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Millennial couple conflicted over ai chatbot in cozy living room

AI in love lives: help for some, a deal-breaker for others

2 days ago
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AI is entering couples' counselling, with one in five partners keen for its help and nearly one in six ready to walk away over its use.
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Identity management tops 2026 security & IT agenda

4 days ago
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Identity management is set to dominate 2026 security agendas as HID research shows rising convergence, biometrics use and privacy scrutiny.
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Audit firms embed AI while tightening validation controls

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Audit firms embed AI in core workflows as new research shows rising adoption is matched by stricter validation, governance and training controls.
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Marketers: Get ready to AI-proof your careers

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As AI reshapes marketing, leaders say careers will depend less on tactics and more on systems thinking, judgement and commercial clarity.
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AI has raised the stakes: Why strategic communications remains human-led in 2026

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AI is reshaping PR, but leaders warn the winners in 2026 will be those who keep strategic communications firmly human-led.
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ThetaRay unveils Ray AI suite for AML investigations

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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cloud security
ThetaRay launches Ray AI suite to automate AML investigations, promising audit-ready case files and up to 70% less manual work.
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Wild Tech strengthens APAC growth with new C suite

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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Wild Tech bolsters APAC expansion, appointing three new C-suite leaders to drive AI-led solutions, operations and revenue growth.
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Genetec sets privacy rules for physical security data

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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Genetec issues privacy rules for physical security data, urging clear limits, encryption and ongoing cyber defence for surveillance systems.
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Privacy shifts from compliance checkbox to market edge

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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data protection
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Privacy is shifting from a legal checkbox to a strategic differentiator as watchdogs and customers demand proof of real-world data protection.
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Sage predicts trust & agentic AI will reshape channel

Sat, 20th Dec 2025
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data protection
Sage's Gretchen O'Hara says trust and agentic AI will determine which channel partners win, grow and keep customers by 2026.
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Study finds value for money trumps price in eCommerce

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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cx
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Value for money, not low prices or rapid delivery, is the strongest driver of eCommerce satisfaction, Judge.me's study of reviews finds.
Hr leader comparing headcount vs outcome ai analytics dashboards

AI bubble cools as HR shifts to outcomes & new roles

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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document management
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AI boom gives way to realism as HR chases measurable outcomes, new AI chiefs emerge and skills outshine headcount in 2026 strategies.
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AI set to reshape customer trust, transparency & service by 2026

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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martech
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risk & compliance
By 2026, AI will transform customer service with firms mandated to disclose AI use, boost transparency, and balance trust and security in interactions.
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Trust & compliance seen as keys to mainstream Web3 adoption

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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crypto
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fintech
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A survey of 1,500+ professionals reveals trust, compliance, and identity assurance as crucial for mainstream adoption of Web3 wallets and digital asset services.
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Five AI shifts that will redefine enterprise strategy in 2026

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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supply chain
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digital twins
By 2026, AI will reshape enterprise strategy with agentic AI, embedded systems, and human-centric transformation driving competitive edge and innovation.
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Financial firms struggle to fully scale AI amid data silos & security

Tue, 11th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Nearly half of financial firms struggle to scale AI fully due to data silos and security concerns, despite widespread adoption and hybrid deployment strategies.
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AI guardrails: Building trust in fintech's next frontier

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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fintech
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risk & compliance
Fintech firms rush to adopt AI, with 65% using it despite cybersecurity lapses, highlighting the urgent need for robust guardrails to build trust and ensure safety.
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IFS names Mihita Podobnik Chief People Officer for global AI push

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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erp
IFS appoints Mihita Podobnik as Chief People Officer to lead global people strategy during its international expansion in Industrial AI.
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Kasia Hanson joins Alcatraz to drive strategic partnerships growth

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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hyperscale
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edge computing
Kasia Hanson joins Alcatraz as VP of Strategic Partnerships to boost growth across critical sectors with her 20+ years experience in security and AI.
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AI scales data; humans scale trust

Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
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AI boosts efficiency in professional services, but human expertise and trust remain crucial, driving a new value and pricing model in law and finance.