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Google Backs Universal Commerce Protocol To Power AI-Driven Agentic Commerce

Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) is an open standard designed to let AI agents autonomously discover and complete online purchases. Google says UCP will transform AI-driven product discovery into frictionless,…

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UK Moves on AI, Voice Dating Surges, Japan Incentivises Romance, Bumble Retreats

UK regulators now threaten platforms with fines of up to 10% of revenue as voice-based AI dating shows traction, converting roughly 80% of introductions into real dates and even being…

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Smart Device Manufacturers Face New Cybersecurity Mandates From March 2026

Mandatory cybersecurity standards for smart devices will take effect across Australia in…

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Workday Research: Organisations Still Struggle to Turn AI Into Measurable Gains

New Workday, Inc. research warns many organisations are leaving AI productivity gains on the table, with nearly 40% of time saved being lost to rework and fixing low-quality output. The…

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Amazon, Temu and Shein Set to Tighten Grip on Australia’s Online Marketplaces, Squeezing Local Rivals

Amazon, Temu and Shein are set to dominate Australia’s marketplace sector, reaching 60% of shoppers (Amazon, +3.45% YoY), delivering A$2.6 billion in Temu sales last financial year with 47% consumer…

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AI Boom To Drive $100m+ Investments In ANZ Data Centres Over Next 3 Years

AI boom to drive $100m+ investments in ANZ data centres over the next three years. Australia’s data centre market has surged, now hosting 314 facilities with over 1GW of installed…

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New Report Reveals Costly Inefficiencies in Accounts Payable

Poor accounts payable practices are silently bleeding money from Australian businesses every day a new report has revealed.

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