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Half of businesses unclear on AI impact despite high investment
Artificial Intelligence

Half of businesses unclear on AI impact despite high investment

Despite 82% of businesses aggressively investing in AI, half remain unsure about its real business impact and integration roadmap, according to a report by Orgvue.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024
EU parliament passes AI Act for risk-based regulation of AI
DevOps

EU parliament passes AI Act for risk-based regulation of AI

The EU Parliament has passed the AI Act, a first-of-its-kind legislation categorising AI solutions based on risk, with some potentially facing prohibition due to system threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2024
EU takes lead with revolutionary Artificial Intelligence Act
Risk & Compliance

EU takes lead with revolutionary Artificial Intelligence Act

Evolving AI Act positions EU at the helm of a comprehensive framework, pioneering guidelines for worldwide AI development, setting the pace for innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024
Fintech leaders urging stricter AI laws at recent summit
Fintech

Fintech leaders urging stricter AI laws at recent summit

Fintech leaders urge UK regulators to impose stricter AI laws to foster confidence and responsible usage in financial services.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
EU chief urges Europe to boost AI initiatives at Davos
Unified Communications

EU chief urges Europe to boost AI initiatives at Davos

EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen urges Europe to increase AI adoption for competitiveness at the World Economic Forum.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024

Global Stories

Regulation stories

Payments Innovation Jury highlights global payment shift
Crypto

Payments Innovation Jury highlights global payment shift

The 2024 Payments Innovation Jury report notes damaging effects of major cryptocurrency failures on global market confidence.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2024
Stablecoins: Clarifying myths and highlighting superpowers
Digital Transformation

Stablecoins: Clarifying myths and highlighting superpowers

Stablecoins, an innovative class of cryptocurrency, combine the advantages of digital security and rapid transactions, despite myths and misunderstandings.

By Janine Grainger • 6 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024
Data Privacy Day: Zoho highlights the need for more education
EduTech

Data Privacy Day: Zoho highlights the need for more education

Data Privacy Day: Zoho stresses the vital need for businesses to educate themselves, increase transparency and bolster data privacy practices as AI use intensifies.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jan 2024
A new kind of PC is coming: From personal computer to innovation enabler
Unified Communications

A new kind of PC is coming: From personal computer to innovation enabler

Generative AI is transforming personal computers (PCs) from mere consumer technology to platforms for innovation, set to revolutionise the way we live and work.

By Brad Pulford • 5 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Regulation stories

Report urges transparency in Australian telco regulation enforcement
Unified Communications

Report urges transparency in Australian telco regulation enforcement

The Centre for Media Transition's latest report, commissioned by ACCAN, urges the ACMA to increase transparency around telecommunications regulation enforcement, recommending a public register of penalties.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
Pressure mounting to ban engineered stone
Regulation

Pressure mounting to ban engineered stone

Calls are growing for New Zealand to follow Australia and ban the material, as experts warn silica dust can cause fatal lung disease.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024
WorkSafe bans wall-mounted heater
MBIE

WorkSafe bans wall-mounted heater

Several fires and overheating incidents have prompted a ban on Serene Classic S2068 bathroom heaters, with consumers urged to stop using them.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
AI ethics take centre stage at World Economic Forum
Customer Experience

AI ethics take centre stage at World Economic Forum

AI regulation will likely vary - with some aspects being vital and others possibly being more adaptable to enable AI's massive potential fully.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2024
Wellington Water given ‘open cheque book’ with no accountability
Productivity

Wellington Water given ‘open cheque book’ with no accountability

Maintenance costs have surged 71% in three years, as a review warns Wellington ratepayers are funding leaks without proper oversight.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
Australians least confident in AI, reveals global Workday study
Data Analytics

Australians least confident in AI, reveals global Workday study

Australian businesses express the highest global distrust in AI technology, with 60% showing scepticism, according to a study by cloud applications provider, Workday.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024
Australia poised to maximise AI benefits with new risk-based approach
Robotics

Australia poised to maximise AI benefits with new risk-based approach

Australia's Federal government's risk-based approach to Artificial Intelligence (AI) regulation is seen as a critical move for Australia's economy and societal growth, according to ACS.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
Singapore firms prioritise AI and cloud in 2024 IT investments
Edge Computing

Singapore firms prioritise AI and cloud in 2024 IT investments

Nearly all Singapore firms plan to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) and boost cloud tech in 2024, despite hurdles in IT skills and infrastructure support.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2024