Microsoft Lists OpenAI as Competitor Amid AI and Search Landscape Shifts
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Microsoft Lists OpenAI as Competitor Amid AI and Search Landscape Shifts

August 2, 2024
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Microsoft now considers OpenAI a competitor in AI and search, adding complexity to their long-term partnership. Learn more about the evolving dynamics between these tech giants. Microsoft’s relationship with OpenAI has entered a new phase of complexity, as evidenced by the company’s latest annual report. For the first time, Microsoft

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Meta Shares Surge 5% as Sales Exceed Estimates on AI-Driven Advertising Growth
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Meta Shares Surge 5% as Sales Exceed Estimates on AI-Driven Advertising Growth

August 2, 2024
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Meta’s recent earnings report surpassed estimates, driven by effective AI in advertising. Shares jumped 5% as the company forecasts strong future growth. Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, experienced a notable surge in its stock price, climbing about 5% in late trading after reporting impressive sales

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Google’s ‘Dear Sydney’ Ad Sparks Backlash Over Impact on Kids
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Google’s ‘Dear Sydney’ Ad Sparks Backlash Over Impact on Kids

August 2, 2024
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Google’s Olympics-themed ad featuring Gemini AI faces criticism for undermining children’s writing skills. Learn why the commercial is causing a stir. Google’s recent advertisement for its Gemini AI, titled “Dear Sydney,” has ignited considerable controversy. The ad showcases a young female runner who wants to express her admiration for track

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Nedbank CIO Says AI Isn’t a Job Threat but a Call for Skill Enhancement
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Nedbank CIO Says AI Isn’t a Job Threat but a Call for Skill Enhancement

August 1, 2024
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Nedbank CIO Ray Naicker argues that AI isn’t the real threat to jobs. Instead, the lack of AI skills could leave employees behind. Discover insights from the latest “Digital Dawn” event and how banks are investing in tech and talent. In a recent discussion at the “Digital Dawn” event hosted

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South African Banks Ramp Up IT Investments with Focus on AI and Cloud Migration
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South African Banks Ramp Up IT Investments with Focus on AI and Cloud Migration

August 1, 2024
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Explore how South African banks are increasing their IT budgets in 2024, focusing on cloud migration, AI, and cybersecurity. Discover the latest spending trends and strategic shifts in the banking sector. South Africa’s major banks are significantly boosting their IT budgets as they focus on advancing cloud migration, artificial intelligence

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Data Breach Costs Surge in South Africa as Cyber Threats Intensify

August 1, 2024
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Discover the rising costs of data breaches in South Africa, with 2024 seeing an average expense of R53.1-million. Learn about the key attack vectors and the impact of AI on cybersecurity in the latest IBM report. In 2024, South Africa has seen a significant rise in the financial impact of

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