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AI boom drives a rally in buying of tech shares, pushing South Korea’s Kospi

May 6 2026
South Korea’s Kospi has soared nearly 7%, topping 7,000 for the first time, as Samsung Electronics’ stock jumped 14% in a rally driven by expectations of strong growth in artificial intelligence

Man accused of attacking OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s home pleads not guilty to attempted murder

May 5 2026
The man accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at the San Francisco home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has pleaded not guilty to charges of attempted murder and attempted arson

Mark Zuckerberg ‘personally authorized’ Meta’s copyright infringement, publishers allege

May 5 2026
Five publishing houses and author Scott Turow are suing Meta and CEO Mark Zuckerberg for copyright infringement

Pennsylvania sues AI company, claiming chatbots hold out as licensed doctors

May 5 2026
Pennsylvania has sued an artificial intelligence chatbot maker, saying its chatbots illegally hold themselves out as doctors and deceive the system’s users into thinking they’re getting medical advice from a licensed professional

Pen pal programs have evolved, but old-fashioned letter writing could be coming back

May 5 2026
A recent trip to New Zealand to visit her pen pal of 40 years made an Associated Press reporter from New Hampshire wonder about the history of programs that bring strangers together to write letters

New Mexico seeks child safety restrictions on Meta apps and algorithms in trial’s 2nd phase

May 5 2026
New Mexico state prosecutors are seeking fundamental changes to Meta’s social media apps and algorithms to safeguard children in the second phase of a landmark trial on allegations that platforms such as Instagram have created a public safety hazard

OpenAI president discloses his stake in the company is worth $30B

May 4 2026
Greg Brockman, OpenAI’s president and CEO Sam Altman’s top lieutenant, disclosed in court Monday that his stake in the artificial intelligence company is worth nearly $30 billion

Roomba pioneer aims to crack the household market again with an AI-powered pet robot

May 4 2026
The robotics pioneer who helped unleash the Roomba vacuum is now betting that you might one day replace your beloved dog or cat with a plush robot that follows you around your home and adapts to your daily habits

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When an Executive Asks You an Unexpected Question

May 5 2026

Before answering, identify the deeper concerns or motives underlying their request.

New Skills to Navigate Continuous Change

May 5 2026

A conversation with author Nilofer Merchant about leaving the status quo behind.

The Best Leaders Embrace the Role of Supporting Character

May 5 2026

By understanding and promoting your people’s stories—rather than your own—you can motivate them to do their best work.

Stop Trying to Replicate a Single Star Performer

May 4 2026

When organizations fixate on just one role model, they erase the very diversity that drives innovation.

Will Insurance Protect Your Company in Times of War?

May 4 2026

Leaders shouldn’t assume that the war exclusion means that they’re out of luck if conflict harms their business.

The Art of Discounting

May 4 2026

Five strategies to drive volume and profit.

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Lawyers warn over ChatGPT-generated workplace claims in Australia

Mar 6 2026

Australian lawyers warn workers against relying on ChatGPT to draft workplace claims as AI-generated submissions raise accuracy concerns at the Fair Work Commission.

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AI Job Cuts Signal a White-Collar Reset in Australia

Mar 3 2026

Recent AI-driven layoffs highlight a structural shift in Australia’s white-collar workforce, even as national unemployment remains low.

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Essential Eight in Australia: Lift Maturity Without More Tools

Feb 20 2026

Australia’s Essential Eight demands measurable progress. Learn how CIOs can improve security maturity without expanding tools or increasing costs.

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Why Rising Cybersecurity Spend Still Isn’t Convincing Boards on ROI in APAC

Feb 6 2026

Cybersecurity budgets are rising across APAC, but CIOs and CISOs still face board scrutiny. Here’s why cybersecurity ROI remains hard to prove.

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Australia’s New Aged Care Act Raises Expectations for Workforce Data

Jan 16 2026

Australia’s new Aged Care Act raises the bar for workforce visibility. Here’s why HR data and connected systems are now essential for aged care providers.

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Meta Removes 544K Teen Accounts Under Australia’s Ban

Jan 12 2026

The tech titan isn’t celebrating this compliance milestone. Instead, it launched a scathing attack on the legislation.

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APAC’s Quiet AI Reckoning: When Generative AI Starts to Act

Dec 29 2025

Generative AI is moving from support tool to decision shaper in APAC enterprises. What that shift means for judgment, accountability and control.

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Essential Eight: What Organisations Should Expect in 2026

Dec 10 2025

Explore how the Essential Eight may shift in 2026, why ACSC expectations could rise, and what Australian organisations should do for greater resilience.

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