by Timothy Pretorius | May 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
Bots, Bullets, and Bureaucracy On May 12, 2025, nations convened at the United Nations to address the pressing issue of regulating autonomous weapons powered by artificial intelligence (AI). These AI-driven systems are increasingly deployed in conflicts such as...
by Timothy Pretorius | May 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
The end of an era After 23 years, Skype officially signed off on May 5, 2025, marking the end of an era in digital communication. Acquired by Microsoft in 2011, Skype once revolutionised voice and video calls over the internet, peaking with over 300 million...
by Timothy Pretorius | Apr 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
Divine Defense: The Vatican’s Cybersecurity Evolution In a remarkable blend of tradition and technology, the Vatican is fortifying its spiritual stronghold with cutting-edge cybersecurity measures. As highlighted in a recent news article, the Holy See is...
by Timothy Pretorius | Apr 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
The HUMANOID Race speeds up On April 19, 2025, Beijing hosted the world’s first humanoid robot half-marathon, marking a significant milestone in robotics. Twenty-one bipedal robots competed alongside 12,000 human runners on a parallel track in the Yizhuang...
by Timothy Pretorius | Apr 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
A brief history of TARIFF The concept of trade tariffs has existed for thousands of years, with the earliest recorded instance dating back to ancient Mesopotamia around 3000 BCE. In the Sumerian city-states, rulers imposed duties on goods entering their territories....
