Mind the Gap
As we advance technologically and experience more and more enhancements in artificial intelligence (AI), the division of work between humans and machines is changing significantly1. With these changes comes the evolution of economic gender gaps which have to be monitored closely. AI is the key driver of changes brought about by the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR)1. The rise of...
“Bogus” Colleges and their illegal use of Intellectual Property Rights
The year is off to an exciting start and next week our matriculants will receive their examination results. During this time, matriculants are also looking for institutions where they can register to further their studies. This is also a time where a lot of “bogus” institutions start mushrooming, luring vulnerable students. Image Source: https://twitter.com/dbe_kzn/status/1214518545352138752 The Department of Higher Education and Training...
The Origins of Some of Our Favourite Holiday Innovations
(Image credit: Alexey Stiop | Dreamstime.com) There are so many holiday mainstays that we see around the festive season from Christmas trees, tinsel, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and many more. This also includes fireworks during New Year’s celebrations. Have you ever wondered how these innovations became such prominent features in our holiday traditions? In today’s blog, we’ll be discussing the history...
A Short Summary of Twitter Terms and Conditions
Last week we looked at the Terms and Conditions of Facebook. This week we look at the Terms and Conditions of Twitter. What personal information are you giving up to use this platform? Twitter Like Facebook, Twitter has a minimum user age of 13. When we tried to open an account using a birth date of a person younger than 13,...
What Happens With Your Data When You Sign Up For Online Services?
October was cyber security awareness month and we brought you information about how the law protects you from your information being shared illegally whether for advertisement purposes or for any other purpose. The key factor was that you must have provided your express permission to receive direct marketing calls or emails. However, do you read any of the terms...
Protecting our South African Heritage
South Africa has a rich heritage, from the indigenous fauna and flora to the languages spoken in the country as well as our culture and traditions. Many of the indigenous people of South Africa have traditions that are passed down orally from generation to generation. As an example, during special occasions, there will be a praise singer reciting a...