Updates

2 Feb 2026

Darren Aronofsky and Google DeepMind reimagine the American Revolution with AI

Filmmaker Darren Aronofsky’s AI-focused studio has partnered with Google DeepMind and Time Studios to launch On This Day… 1776, a weekly YouTube series that uses generative AI alongside human voice acting to recreate key moments of the American Revolution.

2 Feb 2026

Microsoft and SABC Plus drives digital skills access in South Africa

AI fluency and digital learning are becoming widely available across South Africa through new online platforms.

2 Feb 2026

US cloud dominance sparks debate about Europe’s digital sovereignty

Rising cloud dependence is reshaping Europe’s digital sovereignty debate, with legal and security concerns mounting.

2 Feb 2026

OpenAI streamlines data analysis with in-house AI agent

OpenAI’s internal data agent combines memory, code-level understanding, and institutional knowledge to simplify complex data analysis.

2 Feb 2026

AI reshapes customer experience, survey finds

Customer experience (CX) leaders view artificial intelligence as indispensable for modern service delivery, citing improved efficiency, personalisation and insights as key drivers of AI adoption.

1 Feb 2026

AI infrastructure boom shows no sign of slowing down

Orders and investment in key AI infrastructure, including advanced chips and data-centre capacity, remain robust, with no indication of a near-term slowdown despite market uncertainty.

1 Feb 2026

Experts propose frameworks for trustworthy AI systems

Researchers outline emerging priorities for ensuring artificial intelligence systems are safe, reliable and aligned with human values as deployment expands across society.

1 Feb 2026

AI could harm the planet but also help save it

Despite high energy demands, AI offers tools to optimise agriculture, buildings, aviation, and energy systems for a cleaner and more efficient planet.

1 Feb 2026

AI and digital skills seen as key for persons with disabilities

Technology-driven jobs are reshaping employment options for persons with disabilities, as policymakers highlight AI skills as a key driver of inclusion.

1 Feb 2026

Critical AI toy security failure exposes children’s data

A security flaw exposed thousands of children’s AI toy chat logs, highlighting serious data protection and safety concerns.