China is advancing the protection of the Great Wall with an innovative combination of artificial intelligence and biological conservation, as experts deploy smart inspection robots and algae-based techniques to preserve the historic structure. This is reported by China Daily, a partner of TV BRICS. At the Shanhaiguan Pass in Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province, a four-legged robot… Continue reading China Uses AI and Algae to Strengthen Conservation of the Great Wall
Tag: Artificial Intelligence (AI)
BRICS and Cybersecurity: Protecting Shared Digital Space
According to the United Nations, the number of cyberattacks worldwide is growing by an average of 80 per cent each year. Every day, government bodies, industrial facilities, the energy sector, housing and utilities, transport systems, universities, banks, and shops are under threat – virtually any company or organisation may be at risk. Analysts are observing… Continue reading BRICS and Cybersecurity: Protecting Shared Digital Space
South Africa Is Not Ready for the Coming White-Collar AI Bloodbath
A major disruption is unfolding in global white-collar employment. According to Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, up to 50% of entry-level white-collar jobs could vanish in the next five years due to advances in artificial intelligence. As detailed in Axios’ article “Behind the Curtain: A White-Collar Bloodbath”, this isn’t science fiction; it’s a forecast from one… Continue reading South Africa Is Not Ready for the Coming White-Collar AI Bloodbath
BRICS Media and Think Tank Forum Releases Initiative on AI Cooperation, Development
RIO DE JANEIRO — The BRICS Media and Think Tank Forum released an initiative on AI cooperation and development on Wednesday, calling for joint efforts to explore AI-empowered journalism and think tank research. The initiative formed important consensus on building synergies to reshape global communication, deepening collaboration to forge new models of industrial cooperation, and… Continue reading BRICS Media and Think Tank Forum Releases Initiative on AI Cooperation, Development
Russia Discusses Countering Terrorism in Media Space
A round table discussion “Countering the ideology of terrorism in the media: the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) for detecting radical content” was held in Moscow. The discussion was attended by representatives of international organisations, government agencies, the media, the expert community, and former law enforcement officials. Roman Zezyulia, Deputy Director of the Department for… Continue reading Russia Discusses Countering Terrorism in Media Space
Zimbabwe and UAE Launch AI Training and Solar-Powered Digital Education Initiative
Zimbabwe is set to train over 10,000 teachers and lecturers annually in artificial intelligence and digital literacy through a new partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as part of a broader strategy to advance industrialisation and digital transformation in the country. The initiative was announced by the Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services,… Continue reading Zimbabwe and UAE Launch AI Training and Solar-Powered Digital Education Initiative
Indonesia adopts AI-powered ultrasound to tackle breast cancer
Indonesia’s Ministry of Health has launched a national effort to deploy artificial intelligence (AI)-powered ultrasound devices, aiming to improve the early detection of breast cancer and reduce maternal and infant mortality across the country. This is reported by ANTARA. According to the Mynistry, the move forms part of the government’s broader free health checks initiative… Continue reading Indonesia adopts AI-powered ultrasound to tackle breast cancer
AI takes centre stage during China’s annual Two Sessions
Vigorous discussions surrounding DeepSeek’s artificial intelligence (AI) models, which began early this year, continued at the Two Sessions – the annual meetings of the National People’s Congress (NPC) and the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) – held from 4 to 11 March. It shows how China is rapidly growing into… Continue reading AI takes centre stage during China’s annual Two Sessions
The rapid development of AI is unlocking new opportunities across industries and driving innovation
From AI-powered chatbots capable of deep reasoning to humanoid robots equipped with intelligent “brains” for complex services, technological advancements continue to astonish us at an unprecedented pace. The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries, enhancing productivity, and offering new possibilities for an intelligent life. Noting that China attaches great importance to the… Continue reading The rapid development of AI is unlocking new opportunities across industries and driving innovation
South Africa is looking forward to cooperating with China in the development and application of artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) was a hot topic at this year’s annual meetings of the National People’s Congress and the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, also referred to as the Two Sessions. The recently released AI chatbot DeepSeek has quickly gained global attention and users with its rich features. Daan du Toit,… Continue reading South Africa is looking forward to cooperating with China in the development and application of artificial intelligence