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British bank backs SuperSeed Physical AI fund with cash
Manufacturing

British bank backs SuperSeed Physical AI fund with cash

British Business Bank pledges up to GBP £50 million to SuperSeed's new Physical AI fund targeting early-stage industrial tech start-ups.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
Kinewell raises GBP £750,000 to expand offshore wind tech
Supply Chain

Kinewell raises GBP £750,000 to expand offshore wind tech

Offshore wind software developer Kinewell raises GBP £750,000 to scale AI-driven design tools and nearly double its North East workforce.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
Why gender diversity is imperative in shaping ethical AI
Fintech

Why gender diversity is imperative in shaping ethical AI

Gender-diverse teams are vital to building ethical, trustworthy AI, reducing systemic bias and ensuring technology serves all of society.

By Tamsin Crossland • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Fears UK under-16 social media ban will hurt creators
Data Protection

Fears UK under-16 social media ban will hurt creators

Plans for a UK under-16 social media ban spark warnings it could damage the creator economy while missing deeper online safety flaws.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026

Global Stories

Algorithms stories

eYou opens public app as users distrust social media
Data Protection

eYou opens public app as users distrust social media

Concerns over misinformation and manipulation are creating an opening for eYou, which is now available worldwide on iOS and Android.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
AI shopping to boost Australia's retail centre leaders
Customer Experience

AI shopping to boost Australia's retail centre leaders

AI shopping tools could widen the gap between Australia’s top retail centres and weaker malls as investors chase experiential assets.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Breaking the algorithmic glass ceiling: How AI can shape a more inclusive future for women leaders
Digital Transformation

Breaking the algorithmic glass ceiling: How AI can shape a more inclusive future for women leaders

AI is reshaping who rises at work; without deliberate governance it could entrench bias or unlock a fairer future for women leaders.

By Sonia Eland • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Canva buys Cavalry & MangoAI, appoints algorithms chief
DevOps

Canva buys Cavalry & MangoAI, appoints algorithms chief

Canva snaps up Cavalry and MangoAI, boosting motion design tools and AI marketing, and names MangoAI's Nirmal Govind Chief Algorithms Officer.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Emerald, DIC launch USD $62m Physical AI venture push
Robotics

Emerald, DIC launch USD $62m Physical AI venture push

Emerald and Japan's DIC are launching a USD $62m Physical AI venture platform targeting sensing, wearables, robotics and automation.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Feb 2026
Aptitude tests surge as AI reshapes software hiring
DevOps

Aptitude tests surge as AI reshapes software hiring

Aptitude tests have surged 54-fold in software hiring as AI shifts demand from coding syntax to problem-solving, judgement and core skills.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Explainer: Should Big Tech own Hollywood?
Physical Security

Explainer: Should Big Tech own Hollywood?

Netflix's USD $72 billion bid for Warner Bros raises a stark question: is Hollywood's future in the hands of Silicon Valley's algorithms?.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
Cosmo5 launches globally to drive AI-powered brand engagement
Data Analytics

Cosmo5 launches globally to drive AI-powered brand engagement

Cosmo5 launches globally, merging 23 firms to offer AI-powered marketing across 18 countries, helping brands transform with data, media, and technology expertise.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025

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QueerTech report flags gaps in inclusive AI in Canada
Artificial Intelligence

QueerTech report flags gaps in inclusive AI in Canada

Most firms lack formal bias controls, leaving 2SLGBTQI+ users less well served by AI systems than the wider public.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month
ARIA conference backs licensing over AI copyright carve-outs
Gaming

ARIA conference backs licensing over AI copyright carve-outs

Music rights holders say AI firms should pay for access, as ARIA’s Sydney conference argued licensing can protect artists and fans alike.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Beyond the console: Why women shaping gaming cultures are shaping the future of technology
EduTech

Beyond the console: Why women shaping gaming cultures are shaping the future of technology

Women redefining gaming culture are quietly steering how future technologies will feel, who they serve and whose voices they centre.

By Vindhya Barwal • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026
As women, collaborative communications is essential for collective impact
Software Development

As women, collaborative communications is essential for collective impact

Amid shrinking newsrooms and polarised platforms, women are turning to collaborative communications as a survival strategy for change.

By Samantha Howard • 5 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026
What these Aussie tech execs forecast for 2026
Data Protection

What these Aussie tech execs forecast for 2026

Australian tech leaders tip 2026 as the year AI hype cools, privacy platforms surge and digital health reshapes everyday care.

By Erin Carley • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026