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Caller warns AI could become a ‘mind addiction’
A caller argues that AI’s convenience could entrench addiction, eliminate jobs and concentrate power in a handful of big companies.
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From keypad texting to WhatsApp: a forgotten tech revolution
The presenters reflect on how WhatsApp, smartphones and digital news replaced cash, keypads and faxed sports reports.
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Businesses are being pushed to rent software, not own it
A tech discussion examines the shift from perpetual software licences to cloud subscriptions and the risks for South African organisations.
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AI cannot replace a teacher’s human presence
A speaker argues that teacher training must build AI literacy and judgment without sacrificing the human presence that makes great teaching possible.
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Discovery Bank says AI cuts fraud losses by over 80%
Discovery Bank executive Hilton explains how AI analyses transactions and customer behaviour to flag scams and protect accounts.
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Why scammers target gift cards for China’s black market
Cybercrime expert Craig Peterson explains why gift-card scams can command more than face value in China.
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AI offers job seekers a low-cost alternative to experts
The discussion clarifies that AI can assist unemployed people who cannot afford career coaches, CV writers and interview trainers.
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Musk estimates AI could add up to $30 trillion a year
Elon Musk says AI and robotics could deliver huge productivity gains but warns electricity generation must rapidly expand.
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AI music puts artists, platforms and government under scrutiny
A discussion examines who must protect creative rights as AI-generated music spreads across South Africa’s platforms.
702 · The Azania Mosaka Show
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Digital wallets aim to cut cash costs for traders and taxis
An interview outlines how zero-fee digital wallets could help informal traders and taxi users transact without relying on cash.
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An 80-year-old’s screen habit brings a scam warning
A digital-wellness discussion turns personal as a presenter describes his father’s Facebook use, isolation and risky bank SMS links.
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Parents should explain digital rules, not steamroll kids
Digital-wellness consultant Mark Russell urges parents to own past mistakes and involve children in setting healthier screen habits.
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Experts warn Snapchat can expose a child’s location
A digital-wellness discussion examines children’s social-media risks, algorithmic bubbles and how platforms collect personal data.
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AI could let teenagers launch businesses from one room
A radio discussion argues that young people can use AI to develop products, plans, marketing and contracts with little outside help.
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Lego keeps AI out of product design
Lego says AI may handle administrative tasks, but human designers will continue creating its toy sets.
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A school needs more than computers to teach robotics
A robotics educator says schools also need basics such as air conditioning to keep computers working and ensure equal access.
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