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Enterprises pivot to risk-aware, human-centric AI in 2026

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Enterprises brace for a cautious 2026, rolling back risky AI pilots and recasting generative tools as governed, human-supervised teammates.
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AI reshapes supply chains as disruption becomes the norm

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AI takes centre stage in logistics as Infios predicts 2026 supply chains built for constant disruption, resilience and human‑machine teamwork.
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Safe AI coaches staff to cut cyber attack errors

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Safe AI “coaches” embedded in workplace tools are cutting repeat cyber incidents by up to 95%, as firms race to counter AI-driven attacks.
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Oxylabs experts forecast AI bubble risks & browser wars

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Oxylabs experts warn AI hype could swell into a bubble by 2026 as new ‘agent’ browsers challenge Chrome and Europe tightens data rules.
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AI reshapes cyber threats as experts warn on automation

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AI will transform cyber threats by 2026, experts say, but warn over-automation and legacy systems could imperil critical infrastructure.
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Tenable hack of Copilot AI agent exposes fraud risks

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A Tenable demo shows a Copilot-built AI agent can be jailbreaked to steal card data and grant free trips, exposing major fraud risks.
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Agentic AI surge in 2026 sparks fresh cyber security risks

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Security experts warn agentic and generative AI will rapidly widen global cyber attack surfaces in 2026, outpacing current safeguards.
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BlueCat predicts AI will reshape networks & security

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BlueCat leaders say AI, rising security threats and IT modernisation will force enterprises to rethink how they design and defend networks.
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Snowflake, Anthropic expand USD $200m Claude AI deal

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Snowflake and Anthropic deepen Claude tie-up with a USD $200m deal to push compliant AI agents across Snowflake’s global data cloud.
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Agentic AI set to turbocharge cybercrime automation

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Agentic AI networks could let cybercriminals automate attacks at relentless scale, forcing security teams into a new AI-driven arms race.
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AI agents spark new identity security fears for 2026

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AI agents with sweeping powers will trigger new identity security fears by 2026, as firms brace for over-privileged bots and poisoned models.
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AI projects face long delays amid rising security risks

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AI rollout delays are stretching to a year as three-quarters of organisations report security incidents and governance gaps grow.
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Atturra, Comtrac partner on AI-driven investigation tools

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Atturra teams with Comtrac to roll out AI-powered investigation tools for Australian law enforcement and regulators via a single service channel.
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DXC launches AdvisoryX to help enterprises scale AI

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DXC launches AdvisoryX to help enterprises scale AI, as 94% struggle to move beyond pilots and build coherent business cases.
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OpenAI unveils nationwide AI push & skills drive for Australia

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OpenAI launches its first Asia Pacific OpenAI for Countries plan in Australia, pairing sovereign AI infrastructure with major skills drives.
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AI data leaks fuel surge in global cyber attacks

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AI data leaks are helping drive a global cyber attack surge, with firms now hit by over 2,000 assaults a week and ransomware on the rise.
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Canada & UK sign new MOU on AI, quantum, digital partnerships

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Canada and the UK have struck a new digital pact to deepen cooperation on AI safety, quantum communications and public-sector tech.
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Arctic Wolf: agentic AI to reshape SOCs & Zero Trust

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Arctic Wolf predicts agentic AI will overhaul SOCs, tighten Zero Trust and keep humans central as cyber risk surges into 2026.
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AI, compliance and security trends for 2026

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AI agents, real-time compliance and deep fake cyber attacks will define 2026 as trust becomes the key battleground for organisations.
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AI-driven cyber wars to reshape security in 2026

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AI-powered attackers and defenders will clash in 2026, driving autonomous breaches, VPN failures and stricter rules that reshape cyber security.