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EU parliament passes AI Act for risk-based regulation of AI
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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.
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Payments Innovation Jury highlights global payment shift
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The 2024 Payments Innovation Jury report notes damaging effects of major cryptocurrency failures on global market confidence.
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EU takes lead with revolutionary Artificial Intelligence Act
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Evolving AI Act positions EU at the helm of a comprehensive framework, pioneering guidelines for worldwide AI development, setting the pace for innovation.
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AI ethics take centre stage at World Economic Forum
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AI regulation will likely vary - with some aspects being vital and others possibly being more adaptable to enable AI's massive potential fully.
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Stablecoins: Clarifying myths and highlighting superpowers
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Stablecoins, an innovative class of cryptocurrency, combine the advantages of digital security and rapid transactions, despite myths and misunderstandings.
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Fintech leaders urging stricter AI laws at recent summit
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Fintech leaders urge UK regulators to impose stricter AI laws to foster confidence and responsible usage in financial services.
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Australians least confident in AI, reveals global Workday study
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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Australian businesses express the highest global distrust in AI technology, with 60% showing scepticism, according to a study by cloud applications provider, Workday.
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Data Privacy Day: Zoho highlights the need for more education
Fri, 26th Jan 2024
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Data Privacy Day: Zoho stresses the vital need for businesses to educate themselves, increase transparency and bolster data privacy practices as AI use intensifies.
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A new kind of PC is coming: From personal computer to innovation enabler
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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Generative AI is transforming personal computers (PCs) from mere consumer technology to platforms for innovation, set to revolutionise the way we live and work.
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Australia poised to maximise AI benefits with new risk-based approach
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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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.
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EU chief urges Europe to boost AI initiatives at Davos
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen urges Europe to increase AI adoption for competitiveness at the World Economic Forum.
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Singapore firms prioritise AI and cloud in 2024 IT investments
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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Nearly all Singapore firms plan to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) and boost cloud tech in 2024, despite hurdles in IT skills and infrastructure support.
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Darren Gladman becomes Energy Policy Manager at SMA Australia
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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Climate and energy policy veteran, Darren Gladman, assumes the pivotal role of Energy Policy and Regulatory Manager at SMA Australia, aiming to effect climate-friendly energy reforms.
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SAP announces Angela Colantuono as new President for Australian & NZ markets
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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Angela Colantuono has succeeded Damien Bueno as the new President and Managing Director for SAP Australia and New Zealand, aiming to accelerate customer's move to cloud.
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LPBank teams up with Finastra & NGS for digital treasury overhaul
Mon, 8th Jan 2024
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Lien Viet Post Joint Stock Commercial Bank (LPBank) joins forces with Finastra and NGS to drive digital transformation and elevate its treasury capabilities, enhancing operational efficiency and governance.
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UK businesses call for increased government investment in AI sector
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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43% of UK businesses call for increased government investment in the artificial intelligence sector, reveals Zoho survey.
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Telecoms industry faces emerging GenAI-related cyber risks, EY report warns
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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Rising GenAI use in telecoms sector prompts cyber resilience concerns, necessitating revised data strategies, warns EY report.
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Alteryx study reveals potential AI impact on future enterprise in Singapore
Thu, 14th Dec 2023
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Alteryx's study predicts AI's considerable role in shaping future Singaporean enterprises, with 78% of leaders saying AI is already impacting their organisation.
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Quantum leap in AI & data ethics anticipated in 2024
Wed, 13th Dec 2023
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Next year will mark significant progress in artificial intelligence, data control and ethics, according to new predictions.
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Mambu reveals financial services trends for 2024 in annual report
Wed, 13th Dec 2023
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Mambu's annual report reveals key trends set to shape the 2024 financial services landscape, with a focus on Asia Pacific.
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Generative AI's future in law hinges on trustworthy knowledge repositories
Tue, 12th Dec 2023
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The future of generative AI in the legal sector depends on the creation of reliable knowledge repositories, says Lexsoft Systems CEO.
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Alteryx study reveals how AI is shaping the enterprise of the future
Tue, 12th Dec 2023
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Alteryx study reveals insights into how artificial intelligence (AI) will shape future enterprises, based on data from 2800 global decision-makers.
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OutSystems forecasts top tech trends for CIOs in 2024
Thu, 7th Dec 2023
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OutSystems' Joe Ghattas predicts generative AI, increased business efficiency, and AI integration in development as top 2024 CIO trends.
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IT leaders concerned over AI implementation & process optimisation
Wed, 6th Dec 2023
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A new study from Celonis reveals 72% of IT leaders fear process deficiencies could disrupt successful artificial intelligence implementation.