Cyborg Chronicles is an independent analysis newsletter created by South African journalist Lloyd Coutts that explains how artificial intelligence is reshaping economies, workplaces and public life. The publication focuses on the intersection of technology and society, with recurring coverage of the future of work, skills and education, AI governance and regulation, and the influence of think tanks and industry groups on technology debates. It pays particular attention to developments on the African continent—profiling national AI strategies, emerging innovation hubs and opportunities for smaller players—while situating those stories in a global context. Recent essays have explored Kenya’s bid to lead in AI, the role of AI in scientific discovery, and what an AGI‑ready business might entail. Cyborg Chronicles also addresses cultural and ethical questions around authorship, journalism and creative industries in the age of machine intelligence. Coutts writes for readers who want clear, accessible explanations grounded in reporting experience, distilling complex technical and policy themes into tightly argued pieces aimed at general audiences, professionals and policy watchers. By combining an African vantage point with global analysis, the newsletter offers a practical guide to how AI is changing institutions, markets and everyday life, and highlights where governance choices today will shape outcomes across the continent and beyond.