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GPT-5 set to transform AI with multimodal & inclusive features

Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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OpenAI's GPT-5, a multimodal AI platform with text, image, audio and video input, aims to boost accessibility and transform customer engagement across industries.
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Brands overlook 'identity resolution gap' in AI-driven customer data era - expert warns

Tue, 12th Aug 2025
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Most brands invest in customer data unification yet overlook identity resolution, crucial for personalised AI strategies and effective retail media use.
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Retailers face data hurdles as just 11% ready for full-scale AI

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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Just 11% of retailers are ready to fully scale AI tools, with data challenges limiting wider adoption despite 45% using AI weekly, says Amperity report.
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Exclusive: How Glu.ai blends brand safety with AI-driven commerce

Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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Glu.ai pioneers ethical AI in conversational commerce, blending brand integrity with scalable, user-trusted automation for seamless marketing experiences.
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Manhattan Active Omni adds advanced AI to boost retail services

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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Manhattan Associates enhances its Active Omni platform with AI to speed up customer service and support Tap to Pay via iPhone in stores across retail settings.
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Agentic AI drives retail shift from legacy systems to smart commerce

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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Retailers are adopting agentic AI to overcome outdated systems, enabling smarter, faster eCommerce that meets modern consumer demands for personalised digital experiences.
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Australian survey reveals risky passwords & distrust of AI

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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A survey of 1,000 Australians reveals risky password reuse and widespread distrust of AI agents in digital experiences, raising cyber security concerns.
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Over 40% of agentic AI projects set for cancellation by 2027

Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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Over 40% of agentic AI projects are predicted to be cancelled by 2027 due to costs, unclear value, and risk issues, finds Gartner research.
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AI agents are more than just a tech trend, but we must balance innovation with responsibility

Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
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Nvidia's CEO calls AI agents a multi-trillion-dollar opportunity, highlighting their potential to transform tech with autonomy and emotional intelligence.
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Exclusive: UiPath's Feiran Hao explains why humans still have the final say in agentic AI

Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
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UiPath's Feiran Hao reveals why businesses let AI recommend but reserve final decisions for humans, as agentic AI tools still evolve in automation.
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AI model boosts road safety & legal awareness for Australians

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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Right2Drive has launched an AI-driven tool to boost Australian drivers' awareness of road safety laws, accident claims, and legal rights for improved safety and understanding.
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KPMG unveils AI platform Workbench in multi-billion dollar move

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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KPMG has launched Workbench, an AI platform powered by Microsoft Azure, aiming to transform client services with multi-agent intelligence and secure data control.
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Experts reveal how AI Agents impact retail, shopping and customer loyalty

Mon, 16th Jun 2025
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AI agents will transform retail loyalty by acting as personal concierges, optimising offers, and demanding trust and transparency in shopping experiences.
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Cisco surpasses AI order target, unveils new data centre tools

Wed, 11th Jun 2025
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Cisco exceeded USD $1 billion in AI infrastructure orders for hyperscale data centres a quarter early, unveiling new tools to boost AI-ready enterprise networks.
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Pegasystems unveils fabric to unify enterprise AI automation

Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
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Pegasystems launches Pega Agentic Process Fabric to unify AI agents and automate customer journeys seamlessly across enterprises by 2025 Q3.
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Agentic AI must enhance human connections, Qualtrics chief urges

Thu, 29th May 2025
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Qualtrics president Brad Anderson urges firms to harness agentic AI to enhance genuine human connections in customer and employee experiences or risk falling behind.
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The AI tipping point: How contact centres in ANZ are reinventing CX

Tue, 27th May 2025
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AI is transforming contact centres in Australia and New Zealand, with 98% adopting it, but human skills and trust remain crucial for success.
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Looking ahead: The future of AI-driven workflows

Fri, 23rd May 2025
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AI is set to revolutionise business workflows, with chatbots enhancing automation, collaboration, and compliance, making AI accessible to all firms.
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Red Hat launches Advanced Developer Suite with focus on AI

Wed, 21st May 2025
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Red Hat launches Advanced Developer Suite on OpenShift, enhancing developer productivity, AI integration, and application security with new tools and templates.
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Building trust with conversational AI: How to avoid common pitfalls

Thu, 15th May 2025
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Businesses must build trust in conversational AI by setting clear goals, ensuring transparency, reducing bias, and continuously improving customer interactions.