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TechRepublic: The unmonitored AI agent security gap

New global research reveals how unmonitored AI agent permissions are exploited within enterprises, exposing a critical security gap. Australian identity governance, designed for human employees, fails to detect these threats, leaving organizations vulnerable to undetected breaches and data loss.

Omdia: AI Boom Raises Android Phone Costs

Rising DRAM and NAND prices, fueled by the AI boom, are squeezing Android phone makers. According to Omdia, manufacturers are cutting specs and raising prices, threatening the future of budget-friendly smartphones.

TechRepublic: AI Hiring Data Undercuts Freeze Case

A new US study reveals heavy AI investment correlates with job growth, contradicting Australian companies using AI budgets to justify hiring freezes. This data challenges the common narrative, suggesting AI adoption may create rather than eliminate roles.

Google Search: Your Uploads Could Train AI

Google Search uploads can now train its AI, with privacy and data governance risks for businesses unless users manually opt out. This default setting raises urgent questions about consent, security, and control in the AI era.