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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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Astra launches platform to combat API threats & shadow APIs

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Astra Security has launched a new platform to identify and secure undocumented and shadow APIs, tackling rising threats from unmonitored digital interfaces.
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Australian boards slow to invest in cyber risk despite rising threats

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Australian boards recognise rising cyber threats, yet investment in tackling them remains limited, despite 75% facing third-party vulnerabilities recently.
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Rising SAT budgets fail to curb workplace security incidents

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Despite rising SAT budgets, 94% of US organisations report increased workplace security incidents linked to human error, reveals a Huntress report.
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FICO unveils tailored AI models to boost trust in financial sector

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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FICO has launched tailored AI models to enhance accuracy, transparency and trust in financial services, boosting fraud detection and compliance by over 35%.
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Greenbox acquires EraseIT to boost e-waste & IT recycling

Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
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Greenbox Group has acquired EraseIT to bolster e-waste reduction and IT recycling, enhancing circular economy efforts across Australia and New Zealand.
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Exclusive: Should AI in healthcare be paused until its decisions can be explained?

Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
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AI is reshaping healthcare, easing tasks and improving diagnostics, but experts urge cautious, ethical adoption with human oversight amid data and legal challenges.
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Synology spotlights data sovereignty & AI at Solution Day 2025

Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
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Synology's Solution Day 2025 in Melbourne highlighted data sovereignty and AI, unveiling new enterprise storage and productivity solutions for Australian businesses.
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Incremental intelligence: The case for AI as an intern, not a partner

Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
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Treat AI like an intern, not a partner: start with small tasks, verify accuracy, and only promote its role once reliability is proven to manage risk effectively.
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Equinix opens $69 million Chennai data centre to boost AI & cloud

Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
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Equinix has launched a $69 million data centre in Chennai, enhancing India's AI and cloud infrastructure with high-capacity, energy-efficient facilities.
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Genetec unveils AI automation tools to streamline video searches

Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
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Genetec launches AI-driven tools in its Security Centre SaaS to speed up video evidence searches with natural language and advanced filters.
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Australia's critical infrastructure faces new wave of cyber threats

Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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Australia faces rising state-sponsored cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, prompting stricter government measures and a human-focused defence approach.
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Quest Software launches unified AI-ready data management platform

Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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Quest Software unveils the erwin Data Management Platform, a unified AI-ready solution to improve data trust and accelerate AI project delivery by up to 54%.
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CrowdStrike unveils Threat AI to automate threat intelligence

Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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CrowdStrike launches Threat AI, the first agentic system to automate threat intelligence workflows, boosting analysts' response to AI-driven cyberattacks.
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LG showcases smart hotel tech & laundry solutions at NoVacancy

Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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LG Electronics showcased smart hotel TVs with Google Cast, advanced laundry solutions, and digital displays at Sydney's NoVacancy Expo 2025.
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SmartPATH launch brings AI-driven omnichannel communications to ANZ

Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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Smart Communications launches SmartPATH in ANZ, an AI-driven platform streamlining omnichannel communications for regulated industries like insurance and healthcare.
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APRA AMCOS urges incentives, not copyright reform, for AI growth

Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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APRA AMCOS urges investment incentives over copyright reform to support AI growth, protecting creators while fostering innovation in Australia's creative industries.
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WalkMe unveils AI tool to deliver training within work apps

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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WalkMe launches an AI-driven tool delivering real-time training within work apps, enhancing learning by embedding guidance into daily software use.
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MongoDB expands AI tools & launches AMP to speed modernisation

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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MongoDB has expanded AI search tools to on-premises users and launched AMP platform to speed legacy system modernisation with AI-powered automation.
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CrowdStrike to boost AI security by acquiring Pangea for Falcon

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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CrowdStrike will acquire AI security firm Pangea to enhance its Falcon platform with AI Detection and Response, securing enterprise AI environments.
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Norton rolls out AI deepfake scam protection for Intel PCs

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Norton launches AI deepfake scam detection on Intel Core Ultra PCs, offering real-time, on-device protection for Norton 360 users in key English-speaking countries.