Labour shortages and an ageing workforce are pushing Japanese manufacturers to test AI-controlled robots in factories, logistics and hospitals.
Nearly one in 100 failed identity checks now involves deepfake material, as AI-generated fraud threatens banking, payments and online services.
Breaches across New Zealand are increasingly exploiting human trust, with thieves using logins and one-time codes to steal data and funds.
Online shoppers in New Zealand face a sharper risk of fraud as fake stores and remote access attacks exploit trusted digital services.
Local firms risk losing customers unless their online details, reviews and booking options are clear enough for AI tools to recommend them.
Adoption is stalling where firms lack clean data, strong workflows and guardrails, raising risks in retail, healthcare and IT.
More than 30 firms joined a production test that could speed settlement and collateral movement across US markets, after SEC clearance.
Faster real-time responses may help brands cut manual analysis as the new release links customer signals with AI tools across service and marketing.
Enterprises face rising API traffic, tighter data controls and hidden costs as AI agents begin handling more workflows and queries.
The move signals Adyen's push to deepen local ties in Asia-Pacific as payment providers compete for merchants across the region.
Affluent cardholders in Asia Pacific will get more tailored travel and dining perks, as Visa splits its premium offering into three tiers.
Better customer data is becoming essential as AI agents start to shape product discovery, loyalty and campaign choices in real time.
New camera software, AI tools and higher prices are aimed at buyers in New Zealand as smartphone replacement cycles lengthen.
Consumers in Australia and New Zealand are facing longer waits and repeated handovers as companies rush to deploy agentic AI, Genesys found.
It will let staff spot complaints and vulnerability in real time, giving Vero earlier warning of customer distress across its New Zealand teams.
Asia Pacific retailers, travel firms and hotels face a 63% rise in bot attacks as AI tools and APIs widen exposure to fraud and disruption.
Travellers in New Zealand and Australia can now buy airport lounge access as digital gifts, widening LoungePair's reach through existing rewards channels.
Retailers could get faster task allocation and reprioritisation as WorkJam's platform now automates decisions across 1.5 million frontline users.
Retailers could add third-party tools faster as GK opens its CLOUD4RETAIL platform to more partners and prototype app development.
Marketers are finding that AI can boost output without lifting quality unless they feed it richer audience and community signals.
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