Machine learning (ML) stories
A subset of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning describes the process by which a computer is ‘trained’ to recognise and react to inputs or situations without being explicitly told what those reactions should be. Applied ML in business is referred to as ‘predictive analytics’ because the analytics software is trained to respond to incoming data and provide adaptive insights. ML is among the techniques being used in pursuit of AI mimicking the human brain.
Google expands Gemini Deep Think for research, APIs
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Google extends its Gemini 3 Deep Think reasoning mode to researchers and developers, opening early access through the Gemini API for advanced work.
Canopy unveils AI bookkeeping module for 2026 launch
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Canopy to launch AI-powered bookkeeping module in 2026, unifying ledger visibility, month-end workflows and client collaboration tools.
OpenAI unveils GPT-5.3 Codex Spark for real-time coding
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OpenAI debuts GPT-5.3 Codex Spark, a Cerebras-powered research preview promising ultra-fast, real-time coding for ChatGPT Pro users.
Ramp unveils AI Accounting Agent to speed month-end close
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Ramp launches an AI Accounting Agent that codes transactions, handles accruals and reconciles ERP data to speed up the month-end close.
AI-fuelled supply chain cyber attacks surge in Asia-Pacific
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AI is supercharging supply chain cyber attacks across Asia-Pacific, with Group-IB warning single hacks now threaten thousands of victims.
AI drives shift to persistent, low‑level cyber conflict
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Cyber operations have become constant, covert pressure in geopolitics, with AI-fuelled identity abuse replacing headline-grabbing cyberattacks.
UK IT departments most confident on AI future-readiness
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UK IT teams are Europe’s most confident on AI and cybersecurity, yet a survey shows many still lag in turning that optimism into maturity.
Seismic & Highspot to merge in AI sales software deal
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Seismic to merge with Highspot, uniting rival sales enablement platforms in an AI-first deal with Permira to remain controlling shareholder.
Hunting adopts Legalfly AI to standardise contracts
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Hunting deploys Legalfly’s AI platform to standardise contract review, cut repeat legal work and tighten governance across regions.
Ever raises USD $31m to scale AI-native auto retail
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AI-first auto retailer Ever raises USD $31m Series A led by Eclipse to scale its platform and push nationwide across the US market.
UK CIOs struggle to govern surge in business AI agents
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UK CIOs embed AI agents in critical workflows but lack real-time oversight as board pressure mounts for provable returns and tighter audits.
BMC & AWS deepen Control-M cloud AI orchestration deal
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BMC signs five-year AWS deal to host Control-M SaaS, deepening cloud and AI orchestration for hybrid data and workflow automation.
Electric Twin raises USD $14m to scale AI audiences
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London AI start-up Electric Twin raises USD $14m to grow its synthetic audience tech, pitched as a faster alternative to market research.
AI-driven ransomware attacks surge, most go unreported
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AI-fuelled ransomware hit record levels in 2025, with BlackFog warning that around 86% of attacks worldwide are never publicly disclosed.
SOUTHSTART 2026 brings global tech & culture to SA
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SOUTHSTART 2026 will bring OpenAI, Canva, Derek Sivers and Peter Helliar to Adelaide for a three-day tech, climate and culture forum.
Love at first byte: The infrastructure behind your Valentine’s match
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From swipes to sparks, low-latency data centres, clouds and interconnection hubs quietly power your Valentine’s match worldwide.
Okta unveils tools to detect & govern shadow AI risks
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Okta launches Agent Discovery to uncover and rein in shadow AI agents, mapping risky app access and tightening identity-based controls.
Wesfarmers partners Google Cloud to expand AI in retail
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Wesfarmers has struck a multi-year deal with Google Cloud to deploy agentic AI across Kmart, Officeworks, Priceline and OnePass stores.
Exclusive: Coding, kids, and the invisible double shift of tech mums
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Four Australian tech leaders are showing motherhood can supercharge careers, challenging the industry’s persistent gender gap.
Hands-on review: Avast Deepfake Guard and Scam Guardian
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Avast rolls out Deepfake Guard for Windows and expands Scam Guardian on mobile, promising real-time protection from AI-powered scams.