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Johan Steyn

Johan Steyn

Founder, AIforBusiness.net.

Johan Steyn has been called “Africa’s foremost Artificial Intelligence thought leader.” A prolific writer, speaker, teacher and academic, he regularly helps organisations to understand and implement AI technologies. He is serving as a working group member to develop recommendations toward a national AI strategy in South Africa.

Speaking engagements (27)

SpeakerJun 3, 2025

ITWeb Security Summit 2025 Johannesburg

Topic: Panel discussion: Examining global, regional and local trends in AI regulation and public policy and the implications for managing AI risk

SpeakerApr 16, 2025

HPE Innovation Day

Topic: Customer Opinion Panel

SpeakerMar 13, 2025

ITWeb Business Intelligence 2025

Topic: Wrap-up and close

SpeakerMar 13, 2025

ITWeb Business Intelligence 2025

Topic: Session Five: Practical considerations: challenges and ethical implications

SpeakerMar 13, 2025

ITWeb Business Intelligence 2025

Topic: Session Four: Real-time data and continuous forecasting

SpeakerMar 13, 2025

ITWeb Business Intelligence 2025

Topic: Session Three: Interpreting and applying predictive insights

Articles

Software Development and Testing

From writing code to training AI: A father's perspective

It’s now necessary to teach coding’s principles to demystify AI, while prioritising ethical prompting, bias mitigation and human oversight.

Artificial Intelligence

Opinion: Digital dangers: Insights from Netflix series Adolescence

AIforBusiness.net founder Johan Steyn examines how AI and tech are shaping the future of our kids, as reflected in the chilling Netflix drama.

Data Management

The power of precision: Crafting prompts for enhanced AI interaction

Mastering the art of prompting can transform interactions with AI platforms, unlocking their full potential for insightful and relevant responses.

Davos 2025: Call for inclusive dialogue on Africa’s technological future

Is Africa's significant potential and youthful population being adequately represented in critical discussions that will shape the future of the global economy?

Software Development and Testing

Top 10 reasons why gender diversity is crucial in AI development

Gender diversity in development teams helps ensure that AI models are trained on data that reflects the real world, not a skewed or incomplete version of it.

CTU Training Solutions Pty Ltd

Software Development and Testing

Exploring Google’s Project Astra: A leap into the future of AI

It’s clear that we are on the cusp of a new era, where technology not only responds but interacts intelligently with our lives.

Software Development and Testing

How AI is shaping the future of logistics in SA

Generative artificial intelligence will be a transformative force in South Africa’s logistics sector, solving longstanding challenges.

Software Development and Testing

Growing AI concerns: Perception shift in top US companies

The path to rapid, widespread AI use is littered with regulatory, ethical, security, privacy and job loss challenges.

AI: A new paradigm for education

Educational institutions can benefit from AI-powered evaluation tools, which highlight diverse strengths, such as creativity, collaboration and innovation.

Software Development and Testing

Beyond prompt engineering: Mastering problem formulation in AI

To optimise AI's performance, prompt engineering customises textual inputs using linguistic finesse and deep knowledge of specific AI tools.

Software Development and Testing

Exploring ChatGPT-5: What's new and what to expect

Building upon its predecessor, ChatGPT-5 promises significant advancements to redefine how we interact with AI in various domains.

Software Development and Testing

Beyond Siri: Apple's vision for smarter, AI-integrated future

Consumers' digital interaction will undergo a sea change as a result of Apple's adoption of OpenAI's tech, making everyday tasks easier and more efficient.