Technology
11 articles
"I got scammed with Bitcoin." "So did I." "No... mine wasn't Bitcoin."
Two old friends meet for coffee in Germiston. One lost money in a fake Bitcoin investment. The other doesn't realise he's still inside a pyramid scheme.
The AI Revolution Needs More Than Algorithms: Meet the Infrastructure Behind Stargate
AI depends on more than algorithms. Explore the chips, data centres, electricity and construction powering Project Stargate and the AI revolution.
Is AI Music Killing the Industry? Or Is History Repeating Itself?
Every generation fears new technology will destroy music. From radio to music videos and now AI, history suggests the story is more complicated than it first appears.
Can Artificial Intelligence Create the Next Amapiano Hit?
AI can generate beats in seconds, but can it capture the culture, emotion and lived experiences behind South Africa's biggest music genres?
Can AI Be Creative, or Is It Just Copying Us?
When AI writes songs, paints pictures or creates videos, is it creating something original or just recognising patterns? The answer may not be as simple as you think.
AI Isn't Magic: How ChatGPT, Gemini and Other AI Models Actually Work
Artificial Intelligence is transforming businesses across South Africa, but most people don't know how it actually works. Learn why AI predicts instead of thinks, why different AI tools behave differently, and how understanding these basics can help you use AI more effectively.
Nobody Told Me AI Had Homework
I thought AI was going to save me from learning complicated technology. Instead, it introduced me to subjects I never even knew existed.
The Billion-Dollar Bet That Changed Artificial Intelligence
Most successful companies build products customers already want. NVIDIA did something different. It built the future before the market even knew it needed it.
The money revolution nobody noticed
Money hasn't looked the same for decades. Most of us just didn't notice the revolution while it was happening.
The Future of Work in South Africa: Why Business Will Never Be the Same
From coffee shop meetings and home offices to AI and digital businesses, discover how the future of work is reshaping entrepreneurship in South Africa.
How COVID-19 Accelerated South Africa's Digital Business Revolution
The COVID-19 pandemic changed more than where we worked. It accelerated digital transformation, online businesses and AI adoption across South Africa.