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Phillip Crafford

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AI prompting is the new critical thinking

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Rather than outsourcing thinking to AI, students must be taught to interrogate ideas, test assumptions and refine their own reasoning.

The problem with AI in education may not be the technology itself – it may be that students are using it incorrectly, treating it not as a tool, but as a solution. And because educators tend to see it as a threat, they aren’t taking students along a learning path that enables them to use GenAI as an enabler rather than a cheating tool.

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Why Information Technology Courses Are Essential for South Africa’s Digital Future

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Information technology courses teach students how to design, manage, and support digital systems. Belgium Campus iTversity offers industry aligned IT qualifications through both on campus and online study options, preparing graduates for high demand roles in South Africa’s growing digital economy.

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Why Systems Thinking Is Now the Most Important Skill for Software Developers in the Age of AI

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Systems thinking is becoming the most essential skill for software developers as AI increasingly automates coding tasks. While AI tools can generate code, fix bugs, and streamline development, they cannot replace a human’s ability to understand how complex systems behave and interact. Developers who can design, interpret, and manage entire systems will thrive in an AI driven software landscape. Coding is becoming automated, but systems thinking is becoming indispensable.

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How IT Distance Learning Is Expanding Access to Digital Careers in South Africa

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IT Distance Learning offers flexible, accessible pathways into ICT education through online platforms, digital resources, and virtual collaboration. Belgium Campus iTversity provides the option to study IT online, combining academic rigour with flexible delivery to support students across South Africa. This ensures inclusive, industry aligned training for future ready digital careers.

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Custobots: How Autonomous Buyers Are Rewriting the Rules of Commerce

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Custobots are autonomous, AI driven machine customers that analyse data, make decisions, and complete purchases without human involvement. They already influence automated reordering, predictive maintenance, and smart procurement. By 2030, machine customers are expected to control more than $30 trillion in spending, making them one of the fastest growing buyer segments. As Custobots evolve from rule based tools to fully autonomous agents, businesses must optimise for machine readable data, transparent pricing, and algorithm friendly product information. Ethical AI, trust, and accountability will be essential as autonomous commerce becomes mainstream.

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ANALYSIS: Big Tech sets AI to catch AI

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As hackers use artificial intelligence (AI) to bypasses security – including one of the largest government breaches on record – companies like Anthropic and OpenAI are holding back tools they see as now being defence systems.

Cyber security firm Gambit recently said it had analysed the attack path behind what it says is one of the largest government breaches on record: the compromise of Mexico’s tax authority and at least eight other organisations.

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How to Become a Programmer: The Modern, No Nonsense Guide to Starting a Tech Career

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Becoming a programmer involves learning a beginner friendly language, mastering core programming fundamentals, and building practical projects that demonstrate your skills. You don’t need a degree – a strong portfolio, consistent practice, and real world problem solving are what make you job ready. Programming is accessible to beginners of any age and offers strong career opportunities across industries.

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