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AI drives productivity with minimal job loss in New Zealand
4 days ago
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ai
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callaghan innovation
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productivity
AI is boosting productivity with minimal job loss in New Zealand, reveals new research by AI Forum NZ, Victoria University, and Callaghan Innovation.
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Katie Wilson appointed new Head of Policy at FinTech Australia
Last month
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law
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melbourne
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government
FinTech Australia appoints former Meta exec Katie Wilson as its new Head of Policy, aiming to bolster industry relations and shape key fintech regulations.
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Why your AI policy must fit the needs of your company
Last month
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ai
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personal data
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privacy act
As AI technology permeates workplaces, businesses must tailor AI policies to their unique needs, ensuring compliance with emerging laws and ethical standards.
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Calls intensify for AI integration in national curriculum
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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edutech
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ai
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ml
Experts are calling for AI integration in the national curriculum, highlighting its necessity to prepare Generation Alpha for future digital landscapes.
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Tesserent to lead Victorian Cyber Security Showcase in July
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
Tesserent will lead the Victorian Cyber Security Showcase on 23 July in Melbourne, uniting government and private sectors to address evolving cyber threats.
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Data Army unveils new dataset for property market insights
Mon, 20th May 2024
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smart cities
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data privacy
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ai
Data Army has launched the Australia Post Movers Statistics dataset on Snowflake, aiding real estate firms in strategic planning and decision-making with enriched data insights.
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TikTok to join content authenticity initiative in fight against deepfakes
Fri, 10th May 2024
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edutech
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martech
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digital literacy
TikTok pioneers digital transparency by joining the Content Authenticity Initiative and Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity.
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The role of change management in cybersecurity awareness education
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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it training
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber threats
Imparting cybersecurity awareness as part of a wider change-management process can turn workers into robust defences against evolving threats.
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From investment to impact: Unlocking cybersecurity value
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
Three small steps can enable organisations to realise significant gains from their existing tools, and to substantially improve their security posture.
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IWD 2024: Harmony & flexibility: A blueprint for female leadership in fintech
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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edutech
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fintechs
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hybrid & remote work
Amid a growing need for work-life balance, female leaders in fintech are ushering in a new approach, centred on harmony and flexibility, leading to more sustainable, inclusive, and creative workplaces.
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UK councils show worrying laxity in AI usage policies
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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ai
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council
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data leak
FOI data reveal a 'shocking' laxity among UK councils in regulating workplace Artificial Intelligence (AI) usage, with three-quarters lacking usage policies and over a third permitting AI use without policy.
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Rising fraudulent ads on search engines prompt calls for vigilance
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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malware
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martech
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risk & compliance
Rising instances of fraudulent software ads on search engines lead to heightened scrutiny and calls for user vigilance, warns cybersecurity firm Oxylabs.
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Fintech leaders urging stricter AI laws at recent summit
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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fintechs
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quantum computing
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digital economy
Fintech leaders urge UK regulators to impose stricter AI laws to foster confidence and responsible usage in financial services.
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More & Tangerine to align with Teleco Financial Hardship Standard 2024
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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accessibility
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telecom
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policy
More and Tangerine adapting to Telecommunications Financial Hardship Industry Standard 2024, affirming commitment to affordability and accessibility of services amid financial challenges.
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Great Office Return sees 92% of firms initiate mandatory in-office policy
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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hcm
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mental health
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inflation
Amid the 2023 'Year of the Great Office Return', 92% of UK firms enacted mandatory in-office policies leading to 40% reinstating a full workweek, despite notable commuting costs and disruptions.
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AgSmart Connect to launch crucial agri-tech adoption research
Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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it training
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edutech
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research
Understanding Farmer Literacy and Adoption of Agri-Innovation in Australia research to be unveiled at AgSmart Connect event, revealing key insights into Aussie farmers' interaction with agri-tech.
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EU chief urges Europe to boost AI initiatives at Davos
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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uc
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cx
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martech
EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen urges Europe to increase AI adoption for competitiveness at the World Economic Forum.
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Darren Gladman becomes Energy Policy Manager at SMA Australia
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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safety
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regulation
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solar power
Climate and energy policy veteran, Darren Gladman, assumes the pivotal role of Energy Policy and Regulatory Manager at SMA Australia, aiming to effect climate-friendly energy reforms.
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Bootcamp for critical infrastructure cybersecurity training launched
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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it training
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edutech
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risk & compliance
OPSWAT to launch global cybersecurity training bootcamp in 2024, elevating protection for critical infrastructure.
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OpenUK announces speaker lineup for State of Open Con 24
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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fintechs
OpenUK reveals speaker roster of over 140 leading tech, open source, law, and policy experts for SOOCon24 conference.
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