Generation Z stories
Many fear losing access to news, learning and friendships online, even as 47% of young Australians back tighter under-16 social media rules.
Fraud is eroding trust in digital services, with 56% of Australians saying they have already suffered online scams or identity theft.
The move bolsters Year13’s domestic leadership as the youth engagement company expands into the US and targets 1.6 million school leavers.
Carsales launches a ChatGPT app to let Australians find car listings through conversational AI searches, boosting visibility for sellers.
Australians feel confident spotting cyber threats, but most still reuse passwords, share logins and ignore breaches unless directly alerted.
Growing distrust of AI-made posts is pushing brands towards human-led social campaigns as younger shoppers increasingly favour authenticity online.
North American banks can now let cardholders manage recurring charges in-app, as rising subscription use fuels demand for clearer controls.
Venmo now lets users send USD $ transfers directly to PayPal accounts in 90 markets, creating a global person-to-person payments link.
Millennials, Gen Z and Baby Boomers want very different green data, forcing brands to tailor sustainability messaging by age group.
Late payments are pushing more Australian small firms into debt, draining weeks on chasing invoices and fuelling rising financial stress.
Fewer graduates are losing out than managers, but smaller firms and internships are becoming vital entry points as competition intensifies.
Almost nine in 10 New Zealanders worry about online identity theft as Experian says fraud losses and AI scams are climbing.
A UK survey suggests connectivity now outranks heating for many households, with 32% willing to go cold for a week to stay online.
Novice investors can now start with CAD $1 as TD targets younger Canadians who want simpler, low-cost access to shares and funds.
Nearly six in 10 New Zealanders wish they called someone more often, prompting 2degrees to trial a low-tech nudge to swap scrolling for conversation.
Most UK staff are losing 6.5 minutes a meeting to hybrid tech faults, as employers spend more on AI and office kit.
Human oversight is key to winning candidates’ confidence as 47% of UK jobseekers now use AI in applications, a survey found.
A survey of 2,000 UK consumers found convenience can lift spend, with younger shoppers most willing to pay for smoother retail journeys.
Gen Z in the UK face the steepest surge in online scam attempts as AI-powered fraud grows more convincing and younger shoppers stay less wary.
Irish workers race ahead of their employers on generative AI, as staff adopt free tools faster than firms can set policies and pay for them.