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Meta shifts to user-driven content moderation model
Facebook

Meta shifts to user-driven content moderation model

Mark Zuckerberg has unveiled Meta's new community-driven content moderation model, igniting controversy over its potential to worsen misinformation online.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Jan 2025
Netsafe & EduSpark join forces to boost online safety in Asia
EduTech

Netsafe & EduSpark join forces to boost online safety in Asia

Netsafe has formed a partnership with EduSpark to enhance online safety education across Asia, targeting issues like cyberbullying and misinformation.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024
AI deepfakes threaten public trust, warns Media Medic
Social Media

AI deepfakes threaten public trust, warns Media Medic

Media Medic warns that AI deepfakes threaten public trust, disrupting legal cases and inciting violence through sophisticated disinformation tactics.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2024
Mindgard reveals vulnerabilities in Azure AI content safety
AI Security

Mindgard reveals vulnerabilities in Azure AI content safety

Mindgard has uncovered serious security flaws in Microsoft's Azure AI Content Safety Service, enabling potential attacks to undermine its security measures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
CloudSEK unveils free tool to combat deep fake threats
Phishing

CloudSEK unveils free tool to combat deep fake threats

CloudSEK has launched a free Deep Fake Detection Technology to tackle digital deception, enhancing cybersecurity awareness and resilience across sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
Adobe study shows rising concerns over election misinformation
Marketing Technologies

Adobe study shows rising concerns over election misinformation

A study by Adobe reveals 94% of US consumers worry about election misinformation, urging transparency and tools to verify digital content authenticity.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2024
ACS announces sponsorship of ACIS2024 in Canberra this December
Robotics

ACS announces sponsorship of ACIS2024 in Canberra this December

The Australian Computer Society sponsors the 35th Australasian Conference on Information Systems in Canberra, focusing on Digital Futures for a Sustainable Society.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2024
Global report reveals mixed attitudes towards AI in healthcare
EduTech

Global report reveals mixed attitudes towards AI in healthcare

A new Elsevier report reveals US, China, and India show varied attitudes towards AI in research and healthcare, with China leading in optimism and use.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024
Ransomware attacks rise 20% in July, industrial sectors hit hardest
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks rise 20% in July, industrial sectors hit hardest

Ransomware attacks surged by 20% in July, targeting critical sectors like industry and healthcare, reports NCC Group, with North America facing 220 incidents.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
Report reveals sharp rise in mobile & IoT security risks
Mobile Device Management

Report reveals sharp rise in mobile & IoT security risks

Verizon's 2024 Mobile Security Index highlights a surge in mobile device risks with 85% reporting increased threats; critical infrastructure and IoT devices are most vulnerable.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024
Developer trust in AI tools declines despite increased usage
Unified Communications

Developer trust in AI tools declines despite increased usage

Developer trust in AI tools is waning despite increased usage, with only 43% trusting their accuracy.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024
DeepL reveals next-gen language model for superior translations
Data Privacy

DeepL reveals next-gen language model for superior translations

DeepL unveils an advanced language model for superior translations and editing, setting new industry standards and offering businesses unmatched efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024
Expert warns 'global race' towards AI supremacy must stop now
Artificial Intelligence

Expert warns 'global race' towards AI supremacy must stop now

AI safety expert Justin Olive is urging immediate action to address the rising challenges in AI safety, highlighting the need for strong regulatory frameworks.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024

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The new AI economy: welcome to the era of knowledge-as-a-service
Software-as-a-Service

The new AI economy: welcome to the era of knowledge-as-a-service

The era of Knowledge-as-a-Service is emerging, reshaping the internet with AI-driven models that prioritise ethical data use and community engagement.

By Ellen Brandenberger • 5 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
BlackBerry report finds NHS & schools hit by surge in malware
Malware

BlackBerry report finds NHS & schools hit by surge in malware

BlackBerry's latest Global Threat Intelligence Report reveals a 53% surge in malware, with 11,500 daily samples blocked.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2024
How small businesses can harness the productivity power of AI
Data Protection

How small businesses can harness the productivity power of AI

AI is helping small businesses in New Zealand tackle productivity issues, crucial amid tough economic conditions, by automating tasks and optimising workflows.

By James Bergin • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024
UK SMBs suffer £93,000 losses annually from misinformation
Google

UK SMBs suffer £93,000 losses annually from misinformation

Small and medium-sized UK businesses are losing around £93,000 annually due to misinformation, fake reviews, and inadequate search tools.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024