Category: Technology & Innovation

AI is just another operating system layer — vulnerable to the same hacks, ransomware, and failures as any software. In the past 18 months, cyberattacks have emptied grocery shelves, shut down South Africa’s largest chicken producer, and compromised 27 pharmaceutical supply chains simultaneously. This article maps the attack surface, analyses SA’s compounding vulnerabilities, and provides a practical resilience framework for operators building digital cold chains. Read the Full Article "When the Algorithm Fails: Why AI-Dependent Cold Chains Need Human Backup Plans"