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OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT for Teens with NZ safety safeguards

The move gives under-18 users stronger safeguards and homework support as regulators and parents scrutinise AI chatbots' impact on teens.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 2 days ago

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Digital Transformation

OpenSesame expands AI, leadership & safety courses

Employers can now tap a wider mix of AI, leadership and safety training as OpenSesame grows its library to 68,000 titles.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Yesterday

eLearning

Medly raises USD $8 million to grow AI tutoring app

The seed round will help the London edtech widen UK access to AI exam prep, after attracting more than 400,000 users and a Department for Education grant.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

Río Hondo College taps Boldyn for managed ERP support

The deal gives Río Hondo College extra ERP and application support as it seeks to ease strain on internal IT staff and improve continuity.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

Hostinger launches AI Builder for web apps & sites

Existing customers can now build stores, logins and databases in one place as Hostinger folds separate tools into AI Builder.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

Unit4 wins public sector deals as demand for cloud grows

Tight budgets and ageing back-office systems are driving more public bodies to cloud software, as Unit4 adds new customers across Europe and North America.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • 2 days ago

Social Media

MovieMe launches pay-per-minute streaming platform

Subscription-fatigued viewers in more than 90 countries can now pay only for time watched as MovieMe shares 70% of viewing revenue with creators.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 3 days ago

Digital Signage

PPDS launches Philips Unite LED 3000 Series worldwide

The lower-cost range aims to make direct view LED displays viable for more schools, offices and venues as prices remain a key barrier.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 4 days ago

Schools

SkillBytes hits 800,000 students on WhatsApp in India

The milestone underscores how messaging-led learning could win repeat use in India's crowded edtech market without forcing app downloads.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

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eLearning

Vector expands AI literacy courses for schools & colleges

Schools and colleges are under pressure to set AI rules as the new courses aim to close staff and student skills gaps.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday

Unified Communications

Savex expands PeopleLink AV distribution across India

Enterprise and public sector buyers in India will get wider access to AV collaboration tools as Savex extends PeopleLink products through 10,000 partners.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday

Software-as-a-Service

RedSquid & Bango target TV subscriptions for operators

Households could soon manage entertainment, gaming and fitness subscriptions on one TV bill as operators seek fresh revenue beyond connectivity.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday

Data Protection

OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT for Teens with safety in Australia

Teen users in Australia will now default to a safer ChatGPT with study tools, parental controls and tighter limits on sensitive content.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

TrendLife launches Kaleida AI companion for families

Parents worried about privacy and scams may get separate AI profiles, while TrendLife tests a new family-focused subscription starting at AU$16.50 a month.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago