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Zuckerberg distances Meta from calls for a coordinated approach on an AI slowdown

Sep 16 2026

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says it’s up to each AI company to ensure its technology is safe, distancing himself from calls for a coordinated slowdown in AI development

Satellites show Earth lost more than 12 trillion tons of ice from Greenland, Antarctica in 47 years

Sep 16 2026

A major report has found that 12.5 trillion tons of ice from Greenland and Antarctica have melted since 1979

EU chief proposes bloc-wide social media ban for kids under 13

Sep 16 2026

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed banning children under 13 from accessing social media, online games and chatbots

AI rivals found rare agreement on safety. Putting it into practice is harder

Sep 16 2026

Leading voices in AI, including Anthropic’s Dario Amodei and OpenAI’s Sam Altman, agree that AI development needs to slow down

As the world debates the risks of AI, China closes the technology gap with the US

Sep 15 2026

The rapid development of artificial intelligence has sparked renewed debate about its risks, with both the United States and China expressing concerns

Gates Foundation warns AI could widen inequality; pledges $1B to expand access

Sep 15 2026

Bill Gates is warning technology companies and world leaders that they must act now to ensure artificial intelligence combats social inequities

Trump calls AI risks a ‘hoax,’ says there is a ‘SICK conspiracy’ against AI and data centers

Sep 15 2026

President Donald Trump says he is a sufficient guardrail against rogue artificial intelligence, claiming that any efforts to limit the technology are part of a “SICK conspiracy.”

Microsoft commits to sweeping AI privacy rules for students

Sep 15 2026

As the new school year kicks in, the debate around student AI use is raging

Research: Gen AI Is Collapsing Creative Processes

Sep 16 2026

<p>A year-long study found that while the technology can speed up work, it can also lead to unrealistic client expectations and costly reworks.</p>

Will Your Organization Stand By Its Values—Even When It’s Hard?

Sep 16 2026

<p>The real test of organizational values comes when upholding them carries a cost.</p>

When There’s More Work Than Your Team Can Handle

Sep 16 2026

<p>Leaders can&#8217;t simply absorb the extra work or push an already-overextended team harder.</p>

Execution-Led Adaptability Is the New Supply Chain Advantage

Sep 15 2026

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Is Your Strategy Ambitious Enough?

Sep 15 2026

<p>In the September 14 edition of <i>The Insider </i>newsletter, managing editor Gretchen Gavett writes on how to calibrate your strategy&#8217;s ambition, the risks of &#8220;AI Sherlocking,&#8221; and more.</p>

You Think You’re a Good Collaborator. Do the People You Manage Agree?

Sep 15 2026

<p>Dominating conversations and micromanaging can derail leaders&#8217; efforts to be a team player.</p>

How GEO Is Changing the Role of Brand Manager

Sep 15 2026

<p>As AI increasingly mediates what consumers know, consider, and buy, how does a company&#8217;s marketing strategy have to change?</p>

What It Takes to Make Progress When the Future Feels Out of Control

Sep 15 2026

<p>A conversation with psychologist Martin Seligman on the power of agency in building a positive work culture.</p>

Why Apple’s Recent Crypto Lawsuit Should Worry Australian IT Leaders

Aug 4 2026

A $1.8 million App Store scam lawsuit tests how much software vetting Australian firms can safely outsource.

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Australia Looks to Italy for the Next Phase of Its Social Media Ban

Jul 30 2026

Florence just opened a digital addiction clinic for teenagers — and it points to the next phase of Australia’s world-first social media crackdown.

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5 Best QuickBooks Self-Employed/Solopreneur Alternatives in 2026

Jul 13 2026

Find the best QuickBooks Solopreneur alternative for your business. Compare five top accounting platforms by features, pricing, and value.

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Google’s New Default AI Training Setting Puts Australia on Notice

Jul 9 2026

Google’s new default AI training settings impact Australian workplaces. Learn how to manage data privacy and Google Search, Lens, and Translate usage.

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The AI Security Gap No One’s Watching in Australian Enterprises

Jul 8 2026

New global security research shows exactly how unmonitored AI agent permissions get exploited inside the enterprise — and Australian identity governance, built around human employees, isn’t set up to catch it.

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Claude Tag Arrives in Slack as Australia Embraces Enterprise AI

Jun 30 2026

Anthropic has launched Claude Tag for Slack users at a moment when Australian enterprises are among the world’s most active users of both tools.

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AI Data Centers Put Australia’s Power Grid Under New Pressure

Jun 10 2026

Australia’s energy operator warned that fast-growing AI data centers could create new power grid stability risks as compute demand rises across APAC.

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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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