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Spoofed AI agents flood websites, straining defences

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application security
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Spoofed AI agents are hammering major websites with billions of hidden requests, driving up costs and outpacing current security defences.
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AI reshapes data privacy as trust & attacks escalate

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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data protection
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ransomware
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phishing
AI is transforming data privacy as mistrust soars and cyber attacks accelerate, pushing firms to verify every identity and machine action.
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Google debuts Disco to test AI-powered GenTabs apps

Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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personalisation
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cdp
Google has unveiled Disco, a Labs testbed debuting GenTabs, an AI tool that turns browsing activity and prompts into web apps.
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LiveRamp expands Marketplace into AI marketing hub

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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martech
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cdp
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data privacy
LiveRamp turns its Marketplace into an AI marketing hub, uniting premium data, rented models and upcoming agents in one governed platform.
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Huwise unveils Huwy AI agent for corporate data search

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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martech
Huwise launches Huwy, an AI chat agent embedded in its data marketplace to help non-experts search, explore and use corporate data.
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Half of global mobile users may switch for satellite coverage

Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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cx
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martech
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mobile data
Nearly half of mobile users worldwide would switch providers for satellite coverage, with 60% willing to pay extra for reliable service beyond traditional dead zones.
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Sage launches AI Trust Label to boost SMB confidence in AI

Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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erp
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
Sage launches AI Trust Label in US and UK, boosting SMB confidence by clarifying AI use and data ethics within Sage Intacct software.
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Huawei executive forecasts AI-driven 5G network growth

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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ai
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Huawei's Li Peng predicts that artificial intelligence will revolutionise 5G networks, driving data usage and unlocking significant revenue growth.