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Fresha secures $31 million from J.P. Morgan for expansion

Fresha secures a $31 million venture debt facility from J.P. Morgan to fuel expansion, enhance AI capabilities, and support new market entries.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024

Data Analytics

Sydney's Tap aims to revolutionise US ad industry with AI

Sydney ad-tech startup Tap launches AI-driven platform in the US, aiming to streamline the fragmented media buying process and reshape the ad industry.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024

Facebook

Meta unveils Llama 3.1 with advanced AI capabilities

Meta's Mark Zuckerberg announces Llama 3.1: an upgraded, multilingual AI model with state-of-the-art tools, designed for complex queries and enhanced user interaction.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024

Malware

Bitdefender warns of fake GTA VI beta ads spreading malware

Bitdefender has uncovered a cyber campaign exploiting the hype around GTA VI, using fake Facebook ads to distribute malware disguised as a game beta installer.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024

Artificial Intelligence

AI deepfake scams rise in health supplement fraud

Bitdefender reports a surge in AI and deepfake tech use by fraudsters on social media, promoting fake health supplements and miracle cures, targeting millions globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2024

YouTube

Study reveals minimal ad view time boosts brand awareness

A study by Playground xyz reveals key insights into how minimal ad viewing durations on platforms like Instagram and TikTok affect brand outcomes.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024

Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI disrupts five covert influence operations in three months

OpenAI has thwarted five covert influence operations over three months, leveraging AI to disrupt attempts by malicious actors to misuse the technology for deceptive activities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 2nd Jun 2024

Unified Communications

Chatbot market set to surge to $4.9 billion by 2033 says FMI

Chatbot market set to surge, projecting USD $4.9 billion growth by 2033, fuelled by customer engagement focus and widespread industrial adoption.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Apr 2024

Customers

IWD 2024: Pink blazers in corporate boardrooms

IWD 2024: As the push for gender equality in corporate leadership gains momentum, pink blazers symbolise women's empowerment in boardrooms.

By Jacquelyn Tonelli • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Fintech

IWD 2024: Digital tools key to opening the door for women's economic empowerment

Digital learning tools hold a potential catalyst for boosting the economic presence of women, as this IWD 2024 highlights, aiming to bridge the gap for unbanked women in Asia-Pacific.

By Nirri Shah • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Gaming

Australians spend more time on social media, TikTok leads the way

Australians are increasingly focusing on social media, with a noteworthy preference for TikTok, as traditional media consumption declines, according to a new report by Meltwater and We Are Social.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024

Facebook

IAS extends AI-driven brand safety measures on Facebook & Instagram

Integral Ad Science expands its AI-driven Total Media Quality Brand Safety across Facebook and Instagram, enabling advertisers to gain better insight into campaign safety and appropriateness.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2024

Firewalls

Safer Internet Day: CTO underlines risk to young web users

On Safer Internet Day, WatchGuard's CTO Corey Nachreiner calls for enhanced online safety awareness, emphasising the threat of AI privacy concerns.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2024

Risk & Compliance

Risk Outlook 2024 warns of AI-driven misinformation threat

The International SOS Risk Outlook 2024 warns of the growing impact of AI-induced misinformation, citing AI-manipulated videos of Singapore's PM as a key concern.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jan 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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EduTech

StarHub & Singapore Police launch campaign to combat scams

StarHub and the Singapore Police Force launch a campaign with Scam Masterclasses to combat rising cyber threats, aiming to educate and protect the public.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2024

Customer Experience

Singapore leads global shift towards international online shopping

Over half the global consumers expect to increase their international online shopping by 2024, with a focus on flexible payment and shipping options, according to a report by Airwallex.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024

Facebook

WhatsApp tops as preferred social media app in Singapore

WhatsApp claims the crown as Singapore's favourite social media app, with over 27% preference among users, according to the Digital 2024: Singapore report by Meltwater and We Are Social.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2024

Malware

VietCredCare cyber threat rocks Vietnam's social media landscape

Vietnam is being rocked by an advanced cyber threat, VietCredCare, targeting business social media accounts, leading to widespread data breaches in government, business, and education sectors.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2024

Artificial Intelligence

Over half of New Zealand's internet workforce want more remote work

Over half of New Zealand's internet-capable workforce want to increase remote working, according to InternetNZ's latest findings; however, employer restrictions remain a significant barrier.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024

Data Analytics

Trade Me sees 20% campaign performance improvement using new tools

New Zealand's largest online auction site, Trade Me, has improved campaign performance by 20% using AI predictive models and tools to optimise personalisation.

By Contributor • 8 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024