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Australian privacy concerns rise over Generative AI, Cisco study shows
Customer Experience

Australian privacy concerns rise over Generative AI, Cisco study shows

Cisco's latest Data Privacy Benchmark Study reveals growing concerns about AI privacy risks, with 27% of organisations banning GenAI applications, and trust issues hampering AI development.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024

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AI advances spark both optimism & apprehension worldwide
Marketing Technologies

AI advances spark both optimism & apprehension worldwide

Advances in AI spark both optimism and worry, with experts debating its impact on marketing, democracy, and human existence.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
Australians sceptical about digital content reliability says study
Marketing Technologies

Australians sceptical about digital content reliability says study

Adobe's latest study reveals 77% of ANZ consumers struggle to verify online content's trustworthiness, impacting media consumption and election integrity.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024
Google launches AI Overviews to boost search efficiency
DevOps

Google launches AI Overviews to boost search efficiency

Google launches AI Overviews for its US search feature, promising enhanced user satisfaction but facing early issues with erroneous summaries.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
CEOs cautious about AI but focused on growth in 2024: Gartner survey
Digital Transformation

CEOs cautious about AI but focused on growth in 2024: Gartner survey

In 2024, 62% of CEOs are prioritising growth, the highest since 2014, signalling strong business confidence in recovery. AI tops the agenda post-Digital Transformation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024
Trend Micro to strengthen cybersecurity for AI PCs by 2027
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Trend Micro to strengthen cybersecurity for AI PCs by 2027

Trend Micro unveils a strategic plan to safeguard consumers as AI PCs, projected to dominate 60% of PC shipments by 2027, reshape cybersecurity threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024
Firms face rising threat of misinformation to reputation
Artificial Intelligence

Firms face rising threat of misinformation to reputation

A new study by Fire on the Hill and Mercury Analytics reveals that 60% of companies have suffered adverse effects from misinformation, calling for urgent action to protect corporate reputations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024
TikTok to join content authenticity initiative in fight against deepfakes
EduTech

TikTok to join content authenticity initiative in fight against deepfakes

TikTok pioneers digital transparency by joining the Content Authenticity Initiative and Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024
AI study reveals knowledge gaps in global organisations
Generative AI

AI study reveals knowledge gaps in global organisations

Global poll by ISACA reveals 85% of digital trust professionals believe their AI skills need boosting and 40% of organisations lack AI training.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024
Overcoming the data challenges associated with gen AI deployments
Unified Communications

Overcoming the data challenges associated with gen AI deployments

As gen AI tools transform multiple sectors, businesses need to tackle key challenges including concerns over data privacy, inherited biases, and ethical dilemmas.

By Jason Duerden • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
How clever UX design can encourage more effective climate action
Clean technologies

How clever UX design can encourage more effective climate action

Fintech company, Cogo, uses innovative UX design to increase climate literacy, promoting sustainable habits and effective climate action, study reveals.

By Lucy O'Connor • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2024
How AI and cybersecurity is shaping the 2024 election landscape
Artificial Intelligence

How AI and cybersecurity is shaping the 2024 election landscape

Tensions over AI-generated content and cybersecurity risks heighten as US voters express cross-party concern for the 2024 electoral landscape.

By Mary Mangione • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Empowering New Investors with Clear Communication
Deloitte

IWD 2024: Empowering New Investors with Clear Communication

Clear, accessible shareholder communication is vital to empower a growing generation of female investors, in an increasingly complex financial climate.

By Jelena Djukic • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
Google joins C2PA, bolstering fight against digital misinformation
Marketing Technologies

Google joins C2PA, bolstering fight against digital misinformation

Google joins the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity as a steering member, reinforcing efforts to boost transparency and tackle misinformation in digital content.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2024

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New Zealanders' concern over online misinformation growing
Artificial Intelligence

New Zealanders' concern over online misinformation growing

Growing concern over misleading online information grips 65% of New Zealanders, with women and the elderly expressing the greatest worries.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
'Singaporeans concerned over internet misinformation, Digital 2024 report reveals'
YouTube

'Singaporeans concerned over internet misinformation, Digital 2024 report reveals'

Despite high internet penetration, Singaporeans show concern over digital misinformation and personal data use, says the Digital 2024 report by Meltwater and We Are Social.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
Valentia Technologies to defend vigorously against Medtech's claims
Health Technologies

Valentia Technologies to defend vigorously against Medtech's claims

Valentia Technologies, a New Zealand-based healthcare tech firm, announces its determination to vigorously refute legal allegations by rival company, Medtech Limited.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024