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Google says Russia shifts influence focus beyond Ukraine
Generative AI

Google says Russia shifts influence focus beyond Ukraine

Google Threat Intelligence Group says Moscow's influence machine is again targeting the US, Europe and allies beyond Ukraine, with AI aiding campaigns.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week
W Social launches beta with EU leaders in Brussels
Data Protection

W Social launches beta with EU leaders in Brussels

European institutions and top officials are testing a new social network, giving W Social early credibility as it seeks to build a trusted public forum.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Bitdefender launches RealCheck app to spot deepfakes
Data Protection

Bitdefender launches RealCheck app to spot deepfakes

Growing deepfake scams are pushing consumers towards paid verification tools, as Bitdefender's app checks videos for manipulation and malicious intent.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Cyber criminals target World Cup 2026, says Unit 42
Virtual Private Networks

Cyber criminals target World Cup 2026, says Unit 42

Fans and businesses face a heightened fraud and disruption threat as the expanded tournament's wider digital footprint attracts attackers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Defence Australia puts data at core of national security
Hybrid Cloud

Defence Australia puts data at core of national security

Sovereign AI is becoming vital to mission readiness as Defence Australia builds a connected data ecosystem for faster decisions.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Last month
The parent's guide to AI: Risks, benefits and safety
Data Protection

The parent's guide to AI: Risks, benefits and safety

Parents are being urged to talk to children about AI use, as chatbots can aid homework but also expose them to misinformation and privacy risks.

By David Shilovsky • 4 min read • Last month

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Nine signs Microsoft Copilot deal for Australian news
Digital Transformation

Nine signs Microsoft Copilot deal for Australian news

Australian readers will see Copilot responses grounded in Nine's mastheads, with snippets and links back to the original reporting.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Vector Institute launches open-source writing bias detector
Risk & Compliance

Vector Institute launches open-source writing bias detector

The free tool could help organisations curb discriminatory wording in news, healthcare and HR content as trust in AI remains low in Canada.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Last week
Elsevier adds StudyFinder AI to ClinicalKey Student
eLearning

Elsevier adds StudyFinder AI to ClinicalKey Student

Medical students in the UK, Australia and New Zealand will now get AI search with citations, as publishers try to curb unverified answers.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
London SMEs suffer AI misinformation in search tests
Large Language Models

London SMEs suffer AI misinformation in search tests

London SMEs are more likely than larger firms to be misdescribed by AI search tools, risking lost customers and missed revenue.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Agentcy opens free AI visibility module for accuracy
Marketing Technologies

Agentcy opens free AI visibility module for accuracy

The free tool could help agencies catch AI answers that mention brands but misstate the facts, as scrutiny of search rankings grows.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Ion files patent to block harmful AI video at source
Generative AI

Ion files patent to block harmful AI video at source

Unsafe AI-generated clips could be stopped before playback under Ion's Australian patent filing, aimed at blocking deepfakes and other harmful video at source.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
UK business owners turn to social media for tax advice
Digital Transformation

UK business owners turn to social media for tax advice

More than a third of UK business decision-makers now use social media for tax guidance, risking errors that can inflate bills or cashflow.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
AI makes three in five Australians' jobs more stressful
Digital Transformation

AI makes three in five Australians' jobs more stressful

Businesses rolling out AI face rising staff anxiety, with a survey of more than 1,200 Australians finding most feel more stressed at work.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Ion patent aims to verify authentic video in bytes
Generative AI

Ion patent aims to verify authentic video in bytes

Growing fears over deepfakes have pushed Ion to seek Australian patent protection for a method that verifies video at the byte level.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
AI scams erode trust in online identity, Malwarebytes warns
Data Protection

AI scams erode trust in online identity, Malwarebytes warns

One in three daily AI users say explicit images of people they know are acceptable, as confidence in online evidence and scams worsens.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Martyn urges parents to help children think offline
Personalisation

Martyn urges parents to help children think offline

Children risk letting algorithms shape their identity unless parents build stronger offline bonds and teach critical thinking, a researcher says.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month