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U.S. Banks Roll Out Artificial Intelligence to Monitor Customers & Workers
A number of high-profile U.S. banks have announced plans to roll out artificial intelligence to monitor their customers, workers and identify new areas of efficiency.
Lawsuit Seeks Billions From TikTok for Collecting Child Data
A class action lawsuit in the UK is seeking billions of pounds worth of damages from TikTok and its parent company for its role in
5 Reasons Employee Retention is Good for your Business
Employee retention is crucial for a business to build client relationships, preserve knowledge and keep high achieving staff within the organisation.
Can Video Resumes Help Get you Hired?
A video resume is a tool to show your personality to a recruiter, so avoid just repeating what they can read and tell your story.
Toyota Under Investor Pressure to Review Climate Policies
Toyota has shown signs it is coming under investor pressure to review its climate and sustainability policies, after a number of high-profile investors took aim
Facebook Says it has Hit Net Zero Emissions after 94% Cut
Social media giant Facebook has said it has hit net zero emissions across its operations, deploying renewable energy generation to power its wide array of
Unethical Debt Collectors Targeting Small Businesses in ACCC’s Sights
The ACCC has said it will be closely monitoring unethical debt collectors that are targeting small businesses in Australia, with the consumer watchdog concerned of
U.S. and China Agree to Urgently Tackle Climate Crisis
The U.S. and China have said they have agreed to urgently tackle the climate crisis together, as the world’s two-largest single polluters sign a joint
Facebook to Face Mass Legal Action for Data Leak of 500 Million
Privacy experts are warning that Facebook could face mass legal action for a data leak that involved more than 500 million Facebook profiles. We reported
Federal Court Finds Google Misled Customers On Data Collection
Australia’s Federal Court has found that Google misled customers on its data collection practices, including the use of location data, in a world-first case for
Australia Ranked 2nd in Global Online Safety for Children
Australia has been ranked 2nd in a new set of global online safety statistics for children, after the report found that Australia is the second-safest
U.S. Hits Russia With Sanctions Over “Harmful” Cyber Attacks
The U.S. has announced plans to hit Russia with a series of sanctions over what it described as “harmful” cyber attacks against U.S. organisations, as
Single-Use Plastic To Be Phased Out Of Australia by 2025
The distribution of single-use plastic cutlery and straws is set to be phased out in Australia by 2025 after a nationwide deal was struck among
Invoice Scam Sees Tesla Buyer Transfer $74,000 to Scammers
An elaborate invoice scam has seen a woman purchasing a brand new Tesla transfer $74,000 to scammers after they intercepted the original invoice from Tesla.
Electricity Retailers Must Pass $900m Savings to Households: ACCC
The ACCC has said that electricity retailers are legally obligated to pass more than $900 million in electricity savings to households, but Australians need to
EU Considers Ban for Artificial Intelligence Used in Mass Surveillance
The European Union (EU) has said it is considering a ban for artificial intelligence used in mass surveillance and social credit checks, citing the privacy
Global Cyber Security Industry Value to Top $192.7 Billion
The global cyber security industry is set to top $192.7 billion before the turn of the decade, according to new research, signaling the exponential value
Do You Share Your Losses as Much as Your Wins?
