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Exploiting AI for cybersecurity + Australia’s largest online retail conference

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Maziar Foroudian
April 30, 2024

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Discover how AI, the technology that has been working behind the scenes for years, is now being used by cybercriminals to launch advanced attacks. Learn how to stay ahead of these attacks with expert advice.

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Australia faces a housing crisis with rising costs affecting households. Small businesses in the building sector are key to economic strength but face challenges like regulations and supply chain issues. Government initiatives aim to address these issues for a more sustainable future.

The nation's largest union, ACTU, is advocating for at least a 9% pay rise in the Annual Wage Review for workers in feminised industries. This increase aims to achieve equal pay and fair compensation for historically undervalued occupations.

Australia

Digital marketing is embracing raw and authentic 'ugly' content, a style that resonates with consumers seeking realness. This shift to more unpolished content is influenced by platforms like TikTok and is effective for engaging viewers.

Australian annual losses to scams have decreased for the first time in seven years, down to $2.74 billion in 2023 from $3.15 billion in 2022. The government's anti-scam efforts are working, with a 21% drop in the second half of 2023.

Australian Economy

A record 548,000 net arrivals in Australia in 2023, mostly foreign students, have prompted potential changes to manage student numbers. Increases in visa fees and refusals are already impacting application rates. Other countries, like Canada, are also imposing caps on international students.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese supports the eSafety Commissar's global authority, while Opposition Leader Peter Dutton warns against overreach. Elon Musk faces legal challenges in Australia over content removal, highlighting the debate over internet policing and freedom of speech.

World

Shopify Capital revolutionizes funding for entrepreneurs, providing over $5.1 billion since 2016. By offering flexible options and eliminating complex processes, it empowers small businesses to thrive. From women’s footwear to meat companies, entrepreneurs share success stories.

Rainforests face threats from agribusiness and logging activities, endangering biodiversity and communities. Financial institutions have provided billions to deforestation-linked sectors. Urgent action is needed to combat climate change and protect ecosystems, with calls for sustainable practices and accountability.

The UK's economic stagnation since 2008 can be attributed to factors such as lack of specialization in desired goods, Brexit implications, NIMBYism, energy constraints, and societal shifts. This analysis aims to gauge public opinion on the issue.

Founders leaving after company acquisitions is a common occurrence, often due to incentives from acquirers. The use of sticks, carrots, and team benefits can influence their decision. However, fatigue and the need for a break also play a role.

Tech

Elon Musk is in Beijing to discuss enabling Full Self Driving (FSD) on Tesla cars in China. Despite being Tesla's second-largest market, FSD is not yet available due to safety concerns and competition from Chinese carmakers.

2024 is the year of A.I. plumbing, with tech giants like Amazon and Meta investing billions in data centers and infrastructure to support artificial intelligence. This massive spending frenzy shows the importance of building a vast A.I. technology infrastructure for the future.

Apple has apparently renewed talks with OpenAI for a potential partnership, with AI expected to be a big focus at WWDC. Talks of integrating OpenAI into iOS 18 are ongoing, signalling Apple's interest in enhancing Siri's capabilities.

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