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Craig Newmark backs Global Signal Exchange anti-fraud push
Firewalls

Craig Newmark backs Global Signal Exchange anti-fraud push

Craigslist founder Craig Newmark is funding Global Signal Exchange to expand its shared threat data network against rising online fraud.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Jan 2026
Meta buys Manus to boost general-purpose AI agents
Data Analytics

Meta buys Manus to boost general-purpose AI agents

Meta has bought Singapore AI start-up Manus, aiming to embed its autonomous general-purpose agent across consumer and business products.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Dec 2025
Explainer: Oscars to stream on YouTube after long TV era
Digital Transformation

Explainer: Oscars to stream on YouTube after long TV era

The Oscars will leave traditional TV for a free global YouTube livestream from 2029, ending decades of broadcast dominance on ABC.

By Sean Mitchell • 8 min read • Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
Oxylabs experts forecast AI bubble risks & browser wars
Data governance

Oxylabs experts forecast AI bubble risks & browser wars

Oxylabs experts warn AI hype could swell into a bubble by 2026 as new 'agent' browsers challenge Chrome and Europe tightens data rules.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
Australia under-16 social media ban sparks backlash
Data Protection

Australia under-16 social media ban sparks backlash

Australia's under-16 social media ban faces mounting criticism amid doubts over age checks, privacy risks and the impact on advertisers.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
CMC highlights 'Furious Five' themes set to shape 2026
Robotics

CMC highlights 'Furious Five' themes set to shape 2026

CMC says AI, energy, robotics, defence and store-of-value trades will be the “Furious Five” megatrends steering markets into 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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
Explainer: AI data boom sparks nuclear revival
Hyperscale

Explainer: AI data boom sparks nuclear revival

Microsoft's deal to restart Three Mile Island's nuclear reactor marks a revival driven by soaring AI data centre energy demands and sustainability goals.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025

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Agentic AI reshapes security risks, business & protest
Application Security

Agentic AI reshapes security risks, business & protest

Agentic AI is reshaping cyber attacks, business experiments and digital protest, outpacing regulators and exposing fragile human safeguards.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 30th Dec 2025
India drops mandatory Sanchar Saathi app on smartphones
Data Protection

India drops mandatory Sanchar Saathi app on smartphones

India scraps mandatory Sanchar Saathi app on new phones, easing privacy fears over deep-access government software on Apple and Samsung devices.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
UK banks face rising AI-driven fraud as tech outpaces rules
Endpoint Protection

UK banks face rising AI-driven fraud as tech outpaces rules

UK banks face rising AI-driven fraud in 2026 as criminals exploit gaps in regulation, prompting calls for urgent cross-sector action to protect consumers.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Australia's AI plan criticised for business focus over safety & rights
Surveillance

Australia's AI plan criticised for business focus over safety & rights

Electronic Frontiers Australia criticises the National AI Plan for favouring business interests over public safety, digital rights and calls for stronger EU-style law.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
EU delays AI Act, sparking uncertainty & compliance concerns
Data Protection

EU delays AI Act, sparking uncertainty & compliance concerns

The EU has delayed key provisions of its AI Act, raising concerns over regulatory clarity, compliance burdens, and Europe's competitive edge in AI technology.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025
AI openness: From success to sovereignty
Hyperscale

AI openness: From success to sovereignty

India has overtaken the US in new open source contributors, poised to lead globally by 2030, highlighting open source as key to digital sovereignty and AI innovation.

By Amanda Brock • 6 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
Instagram safety campaign blocked over Meta influence concerns
Marketing Technologies

Instagram safety campaign blocked over Meta influence concerns

An Instagram safety campaign has been blocked by advertisers over fears it might upset Meta, highlighting Big Tech's influence in advertising decisions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
CommonAI launches to boost UK & European AI start-ups access
Physical Security

CommonAI launches to boost UK & European AI start-ups access

CommonAI launches a UK and Europe-wide platform to provide affordable AI computing resources and support for start-ups, backed by investment initiatives.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Exclusive: Fastly's Randy Reddig on AI bots and disruption
Firewalls

Exclusive: Fastly's Randy Reddig on AI bots and disruption

Fastly's Randy Reddig reveals AI bots now drive much web traffic, disrupting media models and pushing publishers toward new edge-based solutions.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025