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Africa must not get left behind in the coming technological stampede

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The Singularity U South Africa Summit on 21-22 October 2024 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg will be a rare opportunity to hear some world-leading authorities on AI, robotics, the metaverse and digital identity, to name a few. Mic Mann, co-CEO of Singularity U South Africa, explains why these technologies can help Africa solve some of its most pressing problems.

23 Jul 2024 English South Africa Business

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