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Some AI risks more subtle than others
Digital Transformation

Some AI risks more subtle than others

Widespread use of chatbots and drafting tools may leave workers less able to verify outputs or think independently, Walsh said.

By Donovan Jackson • 3 min read • Yesterday
iPresence launches kubi 2.0 on Kickstarter globally
Robotics

iPresence launches kubi 2.0 on Kickstarter globally

Crowdfunding will open access to a redesigned telepresence robot for schools, hospitals and offices, with donation-backed units for needy recipients.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Yesterday
OWNA rolls out AI daycare platform on Oracle cloud
Software-as-a-Service

OWNA rolls out AI daycare platform on Oracle cloud

Hundreds of educators could spend less time on paperwork as the new system automates family updates and other childcare admin tasks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 5 days ago
Ewor expands San Francisco team after US demand surges
Artificial Intelligence

Ewor expands San Francisco team after US demand surges

US founders are driving a 237% surge in EWOR applications, prompting the fellowship to build a deeper presence in San Francisco.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • 4 days ago
OpenSesame adds multi-topic AI search for training
eLearning

OpenSesame adds multi-topic AI search for training

Learning and development teams can now cut complex catalogue searches to minutes as OpenSesame expands its AI assistant across multiple topics.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 6 days ago
AMD pitches AI laptops with dedicated processing power
Semiconductors

AMD pitches AI laptops with dedicated processing power

Local AI features could run faster, stay private and work offline as chipmakers push laptops with dedicated neural processors.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 6 days ago
GSMA warns rising handset costs could widen AI divide
Semiconductors

GSMA warns rising handset costs could widen AI divide

Billions already within coverage risk missing AI-era services as entry-level smartphones become less affordable in low-income markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

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Younger Australian parents most anxious over AI use
Data Protection

Younger Australian parents most anxious over AI use

Younger parents are driving AI adoption at home, but many say privacy, safety and the risk of falling behind are fuelling anxiety.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 5 days ago
Early childhood education advocates give screen time policy mixed report card
Digital Literacy

Early childhood education advocates give screen time policy mixed report card

Parents may get clearer progress reports under National's plan, but experts warn a blanket screen ban could curb useful classroom technology.

By RNZ • 5 min read • 5 days ago
University of Sydney offers free ChatGPT Edu to all
Data Protection

University of Sydney offers free ChatGPT Edu to all

Students and staff will gain free access as the university pairs the rollout with AUD $1 million for research into AI's environmental impact.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 5 days ago
Australian teens could gain extra study time from socials
eLearning

Australian teens could gain extra study time from socials

Redirecting a third of teenagers' daily scrolling could free up one extra focused learning session and lift mastery in senior subjects.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 6 days ago
Microsoft's Dream Space reaches 70,000 pupils in NI
Robotics

Microsoft's Dream Space reaches 70,000 pupils in NI

Free workshops and ambassador schemes are widening access to AI and STEM for schools, as Microsoft boosts its Belfast education hub.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 6 days ago
ClassCover names Eva Gallagher to lead Ireland push
Human Capital Management

ClassCover names Eva Gallagher to lead Ireland push

Schools facing substitute shortages may get faster cover as the platform builds a local team and targets primary and secondary classrooms.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 5 days ago
RevisionSuccess donates AI platform to Thai girls' school
Higher education

RevisionSuccess donates AI platform to Thai girls' school

More than 1,000 disadvantaged girls in Thailand will gain free access to university prep tools as the school cuts teacher workload.

By Raphael Veloso • 5 min read • 6 days ago
Southeast Asia's universities are running on patchwork software. That has to change
Customer Relationship Management

Southeast Asia's universities are running on patchwork software. That has to change

Manual, disconnected systems are slowing enrolment, reporting and student support as universities across the region chase faster growth.

By Sanjay Laul • 4 min read • 6 days ago
Macquarie law school installs Sennheiser audio systems
Higher education

Macquarie law school installs Sennheiser audio systems

Students and staff can now run hybrid classes and mock court sessions without specialist help in Macquarie University Law School's new building.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Velric launches AI hiring platform with candidate score
Human Capital Management

Velric launches AI hiring platform with candidate score

Employers are getting a task-based alternative to CV screening as the platform aims to curb inflated credentials and AI-written applications.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week