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Australian workers embrace AI, but hide it at work
Generative AI

Australian workers embrace AI, but hide it at work

Most Australian employees using AI say it lifts productivity, but many still hide that use from bosses as workplace rules lag behind adoption.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • 5 days ago
CompTIA names Sean Ryan as Chief Executive Officer
Software-as-a-Service

CompTIA names Sean Ryan as Chief Executive Officer

The appointment comes as employers demand more trusted proof of AI and digital skills, and CompTIA seeks broader reach beyond IT roles.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 5 days ago
Efekta launches teacher dashboard for schools worldwide
Data Privacy

Efekta launches teacher dashboard for schools worldwide

The tool is meant to help schools spot struggling pupils sooner and cut teacher admin as AI education software shifts towards classroom oversight.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
StarSpark launches assignment sharing for students
eLearning

StarSpark launches assignment sharing for students

Students can now send study assignments to friends and family by email, as StarSpark tries to make its homework platform more collaborative.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Elsevier adds StudyFinder AI to ClinicalKey Student
Generative AI

Elsevier adds StudyFinder AI to ClinicalKey Student

Medical students in the UK, Australia and New Zealand will get cited answers from a new AI search tool embedded in ClinicalKey Student.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Bitget report says Web3 jobs blocked by entry rules
Crypto

Bitget report says Web3 jobs blocked by entry rules

Entry-level hiring, not a lack of talent, is keeping many would-be Web3 workers out, with 54% citing experience demands as the main barrier.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Skillsoft launches AI dashboards for manager insight
Software-as-a-Service

Skillsoft launches AI dashboards for manager insight

Managers can now spot skills gaps and compliance risks in real time, as Skillsoft's new dashboards aim to guide staffing decisions.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Vector launches Learning Studio for tailored school training
Digital Transformation

Vector launches Learning Studio for tailored school training

Schools and colleges can now tailor compliance courses to local rules without rebuilding them, as the tool keeps AI drafts under human review.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Adobe & LinkedIn launch free AI training for marketers
Digital Transformation

Adobe & LinkedIn launch free AI training for marketers

Marketers worldwide can now access free courses as the companies respond to a 113% annual rise in AI-literate job postings.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

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NZ workers slow to adopt AI, but many hide how much they use it - report
Digital Transformation

NZ workers slow to adopt AI, but many hide how much they use it - report

More than a third of New Zealand workers feel guilty about using AI, as businesses lag peers in adopting it, a report says.

By RNZ • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Australian cyber experts warn of third-party risk surge
Digital Transformation

Australian cyber experts warn of third-party risk surge

Recent breaches have exposed how weak vendor oversight is leaving schools and businesses more vulnerable to supply chain attacks.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • 5 days ago
Why the freelance economy might be the smartest tool a tech founder never considers
eLearning

Why the freelance economy might be the smartest tool a tech founder never considers

A lean network of specialists helped Echo3 sell more than 80,000 health and safety courses while keeping costs low in its early years.

By Alex King • 3 min read • Last week
Scrum.org partners with Coursera for product ownership
Customer Experience

Scrum.org partners with Coursera for product ownership

This partnership expands access to Scrum.org product ownership training to Coursera's global audience of millions of learners and employers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Elsevier adds StudyFinder AI to ClinicalKey Student
eLearning

Elsevier adds StudyFinder AI to ClinicalKey Student

Medical students in the UK, Australia and New Zealand will now get AI search with citations, as publishers try to curb unverified answers.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
NatWest launches AI ethics accreditation for all staff
Data Protection

NatWest launches AI ethics accreditation for all staff

With AI tools spreading through the bank, 60,000 NatWest staff will now be trained to spot ethical risks and handle them responsibly.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
AceableAgent teams with Tom Ferry on Fast Track course
eLearning

AceableAgent teams with Tom Ferry on Fast Track course

Newly licensed agents will get business-building training as housing market conditions and career ambitions drive demand for post-licensing support.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
VinciWorks adds AI tools & training analytics portal
Software-as-a-Service

VinciWorks adds AI tools & training analytics portal

Compliance teams can now track behaviour, manage assignments and edit course content in one portal, reducing manual data work and extra systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month
UK tech leaders say AI should augment workers, not replace
Software-as-a-Service

UK tech leaders say AI should augment workers, not replace

Executives say the real productivity gain lies in cutting routine tasks, as firms use AI to free staff for higher-value work and judgement.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month