Australian stories - Page 22

Norton has launched early access to AI-powered deepfake detection on mobile, helping users spot manipulated audio and video on Android and iOS devices.

Norton has launched AI-powered deepfake detection in its Norton Genie assistant, now in early access via the Norton 360 mobile app in the US, UK, Australia, and New Zealand.

ServiceNow launches agentic AI management in Asia Pacific as AI spending dips, aiming to better integrate human workers and AI agents for improved business outcomes.

Cloudflare's Q2 2025 report reveals a sharp rise in global internet shutdowns from government actions, outages, cable damage and cyberattacks, hitting multiple countries.

AI leaders emphasise the urgent need for ethics, governance and sustainability as the technology increasingly transforms industries and raises complex risks.

A new report reveals 75% of organisations faced SaaS breaches last year, yet 91% remain confident in their security, highlighting a worrying overconfidence.

Most organisations expect to adopt autonomous AI in transport management by 2030, but face barriers including integration, skills shortages, and sustainability pressures.

RØDE offers its new Wireless Micro Camera Receiver free to current and new users, enhancing seamless audio recording across smartphones and cameras.

DroneShield to invest AUD $13 million in a new Sydney R&D and manufacturing facility, expanding production capacity to USD $2.4 billion annually by 2026.

Prime Day in Australia gains momentum as shoppers seek bargains amid rising living costs, with retailers leveraging discounts and omnichannel strategies for growth.

Brainfish has raised USD $6.4m to expand its AI-powered customer support technology, establish a US HQ, and grow its global market presence.

Western Digital launches new high-capacity Professional and NAS storage solutions in Australia, targeting creative and business data demands up to 208TB.

Google's Veo 3 AI model creates HD videos with realistic audio from text prompts, revolutionising video content creation for creatives and businesses alike.

Logicalis has achieved carbon neutrality across key emissions by adopting renewables in six countries and cutting Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 10%.

OVHcloud and Crayon partner to deliver cloud services across 45 regions worldwide, enhancing access and compliance for organisations, including in Australia.

Swyftx is acquiring US crypto brokerage Caleb & Brown to target wealthy investors, marking the largest crypto acquisition in Australasian history.

Asia-Pacific leaders show the lowest confidence in AI effectiveness globally, yet 70% report steady ROI gains from current AI investments.

Japan has passed the Active Cyber Defense Law, allowing pre-emptive action against cyber threats while safeguarding privacy and civil liberties.

Eftsure has acquired Sis ID to form the world's largest business payment protection platform, covering 30+ countries and 3,500+ clients globally.

KnowBe4 has partnered with Microsoft to integrate AI-powered threat detection into Microsoft Defender for Office 365, enhancing email security for organisations.