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ProfessorTshilidzi Marwala is the vice-chancellor and principal of the University of Johannesburg and deputy chairperson of the PC4IR.
Digital ‘slavery’ such as that of content moderators, trainers and data labellers, is insidious, hidden and underpaid
Using artificial intelligence would address financial burdens, eliminate geographical restrictions and offer agility in conflict resolution – but there are pitfalls such as bias
South African inventions that have changed the world are all underpinned by research, development and significant financial backing — to lose this would be tragic
The coronavirus pandemic has demonstrated that there is not a part of our lives that will not be affected by the technologies of the fourth industrial revolution.
Like other sectors, higher education should continue to respond optimally to the coronavirus and map out a new path
Engineering students are best prepared for the shift in gear, but they will need to learn to change lanes
We cannot implement any recommendations without an overarching council to oversee it
Technology has the potential to solve many of the country’s social problems such as electricity production and the eradication of pit latrines
Despite the success of Artificial Intelligence, it needs to be regulated for a number of reasons
With great rewards for bringing new technologies into different sectors will come great opportunities for South Africa’s economy
A national data centre can be used to improve the state’s delivery of services
The institute should develop products that are applicable to different industries, such as 3D-imaging and self-driving cars
The country needs an institute that will be a conduit for AI knowledge to industry, society and government
The government, business, labour and civil society must work together to link potential employees to productive and decent jobs
