Browsing: technology

by Mark Paterson, University of Pittsburgh Problems of racial and gender bias in artificial intelligence algorithms and the data used…

Side-hustles have become ubiquitous in modern society, as the country’s constrained economic outlook and growth, high inflation and the resultant…

In recent years, the notion of placing bets on sports has become an idea synonymous with the sheer excitement of…

Lotteries, once rooted in traditional paper tickets and draw-style formats, are undergoing a transformative journey propelled by the rapid advancement…

The cost of living crisis is still creating impact, with almost one in every two people (48%) reporting declining confidence in…

BY M. Hadi Amini, Florida International University Depending on which late-model vehicle you own, your car might be watching you…

In the heart of Uganda’s vibrant sports culture, technology is ushering in a new era of fan engagement and stadium…

In the realm of modern football, the introduction of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) was heralded as a monumental development that…

Over the past few years, the global music landscape has witnessed a transformative cultural exchange, thanks to the rise of…

The rise of IT contracting offers many benefits. The field of IT is rapidly evolving, and with companies embracing digital…

Cloud is already part of modern business. But many South African enterprises are only using a fraction of its capabilities. For…

Absa announced today that it had 3.5 million digitally active customers in the six months to end-June 2023. The company,…

The world is undergoing a digital revolution, and its impact is being felt across various industries. One sector that has…

BY Holly Willis, University of Southern California The bitter conflict between actors, writers and other creative professionals and the major…

As is the case with so many industries, SA’s tourism and hospitality sectors were hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.…

by Bruce Schneier, Harvard Kennedy School and Nathan Sanders, Harvard University If you ask Alexa, Amazon’s voice assistant AI system,…

Technology enabled businesses and the solutions they develop represent exciting growth opportunities for investors. In South Africa technology companies and…

Sports betting has come a long way since its traditional beginnings with bookmakers. This article will delve into the evolution…

Most South African retail workers are feeling overworked but the vast majority believe technology is the answer to their situation,…

by Eric Zeng, Carnegie Mellon University The European Union filed an antitrust case against Google on June 14, 2023, charging…

Visa today announced the launch of the new Visa Africa FinTech Accelerator programme to help enable Africa’s expanding start-up community…

In today’s digital age, the media as well as countless information and communication technologies (ICTs) have become integral parts of…

by Brendan H. O’Connor, Arizona State University ChatGPT is a hot topic at my university, where faculty members are deeply…

Technology has revolutionised the way we live, and parenting is no exception. Millennials (born between 1981-1996) are the largest group…

by Anjana Susarla, Michigan State University Takeaways: A new federal agency to regulate AI sounds helpful but could become unduly…