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Developer trust in AI tools declines despite increased usage
3 days ago
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Developer trust in AI tools is waning despite increased usage, with only 43% trusting their accuracy.
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DeepL reveals next-gen language model for superior translations
3 days ago
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DeepL unveils an advanced language model for superior translations and editing, setting new industry standards and offering businesses unmatched efficiency.
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Expert warns 'global race' towards AI supremacy must stop now
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AI safety expert Justin Olive is urging immediate action to address the rising challenges in AI safety, highlighting the need for strong regulatory frameworks.
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UN releases global principles to tackle misinformation online
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The UN's new Global Principles for Information Integrity aim to curb online misinformation and hate speech, facing critique for not addressing deepfakes.
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AI advances spark both optimism & apprehension worldwide
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Advances in AI spark both optimism and worry, with experts debating its impact on marketing, democracy, and human existence.
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Experts urge government action on AI misinformation regulation
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AI-generated misinformation is sparking regulatory calls in the UK, as satirical deepfakes and digital policy gaps threaten democracy and tech leadership.
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Australians sceptical about digital content reliability says study
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Adobe's latest study reveals 77% of ANZ consumers struggle to verify online content's trustworthiness, impacting media consumption and election integrity.
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Google launches AI Overviews to boost search efficiency
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Google launches AI Overviews for its US search feature, promising enhanced user satisfaction but facing early issues with erroneous summaries.
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CEOs cautious about AI but focused on growth in 2024: Gartner survey
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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In 2024, 62% of CEOs are prioritising growth, the highest since 2014, signalling strong business confidence in recovery. AI tops the agenda post-Digital Transformation.
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Trend Micro to strengthen cybersecurity for AI PCs by 2027
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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Trend Micro unveils a strategic plan to safeguard consumers as AI PCs, projected to dominate 60% of PC shipments by 2027, reshape cybersecurity threats.
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Firms face rising threat of misinformation to reputation
Thu, 16th May 2024
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A new study by Fire on the Hill and Mercury Analytics reveals that 60% of companies have suffered adverse effects from misinformation, calling for urgent action to protect corporate reputations.
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TikTok to join content authenticity initiative in fight against deepfakes
Fri, 10th May 2024
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TikTok pioneers digital transparency by joining the Content Authenticity Initiative and Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity.
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AI study reveals knowledge gaps in global organisations
Fri, 10th May 2024
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Global poll by ISACA reveals 85% of digital trust professionals believe their AI skills need boosting and 40% of organisations lack AI training.
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Concerns over election-influencing deepfakes soaring
Wed, 1st May 2024
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Australians' concerns over AI-generated deepfakes and their possible impact on elections have surged by 66% in the past year.
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Overcoming the data challenges associated with gen AI deployments
Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
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data privacy
As gen AI tools transform multiple sectors, businesses need to tackle key challenges including concerns over data privacy, inherited biases, and ethical dilemmas.
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How clever UX design can encourage more effective climate action
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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Fintech company, Cogo, uses innovative UX design to increase climate literacy, promoting sustainable habits and effective climate action, study reveals.
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How AI and cybersecurity is shaping the 2024 election landscape
Mon, 18th Mar 2024
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Tensions over AI-generated content and cybersecurity risks heighten as US voters express cross-party concern for the 2024 electoral landscape.
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IWD 2024: Empowering New Investors with Clear Communication
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Clear, accessible shareholder communication is vital to empower a growing generation of female investors, in an increasingly complex financial climate.
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New Zealanders' concern over online misinformation growing
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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Growing concern over misleading online information grips 65% of New Zealanders, with women and the elderly expressing the greatest worries.
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Google joins C2PA, bolstering fight against digital misinformation
Fri, 9th Feb 2024
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Google joins the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity as a steering member, reinforcing efforts to boost transparency and tackle misinformation in digital content.