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AI in workplace tech: Challenges of client confidentiality
Data Protection

AI in workplace tech: Challenges of client confidentiality

The integration of AI in workplace tools poses significant privacy risks, prompting businesses to reassess their compliance with client confidentiality obligations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
Deputy unveils Pay Rate Builder to tackle wage compliance
Risk & Compliance

Deputy unveils Pay Rate Builder to tackle wage compliance

A new compliance law in Australia criminalises intentional wage theft, leading Deputy to unveil the Pay Rate Builder to help businesses enhance payroll operations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
YCK Laneways adopts SafeSpace platform for 16 venues
Law

YCK Laneways adopts SafeSpace platform for 16 venues

YCK Laneways has launched the SafeSpace@elevate platform across 16 Sydney venues to enhance safety and support in hospitality workplaces.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
Australian law firms ill-equipped for rising cyber threats
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Australian law firms ill-equipped for rising cyber threats

Australian law firms are critically underprepared for escalating cyber threats, with over half citing cyber security as their main challenge.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2024

Global Stories

OpenAI unveils GPT-5.3 Instant with fewer refusals
Marketing Technologies

OpenAI unveils GPT-5.3 Instant with fewer refusals

OpenAI unveils GPT-5.3 Instant, promising smoother, more direct ChatGPT conversations, fewer refusals and improved accuracy on web-sourced facts.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Governments tighten social media age checks for children
Data Protection

Governments tighten social media age checks for children

Governments worldwide tighten social media age checks for children, fuelling demand for privacy-friendly facial age estimation tools.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 19th Jan 2026
Alexi unveils AI workflow library to boost law firm efficiency
IT Automation

Alexi unveils AI workflow library to boost law firm efficiency

Alexi has launched its Workflow Library, offering 100+ AI workflows to automate tasks and boost efficiency in law firms across various practice areas.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
AI scales data; humans scale trust
Digital Transformation

AI scales data; humans scale trust

AI boosts efficiency in professional services, but human expertise and trust remain crucial, driving a new value and pricing model in law and finance.

By Jamie Ng • 6 min read • Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
Litera invests in Postilize to boost AI-driven legal business tools
Data Analytics

Litera invests in Postilize to boost AI-driven legal business tools

Litera invests in Postilize to launch AI-driven tools that help law firms proactively manage client relationships and uncover new business opportunities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Litera enhances AI platform with new features & deeper CRM links
Document Management

Litera enhances AI platform with new features & deeper CRM links

Litera upgrades its AI platform Litera One with new features and deeper CRM links, enhancing legal workflow and boosting productivity for over 2,500 law firms.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
Opus 2 leads AI litigation management in major law firms survey
Digital Transformation

Opus 2 leads AI litigation management in major law firms survey

Opus 2 leads AI adoption in litigation management, with nearly half of major law firms choosing its platform, five times more than any rival solution.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Mid-sized law firms expand AI usage & flexible pricing
Artificial Intelligence

Mid-sized law firms expand AI usage & flexible pricing

Clio's 2025 report reveals a dramatic rise in AI adoption among mid-sized law firms, with 93% adopting the technology to boost efficiency and quality.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
ICC enhances arbitration platform with Opus 2 technology
Document Management

ICC enhances arbitration platform with Opus 2 technology

The ICC has launched an enhanced version of its Case Connect platform, powered by Opus 2, to streamline arbitration and improve dispute resolution efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
AI reshapes professional roles, balancing risks & rewards
Private Cloud

AI reshapes professional roles, balancing risks & rewards

AI is dramatically reshaping professional services, with experts warning that while it boosts efficiency, it also risks eroding essential skills and job prospects.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Alexi outperforms peers in legal AI report, boosting reliability
EduTech

Alexi outperforms peers in legal AI report, boosting reliability

Alexi tops the 2025 Vals Legal AI Report with 80% accuracy, outperforming lawyers and peers in legal AI for research, speed and citation quality.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Filevine launches AI Assistant to chat with complete case data
Data Protection

Filevine launches AI Assistant to chat with complete case data

Filevine launches FilevineAI with an AI Legal Assistant for lawyers to chat securely with all case files, enhancing efficiency and decision-making in legal work.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025
Altia launches OSINT Investigator to enhance digital probes
Risk & Compliance

Altia launches OSINT Investigator to enhance digital probes

Nottingham's Altia unveils OSINT Investigator, a software aimed at transforming law enforcement investigations amid a surge in digital data.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024