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ChatGPT

Also known as: the advanced chatbot ChatGPT · the AI

2023-05-172026-10-06

What’s been said

Key points drawn from coverage. Tap a point to see the original sentence.

  1. May 2023
  2. The Namibian

    ChatGPT does not have thoughts, because it lacks conscious reflection

    Source

    “If 'thought' means the act of conscious reflection, then ChatGPT has no thoughts about anything.”

    ChatGPT can’t think
  3. The Namibian

    ChatGPT recently passed the United States medical licencing exam

    Source

    “This is timely in light of ChatGPT's recent remarkable performance in passing the United States medical licencing exam.”

    How good is ChatGPT at diagnosing disease?
  4. The Namibian

    ChatGPT is capable of learning

    Source

    “This reminds us of an important thing about AI: it is capable of learning.”

    How good is ChatGPT at diagnosing disease?
Business

V5 Digital launches AI Academy in Windhoek

The News

V5 Digital has launched an AI Academy in Windhoek to help Namibian organisations integrate artificial intelligence strategies into their operations. The academy offers AI readiness assessments, executive briefings, workshops, implementation programmes and advisory support to help businesses move from AI interest to practical implementation.

5 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 5 September

  1. V5 Digital launches AI Academy in Windhoek

    V5 Digital has launched an AI Academy in Windhoek to help Namibian organisations integrate artificial intelligence strategies into their operations. The academy offers AI readiness assessments, executive briefings, workshops, implementation programmes and advisory support to help businesses move from AI interest to practical implementation.

    5 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 12 May

  1. TikTok scales back AI summaries after inaccurate descriptions

    TikTok has restricted its experimental AI-generated video descriptions after the feature produced absurd errors, such as describing a video of dancer Charli D'Amelio as "a collection of various blueberries with different toppings." The AI overviews will now only be used to identify products shown in videos.

    12 May 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Friday 8 May

  1. Media students warn overreliance on AI threatens journalism credibility

    On World Press Freedom Day, Namibian Media and Communication students called for responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence in journalism, arguing that AI cannot replace the human touch, code of ethics, and judgment required for credible reporting, particularly in investigative and social-impact journalism.

    8 May 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 9 January

  1. Chinese AI startups list in Hong Kong amid market test

    Zhipu AI and MiniMax, two of China's leading generative AI providers, debuted on the Hong Kong stock exchange this week, raising capital for AI model development as analysts cautioned that profitability remains distant and competition with US companies intensifies.

    9 January 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 7 January

  1. Nvidia announces Vera Rubin AI chip platform at CES

    Nvidia unveiled its latest AI platform, Vera Rubin, at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, promising five times greater efficiency than previous offerings. The platform will be available from partners in the second half of 2026 as the company faces rising competition from AMD, Intel, and major customers like Google and Microsoft developing their own chips.

    7 January 2026 · New Era →

ChatGPT — Namibian press coverage · Namibia Minute