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AI · 2 min read

ChatGPT is turning answers into interfaces

OpenAI’s GPT-6 rollout adds charts, forms and interactive tools to everyday chats. The useful test is what they help you do.

  • Interactive responses arrive in ChatGPT
  • Rollout depends on tier and workplace settings
  • Inspect the answer behind the interface
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Connectivity · 2 min read

Vodacom plans R500m-plus Western Cape network upgrades

The operator says its spending will improve capacity and backup power. Coverage statistics show why the practical result matters more than the headline.

  • Capacity and backup power are part of the plan
  • National coverage is background, not a local audit
  • Watch completed sites and observed reliability
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Business · 2 min read

Vodacom’s renewable-power milestone is a story about data

Vodacom reports a year of commercial virtual wheeling. The mechanism matches electricity use with generation across the grid.

  • Energy claims depend on reliable data
  • Customers still pay their utility bills
  • Renewable procurement does not ensure uninterrupted supply
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