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Emojis used to hide attacks & bypass major AI guardrails
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Mindgard reveals emoji smuggling can bypass AI guardrails from Microsoft, Meta, Nvidia, and others with up to 100% attack success, raising serious security concerns.

Moloco appoints Jean-Luc Nahon to lead product for Moloco Ads
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Moloco has hired Jean-Luc Nahon, former Amazon Ads executive, as Head of Product to boost its AI-driven advertising solutions and strategic growth in 2025.

Moloco named among top five global mobile ad platforms for 2025
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Moloco ranks among the world's top five mobile advertising platforms in the 2025 Singular ROI Index, joining Meta, Google, Apple Ads, and TikTok.

Cybercriminal groups use RDGAs in scams, phishings
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Cybercriminal groups Reckless Rabbit and Ruthless Rabbit use registered domain algorithms to carry out investment scams costing US consumers USD $5.7 billion in 2024.

X-PHY unveils real-time on-device deepfake detection tool
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X-PHY launches on-device deepfake detector, promising up to 90% accuracy to identify AI-generated media without internet connectivity.

AI use in enterprises soars but brings surge in cyber risks
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Enterprise AI use has surged over 3,000%, with ChatGPT dominating but also being the most-blocked app due to security concerns, says Zscaler report.

RedTrack unveils AI agents to simplify data analysis for SMBs
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RedTrack launches AI-powered agents to automate data analysis and reporting for e-commerce media buyers, boosting efficiency and campaign insight.

Starburst appoints Jitender Aswani to lead engineering for AI push
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Starburst appoints Jitender Aswani as SVP of Engineering to lead global teams and enhance its AI-driven data platform development.

Google Cloud unveils AI-focused updates to Kubernetes Engine
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Google Cloud has launched significant updates to its Kubernetes Engine, enhancing capabilities for managing large-scale AI workloads and improving resource efficiency.

Meta enhances safety with new features for teen accounts
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Meta has announced expanded safety features for its Teen Accounts, enhancing privacy and parental controls for users under 16 amidst growing online safety concerns.

Pepper Cloud wins Google AI Award for WhatsApp CRM solution
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Singapore-based Pepper Cloud has won the Google AI Trailblazers Transformation Award 2024 for its innovative WhatsApp Sales CRM, as it expands into global markets.

Databricks expands ANZ presence, boosting AI capabilities
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Databricks is expanding its footprint in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost AI capabilities and workforce to over 200 by year-end amid rising demand.

Blend AI opens US office to bolster ecommerce solutions
Tue, 1st Apr 2025
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Blend AI, an Australian adtech firm, has launched its first US office in Austin, seeking to enhance its presence in the burgeoning ecommerce market.

Unihack 2025 returns with support from Logitech Australia
Sun, 9th Mar 2025
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Australia's largest student hackathon, Unihack, returns from 14-16 March 2025, backed by major sponsor Logitech, with an expected 600 participants.

IWD 2025: What does the future hold for diversity?
Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
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As International Women's Day approaches, concerns escalate over recent setbacks in diversity efforts, urging tech leaders in the UK to reaffirm their commitment to inclusivity.

XR adoption remains slow despite Apple & Meta's efforts
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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Despite hefty investments from Apple and Meta, a Forrester report reveals slow XR adoption, with only 35% of informed leaders deploying the technology.

Social media dominates Australia's digital landscape in 2025
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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A new report reveals almost 78% of Australians use social media for brand discovery, driving a 12% rise in advertising spend to USD $4.26 billion.

Civo unveils relaxAI, prioritising privacy & renewables
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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Civo has unveiled relaxAI, an innovative AI assistant prioritising privacy, security, and renewable energy in a bid to tackle data governance challenges for UK businesses.

DeepSeek models spark global regulatory & privacy debates
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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DeepSeek's new models, V3 and R1, have sparked discussions around security and privacy, leading Tenable to issue an FAQ addressing potential concerns.

Full-funnel strategies boost ecommerce conversion rates 38%
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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A recent report from Nest Commerce reveals a 38% boost in year-on-year conversion rates for ecommerce brands using full-funnel strategies, amidst a £100 million media spend.