South Africa's leading universities are shifting their approach to artificial intelligence by moving away from policing its use. Instead, they are focusing on redesigning their teaching, assessment, and certification methods to adapt to the integration of AI in education.

Liquid C2 and Cloudflare argue that AI governance should be embedded directly into technology infrastructure rather than confined to policy documents, according to TechCentral. The companies contend that building guardrails into systems allows organisations to deploy artificial intelligence more quickly and safely. Their position suggests that treating governance as an infrastructure layer, rather than a separate compliance exercise, is the fastest way for businesses to innovate with AI while managing associated risks.

Tech billionaires advocate for an AI-driven future in South Africa, suggesting that a basic income could support this vision. However, an analysis of the country's budget reveals significant challenges to this thesis, indicating that the proposed AI utopia may not be financially feasible.

The article discusses the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to drive growth for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa. It explores the current landscape of AI adoption among these businesses and offers insights on how they can effectively navigate the hype surrounding AI to identify real opportunities for development.

A report from TechCentral highlights that the gap in access to generative AI in South Africa is increasing, particularly among different age groups and educational backgrounds. It warns that without targeted efforts to address this issue, the technology will primarily advantage individuals who are already connected, educated, and digitally savvy.

Thirty robots took part in a demonstration in Poland calling for regulation of artificial intelligence, Channels Television reports. The protest was organised by Democratism, an initiative that, according to its website, aims to launch debate on how AI and robotisation affect the labour market. The unusual event was intended to draw public attention to concerns about automation's impact on employment and the need for rules governing AI development and deployment.