A small publication calling itself The Wire by Acutus faces questions over its AI-generated content and possible links to OpenAI lobbying efforts, raising concerns about AI’s influence on independent journalism. The emergence of a small publication calling itself The Wire by Acutus has drawn scrutiny over whether it is publishing large amounts of machine-written copy while presenting itself as an independent technology and science outlet. The site, which appeared in late 2025, has produced close to 100 articles and describes its coverage as spanning technology, science, energy, business and health. The doubts deepened after journalist Tyler Johnston ran the site’s…
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A new study reveals that news publishers blocking large language model crawlers have experienced a 7% drop in weekly website traffic within six weeks, raising concerns over the trade-off between preventing AI training and maintaining audience reach. A new working paper from Rutgers Business School and The Wharton School says…
South Africa’s government has pulled its draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy after discovering fictitious sources in the document, raising questions over AI-generated research and the policy’s credibility amid political and industry scrutiny. South Africa’s communications and digital technologies minister, Solly Malatsi, has withdrawn the country’s draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy…
South Africa’s Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies has withdrawn a draft AI policy after discovering that parts of its reference list contained fabricated citations, highlighting the growing risks of AI-generated misinformation in government procedures. South Africa’s Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi has withdrawn the draft National Artificial…
An investigation reveals that The Wire by Acutus, an AI-driven publication, may be used to promote pro-AI agendas, raising concerns over transparency and the influence of lobbying efforts in digital journalism. A new investigation has raised fresh questions about the blurred line between editorial content and artificial intelligence advocacy, after…
The rise of AI-created tracks now accounts for nearly half of all uploads on Deezer, triggering debates over authenticity, copyright, and artist royalties amid soaring synthetic content and misuse concerns. The music industry is grappling with an explosion of AI-generated tracks that is beginning to reshape streaming platforms, royalty systems…
As AI image models improve, distinguishing real photographs from synthetic scenes becomes increasingly difficult, prompting a shift towards verifying provenance to maintain trust in visual storytelling. It is becoming harder to trust the first glance. In street and documentary photography, images that once read as unmistakably real can now be…
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As AI transforms cybersecurity with adaptive systems and automation, malicious actors exploit generative models for sophisticated attacks, prompting urgent calls for enhanced governance and industry collaboration. Artificial intelligence is reshaping how organisations design and deploy cybersecurity, shifting defence from static perimeter controls to adaptive, data‑driven systems that can anticipate and…
Security experts warn that advances in AI, quantum computing, and automation will redefine digital trust by 2026, urging organisations to adopt zero-trust architectures and rigorous identity management to counter emergent threats from non-human agents and AI-powered attacks. Security teams are revising how they adopt technology for 2026 as advances in…
Major financial firms signal a shift of cryptocurrencies into the mainstream investment landscape, driven by institutional participation and expanding product offerings, though market stability remains under scrutiny. The leaders of major financial and crypto firms are signalling that cryptocurrencies are moving from niche markets into mainstream investment frameworks, a shift…
South Africa’s digital credit market is rapidly evolving through technological advancements, regulatory responses, and increased consumer tools, sparking a shift towards more inclusive and transparent lending practices amid economic and cybersecurity challenges. South Africa’s digital credit market is accelerating as mobile access, richer data analytics and regulatory modernisation reshape how…
Amazon Web Services has launched AI Factories, a managed service delivering full‑stack AI infrastructure within clients’ data centres, enabling large‑scale models to be run locally while maintaining control over sensitive data. Amazon Web Services has launched AI Factories, a managed service that installs full‑stack AI infrastructure inside customers’ own data…
Recent projects supported by the British Council demonstrate that teachers, harnessing AI and social media with proper training and ethical governance, can lead transformative educational change that enhances learning and wellbeing without replacing human interaction. Technology is reshaping classrooms worldwide, but recent action research led by teachers shows that human…
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