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AI skills shortage is top challenge for UK IT leaders in 2024
Generative AI

AI skills shortage is top challenge for UK IT leaders in 2024

A shortage of skilled professionals is threatening AI implementation in 2024, with 68% of UK IT leaders citing it as the primary obstacle, Confluent's study reveals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024
AI survey reveals growing distrust in tech giants, call for regulation
Large Language Models

AI survey reveals growing distrust in tech giants, call for regulation

A new survey has found 79% of people distrust big tech companies in artificial intelligence; while 76% demand stricter regulations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024
78% of UK firms overlook AI compliance despite rising adoption
eLearning

78% of UK firms overlook AI compliance despite rising adoption

A new survey by VinciWorks shows 78% of UK companies lack measures to guard against AI breaches, even as AI adoption rises and EU regulations loom.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Orbus Software & Unipart join forces to boost digital solutions
Supply Chain

Orbus Software & Unipart join forces to boost digital solutions

Orbus Software and Unipart Consultancy form a new partnership to enhance digital transformation, utilising OrbusInfinity to provide live digital blueprints for diverse sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
UK marketers adopt AI for Olympics strategies, study reveals
Marketing Technologies

UK marketers adopt AI for Olympics strategies, study reveals

Research reveals 51% of UK marketers are leveraging AI for Paris Olympics strategies, despite consumer concerns over data use and calls for increased regulation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024

Global Stories

Regulation stories

Progress to acquire ShareFile from Cloud Software for $875m
Unified Communications

Progress to acquire ShareFile from Cloud Software for $875m

Progress to acquire ShareFile from Cloud Software Group for $875 million, enhancing its AI-powered collaboration services. Deal to close by 30 Nov 2024.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024
The lowdown on crypto ATMs and their place in the ecosystem
Crypto

The lowdown on crypto ATMs and their place in the ecosystem

Crypto ATMs are growing globally, with the US leading at 82% of market share. As the ecosystem expands, here's what to know before using one.

By Janine Grainger • 5 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024
AI threatens AUD $519 million in music creators' revenues by 2028
Digital Entertainment

AI threatens AUD $519 million in music creators' revenues by 2028

A new APRA AMCOS report reveals AI could jeopardise 23% of music creators' revenues in Aus and NZ by 2028, risking AUD $519 million, and urges regulatory action.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2024
IntelligenceBank acquires Red Marker to boost AI compliance tools
Marketing Technologies

IntelligenceBank acquires Red Marker to boost AI compliance tools

IntelligenceBank acquires Red Marker to bolster AI-driven marketing compliance, aiming to slash regulatory fines and speed time to market for global brands.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Global enterprises struggling with AI talent shortage
Data Protection

Global enterprises struggling with AI talent shortage

More than a third of global enterprises are struggling to attract essential AI and data talent, jeopardising their AI ambitions, an IDC study reveals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
TanX hits USD $1 billion in quarterly trading volume
Network Infrastructure

TanX hits USD $1 billion in quarterly trading volume

TanX has hit a quarterly trading volume of USD $1 billion, marking a 70% rise and underscoring the growing reliance on decentralized trading platforms.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2024
NormCyber launches Data Protection Risk Assessment service
Data Protection

NormCyber launches Data Protection Risk Assessment service

NormCyber unveils a new Data Protection Risk Assessment service to help organisations uncover and fix data privacy gaps, ensuring compliance with GDPR and other regulations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Regulation stories

AI drives productivity with minimal job loss in New Zealand
Generative AI

AI drives productivity with minimal job loss in New Zealand

AI is boosting productivity with minimal job loss in New Zealand, reveals new research by AI Forum NZ, Victoria University, and Callaghan Innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2024
Kiwis lack awareness of high fees in international transfers
EduTech

Kiwis lack awareness of high fees in international transfers

Wise's research reveals 29% of Kiwis lack understanding of international money transfer fees, and calls for NZ government regulation to ensure transparency.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2024
The roadmap to compliance: The intersection between risks, regulation and security
Data Protection

The roadmap to compliance: The intersection between risks, regulation and security

Australian organisations face a 388% rise in data breaches, driving the government to boost funding for enhanced security and compliance measures in 2024.

By Michael Coates • 5 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
MPs get educated on digital assets in New Zealand workshop
Crypto

MPs get educated on digital assets in New Zealand workshop

New Zealand MPs attended a workshop on digital assets, learning about cryptocurrency's potential to transform transactions and boost the economy.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Australia's energy transition behind global pace, study says
Power / Energy

Australia's energy transition behind global pace, study says

Leaders are pushing the Australian government to support the energy transition, as many firms still face hurdles in decarbonising their operations.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2024