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Mila is a research institute and innovation hub focused on advancing artificial intelligence from the lab into real-world impact. Stories under this tag explore how Mila collaborates with industry, investors and policymakers to turn strong AI research foundations into thriving startup ecosystems and practical applications.

By reading Mila-tagged articles, you’ll gain insight into how AI research organizations are shaping investment priorities, influencing venture capital flows and advocating for the infrastructure needed to scale cutting-edge ideas. These stories highlight the strategies, partnerships and policy recommendations that can help transform scientific advances in AI into sustainable companies and long-term economic value.

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Singapore launches pilot for flexible executive hiring to boost productivity

Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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Singapore launches a government-backed pilot to boost productivity by pairing firms with flexible, fractional executive hires for short-term leadership roles.
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Game review: Anno 117 - Pax Romana (PC)

Mon, 1st Dec 2025
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Anno 117: Pax Romana offers a tough Roman governor strategy on PC, blending structured campaigns and open sandbox for deep economic challenge.
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Game review: Kirby Air Riders (Switch 2)

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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Kirby Air Riders for Nintendo Switch 2 offers a colourful, smooth 60fps racing experience with unique gameplay and diverse modes, scoring 8.5/10.
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Up to 84% of GPU power wasted in growing multimodal AI sector

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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Up to 84% of GPU power is wasted in multimodal AI, causing major inefficiencies and costs as firms struggle with legacy infrastructure.
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Stop failed deliveries this holiday season: A data-first playbook for Aussie eCommerce

Thu, 27th Nov 2025
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The holiday rush is a make-or-break moment for Australia's online retailers.
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Hands-on Review: Norton 360 Advanced security suite

Thu, 27th Nov 2025
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Norton 360 Advanced secures up to ten devices with AI-driven scam protection, offering antivirus, VPN, identity monitoring and deepfake alerts across platforms.
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Why the future of healthcare depends on the infrastructure no one sees

Thu, 27th Nov 2025
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New Zealand's healthcare relies on unseen digital infrastructure; upgrading IT systems and design could save clinicians time and enhance patient care amid rising demands.
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Wearable glucose monitors cut diabetes risks & costs in NZ

Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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Publicly funded wearable glucose monitors in New Zealand are set to prevent thousands of diabetes complications, saving NZD $53,000 daily in healthcare costs.
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A new generation of energy resilience: a smarter approach to New Zealand electricity

Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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New Zealand boosts energy resilience by smarter use of existing electricity, smart tech, and local generation to ease grid pressure and cut costs.
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AMD unveils Instinct MI430X GPU to power next-gen supercomputers

Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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AMD has launched the Instinct MI430X GPU with 432GB HBM4 memory to power AI and HPC in next-gen supercomputers across the US and Europe.
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AI halves banks' cloud migration downtime & cuts losses

Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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AI-led cloud migration cuts banking downtime by 45%, boosts transaction reliability and halves migration timelines, easing regulatory concerns.
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How Chief Financial Officers are redefining financial leadership in cybersecurity

Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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CFOs are taking a lead in cybersecurity, viewing it as a vital business risk and investment, to shield organisations from growing digital threats and financial fallout.
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Rethinking cloud choices in the age of AI

Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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Australian organisations are reassessing cloud strategies amid rising costs and AI demands, balancing public cloud, private servers, and data sovereignty concerns.
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The Power of Proximity Why established tech firms thrive in innovative communities

Sun, 23rd Nov 2025
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Established tech firms thrive in innovation hubs like Silicon Valley and New Zealand's Waikato by accessing fresh ideas, talent, and collaboration opportunities.
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Cybercriminals to weaponise AI & exploit open-source risks in 2026

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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In 2026, cybercriminals will exploit AI tools and open-source vulnerabilities, escalating ransomware threats with both noisy and stealthy tactics.
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Cloudflare outage traced to database change highlights fragility

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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A routine database permission change at Cloudflare caused global internet disruptions, exposing risks in managing modern data-driven systems.
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Search and you shall find: How to optimise your content for AI

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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AI is transforming search, urging companies to optimise content for AI alongside SEO to capture growing referral traffic from generative AI tools like ChatGPT.
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AI adoption to double ROI by 2026 amid rising cloud costs

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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AI adoption is set to double ROI by 2026 as businesses move to focused integration amid security challenges, says Harness Field CTO Martin Reynolds.
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AI spending rises but few firms deliver cost & revenue gains

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Despite rising AI spending, only 5% of firms have achieved both cost cuts and revenue growth over two years, reveals Zero100 analysis of earnings calls.
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Beyond the booking: How travel brands will win customers in 2026

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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APAC's travel sector moves beyond recovery, focusing on trust and loyalty as key to winning customers in 2026 amid rising acquisition costs.