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Scale By Avec says strategic hiring is the key in the age of AI

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Scale By Avec urges firms to rethink hiring in AI era, backing training, human skills and entry-level pathways over headcount cuts.
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AI speeds up content production, but sameness a problem

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PhotoShelter report finds content is produced faster with AI, but brands are still battling generic content, stalled approvals and flat audience engagement.
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Structure matters: How growth can outpace your foundation

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As AI accelerates change, leaders are warned that rapid growth without robust human and operational structures is fragile and unsustainable.
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Firms pour billions into AI but struggle to scale value

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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Firms spent USD $252 billion on AI in 2024, yet only 4% report repeatable, scalable value as governance and skills gaps hold back returns.
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Apple opens 2026 Swift Student Challenge to global coders

Mon, 16th Feb 2026
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Apple has opened submissions for the 2026 Swift Student Challenge, inviting student developers worldwide to submit Swift app playgrounds by 28 February.
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Writer's Toolbox wins Singapore AI schools contracts

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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Writer's Toolbox secures Singapore school contracts as the city-state boosts AI investment with SGD $1 billion for research and development.
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Springboards ad warns AI may narrow creative choices

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Springboards' new ad warns rapid generative AI may erode originality in advertising, narrowing creative choices and raising copyright risks.
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Sparkli raises USD $5m for AI play-based learning app

Mon, 26th Jan 2026
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Zurich startup Sparkli exits stealth with USD $5m to launch a multimodal AI play-based learning app for children aged 5 to 12 worldwide.
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AI speeds coding but costs Singapore teams a day weekly

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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AI is speeding up coding for Singapore's software teams, but fragmented tools and poor workflows are costing them a day each week.
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Five AI shifts that will redefine enterprise strategy in 2026

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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By 2026, AI will reshape enterprise strategy with agentic AI, embedded systems, and human-centric transformation driving competitive edge and innovation.
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Cognita empowers students with AI, innovation & digital skills

Mon, 27th Oct 2025
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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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Cognita launches AI platform to foster digital skills & impact

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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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

Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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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

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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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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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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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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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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Apple unveils macOS Tahoe 26 with new design & AI features

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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Apple launches macOS Tahoe 26, featuring a sleek new design, enhanced Continuity, smarter Spotlight, and expanded AI tools for a seamless Mac experience.
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Google DeepMind unveils major generative AI updates for creators

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Google DeepMind unveils generative AI models Veo 3, Imagen 4, Lyria 2 and Flow, enhancing video, image, music and filmmaking for creators.