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Apple, Google no longer in power as fairness is brought to digital economy

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South Korea is the first country to challenge app store payment policies, with a new bill introduced to support content developers.

South Korea challenges app and play store policies.

Google and Apple are now facing criticism for their app store and payment policies across the Asia Pacific.

Currently, app developers are forced to use the proprietary billing systems of the respective tech giants’, however South Korea is challenging this rule.

Under a new bill passed on Tuesday by South Korean parliament, app makers can use external companies to process payments on their apps in Google Play and Apple’s App store.

The country will be the first to challenge Google and Apple’s payment policies, once the bill is signed by President Moon Jae-in.

This comes a week after Apple said it would allow App Store developers to promote alternative payment methods to their user.

Current policies “unfair”

Critics said the current Google and Apple payment legislations were unfair, as the monopolies were entitled to a 30 percent commission.

They also said, developers were left with little choice and had to coincide with the conditions or face not receiving payment and delayed app reviews.

Meghan DiMuzio, the head of the Coalition for App Fairness, welcomes the bill coined the “Google power-abuse-prevention law” with open arms.

“[The law] is a significant development in the global fight to bring fairness to the digital economy,” DiMuzio says.

Apple and Google react

However, in response to the bill, Apple says choice of third-party payment systems may put users at risk of exposure to fraud.

“Users who purchase digital goods…undermine their privacy protections, make it difficult to manage their purchases and features like ‘Ask to Buy’ and Parental Controls will become less effective,” an Apple spokesperson says.

Google also commented on the bill saying its payment system is what helps keep its service fee “free”.

“We’ll reflect on how to comply with this law while maintaining a model that supports a high-quality operating system and app store, and we will share more in the coming weeks.”

Australia follows suit

Australia is also ramping up the pressure by floating reforms for how to tackle payment systems provided by Apple and Google.

Apple’s commissions, can go as high as 30 percent on some purchases made through the company’s platform, with some companies saying they have little choice to comply.

Australian Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has called for new regulations on digital payments.

“Ultimately, if we do nothing to reform the current framework, it will be Silicon Valley alone that determines the future of our payments system.”

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg, the Australian Financial Review newspaper.

The Australian government is considering designating tech companies as payment providers while establishing a strategic plan between the government and the industry.

As a result, an integrated licensing framework will be developed for payment systems.

Written by Rebecca Borg

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Australia’s workforce revolution sets the stage for a four-day work week

Australia’s AI Workforce Revolution: Automation Paves the Way for a Four-Day Work Week and New Job Redesigns.

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Australia’s AI workforce revolution: automation paves the way for a four-day work week.

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UiPath’s report highlights the rapid shift towards “agentic automation,” where AI makes autonomous decisions, encouraging businesses to reassess roles and harness automation for productivity. This evolution may enable a four-day work week and necessitates the retraining of staff while ensuring regulations are in place for trust and compliance with AI integration.

The trend towards work reallocation is rapidly advancing, with UiPath’s new report identifying significant shifts in AI and automation.

Key insights from the report suggest a move towards “agentic automation,” where AI begins to make autonomous decisions. Yelena GalstianHead of Solutions and Customer Advisory at UiPath shares her key insights.

Organisations are encouraged to reassess existing roles and identify areas where automation can enhance productivity.

A critical aspect will be the orchestration of collaboration between human employees, AI agents, and software robots to ensure effective teamwork.

Looking ahead, the motto for businesses is to “redesign and reassign” processes while considering how AI can handle repetitive tasks, allowing human employees to focus on more complex responsibilities.

As organisations embrace these changes, we could see a potential transition to a four-day work week, made feasible through increased efficiency and productivity from AI.

For further insights into the research and methodologies for implementing AI in business, interested parties can connect with the UiPath team through their website.

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Data centres pushed to breaking point as AI demands surge

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The hidden cost of AI’s unstoppable growth

The rise of AI is pushing data centres to their limits, with increasing demands for high-resolution telemetry and greater power capacity. As AI applications grow more complex, managing these challenges efficiently has become a critical focus for industry leaders. The quest for smarter solutions is reshaping the infrastructure landscape. Luke Dalske, COO of Radix IoT, joins the program to discuss.

 

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AI’s role in transforming supply chains: Efficiency, forecasting, optimisation

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AI is transforming supply chains: enhancing efficiency, demand forecasting, delivery optimisation through advanced technologies.

Supply chain issues continue to challenge industries worldwide.

AI is increasingly seen as a solution to enhance efficiency and resilience within this sector.

To understand its impact, Jyot Singh, CEO of RTS Labs, joined to share his insights.

By utilising historical data, algorithms can predict future demand, facilitating better inventory management.

Additionally, advances in generative AI further enhance these forecasts by incorporating sentiment analysis and other factors.

AI also optimises delivery routes by analysing real-time data on traffic and weather conditions, thus reducing costs.

Companies, such as UPS, utilise technologies to streamline last-mile delivery, which is the most expensive portion of the supply chain.

AI’s role extends to improving vendor management and procurement efficiency through smart contracts and data-driven decision-making.

This helps businesses assess vendor reliability and make informed choices about allocating resources effectively.

Moreover, the digital twin technology allows businesses to simulate their supply chains virtually, testing various scenarios to identify potential disruptions.

American technological research and consulting firm Gartner predicts that by 2026, 60% of global supply chains will adopt digital twin applications, enhancing their ability to manage complex logistics.

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