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AI Image Equity Challenge spotlights women in tech sector
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Women in ICT has launched the AI Image Equity Challenge to boost women’s visibility and challenge stereotypes in the technology sector through AI-generated artwork.
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LevelBlue to acquire Aon’s cyber consulting teams in global deal
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LevelBlue will acquire Aon's Cybersecurity and IP consulting teams, including Stroz Friedberg, adding 300 experts and boosting global cyber defence services.
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UK Spending Review pledges GBP £86 billion for digital growth & NHS
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The UK Spending Review pledges GBP £86 billion to boost digital growth, transform the NHS, and increase police funding to modernise public services nationwide.
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Snowflake boosts AI with real-time licensed content access
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Snowflake launches Cortex Knowledge Extensions, enabling enterprises to enhance AI with real-time, licensed content from partners like Stack Overflow via its Marketplace.
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Sertis & Andersen Consulting unite to boost global AI reach
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Sertis joins Andersen Consulting, enhancing AI-driven consulting and expanding Andersen’s operational footprint in Thailand and Indonesia.
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UK faces backlash over AI copyright rules from creatives & tech
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The UK Government faces backlash from creatives and tech leaders over AI copyright rules, amid concerns it favours tech firms at the expense of artists.
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Elevate NZ backs Pacific Channel Fund III with $10 million
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Elevate NZ Venture Fund commits $10 million to Pacific Channel’s Fund III to boost deep-tech startups and expand investment in New Zealand’s innovation sector.
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TrueRights appoints Manon Dave to lead creative AI strategy
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Manon Dave joins TrueRights as Chief Product Officer to enhance digital rights management amid rising AI-driven content challenges and fraud concerns.
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Legal expert calls on Aussie brands to double down on trade mark protection with technology
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Amid counterfeit Australian wines in the UK, experts urge Aussie brands to boost trade mark protection and adopt tech to safeguard exports and reputation.
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GenAI use in healthcare sparks rise in sensitive data violations
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A Netskope report reveals that 81% of healthcare data breaches involve sensitive patient info, amid widespread use of generative AI in 88% of healthcare organisations.
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Freepik launches AI-powered enterprise service for large firms
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Freepik launches Enterprise AI plan offering secure, scalable creative tools with centralised controls, legal protections, and unlimited users for large firms.
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Wazoku & NICE offer USD $4 million grants for tech in China
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Wazoku and China's NICE launch a USD $4 million grant initiative supporting tech innovators in the Yangtze Delta across five key sectors.
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Multinational corporations face rising tax risks amid ATO transfer pricing overhaul
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Multinational corporations in Australia face rising tax risks as the ATO tightens transfer pricing rules, demanding faster, tech-driven compliance and detailed disclosures.
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World IP Day: Streaming platform security - safeguarding the future of music distribution
Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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Music streaming, now 69% of global music revenue, faces growing security challenges in protecting platforms, user data, and artists' intellectual property.
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Harmonizing IP practices: How the music and tech industries navigate due diligence challenges
Sat, 26th Apr 2025
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Music and tech industries face similar IP due diligence challenges in acquisitions, from chain-of-title to territorial rights, highlighting shared best practices.
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World IP Day: Experts calling for IP reform in the age of AI
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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As AI reshapes creativity, experts call for reform of IP laws rather than abolition, warning that current rules fail to protect smaller creators and Indigenous cultures.
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Nine in ten IT leaders faced cyberattacks as threats intensify
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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A new report reveals that 90% of IT leaders faced cyberattacks in 2024, with nearly one fifth enduring over 25 breaches amid growing cloud vulnerabilities.
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UK urged to modernise R&D tax relief as China races ahead
Mon, 21st Apr 2025
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China's rise in R&D spending challenges global competition norms, prompting calls for the UK to urgently reform its complex R&D tax relief system to stay competitive.
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AI in workplace tech: Challenges of client confidentiality
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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The integration of AI in workplace tools poses significant privacy risks, prompting businesses to reassess their compliance with client confidentiality obligations.
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UK designers oppose government's AI copyright proposal
Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
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Concerns are mounting as nearly 30 leading designers urge the UK government to reconsider plans allowing AI companies to exploit copyrighted works without consent.