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Team spirit: Who manages the AI agents?

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Artificial intelligence and virtual assistants are meant to make our lives easier, but who manages the bots? Why South Africa cannot afford to ignore the R1 trillion underground economy. A look at how the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply helps professionals to connect, collaborate and lead meaningful change.

25 Apr 2025 6AM English South Africa Business News · Politics

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