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AI expert offers tips to help small businesses leverage AI tools
Generative AI

AI expert offers tips to help small businesses leverage AI tools

Rebecca Hegeman of Localsearch shares strategic insights on harnessing AI for SMEs, addressing a significant adoption gap.

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

Global Stories

Study finds employee use of GenAI apps poses privacy risks
AI Agents

Study finds employee use of GenAI apps poses privacy risks

Employees' widespread use of GenAI apps poses privacy risks as 30.8% of these tools train on customer data, a new study by Harmonic Security reveals.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Aug 2024
Kore.ai launches XO Express platform for AI chatbots & centres
Unified Communications

Kore.ai launches XO Express platform for AI chatbots & centres

Kore.ai has launched XO Express, enabling businesses to build AI chatbots and contact centres without technical expertise, making advanced AI accessible to all.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
OpenAI supports key senate bills shaping AI regulation
AI Models

OpenAI supports key senate bills shaping AI regulation

OpenAI has endorsed three key Senate bills, including the Future of AI Innovation Act, positioning itself as a major player in US AI regulation debates.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
Transmit Security report reveals rise in AI-driven fraud scams
Unified Communications

Transmit Security report reveals rise in AI-driven fraud scams

Transmit Security's latest report reveals a surge in AI-driven fraud scams, highlighting dark web marketplaces and tools like FraudGPT that empower even novice fraudsters.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2024
GenAI tools amplify online fraud risks, report reveals
Unified Communications

GenAI tools amplify online fraud risks, report reveals

A new Transmit Security report reveals generative AI is fuelling a surge in dark web fraud, with accessible tools like FraudGPT boosting online scam capabilities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2024
OpenAI tests new SearchGPT merging AI & real-time web data
AI Models

OpenAI tests new SearchGPT merging AI & real-time web data

OpenAI is trialling SearchGPT, a new AI that merges real-time web data with its models to offer users timely and sourced answers, enhancing search experiences.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2024
AI data boom revealed in Domo's new Data Never Sleeps study
Large Language Models

AI data boom revealed in Domo's new Data Never Sleeps study

Domo's latest Data Never Sleeps study reveals every 60 seconds, USD $293,000 is spent globally on AI, highlighting its growing impact business.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024
Developer trust in AI tools declines despite increased usage
Unified Communications

Developer trust in AI tools declines despite increased usage

Developer trust in AI tools is waning despite increased usage, with only 43% trusting their accuracy.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024
Life sciences firms face rising cyber threats amid AI optimism
Digital Transformation

Life sciences firms face rising cyber threats amid AI optimism

A new NTT DATA UK&I survey reveals that life science leaders are most concerned about cyber-attacks for espionage, while seeing AI as a major revenue opportunity.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024
GitHub reveals Australian developer trends, impact of ChatGPT
Marketing Technologies

GitHub reveals Australian developer trends, impact of ChatGPT

GitHub's updated Innovation Graph for Q1 2024 reveals over 1.57 million Australian developers on the platform, highlighting ChatGPT's role in boosting efficiency.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2024
Harmonic Security launches Harmonic Protect for zero-touch data protection
Data Protection

Harmonic Security launches Harmonic Protect for zero-touch data protection

Harmonic Security launches Harmonic Protect, a zero-touch data protection tool for the generative AI era, eliminating manual data labelling and complex rules.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2024
Eagle Eye's Jonathan Reeve weighs in on AI Appreciation Day
Marketing Technologies

Eagle Eye's Jonathan Reeve weighs in on AI Appreciation Day

Jonathan Reeve of Eagle Eye discusses the real-world impact of AI on business strategy and personalisation, emphasising the need for AI Appreciation Day.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024
Cybercriminals exploit ChatGPT for near-perfect phishing emails
Cybersecurity

Cybercriminals exploit ChatGPT for near-perfect phishing emails

ReliaQuest's latest report reveals cybercriminals are exploiting ChatGPT and other AI tools to create near-perfect phishing emails, achieving a 2.8% success rate.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Why your AI policy must fit the needs of your company
Generative AI

Why your AI policy must fit the needs of your company

As AI technology permeates workplaces, businesses must tailor AI policies to their unique needs, ensuring compliance with emerging laws and ethical standards.

By Alastair Miller • 6 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024
DBS to launch Gen AI-powered customer service assistant
Customer Experience

DBS to launch Gen AI-powered customer service assistant

DBS to launch in-house developed Gen AI-powered CSO Assistant by late 2024 to boost customer service efficiency for 250,000+ monthly users.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024
Coveo report: UK shoppers demand better digital experiences
Marketing Technologies

Coveo report: UK shoppers demand better digital experiences

UK shoppers demand superior digital experiences, says Coveo's CX Industry Report. Highlighting desires for AI-powered personalization, better search results, and data transparency.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024