Technology
Fable 5 pulled offline after US government order
Anthropic switched off Fable 5 after a US export control order barred foreign nationals from its most powerful public AI model. Here is what happened.
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Martin Scorsese embraces AI with Black Forest Labs deal
Martin Scorsese joins Black Forest Labs as an adviser, using the FLUX AI image generator to storyboard his next film starring Leonardo DiCaprio.
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Google and SpaceX are in talks to build AI data centres in orbit
Google and SpaceX are in talks to build orbital AI data centres under Project Suncatcher, with 81 satellites and prototype launches by 2027.
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iOS 27 is reportedly getting a full Siri overhaul and a customisable camera app
Bloomberg reports iOS 27 will overhaul Siri with an LLM-powered interface, a customisable Camera app, and new AI photo editing tools ahead of WWDC 8 June 2026.
News
South Africa scraps AI policy draft after fake AI-generated citations found in official document
SA's draft AI policy has been scrapped after fake AI-generated citations were found in the official document. Minister Malatsi confirmed the withdrawal Monday.
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DeepSeek V4 preview launch signals new front in US China AI race
DeepSeek V4 preview launch on 24 April 2026 pits Huawei chips against Nvidia and reopens the US China AI race, with local SA developers watching closely.
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Meta layoffs to hit 8 000 staff as AI spending bill balloons
Meta will lay off 8 000 staff and close 6 000 open roles from 20 May 2026 as it pours up to US$135 billion into AI, with knock-on effects for SA marketers.
Viral News
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s home attacked twice in four days as anti-AI violence escalates
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's San Francisco home was attacked twice in four days in April 2026. A man has been charged with attempted murder in the first incident.
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ByteDance’s Doubao AI voice assistant debuts on ZTE phones as TikTok owner targets Siri’s turf
ByteDance AI voice assistant Doubao lands first on a ZTE handset in China, pushing TikTok’s parent beyond social video into deeper control of the smartphone.
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NEO home robot: The world’s first humanoid helper and when it’ll be available in South Africa
The California-based tech company 1X has launched the NEO home robot, which it calls the world’s first consumer-ready humanoid assistant capable of learning household chores and adapting to its owner’s lifestyle.
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OpenAI scores gold in one of the world’s top programming competitions
OpenAI has won gold at the 2025 International Olympiad in Informatics, placing first among AI systems and outperforming most human contestants in the global coding challenge.
Viral News
Jessica Radcliffe orca attack is completely fake: Here’s why
A viral video claiming that marine trainer Jessica Radcliffe was killed by an orca has been proven false, with no evidence the person or the park in question even exist.
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OpenAI launches GPT-5, it’s most advanced generative model yet
OpenAI has officially launched GPT-5, its most advanced AI model to date, replacing all previous versions with new features that aim to improve accuracy, safety, and usability.
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What is ‘io’? – Sam Altman and Jony Ive announce merger
Sam Altman and Jony Ive have announced that their teams—OpenAI and io—are merging to design a new generation of AI-powered products.
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Google’s ‘Flow’ uses ‘Veo 3’ AI to generate the most realistic videos
Google has introduced ‘Flow’, an AI tool that creates extremely realistic videos using its powerful Veo 3 model, but it’s not yet available in South Africa.
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AI-controlled fighter jets may be closer than we think — and would change the face of warfare
Without the need for life support systems such as ejection seats and oxygen supplies, these aircraft can perform in ways that are beyond the scope of piloted aircraft.
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DeepSeek vs ChatGPT: Features, language models, prompt accuracy
DeepSeek R1 challenges ChatGPT with open-source accessibility and superior efficiency. Here's a comparative look at features, language models, and prompt accuracy between these AI tools.
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OpenAI launches Operator, an agent capable of making online orders
Users can instruct Operator to complete tasks, and it will adaptively handle challenges or ask for user input if it encounters barriers such as login prompts or CAPTCHAs.
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ChatGPT hit by partial outage: Here are the latest updates
ChatGPT faced a partial outage on Thursday. Here's everything we know so far.
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OpenAI may be on the brink of ending adversarial attacks on its language models
In their latest research, OpenAI explored a new approach to fortify language models against these kinds of attacks.
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OpenAI spearheads $500bn ‘Stargate Project’: Here’s what you must know about it
OpenAI has announced “The Stargate Project,” a $500 billion initiative to develop AI infrastructure in the U.S. Here’s what you need to know.
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OpenAI officially launches Canvas for GPT-4o users
OpenAI launches Canvas for GPT-4o users, offering an interactive workspace for writing and coding projects.
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Cognition Labs unveils Devin, the world’s first AI software engineer
Cognition Labs launches Devin, the world’s first AI software engineer, to revolutionise software development with task automation and seamless integrations.
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OpenAI blocks new Sora signups amid soaring demand
Existing Sora accounts remain unaffected, and current users can continue leveraging the platform’s full suite of features without interruption.
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Five ways to enhance your ChatGPT search
Here’s a guide to maximising the effectiveness of ChatGPT search while understanding its limitations.
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Tesla Optimus robot: Here’s how much it’ll cost to own a humanoid
Tesla has unveiled its new Optimus humanoid robot, capable of performing everyday tasks and designed for both homes and industries.
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OpenAI expected to unveil ‘Project Strawberry’ today: Here’s what we know
Despite the shroud of mystery, some details about ‘Project Strawberry’ have come to light through leaks and industry insiders.
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‘So cringe!’: Gemini Live demo suffers embarrassing fail [video]
The demo malfunctioned twice, leading to an awkward and disappointing moment for Google, especially as the event was live-streamed.
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Gaming
‘EA SPORTS FC’ predicts the winner of the UEFA EURO 2024
According to the simulation, England will secure victory after a thrilling match against Germany at the Olympiastadion in Berlin on 14 July 2024.
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iOS 18 update: Features to expect and how to install
iOS 18 introduces a range of new features and enhancements to improve user experience. Find out what to expect and how to install the update.
