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Cognita empowers students with AI, innovation & digital skills

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Cognita is equipping over 100 schools globally with AI and digital skills through innovation challenges and a new AI platform for personalised learning.
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CTOs & CDOs drive AI strategy as UK firms eye rapid returns

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UK firms are boosting AI spending with CTOs and CDOs leading strategy, expecting returns within two years despite workforce and legacy system challenges.
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Cognita launches AI platform to foster digital skills & impact

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Cognita launches AI platform and global student challenges to boost digital skills and tackle social issues across its 100 schools worldwide.
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PvX Partners backs Brainstash with $9M in UA financing to accelerate global growth of Deepstash

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PvX Partners invests USD $9 million in Brainstash to accelerate global growth of the Deepstash microlearning platform with user acquisition financing.
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Cloudinary surpasses three million users & launches creators hub

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Cloudinary surpasses three million developer users, launching a Creators Community to boost learning and collaboration in visual digital content worldwide.
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AI boosts productivity but fails to transform team outcomes

Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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AI use at work has surged, boosting individual productivity by 33%, yet most firms report little improvement in team performance or innovation outcomes.
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Psychedelics seen to boost creativity & leadership at work

Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
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A report finds 76% of Australian and US workers believe psychedelics boost creativity, with 52% noting long-term leadership benefits in the workplace.
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UK firms face skills shortages stalling AI & tech growth

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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UK firms face talent shortages in networking, cybersecurity, and AI, stalling growth and delaying digital transformation across vital tech sectors.
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Gen Z urges workplaces to adopt visual & AI-first tools

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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Gen Z professionals urge UK workplaces to adopt visual, AI-powered collaboration tools, citing improved creativity and communication efficiency.
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Ben Goodman named Adobe President for APAC & DX Japan

Wed, 3rd Sep 2025
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Adobe has appointed Ben Goodman as President for APAC and Digital Experience Japan, leveraging his 20+ years of regional leadership to drive growth and innovation.
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Australia’s cybersecurity sector seeks diverse talent for resilience

Mon, 25th Aug 2025
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Australia’s cybersecurity sector calls for diverse talent beyond technical skills to tackle rising threats and workforce shortages, aiming to boost resilience and inclusion.
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Bristol to launch BTF+ festival blending tech, culture & arts

Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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Bristol is set to host BTF+, a six-day festival blending technology, creativity and culture, from 6-11 October 2025 in the Old City area.
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THG Studios invests in virtual production to boost creativity

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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THG Studios has launched a Virtual Production suite in Manchester, investing seven figures to boost creative flexibility and cut costs for brands.
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UK students fear AI redundancy as entry roles shrink by 30%

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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A survey finds 80% of UK students fear AI could cause job losses, amid a 30% drop in entry-level roles and rising student debt averaging GBP £53,000.
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AI in education & recruitment must support, not replace, humans

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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Education and recruitment leaders urge AI to support, not replace, humans, emphasising ethics, creativity and oversight in tech-driven sectors.
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Gen Z fears AI threats to jobs as UK entry-level roles decline

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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Nearly a third of UK entry-level jobs have vanished since 2022, as 80% of Gen Z fear AI may endanger their future career prospects.
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UGC & interactive ads drive major gains for mobile app installs

Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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User-generated content and interactive ads have boosted mobile app install conversion rates by over 150%, reveals Liftoff’s latest Mobile Ad Creative Index.
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Empowering educators in an AI world

Tue, 8th Jul 2025
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Over 60% of UK educators use AI to personalise learning and streamline tasks, with universities supporting them to lead creatively in the AI-driven future.
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Creativity4Better unveils Milan debut with global leaders

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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Creativity4Better will hold its first Italian event, Nuance in a Polarized World, on 2 October 2025 in Milan with global leaders and masterclasses.
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Factories of the future: Why collaborative hubs will define the next era of innovation

Mon, 16th Jun 2025
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Factories of the future are collaborative hubs where human creativity and AI co-create, reshaping innovation through ethical, interdisciplinary partnerships.