FEATURE the pace is yet too slow. There are promising initiatives supported by global technology companies, yet these efforts remain fragmented. To compete globally, South Africa needs a coordinated national focus on digital upskilling.
The message for both employers and employees is clear: AI will not replace people, but people who do not learn how to use AI may find themselves replaced by those who do. Digital capability drives both business performance and national growth, making it an economic necessity.
As South Africa prepares for the next wave of technological progress, empowering people with the skills to harness AI will be key to achieving sustainable growth, competitiveness and a more inclusive future of work. •
AI will not replace people, but people who do not learn how to use AI may find themselves replaced by those who do. www. intelligentcio. com
INTELLIGENT CIO AFRICA
27