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Generative AI transforms legal roles but people skills remain key

3 days ago
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Generative AI is transforming legal roles in Asia, but the Legal Innovation Asia 2026 report stresses that strong people skills remain crucial for success in the sector.
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Call for national action as digital divide persists in Australia

3 days ago
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Around 20% of Australians still face digital exclusion, prompting calls for a national plan to boost access, skills and AI literacy across the country.
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CelcomDigi reaches 4 million with anti-scam campaign on TV & online

6 days ago
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CelcomDigi and Media Prima's anti-scam campaign has reached over 4 million Malaysians, raising awareness of online scams via TV and digital platforms.
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Online safety programme empowers youth to tackle digital scams

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Thirty-five young leaders will join the Online Safety IRL programme to combat digital scams and raise awareness among over five million Malaysians.
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Over one million students complete global cyber safety training

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Over one million students worldwide have completed KnowBe4's cyber security training, boosting digital safety awareness for teens aged 16 and above.
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Fellowship empowers Malaysians to combat AI-driven online scams

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A fellowship in Malaysia empowers 35 content creators and youth leaders to combat AI-driven scams, reaching over five million online users with digital safety messages.
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CTOs & CDOs drive AI strategy as UK firms eye rapid returns

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UK firms are boosting AI spending with CTOs and CDOs leading strategy, expecting returns within two years despite workforce and legacy system challenges.
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LunaNet AI joins UN Global Compact to advance ethical AI goals

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LunaNet AI has joined the UN Global Compact, pledging to align its AI technology with ethical principles promoting human rights, transparency, and well-being.
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RAD sets five-year plan to close digital divide for youth

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RAD sets a five-year plan to close Aotearoa's digital divide for youth through device access, digital skills, and systemic partnerships.
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Gen Z sees biggest AI potential in education, survey finds

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Survey finds Gen Z in Canada and the US views education as AI's biggest opportunity, favouring personalised tutoring and adaptive learning systems.
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Cognita launches AI platform to foster digital skills & impact

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Cognita launches AI platform and global student challenges to boost digital skills and tackle social issues across its 100 schools worldwide.
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Deepfake threat grows as public & business struggle to keep up

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Deepfake scams surge worldwide, with 49% of firms hit in 2024 as public and businesses struggle to spot convincing fake videos and audio.
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WhatsApp 'vote for my child' scam spreads across Europe

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A WhatsApp scam called 'Vote for my child' is spreading across Europe, tricking users into sharing codes and demanding money, warns Bitdefender.
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Google to launch age assurance in Singapore by early 2026

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Google will introduce age assurance technology in Singapore by early 2026, enhancing protections for users under 18 across its platforms.
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Two-thirds of UK parents back two-hour social media cap for kids

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Two-thirds of UK parents support a government plan to limit children's social media use to two hours daily, amid rising concerns over screen time.
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Digital ID promise for UK weighed against risks to inclusion & innovation

Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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The UK’s new digital ID scheme aims to cut fraud by GBP £1.6bn yearly but faces concerns over inclusion, innovation, and effective implementation from experts.
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Parents urged to decode emoji use in online chats for safety

Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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Parents are urged to understand evolving emoji codes in kids’ online chats to boost digital safety and guide open conversations amid rising online risks.
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Women CFOs linked to 10% shareholder return rise, report finds

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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Companies appointing women CFOs see a 10% boost in shareholder returns, linked to broader experience and strategic leadership, a new report reveals.
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Australians turn to online quizzes as AI art floods framing shops

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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Australians increasingly turn to Frameshop's online quiz to distinguish real photos from AI art as deepfake content searches soar by over 350% in August 2025.
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Bushlink portal brings e-healthcare to outback South Australia

Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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The Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT launches Bushlink, a digital portal enabling outback South Australians to book and manage healthcare appointments online.