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Cisco unveils AI-powered enhancements for Webex in bid to strengthen hybrid work

Cisco's WebexOne event revealed significant enhancements to its Webex software powered by AI, improving user productivity, experience, and preventing burnout.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Nov 2023

EduTech

Yubico Announces Exciting Leadership Changes

Yubico announces leadership changes: co-founder Stina Ehresnvard becomes Chief Evangelist and Mattias Danielsson takes over as CEO. #cybersecurity.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Feb 2023

Online Safety

First Europe organisation to defend rights online forms

A first-of-its-kind European organisation has formed in the Hague to defend human rights online, providing legal and technical assistance to victims.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Jan 2023

Artificial Intelligence

Australia's first ethical AI advisory opens its doors

The Ethical AI Advisory aims to support public and private companies in their quest to develop ethical approaches to AI design and deployment.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2020

Hyperscale

Metadata retention laws “abused” by enforcement agencies

The PJCIS, Human Right Law Centre, Digital Rights Watch and Access Now are calling for the repeal or amendment of the controversial laws.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2020

Data Analytics

Salesforce accused of sex trafficking in lawsuit by 50 women

The 50 'Jane Does' allege that Salesforce built customised services for the web forum Backpage while publicly boasting about fighting sex trafficking.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2019

EduTech

Apple says it's 'protecting the planet's resources'

Apple says it's 'protecting the planet's resources' and expanding educational opportunities for workers who assemble Apple products.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2019

Data Analytics

Human rights groups call for speakers to boycott Salesforce conference

A number of human rights groups are rallying for a number of major speakers to pull out of Salesforce's upcoming Dreamforce conference.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Sep 2018

Data Analytics

Ministry of Social Development: Is it right to use data just because there's access to it?

New framework introduced by Minister for Social Development in New Zealand to ensure privacy and human rights are considered in government initiatives.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 10th May 2018

Supply Chain

NZ Super Fund's Orr says responsible investing now a groundswell globally

NZ Superannuation Fund chief executive Adrian Orr said long-term and responsible investing has become a groundswell globally, rather than a ripple.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2014

Microsoft

Microsoft champions same-sex marriage

Microsoft endorses same-sex marriage ahead of Washington state's crucial vote, citing benefits for business and economic growth.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Jan 2012

Surveillance

Google threatens to pull out of China

Google has threatened to pull its search engine from the People's Republic of China, after an attack originating from the country.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Jan 2010

Stories from Other Regions

Human rights stories

Generative AI

Australians' trust in AI declining due to privacy concerns: Cisco says

Cisco's 2023 survey reveals rising privacy concerns among Australians, leading to faltering trust in AI technology.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Oct 2023

Cloud Services

Report finds GCSB in compliance with NZ rights

For the fourth consecutive year, the GCSB has been found in compliance with New Zealand's legal and human rights standards, reports the Inspector-General.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Dec 2018

Digital Entertainment

Countdown begins for Nethui 2012

Last year's event was a sell-out; register now to have your say on topics like the digital divide, copyright, and making the most of online opportunities.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 20th Mar 2012