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Seven critical ChatGPT flaws expose users to data theft risks

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Tenable reveals seven major ChatGPT vulnerabilities exposing users to risks of data theft and malicious attacks, with some flaws still unpatched in ChatGPT-5.
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AI to transform banking & insurance sectors by 2026, says report

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By 2026, AI will revolutionise banking and insurance, with over half of younger adults using generative AI for financial advice, says Forrester report.
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Australia targets up to AUD $73.3 billion boost for AI by 2028

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Australia aims to attract up to AUD $73.3 billion in private investment for AI and data centres by 2028 under its expanded National AI Capability Plan.
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Seven ChatGPT flaws expose user data to attack, Tenable warns

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Tenable Research uncovers seven vulnerabilities in ChatGPT-4o and ChatGPT-5 risking user data theft via indirect prompt injections and persistent memory flaws.
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Australians spend 41 hours weekly online as digital ad spend surges

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Australians spend 41 hours weekly online, with digital ad spend surging to USD $20.7 billion, driven by social media and influencer marketing growth.
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Claude enables instant market research with GWI audience data

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Anthropic’s Claude now integrates GWI’s data, offering instant, bias-checked market research from 3 billion consumers across 50+ countries within AI chats.
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OpenAI & AWS partner in USD $38 billion AI infrastructure deal

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Amazon Web Services and OpenAI form a USD $38 billion deal to provide cutting-edge AI computing power, aiming for full deployment by 2026.
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Datacom wins innovation award for AI-driven analysis platform

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Datacom's AI-powered Business Analysis Accelerator wins IIBA Innovation of the Year Award, cutting documentation time by over half for major ANZ clients.
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UK developer pay hits record levels as AI skills drive demand

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UK developer salaries hit record highs, with AI specialists earning up to GBP £122,000 as demand for advanced tech skills surges amid industry growth.
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UK shoppers blend AI, reviews & social media to make decisions

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UK shoppers now combine AI tools, social media, and peer reviews to guide online purchases, reflecting a shift from relying on single search sources.
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Amplitude launches AI Visibility to boost brands in AI search

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Amplitude unveils AI Visibility, enabling marketers to track and boost their brand presence in AI-driven searches on platforms like ChatGPT and Claude.
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Exclusive: Bosch on blending AI with human creativity

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Bosch blends AI with human creativity under Sebastian Schwartze, transforming marketing, design, and innovation across the company while stressing care and ethics.
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Luxury brands & AI agents top UK shoppers’ product research

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UK shoppers now trust luxury brand websites and AI agents like ChatGPT for product research, prioritising detailed info over traditional retail sources.
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The surprising AI generation gap: Senior employers feel more empowered

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Senior marketing leaders feel 76% empowered by AI, while only 43% of junior staff share this, reveals new global study on AI in communications.
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Frasers Group leads in agentic commerce with commercetools deal

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Frasers Group partners exclusively with commercetools to pioneer AI-driven agentic commerce in Europe across Sports Direct, FLANNELS and FRASERS retail brands.
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Brandi AI launches programme to boost agency visibility in AI

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Brandi AI launches a global programme helping agencies boost client brand visibility in AI-generated content through advanced analytics and GEO services.
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One in three consumers swap at least one app for AI assistant

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Nearly one in three consumers have replaced at least one app with an AI assistant, citing greater convenience and faster results, a TELUS Digital survey finds.
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UK shoppers turn to luxury sites & AI for trusted product info

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UK shoppers trust luxury brand websites and AI assistants like Chat GPT for reliable product info, with 68% favouring luxury sites and 67% AI tools.
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AI reshapes UK recruitment, sparking concerns over empathy loss

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AI is transforming UK recruitment, with 73% of recruiters using it, sparking concerns that automation may undermine empathy in hiring processes.
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AI-driven shopping surges, raising new risks for merchants

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A survey shows 73% of shoppers use AI tools, raising new fraud risks and liability concerns for merchants during the rise of agentic commerce.