Koos Bekker grew up on a maize farm near Potchefstroom, South Africa, but by the mid-2000s he had orchestrated one of the most consequential tech investments in history. When Naspers, under Bekker’s
Artificial intelligence now stands at a crossroads – celebrated as a revolutionary force, yet increasingly scrutinised as a potential bubble. Global investment in AI is expected to exceed $3 trillion over the
When Elon Musk’s xAI launched Grokipedia – its self-proclaimed “AI-powered encyclopedia” – it billed the platform as a revolution in factual knowledge. Within weeks, that ambition met academic scrutiny. Researchers comparing Grokipedia
Marks & Spencer’s recent cyberattack has delivered a sharp reminder that digital ambition without resilience is a costly gamble. The British retailer’s first-half profit plunged by more than half, falling to £184
China is offering major technology firms discounted electricity rates to strengthen its domestic artificial intelligence chip industry and reduce dependence on foreign suppliers. The policy, implemented through regional subsidies, is part of
Nvidia is deepening its foothold in Asia through a sweeping set of partnerships that will see the company supply more than 260,000 advanced AI chips to South Korea’s government and major corporations,
A global movement is gathering momentum as more than 800 influential voices from the technology, policy, and academic spheres call for a moratorium on developing artificial intelligence that could surpass human intellect.
The global tech and luxury industries have found a new convergence point in the success of EssilorLuxottica’s AI-powered Ray-Ban Meta glasses. The eyewear giant’s shares soared more than ten per cent after
South Korea has unveiled an ambitious display of artificial intelligence and unmanned defence technology at the Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition (ADEX) 2025, signalling its intent to become a global leader
As artificial intelligence (AI) drives an insatiable demand for energy, major tech companies are increasingly turning to nuclear power as a potential solution. This move marks a significant shift in the energy
