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Canadian News v. OpenAI: The suit that could change LLM regulations
Physical Security

Canadian News v. OpenAI: The suit that could change LLM regulations

Canadian news orgs have sued OpenAI over copyright breach claims, challenging how AI models use journalistic content for training and commercial gain.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Aug 2025

Global Stories

Data ownership stories

Data quality issues - Top causes and consequences
Data Analytics

Data quality issues - Top causes and consequences

Flawed, fragmented data is wasting time, money and AI potential; firms must fix ownership, visibility and tooling to restore trust.

By Edmund Ng • 5 min read • Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
AI seen shifting to local edge models under stricter rules
Data Protection

AI seen shifting to local edge models under stricter rules

AI developers predict 2026 pivot to compressed, device-based models as energy rules tighten and governments tighten data control.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
Synology adds Acronis backup to Bee series storage
Data Protection

Synology adds Acronis backup to Bee series storage

Synology bundles three-year Acronis True Image Essentials licences with every Bee series device, adding full-system backup and ransomware defence.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025
The silent AI killer: How data debt is sinking your machine learning dreams
Data Analytics

The silent AI killer: How data debt is sinking your machine learning dreams

Bad data is undermining AI success, causing costly productivity losses, eroding trust, and risking regulatory penalties in organisations worldwide.

By Bobby Joseph • 5 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
Countly unveils faster analytics & AI-ready platform for enterprises
Data Protection

Countly unveils faster analytics & AI-ready platform for enterprises

Countly launches a faster analytics platform with an AI-ready pipeline and privacy-focused assistant to boost enterprise AI and data control.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Synology updates Office Suite with advanced AI for private clouds
Private Cloud

Synology updates Office Suite with advanced AI for private clouds

Synology updates Office Suite with AI tools for private clouds, boosting productivity while ensuring data privacy and compliance for organisations.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2025
Sourcing video data for AI training: overcoming the challenges of scale, safety and representation
Smart Cities

Sourcing video data for AI training: overcoming the challenges of scale, safety and representation

AI-powered video analytics market will soar from USD $32bn in 2025 to over USD $133bn by 2030, driven by advances in data sourcing and privacy solutions.

By Rahul Yadav • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025
Motorola unveils 'AI nutrition labels' for safety technologies
Data Privacy

Motorola unveils 'AI nutrition labels' for safety technologies

Motorola Solutions launches 'AI nutrition labels' detailing AI use in safety tech, boosting transparency on data, control, and purpose for users.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
World IP Day: Experts calling for IP reform in the age of AI
Software-as-a-Service

World IP Day: Experts calling for IP reform in the age of AI

As AI reshapes creativity, experts call for reform of IP laws rather than abolition, warning that current rules fail to protect smaller creators and Indigenous cultures.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
The Complex Path to Digital Sovereignty
Data Protection

The Complex Path to Digital Sovereignty

Australia faces a pivotal moment in digital sovereignty, needing to reshape control over data and AI systems to ensure they align with local values and priorities.

By Mahesh Aswani • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Data ownership stories

Setting boundaries for AI bots' exploitation of web content
Firewalls

Setting boundaries for AI bots' exploitation of web content

Publishers are racing to defend web content as AI bots scrape sites at scale, driving up costs and eroding control over digital value.

By Simon Wistow • 6 min read • Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
Exclusive: Michael Vassilieff warns MNEs on BEPS Pillar Two
Data Analytics

Exclusive: Michael Vassilieff warns MNEs on BEPS Pillar Two

BEPS Pillar Two is driving tech reform as multinationals face tougher compliance rules and steep penalties for late lodgements, warns CCH Integrator.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 2nd Sep 2025
Civo launches relaxAI API to boost UK data sovereignty in AI
Hybrid Cloud

Civo launches relaxAI API to boost UK data sovereignty in AI

Civo launches relaxAI API, an OpenAI-compatible AI solution hosted in UK data centres, ensuring data sovereignty and compliance for British organisations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Elevate NZ backs Pacific Channel Fund III with $10 million
Physical Security

Elevate NZ backs Pacific Channel Fund III with $10 million

Elevate NZ Venture Fund commits $10 million to Pacific Channel's Fund III to boost deep-tech startups and expand investment in New Zealand's innovation sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
Sciative unveils ESOP plan for leadership team expansion
Marketing Technologies

Sciative unveils ESOP plan for leadership team expansion

Sciative Solutions has unveiled an Employee Stock Ownership Plan for its leadership team, aimed at promoting growth and operational efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
Concerns over genetic data security as 23andMe bankrupts
Data Protection

Concerns over genetic data security as 23andMe bankrupts

Concerns escalate over 23andMe's bankruptcy as experts warn millions of users' sensitive genetic data may be at risk amid potential asset sales.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2025