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Casual, distant, aesthetically limited: 5 ways smartphone photography is changing how we see the world
T.J. Thomson and Shehab Uddin, The ConversationSmartphones are a staple of modern life and are changing how we see the world and show it to others. Almost 90 per cent of Australians own a smartphone, spend an average of 5.6 hours each day using them. and are responsible also for more than 90 per cent of all the photographs made this year.
communication
What the US Federal Trade Commission v Amazon case means for Australia
Cat Woods, Law Society JournalThe recent US Federal Trade Commission lawsuit against Amazon Inc. raises questions about its conduct – and that of other leading online commerce sites – in Australia. Do the FTC allegations against Amazon apply here?
regulation
Forgiveness or punishment? The government’s proposed ‘safe harbour’ laws send mixed messages on cyber security
Greg Austin, Law Society JournalShould companies experiencing cyber attacks be forgiven if they cooperate with the government to stop such attacks? That’s the idea the federal government is considering with its possible “safe harbour” laws.
issues management
How Australia’s seven-year cybersecurity plan can succeed
David Tuffley, Smart CompanyThe Australian government has released its 2023–2030 Cyber Security Strategy, which aims to make Australia one of the most cyber-secure nations in the world by 2030.
cybersecurity
public policy
How your company’s social purpose can also drive profit
Thomas W. Malnight and Ivy BucheIs it possible to implement corporate purpose in a way that achieves multi-stakeholder impact and high financial growth? To answer this question, 12 companies employing various industry-specific strategies were studied.
advocacy
stakeholder
How to develop geopolitical resilience
McKinsey & CompanyGeopolitical tensions have been rising, creating significant risks for companies, especially those operating internationally. Here is how to plan ahead.
geo political environment
What happened at OpenAI? A guide to the corporate drama
Sam ForsdickDays after his ousting from the company, Sam Altman has returned as CEO of OpenAI. Here’s how events transpired...
governance
Navigating the new risks and regulatory challenges of Generative AI
I. Glenn Cohen, Theodoros Evgeniou, and Martin Husovec, Harvard Business ReviewThe use of generative AI promises to continue to grow rapidly. Consequently, leaders must understand the risks and challenges of this new technology and develop policies and practices to guide its usage. This article explains the areas of concern and offers guidance in addressing them.
ai
regulation
The value of corporate purpose
Witold J. Henisz, Harvard Business ReviewCompeting in today’s global digital economy requires increasingly complex contributions: Employees need to be motivated to go above and beyond; customers need to be inspired, and their feedback needs to be incorporated; and the demands, opinions, and goals of civil society and government are also critical.
stakeholder
Six simple steps to green your office
Making office spaces more sustainable can feel like a daunting task, especially for firms facing budgetary restrictions. But low-tech, low-cost solutions could help companies cut carbon emissions, save on energy bills and even improve staff morale.
workplace
corporate responsibility