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AI-driven cyber threats are escalating in Australia, with criminals deploying deepfakes and malware that evolves to bypass security, warns Google's Andrew Aston.

Forrester warns that AI errors could cost B2B firms over USD $10 billion by 2026 due to unregulated tool use, while influencer spending and AI negotiation rise.

LG Electronics won multiple CES 2026 Innovation Awards, including top honours for its transparent 77-inch OLED TV and advanced webOS smart platform.

Drata appoints Aneal Vallurupalli as CFO to lead finance amid global expansion, following rapid growth and surpassing USD $100 million in revenue.

Ping Identity unveils Identity for AI, a platform to secure and manage AI agents with control, oversight, and threat protection from early 2026.

In 2026, AI adoption must prioritise value, trust and governance as firms face a reckoning over ROI, ethics and operational costs amid fading hype.

Apptio updates IBM Cloudability and Kubecost platforms with FinOps tools to help firms manage soaring AI cloud costs and optimise tech spending.

Infios partners with AWS to integrate AI agents into retail supply chains, enhancing order management for retailers like Officeworks and Myer from 2026.

Euromonitor forecasts rising demand for comfort, authentic self-expression, cutting-edge wellness, and greater East Asian brand influence by 2026 amid global shifts.

DE-CIX forecasts a 2026 AI revolution in finance, healthcare and manufacturing, driven by emotion AI, healthcare connectivity, and agentic AI systems.

By 2026, AI will revolutionise banking and insurance, with over half of younger adults using generative AI for financial advice, says Forrester report.

Smartsheet launches AI-powered tools including Smart Agents and Scenario Planning to boost agility and security for over 123,000 enterprise users worldwide.

Palantir's soaring AI implementation success highlights a critical global demand gap, signaling the need for hundreds of similar firms by 2026.

Hotels increasingly prefer Best-in-Class tech systems for greater flexibility and control, with 30% switching from All-in-One platforms, reveals new report.

Gold Coast AI startup Zeligate secures seed funding from DNX Ventures, marking the firm's first investment in Australia to boost its AI workforce platform.

Australians spend 41 hours weekly online, with digital ad spend surging to USD $20.7 billion, driven by social media and influencer marketing growth.

Guidewire will acquire ProNavigator, enhancing its platform with context-aware knowledge to improve efficiency and service in the P&C insurance sector.

SAP launches new AI-driven developer tools and makes ongoing commitment to enhancing enterprise application development.

SAP partners with Snowflake to integrate real-time AI data capabilities, launching extensions for SAP Business Data Cloud in 2026.

As AI reshapes cyber defence, organisations adopt transparent, AI-driven tools to combat surging attacks and complex digital threats worldwide.