Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant concept confined to science fiction. It’s here, and it’s transforming industries, economies, and societies across the globe. As AI technologies rapidly advance, South Africa stands at a critical juncture – either we can sit on the beach and watch the AI wave roll in, or we can grab our surfboards, run into the sea, and ride the wave of innovation.
Those surfboards are education.
A key to South Africa’s success in this new era will be AI literacy and skills. To future-proof our nation, AI literacy and skills must be integrated at all levels – primary, secondary, and tertiary. AI is no longer just for tech experts; being able to use generative AI, such as ChatGPT, effectively and responsibly must become a…