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Machine learning (ML) stories - Page 22

A subset of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning describes the process by which a computer is ‘trained’ to recognise and react to inputs or situations without being explicitly told what those reactions should be. Applied ML in business is referred to as ‘predictive analytics’ because the analytics software is trained to respond to incoming data and provide adaptive insights. ML is among the techniques being used in pursuit of AI mimicking the human brain.
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Global telcos form London AI venture to fight spam calls

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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Five global telecom operators launch London-based Syntelligence AI to build network-level tools tackling spam and scam calls worldwide.
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Google & Klaviyo deepen AI pact for agentic commerce

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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Google and Klaviyo are deepening ties to power AI “agentic commerce”, linking ads, search and RCS messaging to real-time customer data.
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Girls' school opens AI lab to close tech gender gap

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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Strathcona Girls Grammar has launched a dedicated AI and STEM lab to embed tech learning in every year level and tackle the gender gap in STEM.
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Tariffs, AI, new trade routes reshape supply chains

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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Tariff hikes, AI adoption and regional supply chains are redrawing global trade as firms diversify sourcing and tighten working capital.
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SentinelOne targets AI identity threats with new suite

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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SentinelOne launches an AI-native identity security suite to police human and machine activity in real time, beyond simple login checks.
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Stop-start app modernisation limits enterprise AI gains

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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Stop-start app modernisation is blunting enterprise AI returns, as most firms shun continuous upgrades despite rapid AI adoption.
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Inference-as-a-service is the secret sauce behind a new breed of AI companies

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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Inference-as-a-service is slashing GPU and cloud costs, powering a rapid boom in Australia and New Zealand's next wave of AI innovators.
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VAST Data debuts AI tools for safer, smarter agents

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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VAST Data unveils PolicyEngine and TuningEngine to tighten AI agent governance and continuously fine-tune models for safer deployments.
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VAST & Nvidia unveil integrated GPU-first AI data stack

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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VAST and Nvidia launch an integrated GPU-first AI data stack, unifying storage, compute and analytics to simplify production AI workloads.
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AI-driven cyber threats grow as breakouts accelerate

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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AI-fuelled ransomware, rapid cloud intrusions and identity abuse are transforming cyber risk, slashing response times for defenders.
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CIOs brace for AI-led cyber attacks but feel unready

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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Most CIOs expect AI-driven cyber attacks within a year, but only a third feel prepared, exposing a widening gap in cyber resilience.
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Spotify tests text prompts to build tailored playlists

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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Spotify is testing Prompted Playlist, letting Premium users in Australia and Europe build tailored mixes from everyday text prompts.
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AI-powered fraud threats surge for Australian firms

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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Australian firms warn generative AI is fuelling unprecedented fraud losses, as most say their defences and tools can no longer keep pace.
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Polymorphic ransomware, shadow encryption hinder recovery

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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Polymorphic ransomware and 'shadow encryption' are rapidly rising, Index Engines warns, making attacks harder to detect and recovery riskier.
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Samsung unveils Galaxy S26 phones with AI & Privacy Display

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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Samsung's Galaxy S26 range debuts AI-heavy features and an Ultra model with a built-in Privacy Display to combat prying eyes in public.
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GenAI misuse & ransomware drive surge in cyber attacks

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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Global cyber attacks hit 2,090 a week in January as ransomware surges and risky GenAI use exposes fresh data-leak and intrusion paths.
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Ecommpay issues free guide to combat rising eCommerce fraud

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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Ecommpay launches a free fraud guide for online retailers as UK payment fraud hits GBP £1.17 billion and AI-driven scams rapidly escalate.
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TMF boosts margins by GBP £32m with Enate platform

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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TMF reports GBP £32 million margin boost after deploying Enate's orchestration platform to streamline services and expand automation.
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Building an enterprise data integrity architecture for AI and compliance

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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Enterprises must replace ad-hoc data cleansing with real-time, AI-ready data integrity architecture to secure compliance and competitive edge.
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Three trends shaping Australian finance leadership in 2026

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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Australian CFOs in 2026 juggle data deluge, a pivot from cost cutting to growth, and a worsening talent gap reshaping finance leadership.