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UK senior freelancers drive AI adoption & work longer

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UK freelancers over 50 are embracing AI and upskilling weekly, as many plan to extend their careers well beyond traditional retirement ages.
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AI images skew UK jobs towards white, male workers

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A study finds AI image tools depicting UK jobs in 2025 heavily favour white, male workers, deepening existing gender and racial imbalances.
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OpenAI unveils nationwide AI push & skills drive for Australia

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OpenAI launches its first Asia Pacific OpenAI for Countries plan in Australia, pairing sovereign AI infrastructure with major skills drives.
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Teenagers learn more from handwritten notes than AI

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Teenagers remember history better when they handwrite notes, with AI chatbots boosting curiosity but not matching pen-on-paper learning.
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Hack The Box launches AI cyber range & unveils red team certification

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Hack The Box launches HTB AI Range, the world’s first controlled AI cyber range for testing autonomous security agents in live scenarios.
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AI-powered cyberattacks & talent shortages raise security risks

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AI-driven cyberattacks and a shortage of skilled talent are set to escalate security risks, forcing UK businesses to boost defences and crisis readiness in 2024.
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Artificial intelligence and cybersecurity - The promise and the peril

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AI is set to transform Southeast Asia’s economy by 2030, but rising AI-powered cyber-attacks demand continuous, adaptive security solutions.
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AI seen as an aid not a threat as cyber skills gap widens

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A survey reveals most cybersecurity pros see AI as a tool to aid their work amid rising breaches and a global shortfall of 4.7 million security experts.
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Employers & staff divided over who should pay for AI training

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A global survey reveals employers and staff clash over who should fund AI training, risking delays in digital transformation and workplace morale.
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Australians back under-16 social media ban but doubt efficacy

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Most Australians support banning social media for under-16s but doubt the ban's effectiveness, favouring a mix of restrictions and education instead.
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ELES joins ENCS to bolster cyber defences for power grids

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Slovenia's transmission operator ELES has joined ENCS to boost cyber defences and enhance the security of Europe's interconnected power grids.
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Practical DevSecOps launches Black Friday sale on certifications

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Practical DevSecOps is offering a Black Friday sale with 15% off all certifications and up to $500 off bundles for hands-on security training.
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Stoic launches AI platform to transform leadership development

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Stoic, a spinoff from Axialent, has launched an AI platform that personalises leadership training to boost engagement and on-the-job skill application.
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Techcombank backs Vietnam A.I. Challenge with $1 million fund

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Techcombank funds Vietnam's National A.I. Challenge with $1 million scholarships to boost local AI talent and digital innovation nationwide.
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Dignity launches AI & Data Academy to streamline daily operations

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Dignity launches AI and Data Academy for 55 staff to boost efficiency and cut manual tasks across 570 branches using advanced AI training.
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The great reskilling myth: How right-sized ERP training cuts consultant fees and empowers your existing team

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Right-sized ERP training empowers existing teams, cuts costly consultant fees, and debunks the myth that all employees need extensive reskilling.
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Building mental scaffolding: Why AI makes subject knowledge more critical, not less

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AI in classrooms prompts debate on the need for deep subject knowledge, as teachers and students question learning versus easy information access.
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EDHEC launches Quantum Institute to boost business innovation

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EDHEC has launched a Quantum Institute to equip leaders and students with knowledge on quantum science's impact across business, finance, and society.
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Top cybersecurity shifts FIRST experts say will define 2026

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Experts from FIRST warn that in 2026, rising cybersecurity risks driven by AI complexity and infrastructure limits demand stronger policies and resilience.
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Retailers turn to AI to meet demand & secure Black Friday sales

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Retailers are turning to AI and unified tech to meet soaring Black Friday demand, enhancing customer service and boosting cybersecurity amid rising cyber threats.