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Wellington mayoralty candidate Ray Chung’s campaign group loses candidate Lily Brown amid email scandal
Lily Brown said she didn't feel aligned with the tactics of the mayoral candidate's group.

How will age verification for porn work and what about privacy?
Anyone in the UK wanting to access online porn will soon have to undergo more rigorous age checks.

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Co-op boss says sorry to 6.5m people who had data stolen in hack
In her first interview since the hack, Co-op's chief executive said she was "incredibly sorry" to customers.

Financial sector ramps up GenAI use but skills & risks remain
Financial firms widely adopt generative AI beyond chatbots, enhancing fraud detection and cybersecurity despite concerns over skills and security risks.

AI in education & recruitment must support, not replace, humans
Education and recruitment leaders urge AI to support, not replace, humans, emphasising ethics, creativity and oversight in tech-driven sectors.

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JLL appoints new Asia Pacific leaders for energy transition team
JLL appoints Andy Powell and JC Champalaune to lead its Asia Pacific Energy & Infrastructure team, boosting focus on energy transition across the region.