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Canon NZ launches 2024 Grants Program with $20,000 in funds
EduTech

Canon NZ launches 2024 Grants Program with $20,000 in funds

Canon New Zealand's 2024 Grants Program offers $20,000 in funding to support initiatives in education, community, environment, and introduces a cultural category.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024

Global Stories

Creativity stories

Canva acquires Leonardo.AI to enhance its AI design tools
Artificial Intelligence

Canva acquires Leonardo.AI to enhance its AI design tools

Canva has acquired Leonardo.AI, a cutting-edge AI content platform, to boost its design tools, enhancing capabilities for over 190 million users.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Aug 2024
Study reveals key obstacles to creativity in the workplace
Generative AI

Study reveals key obstacles to creativity in the workplace

A new study reveals 96% of professionals believe creativity is essential for organisational success, but many fail to nurture it effectively.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024
Figma launches AI-driven tools with strong privacy focus
Encryption

Figma launches AI-driven tools with strong privacy focus

Figma unveils AI-driven features to boost design efficiency and creativity, while emphasizing strong data privacy and security measures in AI model development.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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
Study shows artists & designers embrace AI despite fears
EduTech

Study shows artists & designers embrace AI despite fears

Eight in ten artists worry AI will take their jobs, yet many are embracing its benefits, recognising it as essential for future generations, research finds.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
The good and bad: What AI means for the future of New Zealand
EduTech

The good and bad: What AI means for the future of New Zealand

New Zealand AI expert Heitor Gomes explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping job markets and raises ethical concerns, urging Kiwis to stay ahead.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
AI transforms artistic creation; 40% of artists use new tech
Generative AI

AI transforms artistic creation; 40% of artists use new tech

As AI proves its worth in the creative process, 40% of artists now embrace its potential to ease workflows and explore new artistic frontiers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
How Generative AI can be turbocharged with knowledge graphs
Data Analytics

How Generative AI can be turbocharged with knowledge graphs

Generative AI's power is amplified by knowledge graphs, making tools like ChatGPT and Google's Gemini smarter, reducing errors, and combating biases, thus revolutionising industries.

By Peter Philipp • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024
Adobe reveals groundbreaking AI in Acrobat for enhanced PDFs
DevOps

Adobe reveals groundbreaking AI in Acrobat for enhanced PDFs

Adobe unveils AI-powered tools in Acrobat from 18 June 2024, enabling users to create and edit images within PDFs using text prompts via Adobe Firefly.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024
Employees report increased positivity towards AI in the workplace
Generative AI

Employees report increased positivity towards AI in the workplace

A new Avanade report reveals Microsoft Copilot for M365 boosts workplace communication and creativity but raises concerns over transparency and original thinking.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Jun 2024
Australian firms see gap in AI readiness - Vision vs Reality
Strategy

Australian firms see gap in AI readiness - Vision vs Reality

A new WE Communications study reveals Australian firms' struggle to turn AI enthusiasm into action, highlighting gaps in readiness, strategy, and internal communication.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024
Digital content and the race to win 'audience attention'
Marketing Technologies

Digital content and the race to win 'audience attention'

With human attention spans plummeting to eight seconds, brands must innovate to capture and retain audiences. How can they ensure they're truly winning this race?.

By Alexandra Gregory • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
ASUS unveils new suite of AI-powered Copilot+ laptops
Artificial Intelligence

ASUS unveils new suite of AI-powered Copilot+ laptops

ASUS has launched AI-driven Copilot+ PCs, showcasing ProArt, Zenbook, and Vivobook models designed for creators, gamers, and mainstream users.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Jun 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Creativity stories

Generative AI boosts project management efficiency, says PMI
Unified Communications

Generative AI boosts project management efficiency, says PMI

A PMI report reveals early adopters of Generative AI in project management are seeing major gains in productivity and problem-solving, outpacing peers.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Creative & media agencies struggle with slow growth in 2023
Creativity

Creative & media agencies struggle with slow growth in 2023

Creative and media agencies in the UK and Europe face slow growth in 2023, with 58% struggling to gain new business amid client pressure to deliver more for less.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024
Canon Oceania launches 2024 Grants Program with AUD $40,000 fund
EduTech

Canon Oceania launches 2024 Grants Program with AUD $40,000 fund

Canon Oceania's 2024 Grants Program has launched, offering AUD $40,000 to support educational, community, and environmental initiatives across Australia and New Zealand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024