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Mila stories - Page 15

Mila is a research institute and innovation hub focused on advancing artificial intelligence from the lab into real-world impact. Stories under this tag explore how Mila collaborates with industry, investors and policymakers to turn strong AI research foundations into thriving startup ecosystems and practical applications.

By reading Mila-tagged articles, you’ll gain insight into how AI research organizations are shaping investment priorities, influencing venture capital flows and advocating for the infrastructure needed to scale cutting-edge ideas. These stories highlight the strategies, partnerships and policy recommendations that can help transform scientific advances in AI into sustainable companies and long-term economic value.

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Virtual Veterans AI project wins VALA Award for Queensland library

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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ORCA Opti's AI chatbot, Virtual Veterans, won the 2025 VALA Award for engaging users with WWI history at the State Library of Queensland securely.
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Oracle & Google Cloud launch new AI database services & regions

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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Oracle and Google Cloud unveil AI-powered database services and expand Oracle Database@Google Cloud to eight regions, enhancing multicloud flexibility and partner access.
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Our biggest security risk isn't our software - it's our thinking

Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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Cybersecurity's biggest risk lies not in software flaws, but in uniform thinking; diversity of mind is key to stronger digital defences.
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Game review: Borderlands 4 (PlayStation 5/PlayStation 5 Pro/PC)

Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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Borderlands 4 delivers an expansive open-world looter-shooter experience with seamless exploration and sharp cel-shaded visuals on PS5 and PC.
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Young Aussies drive AI adoption despite job security fears

Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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Despite fears of job losses, young Australians lead AI adoption at work, boosting visibility and reshaping workplace practices across industries.
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Most Australians fear AI impact, urge action on tech trust gap

Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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Most Australians fear losing control amid AI advances, urging urgent government action to build trust and manage the technology's societal impact.
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Why it's vital to bring all of your customers on your CX transformation journey

Mon, 13th Oct 2025
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Australian banks must use AI and personalised service to rebuild trust and enhance customer experience across all age groups and regions.
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CL0P hackers exploited Oracle EBS zero-day for data extortion

Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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Hackers linked to CL0P exploited an Oracle E-Business Suite zero-day from July 2025, stealing data and extorting dozens of organisations worldwide.
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AI adoption rises as proposal teams fight economic pressures

Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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Rising economic pressures drive UK, US and Australian proposal teams to adopt AI, boosting bid quality and revenue despite tougher market conditions.
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Shippit launches AI platform to help retailers close delivery gap

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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Shippit launches AI platform across Australia and New Zealand to help retailers close the AUD $18 billion delivery gap and boost online sales.
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Sales streaming vs. sales seeking: How RevOps just became B2B's most important team

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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RevOps teams now lead B2B sales success by uniting marketing and sales, boosting win rates by 59% and cutting GTM costs by 30%, says Boston Consulting Group.
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Australia leads the charge in the digital accessibility revolution

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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Australia leads the digital accessibility revolution, adopting WCAG 2.2 standards to ensure online inclusion for all, including 4.4 million with disabilities.
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AI & industrial data drive manufacturing towards autonomy

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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Manufacturers are increasingly adopting AI and connected data to enable autonomous operations, boosting efficiency, resilience and real-time decision-making.
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Zendesk launches AI-powered voice agents & analytics upgrades

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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Zendesk unveils AI-powered Voice Agents and advanced analytics, aiming to boost customer service efficiency and reach USD $200m AI revenue this year.
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Ransomware surge in Q3 2025 as new alliances target more sectors

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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Ransomware attacks hit a record in Q3 2025 as new alliances broaden targets to sectors like healthcare and critical infrastructure worldwide.
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Data readiness & infrastructure drive enterprise AI success

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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A global study reveals enterprises with mature data readiness and infrastructure see 24% revenue growth and 25% cost savings from AI deployments.
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Australian firms face new risks as AI & threats reshape cyber landscape

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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Australian firms face rising cyber risks as AI reshapes threats; experts urge stronger resilience and real-time defences amid growing attacks on major organisations.
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Australian businesses overestimate cyber recovery as losses soar

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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A survey reveals Australian businesses greatly overestimate cyber recovery abilities, facing frequent attacks and costly downtime amid rising AI-related risks.
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Australian startups join AWS AI accelerator, gaining USD $1m in credits

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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Two Australian startups, Mary Technology and Pluralis Research, join AWS AI Accelerator 2025, receiving up to USD $1m credits to boost generative AI innovations.
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ADF trials wearable heat monitor to boost safety in NT operations

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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The Australian Defence Force is trialling GME's wearable heat risk monitor in the Northern Territory to enhance soldier safety against heat stress in harsh conditions.