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Visa survey shows trust gap on AI at online checkout
Data Protection

Visa survey shows trust gap on AI at online checkout

Visa survey finds most Asia Pacific shoppers use AI to browse, but many still distrust it with payment details at online checkout.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Shoppers embrace AI assistants but ditch poor advice
Data Protection

Shoppers embrace AI assistants but ditch poor advice

AI shopping assistants win over UK and US consumers, but most abandon tools instantly when product suggestions feel irrelevant or pushy.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Criteo unveils data-driven AI commerce recommendation
Marketing Technologies

Criteo unveils data-driven AI commerce recommendation

Criteo launches an AI-powered commerce service that plugs into shopping assistants, promising more relevant product picks from real purchase data.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026
AI, cyber threats & the rise of strategic data privacy
Data Protection

AI, cyber threats & the rise of strategic data privacy

AI-fuelled cyber threats and stricter rules are forcing APAC organisations to treat data privacy as a strategic advantage, not mere compliance.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
TELUS study finds Canadians and Americans demand safer AI
Data Protection

TELUS study finds Canadians and Americans demand safer AI

TELUS survey finds most Canadians and Americans use AI but overwhelmingly want stricter regulation, safety checks and clearer explanations.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026

Stories from Other Regions

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Poor product data costs Indian eCommerce ₹5,000 crore
Agricultural Technology

Poor product data costs Indian eCommerce ₹5,000 crore

Poor product data is costing Indian eCommerce about INR ₹5,000 crore a year in lost margins and returns, a new sector-wide study warns.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Are ads the inevitable future of artificial intelligence?
Data Protection

Are ads the inevitable future of artificial intelligence?

OpenAI's move to add ads to ChatGPT in the US is sparking Canadian fears over trust, data use and a possible ad-driven AI future.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2026
FinTechs push Canberra for fairer tenders, funding
Data Analytics

FinTechs push Canberra for fairer tenders, funding

FinTech Australia urges Canberra to open tenders to smaller players and revamp startup funding settings in its pre-budget pitch.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2026
Redefining retail discovery for Southeast Asian brands with Gen AI
Digital Transformation

Redefining retail discovery for Southeast Asian brands with Gen AI

Generative AI is reshaping how Southeast Asian consumers discover, trust and buy, pushing brands to fight for visibility on the AI shelf.

By Simone Morandi • 5 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026
UK founders see AI-first startups rising, trust costs soar
Data Protection

UK founders see AI-first startups rising, trust costs soar

UK founders tip most startups to be AI‑first by 2030 as they swallow a mounting 16% 'trust tax' on security and digital verification.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2026
Why Australian superannuation funds need to prioritise security for their customers with strong MFA
Data Protection

Why Australian superannuation funds need to prioritise security for their customers with strong MFA

Australian super funds sit on AUD $3.7 trillion, yet weak, outdated MFA leaves members' retirement savings exposed to rising cyber threats.

By Geoff Schomburgk • 5 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2026
Australia to enforce tougher rules on smart devices
Internet of Things

Australia to enforce tougher rules on smart devices

Australia will impose mandatory cybersecurity standards on smart devices from March 2026, forcing stronger passwords and update guarantees.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Feb 2026
UK consumers step up cross-checking as AI use grows
Customer Experience

UK consumers step up cross-checking as AI use grows

UK consumers are embracing AI tools but trust is splintering, with most cross-checking search, social and brand sites before deciding.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Aussie small firms blend AI speed with human branding
Marketing Technologies

Aussie small firms blend AI speed with human branding

Australian small firms race to use AI in design, but research shows most still insist on human hands to shape trusted, distinctive brands.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Canadian executives back AI despite global jitters
Data Protection

Canadian executives back AI despite global jitters

Canadian bosses bet big on AI for 2026 as global economic optimism lags, embracing autonomous agents while employees resist AI managers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
New book reframes compliance as growth tool for start-ups
DevOps

New book reframes compliance as growth tool for start-ups

Arcus Compliance founder Lee Bryan's new book urges start-ups to treat regulation as a strategic growth engine, not a drag on innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
AI-edited product images erode trust in marketplaces
DevOps

AI-edited product images erode trust in marketplaces

AI-edited images are eroding trust in online marketplaces, with most UK shoppers blaming platforms for misleading or inconsistent visuals.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026