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Prolific aims to establish industry standards for human data use in AI
Data Protection

Prolific aims to establish industry standards for human data use in AI

Prolific introduces a first-of-its-kind Participant Wellbeing report, advocating for ethical human data use in AI and academic research, following controversies over AI tasker exploitation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2024
Quantexa teams up with NHS & University of Liverpool for AI health hub
Artificial Intelligence

Quantexa teams up with NHS & University of Liverpool for AI health hub

Quantexa partners with NHS and the University of Liverpool to establish a Global AI Health Hub for tackling global mental health crises.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Inspiring the next generation of leaders through well-being
International Women's Day

IWD 2024: Inspiring the next generation of leaders through well-being

Edtech advancing inclusivity and well-being in classrooms, fostering female leadership as International Women's Day 2024 focuses on 'Inspire Inclusion' theme.

By Laura Tristram • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Global Stories

Mental Health stories

Cisco bolsters Project SAIVE to prevent railway suicides
Cloud Services

Cisco bolsters Project SAIVE to prevent railway suicides

Tech giant Cisco is uniting with Purple Transform to advance Project SAIVE, an initiative employing AI tech to identify and aid individuals at risk of suicide on railways.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024
Vivup & Perkbox announce merger to boost UK employee benefits sector
Human Capital Management

Vivup & Perkbox announce merger to boost UK employee benefits sector

Health and wellbeing providers Vivup and Perkbox reveal a merger backed by Great Hill Partners, striving for an all-in-one solution for UK employee benefits and wellbeing.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
IWD 2024: How AI can help new mothers with their mental health
Unified Communications

IWD 2024: How AI can help new mothers with their mental health

New research reveals the undeniable potential of AI chatbots, like Wysa, to provide essential mental health support to expectant and new mothers.

By Smriti Joshi • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Harmony & flexibility: A blueprint for female leadership in fintech
EduTech

IWD 2024: Harmony & flexibility: A blueprint for female leadership in fintech

Amid a growing need for work-life balance, female leaders in fintech are ushering in a new approach, centred on harmony and flexibility, leading to more sustainable, inclusive, and creative workplaces.

By Sumedha Dutta • 6 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Empowering Women's Mental Health Through Digital Storytelling
Marketing Technologies

IWD 2024: Empowering Women's Mental Health Through Digital Storytelling

Under the helm of new CEO Katie Acheson, batyr launches 'OurHerd', an app empowering the mental health of young women through digital storytelling, this International Women's Day 2024.

By Katie Acheson • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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Growing divide: Middle managers vs. leaders in Australia
Human Capital Management

Growing divide: Middle managers vs. leaders in Australia

Study reveals a growing rift between middle management and senior leaders amid a cost of living crisis, highlighting increased workloads and declining wellbeing.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
New digital programme aims to boost immunisation for migrants
eLearning

New digital programme aims to boost immunisation for migrants

UniServices and Whāraurau have launched a digital programme on D2L Brightspace to improve immunisation for migrants in New Zealand, addressing critical post-pandemic training gaps.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024
How cutting-edge technology is helping mental health
Health Technologies

How cutting-edge technology is helping mental health

SafeWatch is redefining mental health care with its community-focused approach by combining tech, therapy, and support.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
Zurich & UTS AI partnership transforms underwriting process
Unified Communications

Zurich & UTS AI partnership transforms underwriting process

Zurich and UTS have developed AI models to streamline life insurance underwriting, significantly cutting the time for decisions on mental health disclosures from 22 days to instant approvals.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 27th May 2024
Cynthia Hanley joins Anglicare Southern Queensland as CFO
Artificial Intelligence

Cynthia Hanley joins Anglicare Southern Queensland as CFO

Anglicare Southern Queensland has named Cynthia Hanley as its new CFO. Hanley, with over 20 years' experience, aims to bolster sustainability and modern practices at the not-for-profit organisation.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 21st May 2024
Federal gov pledges $288 million in digital identity innovation
Robotics

Federal gov pledges $288 million in digital identity innovation

The Federal Government pledges $288.1M to boost digital identity adoption, enhancing secure, seamless online services and dealing with cyber-attack fallout.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024
Singapore SMEs less aware of cyber threats but AI impact recognised
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Singapore SMEs less aware of cyber threats but AI impact recognised

A recent QBE Singapore survey has indicated a decline in awareness of cyber threats among Singaporean SMEs, down 10% in a year, while AI's productivity influence is recognised, despite job replacement fears.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Apr 2024
SafeWatch app launches for community-led mental health management
Data Privacy

SafeWatch app launches for community-led mental health management

SafeWatch utilises blockchain technology for user-controlled data security and upholds the motto Alone; we can do so little; together, we can do so much.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
Four-day week could become standard by 2029 – report
FWA

Four-day week could become standard by 2029 – report

One third of Singapore's workforce predicts a four-day work week to be standard by 2029, according to a recent survey.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024