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DuckDuckGo Sees 30% Install Spike As Users Push Back On Google AI Search

DuckDuckGo said U.S. app installs rose 18.1% week-on-week from May 20 to May 25 as users reject being ‘force-fed’ Google’s AI Search. Growth lasted six straight days and peaked at…

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Trump and Xi Meet in Beijing as Global Tech Leaders Join High-Stakes Talks

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have met in Beijing for high-stakes talks amid growing tensions over trade, artificial intelligence and semiconductor access. Tech leaders including Elon…

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“Coin Toss” On AI Security Effectiveness As Adoption Races Ahead, Proofpoint Report Finds

Adrian Covich, Vice President of Sales Engineering for APJ at Proofpoint, is warning that organisations are entering a critical phase where AI adoption is rapidly outpacing their ability to secure…

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Commvault Report – Data Resilience Lagging Behind AI Adoption

Commvault has released new findings showing AI adoption is accelerating faster than governance, with many organisations lacking proper controls. Its latest State of Data Resilience ANZ 2026 report found more…

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Harvard Business Review Survey Finds High AI Adoption But Value Lags Without Modernisation

A Harvard Business Review Analytic Services survey. sponsored by Appian finds AI adoption remains high, but many organisations may not see full value without modernisation and workflow integration. The study…

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Australian Cost of Poor Customer Service Revealed, AI Resolution Under Pressure

New research from Youi Insurance shows Australians are open to AI and automation in customer service, but there’s a clear limit, with human support still preferred. While automation is widely…

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