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AI laptops set to revolutionise personal computing in 2024
2 days ago
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AI's integration in personal computing sees a transformative year. MSI's AI laptops promise faster, secure processing and energy efficiency, reshaping user experiences.
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Working smarter not harder: Four ways AI can support your business
Last week
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AI is reshaping Kiwi businesses with Meta's AI tools across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, offering smarter solutions for marketing, customer service, and data insights.
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AI threatens AUD $519 million in music creators' revenues by 2028
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A new APRA AMCOS report reveals AI could jeopardise 23% of music creators' revenues in Aus and NZ by 2028, risking AUD $519 million, and urges regulatory action.
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Google unveils new AI tools for Australian education sector
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Google Australia unveils new AI tools, including Gemini in Classroom and Gemini Academy, to boost education at the EduTech conference in Melbourne.
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Canva acquires Leonardo.AI to enhance its AI design tools
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Canva has acquired Leonardo.AI to enhance its AI content production capabilities. This move aims to integrate Leonardo's technology into Canva's design tools, benefiting 190 million users.
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The 'crucial' impact AI is having in New Zealand's classrooms
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Ministry of Education's Ellen MacGregor- Reid has revealed the profound impact AI is having on New Zealand's education.
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Generative AI boosts project management efficiency, says PMI
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A PMI report reveals early adopters of Generative AI in project management are seeing major gains in productivity and problem-solving, outpacing peers.
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Study reveals key obstacles to creativity in the workplace
Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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A new study reveals 96% of professionals believe creativity is essential for organisational success, but many fail to nurture it effectively.
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Creative & media agencies struggle with slow growth in 2023
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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Creative and media agencies in the UK and Europe face slow growth in 2023, with 58% struggling to gain new business amid client pressure to deliver more for less.
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Figma launches AI-driven tools with strong privacy focus
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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Figma unveils AI-driven features to boost design efficiency and creativity, while emphasizing strong data privacy and security measures in AI model development.
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AI advances spark both optimism & apprehension worldwide
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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Advances in AI spark both optimism and worry, with experts debating its impact on marketing, democracy, and human existence.
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Study shows artists & designers embrace AI despite fears
Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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Eight in ten artists worry AI will take their jobs, yet many are embracing its benefits, recognising it as essential for future generations, research finds.
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The good and bad: What AI means for the future of New Zealand
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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New Zealand AI expert Heitor Gomes explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping job markets and raises ethical concerns, urging Kiwis to stay ahead.
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AI transforms artistic creation; 40% of artists use new tech
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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As AI proves its worth in the creative process, 40% of artists now embrace its potential to ease workflows and explore new artistic frontiers.
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How Generative AI can be turbocharged with knowledge graphs
Tue, 18th Jun 2024
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Generative AI's power is amplified by knowledge graphs, making tools like ChatGPT and Google's Gemini smarter, reducing errors, and combating biases, thus revolutionising industries.
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Adobe reveals groundbreaking AI in Acrobat for enhanced PDFs
Tue, 18th Jun 2024
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Adobe unveils AI-powered tools in Acrobat from 18 June 2024, enabling users to create and edit images within PDFs using text prompts via Adobe Firefly.
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Employees report increased positivity towards AI in the workplace
Mon, 17th Jun 2024
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A new Avanade report reveals Microsoft Copilot for M365 boosts workplace communication and creativity but raises concerns over transparency and original thinking.
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Canon Oceania launches 2024 Grants Program with AUD $40,000 fund
Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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Canon Oceania’s 2024 Grants Program has launched, offering AUD $40,000 to support educational, community, and environmental initiatives across Australia and New Zealand.
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Canon NZ launches 2024 Grants Program with $20,000 in funds
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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Canon New Zealand's 2024 Grants Program offers $20,000 in funding to support initiatives in education, community, environment, and introduces a cultural category.
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Australian firms see gap in AI readiness - Vision vs Reality
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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leadership
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A new WE Communications study reveals Australian firms' struggle to turn AI enthusiasm into action, highlighting gaps in readiness, strategy, and internal communication.