Do you share your losses as much as you share your wins? It’s maybe tough to talk about and possibly makes us feel a little
New Zealand Says Banks & Insurers Must Disclose Climate Risks
New Zealand has passed new legislation that says banks and insurers must disclose the risks of climate change to their long-term business viability. The Financial
Uber Offers Drivers $250 Million in Bonuses Amid Record Demand
Rideshare and delivery giant Uber has offered bonuses of $250 million amid record demand for food delivery and rideshares globally. Uber announced earlier this week
ACCC Warns Business Payment Redirection Scams Costing Millions
The ACCC has issued a warning that business payment redirection scams are costing Australian businesses millions of dollars each year. The ACCC’s warning of payment
Microsoft Makes $20 Billion Bet With Artificial Intelligence Firm
Microsoft has announced its plans for a $20 billion purchase of the artificial intelligence firm that helped Apple develop its Siri speech recognition functions. Microsoft
FBI Arrests Man For AWS Bomb Plot to “Kill 70% of Internet”
The FBI has arrested a man for a bomb plot involving Amazon Web Services (AWS) and his intention to “kill 70% of [the] internet” with
China Fines Alibaba $2.8 Billion For Monopolistic Behaviour
China has issued Alibaba with fines of more than $2.8 billion after regulators found the e-commerce giant was acting with monopolistic behaviour. It’s the largest
AIG Calls for Victorian Electric Vehicle Tax to be Scrapped
AIG, a powerful business lobby in Australia has called on plans for a tax on electric vehicle sales to be scrapped, or at least postponed,
Personal Information of 500 Million LinkedIn Users Found For Sale
A database containing the personal information of more than 500 million LinkedIn users has been found for sale on a popular hackers forum. Privacy analysts
34% Of Remote Workers Say They’d Quit Before Returning to Office
A new survey on remote workers claims that more than 34% would quit before returning to an office, marking a significant moment in attitudes toward
Unpacking 6 Myths Surrounding Artificial Intelligence
In this piece we’ll be unpacking some 6 myths surrounding the area of artificial intelligence, and begin to unpack what an AI-driven world will look
Florida Sues Government; Says Cruise Industry Should Be Treated Like Airlines
The U.S. state of Florida has said that the cruise industry should be treated like airlines while announcing plans to launch legal action against the
Ransomware Attacks Jump 485% in 2020
The number of cybercriminals launching ransomware attacks jumped by 485% in 2020, according to the latest figures published by Bitdefender. Cyber attacks launched by hackers
The World’s Top ‘Green Recovery’ Pandemic Spenders Listed
New research has listed the world’s top ‘green recovery’ pandemic spenders, singling out the countries that are kick-starting their economic recovery with the most spending
5 Tips To Enhance Accountability in Your Business
Today we’re going to be talking about a number of tips that can enhance accountability in your business. Accountability is centered around ownership and initiative.
Link Established Between AstraZeneca Vaccine and Rare Blood Clots
The European Medicines Agency has established a link between the AstraZeneca vaccine and rare blood clots, but has assured the benefits outweigh the risks of
Uber Pays Blind Woman $1.1m After Drivers Abandoned Her 14 Times
Ridesharing app Uber has paid a blind woman $1.1 million in damages after drivers reportedly abandoned her more than 14 times. The blind woman in
Do We Trust Technology?
Trust in our technology industry is seemingly collapsing in front of our eyes. From cloud breaches to data hacking, the promise of security, flexibility, and
Electric Vehicle Registrations in the UK Doubled in March
New data has emerged stating that the number of electric vehicle registrations in the UK doubled in March, 2021, likely the result of the government’s
Minimum Wage Rise Threatens Small Businesses’ Chance of Recovery
A minimum wage rise threatens small businesses’ chance of an economic recovery, say analysts. Despite several Australian businesses’ still struggling to stay afloat, following the
IMF Says Global Recovery is Stronger Than First Projected
The International Monetary Fund – IMF – has said it expects the world’s economic recovery will be stronger than it first projected after revising its
Do You Have the ‘Right to Disconnect’ From Work Calls?
The Victorian police force has won the ‘right to disconnect’ from after-hours work communication, text messages and calls; the question now remaining is, could this
533 Million Facebook Accounts Found on Hacker Website
Information from more than 533 million Facebook accounts have been found on a hacker website containing names, email addresses and dates of birth. This has
Amazon Admits to Drivers Urinating in Bottles
Amazon has issued an apology to a US politician and admitted to some of its drivers urinating in bottles due to high-pressure working arrangements and
What Are The Benefits of an EMS based on ISO 14001
There is an ever-greater awareness of the environmental impacts of human activities. Governments, international organisations, and local authorities promulgate more regulations daily to deal with
Does ISO 45001 Replace AS/NZS 4801?
AS/NZS 4801 is currently listed as “available superseded”, which means that a 4801 certificate is still accepted. However, it’s been replaced by safety standard ISO
What Is Required for ISO 9001 Certification?
ISO 9001 is an international standard for quality management systems (QMS) belonging to the ISO 9000 family, based on the seven quality management principles. ISO
China Led Half of World’s Coal-Fired Power Generation in 2020
A new report has emerged stating that China is responsible for more than half of the world’s total coal-fired power generation. Publication of the data
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