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SCI & TECH7h agoSouth Africans voice growing concerns over AI’s rapid riseAs artificial intelligence rapidly advances, concerns over its potential impact are growing in South Africa and around the world, with some members of the public worried about jobs, safety and the technology’s ability to operate beyond human control.Africanews [en]
SCI & TECHSep 1AIRN Accelerates Global AI Resource Infrastructure Expansion , with India and South Africa Emerging as Key MarketsAIRN is accelerating its global expansion of AI resource infrastructure, with India and South Africa identified as key markets. This development indicates a growing investment in AI capabilities in these regions.nigeriasun.com · Nigeria
SCI & TECHAug 29Scientists probe if herpes virus is killing sardines off South AfricaScientists in South Africa are investigating why masses of sardines have washed up dead or dying along parts of the country’s west and south coast – and if a herpes virus detected in the fish is responsible. The mass mortality of sardines this month has so far stumped the country’s Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, though scientists have come to at least one conclusion: it is the first time that the virus in question – pilchard herpesvirus, or PHV – has been identified in...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 24South African sprint legend hails record - breaking robotA South African sprint legend has praised a robot for its record-breaking performance. This highlights an advancement in robotics and its recognition by figures from other fields.europe.chinadaily.com.cn · China
SCI & TECHAug 21Duck brigade replaces pesticides on wine farm in South AfricaIndian runner ducks are used, alongside sheep and cattle, at Vergenoegd Löw to control insects and trim down crops and weeds in the vineyards.Africanews [en]