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- 1Tutoring company tells parents to skip tutoring, use AIβTutoring company tells parents to save their money and 'use AI instead'
An Australian tutoring company is telling parents to save their money and use AI tools instead of paying for tutoring. The unusual advice, reported by the Australian Financial Review, is drawing attention for coming from within the tutoring industry itself, raising debate about whether AI chatbots can effectively replace paid human tutoring for school students.
- 2Healthcare urged to cut its environmental footprintβRethinking healthcare to reduce its environmental impact
Healthcare systems are being pressed to rethink how they operate in order to reduce their environmental impact. Hospitals and medical services are significant sources of emissions and waste, and industry commentators argue that greener practices, from supply chains to energy use, are needed. The debate is part of a wider push to align health services with climate goals.
- 3Russia's Arms Exports Hit Historic Low Despite Second-Place Claimβrussia Claims to Be World's Second-Largest Arms Exporter, but Its Exports Have Hit Historic Low - SZRU
Ukraine's foreign intelligence service (SZRU) reports that Russia's arms exports have fallen to a historic low, despite Moscow's continued claims to be the world's second-largest arms exporter. The assessment suggests sanctions, battlefield losses and domestic demand for weapons in the war against Ukraine are undermining Russia's position in the global arms market.
- 4Starfish Space readies Otter craft for NASA debris missionβStarfish Space prepares to launch Otter spacecraft for NASA debris inspection mission π° Original title: After seven year
Starfish Space is preparing to launch its Otter spacecraft to carry out a NASA-funded debris inspection mission, roughly seven years after the company was founded. The Otter is designed to rendezvous with and examine objects in orbit, a step toward future satellite servicing and debris removal. Space industry watchers are following the launch closely as a milestone for the young company and for orbital cleanup efforts.
- 5Oman Builds Its Space Sector from the Ground UpβOmanβs Space Sector: From Establishment to Market Building, 2023β2025
Oman is developing its space sector between 2023 and 2025, moving beyond initial establishment of institutions and regulation toward building a commercial space market. Reports highlight the country's shift from setting up the foundations of a space industry to encouraging private-sector participation, satellite services and regional partnerships as part of its economic diversification plans.
- 6Tourism's AI rush must include workers' voices, commentators urgeβAs tourism races to adopt AI, the industry must hear workersβ voices
Tourism is rapidly adopting artificial intelligence across booking, customer service and operations, and industry commentators argue that workers must be consulted in the transition. Writing in PhocusWire, the case is made that ignoring employees' perspectives risks poor implementation, job insecurity and resistance, and that successful AI adoption in travel depends on engaging the people whose jobs it changes.
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Kweichow Moutai, China's leading liquor brand, is expanding its presence in travel retail through pop-up stores with China National Service Corporation (CNSC), the country's duty-free operator. The partnership aims to bring the iconic baijiu to more international travellers, reinforcing Moutai's push to grow its global footprint beyond the Chinese market.
- 8Excite Technology Services wins $3.2 million federal contract expansionβExcite Technology Services secures $3.2 million Federal Government contract expansion
Excite Technology Services has secured a $3.2 million expansion of its contract with the Federal Government. The deal extends the technology firm's work with the federal agency, adding to its existing government business and providing a boost to its revenue pipeline. Further details on the scope and duration of the expanded contract have not yet been disclosed.