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Agentic AI is coming faster than you think - are your systems ready?
Physical Security

Agentic AI is coming faster than you think - are your systems ready?

Agentic AI, which acts autonomously across applications, demands disciplined systems like NetSuite ERP to ensure accuracy and control as adoption accelerates.

By Annexa • 5 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025
Salesforce unveils AI tools for Australian government expansion
Digital Transformation

Salesforce unveils AI tools for Australian government expansion

Salesforce launches AI tools for public sector and expands in Canberra, enhancing digital services as Australia ranks seventh in global AI readiness.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Jamie Norton named Vice Chair of ISACA board for 2025 to 2026
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Jamie Norton named Vice Chair of ISACA board for 2025 to 2026

Jamie Norton, CISO at the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, was appointed Vice Chair of ISACA's global board for 2025-2026, enhancing digital trust leadership.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
Optus launches Expert AI to boost frontline customer service
Customer Experience

Optus launches Expert AI to boost frontline customer service

Optus has introduced Expert AI, powered by Google Cloud, to assist frontline staff and enhance customer service with real-time insights and faster resolution.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
Australian report warns of emerging risks in multi-agent AI
Risk & Compliance

Australian report warns of emerging risks in multi-agent AI

An Australian report warns the rise of multi-agent AI systems brings new risks, urging firms to adopt fresh risk management strategies beyond single-agent methods.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025

Global Stories

Tenable highlights security flaws in OpenAI's new GPT-5 model
AI Security

Tenable highlights security flaws in OpenAI's new GPT-5 model

Tenable bypassed security in OpenAI's GPT-5, extracting illegal instructions despite new safeguards, exposing risks in AI safety and governance.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Exclusive: How Glu.ai blends brand safety with AI-driven commerce
Encryption

Exclusive: How Glu.ai blends brand safety with AI-driven commerce

Glu.ai pioneers ethical AI in conversational commerce, blending brand integrity with scalable, user-trusted automation for seamless marketing experiences.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
Crowdsourced security gives CISOs edge in AI & data privacy
DevOps

Crowdsourced security gives CISOs edge in AI & data privacy

New research shows 15% of CISOs fully leverage crowdsourced security to better tackle AI safety and data privacy challenges in large firms.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Motorola unveils 'AI nutrition labels' for safety technologies
Data Privacy

Motorola unveils 'AI nutrition labels' for safety technologies

Motorola Solutions launches 'AI nutrition labels' detailing AI use in safety tech, boosting transparency on data, control, and purpose for users.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Stress tops workplace risks for UK & Ireland, study finds
Hybrid & Remote Work

Stress tops workplace risks for UK & Ireland, study finds

Stress affects 64% of workers in the UK and Ireland, leading workplace risks, with many reporting incidents linked to mental health and safety gaps, a study finds.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
Google adds photo-to-video tool to Gemini as Veo 3 rollout expands
Digital Entertainment

Google adds photo-to-video tool to Gemini as Veo 3 rollout expands

Google's Gemini AI now turns photos into eight-second videos with sound, powered by Veo 3, for AI Pro and Ultra subscribers in 150+ countries.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Jul 2025
xAI launches Grok 4 and announces immediate model availability
Large Language Models

xAI launches Grok 4 and announces immediate model availability

Elon Musk's xAI launches Grok 4, a powerful new AI model now available for users and businesses with advanced multitasking and multimodal features.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

EU AI Act sparks significant shift toward ethical, responsible AI use
Data Protection

EU AI Act sparks significant shift toward ethical, responsible AI use

The EU AI Act's latest rules, effective from 2 August, push companies towards ethical AI use, influencing global standards and demanding robust data governance.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
Global AI rules diverge as UK unveils justice sector action plan
Artificial Intelligence

Global AI rules diverge as UK unveils justice sector action plan

The UK has launched an AI Action Plan for justice, amid diverging global AI regulations focusing on innovation, safety and state control.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
Canada backs UK AI Alignment Project with $1M investment
Hyperscale

Canada backs UK AI Alignment Project with $1M investment

Canada pledges $1 million to support the UK AI Security Institute's Alignment Project, promoting safe and responsible AI development globally.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
UK universities & insurers launch GBP £2 million AI risk project
Fintech

UK universities & insurers launch GBP £2 million AI risk project

UK universities and insurers have launched a GBP £2 million project to develop insurance products addressing risks from commercial artificial intelligence use.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
EU finalises AI Code of Practice ahead of new regulatory era
AI Security

EU finalises AI Code of Practice ahead of new regulatory era

The EU finalises a General-Purpose AI Code of Practice to guide industry compliance ahead of the AI Act's new rules starting August 2025.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025