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Dynamic Business sat down with Matt Calkins, CEO and Founder of Appian, to discuss how generative AI is evolving and the challenges and opportunities businesses need to consider.
Maziar Foroudian
December 12, 2023
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In an environment where AI hype is prevalent, Matt Calkins, CEO and Founder of Appian, discusses the evolution and challenges of generative AI. He proposes a private AI model to address data security, resisting large industry players' public AI approach to retain data control.
Contrary to popular belief, only 22% of small businesses see a revenue peak during the festive season, according to a recent survey by OnDeck. The small business lender provides tips on how to make the most of this season and avoid financial hurdles.
Learn about the critical duties and obligations at the heart of a working relationship. See how Australia's public service laws, dating from 1938, ensure directions given to employees are both lawful and reasonable. Explore the consequences of non-compliance.
Non-grocery brands lead in customer excellence in Australia. A KPMG report has revealed customer spending decisions are swayed by brand ideals, environmental impact and societal give-backs as well as cost-of-living pressures. Consumers are becoming ever-demanding; seamless, personalized experiences and value for money.
Over 80% of Australian businesses report that late payments hamper growth, with 37% waiting 60+ days for payment, reveals a CreditorWatch survey. Alarmingly, a single payment default indicates a 24% chance of business failure within a year.
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In a contentious move, the Australian government has passed legislation preventing employers from outsourcing jobs to labor-hire firms that pay workers less than award rates. Business groups and the Coalition are furious, but is their apocalyptic rhetoric warranted?
Australia
A conglomerate of Australian venture groups made a pledge to disclose their funding data for women-led startups. Find out which firms have already committed and the plans for improving funding diversity.
Over the next year, an estimated 100,000 ‘students’ will either not arrive under new migration rules, or will be pushed to return home.
As the Australian government addresses the rising costs of aged care, changes are on the horizon that could see those with means paying more for their own care. Find out more in this upcoming report.
Australian Economy
Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen has declared that fossil fuels have no place in the world's energy systems if we are to meet the Paris climate goals.
A potential nationwide ban on engineered stone is being considered by state and territory ministers, following revelations that workers have suffered from silicosis as a result of inhaling crystalline silica dust.
India
Apple Inc has exceeded its target of assembling iPhones in India, with a value of over Rs 60,000 crore in the first seven months of FY24. This success story is a result of the "Make in India" initiative.
A new survey by PwC reveals that over half of Indians believe that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will boost their productivity at work, surpassing the global average. The survey also highlights changing job skills and a restlessness among Indian workers.
World
The race between the US and China for clean-tech dominance will determine the fate of carbon emissions and the planet's future, overshadowing the COP28 Dubai summit.
Russia's history of inflation continues as prices once again accelerate, with November's inflation rate at 7.5%. The central bank is raising interest rates to regain control, but economists predict that inflation will continue to rise due to increased government spending and a shrinking supply side.
The appetite for US government debt will be tested this week with auctions of $164 billion, raising concerns about the market's ability to absorb such a flood of securities. The outcome of the US Federal Reserve's meeting and its
Tech
Cybersecurity experts are harnessing the power of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) to combat cybercriminals, utilizing predictive data analysis to stay one step ahead in the ongoing battle for digital security.
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