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Machine learning (ML) stories - Page 6

A subset of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning describes the process by which a computer is ‘trained’ to recognise and react to inputs or situations without being explicitly told what those reactions should be. Applied ML in business is referred to as ‘predictive analytics’ because the analytics software is trained to respond to incoming data and provide adaptive insights. ML is among the techniques being used in pursuit of AI mimicking the human brain.
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Denodo earns Snowflake financial services competency
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Denodo has earned the Snowflake Financial Services Competency, recognising its expertise in secure data management for banking, capital markets, and insurance.
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UK Spending Review pledges GBP £86 billion for digital growth & NHS
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The UK Spending Review pledges GBP £86 billion to boost digital growth, transform the NHS, and increase police funding to modernise public services nationwide.
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FICO named leader in Forrester AI decision platforms report
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FICO leads Forrester's AI decision platforms report, achieving top scores for its platform's innovation and decision-making capabilities among 15 vendors.
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World’s first LLM creativity benchmark launches for advertising
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The world’s first benchmark to assess large language models for creativity in advertising has launched, backed by leading industry groups.
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AI cuts invoice processing time at Queensland injury agency
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Queensland’s National Injury Insurance Scheme has cut invoice processing from five days to under 24 hours using AI, boosting accuracy and staff productivity.
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Blue Yonder wins top Snowflake award for supply chain AI
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Blue Yonder has won Snowflake’s 2025 Retail & Consumer Goods Data Cloud Product Partner of the Year award for its AI-driven supply chain innovations.
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AI boosts business in ANZ, but staff anxiety & skill gaps grow
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AI adoption boosts business in Australia and New Zealand, yet 59% of staff report stress and skill gaps, with calls for more training and ethical oversight.
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Datadog launches domain-specific AI agents & LLM tools
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Datadog unveils three specialised AI agents within Bits AI plus new tools to monitor and optimise large language model deployments in real time.
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Cisco launches secure AI-optimised network for global firms
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Cisco launches a secure AI-optimised network architecture to meet rising enterprise demands for speed, security, and simplified management across global operations.
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AWS invites global startups to apply for AI accelerator with USD $1 million credits
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AWS invites startups worldwide to join its 2025 Generative AI Accelerator, offering up to USD $1 million in credits, mentorship, and tech support.
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Genesis picks Workday to modernise finance for NZD $1 billion push
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Genesis Energy will implement Workday’s cloud finance system to support its NZD $1 billion investment in renewables and modernise financial operations.
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Varonis unveils MCP Server for AI-driven data security tasks
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Varonis launches MCP Server, letting users integrate AI tools like ChatGPT with its platform to automate and enhance data security tasks.
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Macron, tech leaders to debate Europe's AI future at VivaTech
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French President Emmanuel Macron will join NVIDIA and Mistral AI leaders at VivaTech in Paris to debate Europe’s AI future, focusing on competitiveness and sovereignty.
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AI for good: Balancing ethics and efficiency in the age of intelligent automation
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Businesses must balance ethics and efficiency as AI transforms industries, with a growing push for transparent, secure, and inclusive AI tools.
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Apple launches visionOS 26 update with new spatial features
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Apple has previewed visionOS 26, introducing new spatial widgets, shared experiences, AI-powered photo scenes, and enhanced personalisation for Apple Vision Pro users.
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Apple unveils macOS Tahoe 26 with new design & AI features
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Apple launches macOS Tahoe 26, featuring a sleek new design, enhanced Continuity, smarter Spotlight, and expanded AI tools for a seamless Mac experience.
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Apple unveils design overhaul & new AI tools for developers
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Apple has unveiled Liquid Glass design and AI-powered developer tools across its platforms, including Xcode 26 and a new Foundation Models framework.
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Apple expands Apple Intelligence with developer access & new AI
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Apple expands Apple Intelligence with new AI features and developer access to on-device models, enhancing privacy and offline capabilities across its devices.
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Apple unveils iOS 26 with Liquid Glass, smarter features & redesign
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Apple unveils iOS 26 with a Liquid Glass design, smarter Apple Intelligence, and updates to CarPlay, Wallet, Messages, and core apps. Free from iPhone 11.
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Accelex launches Sydney office as APAC private equity hits USD $138 billion
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Accelex has opened a Sydney office to tackle data challenges as Asia-Pacific private equity hits USD $138 billion, its second-highest deal volume in a decade.