated threats to attack the country’s civilian infrastructure amounted to war crimes, as he acknowledged ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the war but warned that “negotiation can in no way be compatible with ultimatums, crimes, or threats to commit war crimes. As reports said…
Oracle’s Mike Sicilia is the latest software CEO to wade in to the debate on whether AI tools that heavily automate human tasks will mean the demise of his industry. His verdict was a resounding “no”. “You’ve all heard … that new companies coding quickly using AI will spell the death of SaaS (software as…
Sony is reportedly executing a dramatic U-turn on its multi-platform strategy. According to Bloomberg, the company plans to pull back from the PC market, making its premier first-party titles exclusive to PlayStation 5 once again. While Sony began porting its heavy hitters, such as Horizon Zero Dawn, God of War Ragnarök, and Marvel’s Spider-Man, to…
