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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.
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Tech salaries level off as burnout & AI skills surge

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Cyber and AI specialists top tech pay into 2026 as entry-level hiring stalls and burnout surges across Australia and New Zealand.
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AI surge set to power Malaysia’s economic growth in 2026

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Malaysia banks on AI, chips and data centres to sustain 4-5% growth in 2026, as SME adoption and workforce skills emerge as key tests.
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Australians urged to tighten online habits on & off duty

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Australians are being warned to sharpen digital habits as AI‑driven phishing and social engineering outpace traditional cyber defences.
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Conviction 2026 to link Vietnam to global crypto scene

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Conviction 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City aims to shift Vietnam’s thriving crypto scene towards institutional finance and global policy alignment.
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Blue Yonder grows FY25 revenue & boosts AI supply chain

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Blue Yonder posts FY25 revenue of USD $1.42 billion as it expands AI-driven planning and warehouse tools to meet rising supply chain demands.
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Australian leaders target stronger data & AI by 2026

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Australian executives ramp up data governance and AI for reporting by 2026, tackling siloed information and slow access to real-time insight.
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Safer Internet Day spotlights AI, trust & child safety

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Safer Internet Day highlights how AI is transforming online trust, child protection and digital commerce, amid calls for stricter safeguards.
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How Data Quality in Retail Powers Business Outcomes in 2026

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In 2026, retailers win not by owning more data, but by orchestrating trusted, real-time data that powers every decision and experience.
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FICO named Leader in Gartner 2026 decision intelligence

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FICO has been named a Leader in Gartner’s 2026 Magic Quadrant for Decision Intelligence Platforms, recognising its execution and vision.
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Technology and the Shift in Managing ‘Personalised Offers’

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Retailers are racing from blunt discounts to AI-driven one-to-one offers, promising sharper margins and loyalty in APAC’s crowded market.
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Indosat’s AI spam shield blocks scams worth USD $500m

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Indosat’s AI spam shield blocked 2bn risky contacts in six months, averting scam losses of about USD $500m for Indonesian users.
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Constructive unveils secure-by-default Postgres platform

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Constructive launches secure-by-default Postgres platform to hardwire Row-Level Security and permissions into databases from creation.
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UK shoppers prize accurate updates over rapid delivery

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UK shoppers value accurate parcel tracking and honest delivery updates far more than rapid shipping promises, a new Locus survey suggests.
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Airstride unveils Carmen AI to automate partner recruiting

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Airstride launches Carmen AI, an autonomous agent that scouts, scores and contacts B2B channel partners, claiming up to 80% time savings.
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Quantum Machines to build flagship quantum hub in Chicago

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Quantum Machines will open a flagship quantum hub in Chicago’s Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park to expand US research operations.
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Netskope unveils data lineage tool for AI governance

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Netskope launches One Data Lineage to map data flows and tighten AI governance, promising clearer audit trails and stronger compliance.
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Smartphones now drive digital evidence in criminal cases

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Smartphones now underpin criminal investigations worldwide, with 97% of cases drawing on mobile data as agencies race to keep pace.
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Grab uses FICO data platform to widen SEA credit access

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Grab Finance taps FICO data tech to automate credit checks across six Southeast Asian markets and boost eligibility by nearly 50%.
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OpenAI launches GPT-5.3-Codex as faster coding agent

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OpenAI unveils GPT-5.3-Codex, a faster coding agent that extends Codex into a supervised, general computer-use and cybersecurity tool.
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Empathetic AI unveils Empathetic AI Labs, a finance-grade AI agents suite for tax and beyond

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Empathetic AI unveils ‘finance-grade’ agents and a Luna tax copilot, promising explainable, audit-ready automation for accounting teams.