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Spoofed AI agents flood websites, straining defences

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Spoofed AI agents are hammering major websites with billions of hidden requests, driving up costs and outpacing current security defences.
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Fast home internet linked to higher wellbeing in Australia

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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Fast home internet is being linked to better wellbeing, work, study and health outcomes for most Australian households using the nbn network.
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AI reshapes data privacy as trust & attacks escalate

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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AI is transforming data privacy as mistrust soars and cyber attacks accelerate, pushing firms to verify every identity and machine action.
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Google debuts Disco to test AI-powered GenTabs apps

Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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Google has unveiled Disco, a Labs testbed debuting GenTabs, an AI tool that turns browsing activity and prompts into web apps.
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SEEK restores API access as court dispute with Employment Hero ends

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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SEEK and Employment Hero end court battle, restore API access and scrap competition claims, avoiding a ruling on digital market power.
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LiveRamp expands Marketplace into AI marketing hub

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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LiveRamp turns its Marketplace into an AI marketing hub, uniting premium data, rented models and upcoming agents in one governed platform.
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Huwise unveils Huwy AI agent for corporate data search

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Huwise launches Huwy, an AI chat agent embedded in its data marketplace to help non-experts search, explore and use corporate data.
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Half of global mobile users may switch for satellite coverage

Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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Nearly half of mobile users worldwide would switch providers for satellite coverage, with 60% willing to pay extra for reliable service beyond traditional dead zones.
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Australian seniors overspend on unused home internet features

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Many Australian seniors pay for home internet plans with speeds and data beyond their needs, increasing costs despite prioritising affordability.
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ADMA forms new Advisory Committee to advance ethical marketing

Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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ADMA has formed a new Advisory Committee with leaders from top Australian firms to advance ethical marketing and shape industry futures.
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AI Appreciation Day: What it means for the future of customer engagement

Mon, 14th Jul 2025
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AI innovations are transforming customer engagement by unifying fragmented data and enabling real-time personalisation for enhanced experiences.
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Australia's broadband ranks 81st globally amid complaints

Mon, 7th Apr 2025
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Australia's broadband services are under fire, ranking a dismal 81st globally, as complaints rise by 13% in the last quarter of 2024.
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Telstra reports record data use at Australian Grand Prix 2025

Fri, 21st Mar 2025
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Telstra recorded a remarkable 94 terabytes of data use during the four-day Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, doubling last year's 5G traffic.
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Huawei executive forecasts AI-driven 5G network growth

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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Huawei's Li Peng predicts that artificial intelligence will revolutionise 5G networks, driving data usage and unlocking significant revenue growth.
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71% of AI users regret data sharing due to privacy fears

Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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A study from Syrenis reveals that 71% of AI users regret sharing their data, highlighting rising concerns over privacy in an AI-driven world.
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CTERA launches Insight Service for data observability

Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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CTERA has launched CTERA Insight Service, enhancing data observability for its Global File System, enabling better data management and security for enterprises.
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eCommerce soars in Australia & NZ amid rising data concerns

Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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eCommerce in Australia and New Zealand is surging with 83% and 77% of online shoppers purchasing monthly, despite rising concerns over data privacy.
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AI data boom revealed in Domo's new Data Never Sleeps study

Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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Domo's latest Data Never Sleeps study reveals every 60 seconds, USD $293,000 is spent globally on AI, highlighting its growing impact business.
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Vodafone offers free roaming in France for sporting event

Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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As the global sporting event nears, Vodafone offers three days of free international roaming in France for postpaid customers, avoiding steep mobile bills.
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Executives trust AI but struggle with strategy alignment says survey

Fri, 24th May 2024
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A global survey reveals high trust in AI among executives, yet exposes a significant gap in confidence regarding effective AI strategy execution and data readiness.