Is AI Becoming SI? What “Super Intelligence” Really Means Artificial intelligence has become one of the defining technologies of our time. It writes, codes, analyses data, assists doctors, supports businesses, generates images, helps researchers and increasingly performs tasks that once required significant human expertise. But this week, something unusual happened. The language around AI changed. On 29 September 2026 , President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the U.S. executive branch to use the terms “Super Intelligence” and “SI” instead of “Artificial Intelligence” and “AI” in official non-statutory communications. The order applies the new terminology across executive-branch correspondence, websites, reports and policy documents, while leaving older regulations and historical documents unchanged. The White House That immediately raises an interesting question: Has artificial intelligence actually become superintelligence — or has the name changed before ...

The Rise of AI Therapy: Innovation, Access and the Need for Human Oversight Artificial intelligence is moving into one of the most sensitive areas of human life: mental health . People are already using AI chatbots to talk through anxiety, loneliness, relationship problems, stress and difficult emotions. At the same time, researchers are testing AI-assisted psychological interventions, clinicians are experimenting with AI tools in training and assessment, and professional bodies are warning that these systems also carry real risks. The result is a difficult but important question: Can AI improve access to mental-health support without replacing the judgement, empathy and responsibility of trained professionals? The latest research suggests that AI may have a useful role — but the strongest evidence points toward AI as a support tool, not a substitute for human care . AI therapy is no longer theoretical AI-powered mental-health tools have existed for several years, but generative AI has...

THE PROBLEM A Degree Is No Longer Enough What South African Graduates Need To Succeed In Today's Job Market By Analita Gonçalves ✦ Skunkworks Academy ✦ South Africa  Higher education remains one of the most valuable investments a person can make. Increasingly, employers are looking beyond qualifications to practical skills, adaptability and continuous learning. A Tough Question Every Graduate Is Asking For many South Africans, the roadmap to success has always seemed straightforward. Study hard. Get a qualification. Find a job. Build a career. Yet today's job market tells a more complicated story. South Africa continues to face one of the highest unemployment rates in the world. At the ...