The Department of Home Affairs has fully digitized its “authority to operate” (ATO) process for ICT systems to meet key compliance requirements under the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and the Essential Eight. This modernization effort, led by cyber risk management director Alex Reale, is expected to improve the efficiency and oversight of cybersecurity measures […]
He explained that future iterations of these assistants and generative AI applications will enhance their ability not only to answer questions and aggregate information but also to perform tasks autonomously. “You can envision us excelling in that area with Alexa,” Jassy remarked. He further mentioned that Amazon is in the process of significantly updating Alexa’s […]
As companies strive to develop AI avatars that closely resemble human interactions, there is a growing interest in utilizing these tools for various enterprise applications, including marketing, sales, and customer support. D-ID’s new avatars leverage advanced generative models, making it simpler to produce visually appealing business videos with minimal text and visual input. This launch […]
This new feature, integrated within the ChatGPT platform, aims to deliver “timely answers” to user inquiries by pulling information from various online sources. Utilizing an enhanced version of OpenAI’s GPT-4o model, ChatGPT Search provides users with information, images, and data such as sports scores, news updates, stock prices, and more, along with links to relevant […]
On Friday, the ATO confirmed the schedule for updating the digital identity app’s name. The rebranding effort follows the allocation of $11.5 million in funding during the mid-year economic and fiscal outlook (MYEFO) announcement at the end of 2023. The new name and logo were first revealed in March when the ATO applied for a […]
The airline has begun utilizing components of the SabreMosaic platform to deliver “ancillary offers” to travelers before their flights, aiming to generate additional revenue. Passengers may have already noticed these emailed offers in recent months, which utilize technology from Sabre, an enhanced modular platform introduced earlier this year. As the inaugural customer for SabreMosaic, Virgin […]
On Thursday, the company unveiled upcoming enhancements aimed at helping users in the U.S. discover new places and answer questions about various locations. Among the improvements are enhanced navigation tools that will guide drivers more effectively by clearly indicating the correct lanes to use. This move to integrate Gemini into Maps is part of Google’s […]
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has launched legal action against Optus Mobile, alleging that the telecom company sold costly products and services to hundreds of vulnerable customers, often those with limited financial capacity or cognitive challenges. This lawsuit, filed in the Federal Court, claims that Optus’ sales practices were driven by commission-based incentives […]
Coles Group is set to invest $880 million in a new automated distribution centre in Truganina, on the outskirts of Melbourne, marking its third such facility in Australia. This centre will be powered by the same Witron automation technology used at Coles’ existing centres in Queensland and New South Wales, which opened in April 2023 […]
According to the state’s information commissioner, the report included “inaccurate personal information” and minimized the risks faced by the child involved. While the report did not alter the outcome of the case, the Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner (OVIC) emphasized the potential dangers that could have resulted from such inaccuracies. The report should have […]