DataConvergance, an artificial intelligence solution for managing and monitoring foot count, social distancing and consumer behaviour in shopping malls, has won the coveted Wits Enterprise award.
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AI-based algorithm shows SA has low risk of Covid-19 third wave - for now
13 April 2021 1:44 PM
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An artificial intelligence (AI)-based algorithm shows that there is currently a low risk of a Covid-19 third wave in the country.
The algorithm has been designed by Wits University in partnership with iThemba LABS, the Gauteng government, and York University in Canada.
The AI-powered algorithm is an early detection system that helps predict future Covid-19 cases based on historical infection data.
Prof Bruce Mellado from iThemba LABS says the current data shows that the risk for a third infection wave of Covid-19 remains low.