Beijing – China has announced plans to launch space-based artificial intelligence data centres over the next five years, a move that directly challenges Elon Musk’s SpaceX, which is also racing to deploy orbital computing hubs. According to state broadcaster CCTV, China’s main space contractor, the China Aerospace Science and Technology…
South Africa’s finance minister, Enoch Godongwana, has confirmed that the country will temporarily step back from its G20 engagements during the United States presidency of the grouping, describing the move as a “temporary setback.” Speaking at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos on Thursday, Godongwana explained that the decision…