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South Africans voice growing concerns over AI’s rapid rise

As artificial intelligence rapidly advances, concerns over its potential impact are growing in South Africa and around the world, with some members of the public worried about jobs, safety and the technology's ability to operate beyond human control.

South Africans voice growing concerns over AI’s rapid rise

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As artificial intelligence rapidly advances, concerns over its potential impact are growing in South Africa and around the world, with some members of the public worried about jobs, safety and the technology's ability to operate beyond human control.

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As artificial intelligence rapidly advances, concerns over its potential impact are growing in South Africa and around the world, with some members of the public worried about jobs, safety and the technology's ability to operate beyond human control.

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