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Computers connected to our brains
“There is a real danger that computers will develop intelligence and take over. We urgently need to develop direct connections to the brain so that computers can add to human intelligence...
Sharing a Vision – Our Partners (1) The Valley Trust
Established in 1953, The Valley Trust in Botha’s Hill, aims to uplift the Valley of a Thousand Hills community, by eradicating poverty and improving the overall quality of the lives of th...
Student of the Month
IT varsity promotes a culture of learning that not only values academic success but elevates and celebrates students who prove they value education by showing academic responsibility, curiosity and ar...
Should tech companies share their technology with militaries?
Technology has always played a role in warfare, and tech companies can earn a fortune by selling tech to the military. But employees of many tech companies are unhappy about their tech being weaponize...
Rise of the megacities
The year was 1400 BC, and the city of Thebes was the capital and crown jewel of the New Kingdom of the Egyptian empire. Located on the banks of the Nile river, 800km south of the Nile Delta, it was a ...
#Throwback – IT varsity scoops Top Prize at the 2015 IBM Youth Innovation Challenge
Director of IT varsity Maseehullah Kathrada was awarded the top prize by IBM’s judges at the 2015 IBM Youth Innovation Challenge which was held at the University of KwaZulu Natal in Durban from the 25...
Part 2 of IBM predictions: AI can end world hunger
We are living in some of the most exciting times in history. Not only are we seeing science and technology advancing in unprecedented ways, but it is possible that, in the near future, we are also goi...
Smart cities key to Earth’s future as urbanisation balloons
In 2006 the world experienced a unique phenomenon: for the first time in human history, the number of people living in urban areas equalled the number living in rural areas. This was due to what is of...
Part 1: IBM’s predictions for our technological future
What are the five technologies that are going to fundamentally reshape business and society in the next five years? Some of IBM’s leading researchers shared their thoughts on this at IBM’s annual Thin...
Don’t dismiss President Ramaphosa’s smart city idea
The recent announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa about developing a “smart city” in South Africa has created quite a stir and has triggered a lot of conversation. Unfortunately, it seems not many ...