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February 5, 2026
New survey shows 5 practices that make AI agent deployments work for companies
Company News
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February 2, 2026
From Signal magazine: Rishi Sunak on why leaders must drive AI from the top
AI
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January 30, 2026
AI@Work: The future of commerce? Expertise at your fingertips
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January 29, 2026
Opening digital markets so AI can shop — and negotiate — for you
AI
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January 29, 2026
Microsoft and SABC Plus set to unlock AI and digital skills for millions of South Africans
Company News
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January 26, 2026
Introducing Maia 200: The AI accelerator built for inference
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January 22, 2026
Every Child applies data, digital marketing – and most of all, empathy – to recruit and support foster families  
Digital Transformation
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January 21, 2026
How agentic AI robots are redefining retail store experiences
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January 21, 2026
Introducing Rho-alpha, the new robotics model from Microsoft Research
Company News
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January 21, 2026
Code of law: How AI is helping India’s lawyers work faster
Company News
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January 20, 2026
AI for social impact: Advancing AI skills to empower civil society and support sustainable growth
Company News
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January 20, 2026
From Signal magazine: Trevor Noah on the reasons to be cheerful about 2026 
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