https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/852.html South Africa news 15 4th Industrial Revolution news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/852.html en-us Sat, 31 Oct 2026 20:40:16 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-ai-bubble-is-going-to-burst-heres-why-that-matters-747562a Artificial intelligence has sparked predictions of sweeping productivity gains, transformed business models and widespread job losses. But the commercial excitement surrounding AI is running ahead of what the technology can reliably deliver. 1-272972 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:09:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/idris-elbas-akuna-group-opens-applications-for-new-ai-filmmaking-programme-in-sa-969144a Applications have opened for a free AI filmmaking programme for creators in South Africa and four other African countries, with selected teams eligible for funding to produce their films. 1-272884 Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:48:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/are-you-covered-how-undisclosed-ai-usage-leaves-insureds-exposed-969164a The pattern of commercial innovation in business is familiar: adopt new technology, discover its exposures, and then look to the insurance market to respond. 1-272854 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/as-ai-spreads-businesses-lose-sight-of-where-their-data-goes-181246a As businesses adopt AI faster than they can secure it, sensitive information is increasingly at risk of falling into the wrong hands. 1-272798 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:06:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/advtech-buys-25-stake-in-ai-edtech-mathu-525620a Advtech has acquired a 25% stake in edtech company MathU, securing a seat on its board and exclusive rights to current and future AI-enhanced education solutions. 1-272756 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:21:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ai-fake-news-and-free-elections-how-sa-is-tackling-digital-disinformation-525670a Imagine scrolling through TikTok or X (Twitter) on election day and seeing a video purporting to be filmed inside what looks like your local voting station. Someone has recorded a pile of opened, discarded ballots, claiming on camera that vote rigging is underway and that votes from your polling station are being thrown away. The post goes viral and you feel that the system is compromised. As a result, you might decide to stay home because voting would be pointless. 1-272736 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/meta-opens-ai-skills-programme-to-sa-developers-and-students-303788a Meta has partnered with South Africa’s Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) to launch a free AI training programme for developers, students, startups and early-career professionals. 1-272683 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africas-ai-ambitions-face-a-looming-power-constraint-858283a Artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure requires more than advanced chips and computing capacity. It also needs a reliable supply of electricity. 1-272619 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/securex-africa-2027-puts-african-market-access-at-the-heart-of-new-show-strategy-181666a Securex Africa 2027 is set to take place at Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa from 1-3 June 2027, with a stronger focus on connecting international, regional and local suppliers with buyers and decision-makers from across Africa. 1-272588 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/google-chooses-15-sa-startups-for-ai-accelerator-181886a Google has selected 15 South African startups for the 2026 Google for Startups Accelerator, with each company receiving access to Google's AI tools, mentorship and up to R1m in equity-free funding. 1-272358 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution South Africa