UK trails US in deepfake threat ranking as identifAI flags X as main spreader and political manipulation as the top use case.
Rugs Direct and stampfree.ai unveil WhatsApp returns in UK retail pilot, as research shows shoppers want messaging apps for post-purchase tasks.
Influencers, not film studios or TV networks, stole the Oscars spotlight this year as creator content drove surging social media engagement.
Cambridge-based Finspector has rebuilt its AI platform to scan finfluencer videos, images and posts as UK regulators tighten oversight.
Seven influencers with 4.5m Instagram followers were sentenced for pushing an illegal FX scheme in a case the FCA says should warn others.
Buy reviews searches jump 1,325% as Mary Tamvakologos warns shoppers that bought followers and fake praise can distort eCommerce trust.
Celebrity stalkerware leak exposes private messages online after a misconfigured database left 86,859 images and chats open to anyone.
team.blue widens AI push with new tools for booking, compliance, website creation and data analysis across four brands.
Amazon, Meta and Microsoft join Universal Commerce Protocol council as AI shopping standard draws major backing from retailers and payments groups.
Innovid rolls out Hypermode to cut social campaign setup time by up to 80% across Meta, Pinterest, Reddit, Snapchat and TikTok.
Canva and Constant Contact add a one-click route from design to campaign, letting small firms and nonprofits publish across email and social media.
Ion Video says Meta and Alphabet are among several global tech groups in early talks over its patented system to make video easier for AI tools to use.
Thryv says Australian and New Zealand small businesses need tidy websites, consistent listings and fresh reviews to win AI-driven recommendations.
OpenAI buys TBPN, adding Silicon Valley's influential daily tech talk show to its Strategy team while pledging editorial independence.
Resemble AI unveils free Chrome extension and X bot as chief executive officer Zohaib Ahmed warns synthetic media risks are widening across businesses.
Qualtrics unveils AI-driven CX upgrades to unify feedback, automate text analysis and deploy agents that resolve customer issues in real time.
Bitdefender exposes 26,000 Meta ads in 25 countries pushing fake investment schemes, impersonating banks, media and public figures.
PayPal says Australian firms are rapidly turning social platforms into sales channels, with smaller businesses leading the shift and Gen Z driving demand.
Amazon's Australian ad business surges as Pattern says revenue jumped 62% to USD $392 million, outpacing Meta, TikTok and Google.
Home Affairs urges Australians to tighten privacy settings as fresh data shows scammers can exploit public profiles, passwords and account recovery clues.
