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AI and automation: An untapped opportunity for software developers

Mon, 21st Oct 2024
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Australia is emerging as a software development powerhouse, harnessing AI and automation to streamline processes and address the talent shortage.
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New platform launched to address UK's digital skills gap

Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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The GetMyFirstDigitalJob platform has been launched by The Institute of Coding and partners to combat the UK's £63 billion digital skills gap and support new tech careers.
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Jitterbit unveils AI-infused App Builder 4.0 during Coding Week

Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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Jitterbit launches AI-powered App Builder 4.0 during National Coding Week, promising faster, more intuitive low-code app development for all skill levels.
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Alibaba Cloud unveils AI, cloud advancements

Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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Alibaba Cloud's Apsara Conference 2024 in Hangzhou spotlights substantial AI and cloud advancements, including Qwen 2.5 models and partnerships with NVIDIA and UNESCO.
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NVIDIA introduces compact Mistral-NeMo-Minitron-8B-Base

Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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NVIDIA launches the compact Mistral-NeMo-Minitron-8B-Base, combining pruning and distillation for high accuracy AI on RTX-powered workstations and edge devices.
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Meta unveils Llama 3.1 with advanced AI capabilities

Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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Meta's Mark Zuckerberg announces Llama 3.1: an upgraded, multilingual AI model with state-of-the-art tools, designed for complex queries and enhanced user interaction.
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UK tech executives confident in AI skills but ROI concerns persist

Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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A new AI survey reveals 85% of UK tech leaders hail their AI skills but face budget, talent, and complexity barriers, with mixed ROI views.
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Free coding challenge for NZ students thanks to WiseTech Global

Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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Grok Academy, with support from WiseTech Global, is offering the 2024 NCSS Challenge free to all NZ students, promoting inclusivity in coding from 29th July.
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California judge partially dismisses claims against Microsoft & OpenAI

Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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A California judge has partially dismissed claims against Microsoft and OpenAI over alleged unauthorised use of intellectual property in GitHub Co-pilot.
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How AI can help developers boost the security of new code

Mon, 24th Jun 2024
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AI tools are helping developers swiftly identify vulnerabilities in code without sacrificing security, but human oversight remains crucial. Teams must evolve to responsibly leverage AI's potential.
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Four easy ways for business to increase return on investment from learning initiatives

Tue, 28th May 2024
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RMIT Online and Deloitte Access Economics report that business training budgets will increase to AUD $8 billion in 2024. However, with 45% of companies mismanaging these funds, there are four ways to maximise ROI.
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Kais Education reaches finals of EdTech Awards with learning robot

Wed, 10th Apr 2024
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EdTech startup Kais Education is making waves with its AI-based learning robot, Kaibot, and online platform, both in the final stages of the EdTech Awards.
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New CIC Tech Channel Ambassadors targets IT skills gap

Tue, 9th Apr 2024
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Tech Channel Ambassadors strives to boost the UK IT industry's profile and inclusivity, targeting recruitment of 100,000 diverse individuals.
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Nuix warns lack of diversity in AI is leading to biased outcomes

Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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Software provider Nuix raises concerns over the lack of diversity in AI coding, affirming the lack can lead to biased data and flawed AI outcomes.
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AI-driven job evolution prompts workforce adaptation in Australia

Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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Alteryx's research reveals an impending AI-driven transformation of labour market roles in Australia, showing a clash between current hiring priorities and necessary skills.
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AI reshapes Singapore's labour market, highlights skills disparity

Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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Alteryx's new research reveals AI's transformative impact on Singapore's labour sector, exposing a mismatch between current hiring practices and skills needed.
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Anthropic unveils Claude 3 AI models with boosted intelligence & speed

Mon, 18th Mar 2024
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Anthropic unveils Claude 3, new AI models offering a blend of improved intelligence, speed, and affordability, with the range including a global-leading product and translation capabilities.
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Salesforce introduces Einstein 1 Studio for easy AI integration in CRM

Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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Salesforce debuts Einstein 1 Studio, a suite of low-code tools enabling the integration of generative AI into CRM applications, responding to a rising demand and IT teams' struggle with AI implementation.
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IWD 2024: Advancing inclusivity - Women leaders coding a new narrative in the cybersecurity landscape

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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On International Women's Day 2024, efforts to increase female representation in Australia's cybersecurity sector are highlighted.
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IWD 2024: Defending against modern adversaries requires greater diversity

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Cyberattacks are becoming faster and smarter, demanding a cybersecurity industry imbued with diverse, non-technical skills to craft innovative defences, reveals the CrowdStrike 2024 Global Threat Report.