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Mila stories - Page 9

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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The future of Fintech & Martech: Work, tech, and sustainability in the tri-hub era

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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By 2025, FinTech and MarTech in Australia, the UK, and Singapore will be shaped by hybrid work, advanced tech, and a strong focus on sustainability.
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Beyond the booking: How travel brands will win customers in 2026

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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APAC's travel sector moves beyond recovery, focusing on trust and loyalty as key to winning customers in 2026 amid rising acquisition costs.
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Why supplier content has become retail's biggest hidden cost in the AI era

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Supplier product content is now retail's largest hidden cost, with poor quality and duplication hurting AI-driven search and boosting operational expenses.
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Contact centre agent burnout costs top AUD $20 million yearly

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Contact centre agent burnout costs Australian firms over AUD $20 million annually, driven by high turnover and costly operational challenges.
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TamperedChef malware uses fake installers to target key sectors

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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The TamperedChef malware campaign targets healthcare, construction and manufacturing sectors using fake installers with valid digital signatures to spread malicious software.
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Australians under 50 lead shift as crypto takes key investment role

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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One in four Australians now hold cryptocurrency, with those under 50 leading as crypto becomes a key part of diversified investment portfolios.
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Black Friday scams soar as fake brand emails target shoppers globally

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Over half of Black Friday-themed spam emails are scams, with fraudsters impersonating brands like Amazon to steal personal data worldwide.
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Defence wins Premierships: What sports teach us about cybersecurity

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Barracuda's Managed XDR cybersecurity uses a premiership-style defence approach, aligning threat response like an elite footy team's disciplined defence.
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Sama launches Bulk Annotation to boost AI labelling by 80%

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Sama has launched Bulk Annotation, boosting AI labelling speed by 80% and cutting inconsistencies by 25% through collective data annotation.
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Australian & NZ firms struggle with poor data amid AI ambitions

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Australian and New Zealand firms face poor-quality data and siloed systems, hindering AI ambitions despite pressure to boost data-driven insights and business value.
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OVHcloud expands enterprise offerings in AI and quantum

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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OVHcloud launches AI and quantum platforms, including digital twins and a quantum-as-a-service solution, to accelerate enterprise innovation across Europe.
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Zendesk integrates AI-powered tools into Microsoft 365

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Zendesk integrates AI-powered support tools into Microsoft 365, enabling seamless employee service in IT, HR and Finance within familiar apps.
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Why memory will define the next era of AI agents

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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The next era of AI agents will be defined by memory, enabling them to retain context and build trust, shifting from brittle tools to adaptable collaborators.
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Chinese AI coding tool deepens security risk on sensitive triggers

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Chinese AI coding tool DeepSeek-R1 produces up to 50% more insecure code on sensitive topics, revealing supply chain risks for enterprises using AI assistants.
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Why Australian banks must invest in secure and reliable databases

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Australian banks must invest in secure, reliable databases to meet rising customer expectations, comply with new privacy laws, and prevent costly downtime.
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Oracle's AI assistant simplifies analytics through conversation

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Oracle launches an AI assistant in its Analytics Cloud, enabling users to query data in natural language and gain insights without complex tools.
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Matrak signals logistics as construction's new critical path

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Logistics has overtaken manufacturing and installation as construction's defining force, with new data showing it now drives project success end-to-end.
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Schneider Electric launches SF6-free switchgear for green grids

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Schneider Electric unveils GM AirSeT, an SF6-free primary switchgear using pure air to boost grid reliability and comply with new EU environmental rules.
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Tamr unveils Curator Hub to boost AI data quality with humans

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Tamr launches Curator Hub, combining AI and human oversight to improve complex data quality and support enterprises' generative AI projects.
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Red Hat launches Project Hummingbird for zero-CVE images

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Red Hat launches Project Hummingbird, offering zero-CVE container images to boost app security and speed for its subscription customers.