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The Age
11 minutes ago
- The Age
Sydney childcare worker unmasked as accused pedophile
A male day care worker accused of abusing children has been unmasked after the Herald overturned a year-long court order which prevented the public knowing his name and former employment as a police officer. David James was initially charged with refusing to grant police access to his phone by the Australian Federal Police as part of Operation Arctile in September, but investigators quickly found alleged evidence he had filmed and photographed children in his care. He was arrested a month later when a non-publication order was made over his name to give police time to identify and contact James' alleged victims. On Thursday the Herald contested the suppression order, arguing it was time to unmask James as all his alleged victims had been notified. James' lawyers protested but prosecutors, and ultimately Deputy Chief Magistrate Michael Antrum agreed – lifting the order immediately. James, aged in his 20s, worked at an Artarmon daycare and casually at six after school care centres in Sydney's northern suburbs. James is facing 13 offences with nine counts of aggravated use of a child to make child abuse material, one count of using a child to make abuse material, two counts of possessing abuse material and one count of refusing officers access to his phone. Court documents, seen by the Herald last year, suggest James allegedly filmed 'pre-pubescent boys' aged three to six years old.
Scotsman
13 hours ago
- Business
- Scotsman
Tips for AI-enabled business growth from a business expert
James Disney May A leading tech and automation expert has shared his advice on how businesses can best deliver AI-enabled growth. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... James Disney May's roadmap comes just days after OpenAI and the UK government signed a new strategic partnership in London. The deal will formalise collaborative efforts to expand AI security research, explore infrastructure investment, and integrate AI into public services, building on OpenAI's establishment of its first international office in the UK two years ago. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad It is likely to open up new opportunities for UK businesses looking to use AI to turbocharge growth. But according to expert James Disney May, who specialises in supporting businesses in this area, many are still unsure where to start. He said: 'Too many organisations rush into AI expecting a revolution and walk away with a proof of concept. There's a real gap between adopting AI and making it work. The firms that succeed are really asking what specific problems they're actually trying to solve. 'Analysts project that AI could contribute over £200 billion to the UK economy by the mid-2030s. The sooner you move from planning to action, the better positioned you'll be to claim your share of that growth.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad James' comments come as companies across the UK continue to invest and experiment, and, crucially, are starting to see returns from integrating AI into their businesses. According to a report by Lloyds, 82% of firms using AI report increased productivity, and 76% are seeing improved profitability. The latest figures also show that nearly 70% of businesses are actively using or exploring AI. Yet for all this enthusiasm, results remain uneven. Some leaders are turning investment into real growth. Others are stuck in a cycle of pilots and presentations that never quite convert to performance. Here James shares his thoughts on how business can leverage AI to stay competitive in the changing business landscape: 1. Choose Use Cases That Solve Real Problems 'Let me be honest, if you're putting AI on your roadmap just to keep up appearances, you're wasting time and money. I've seen too many organisations jump in with grand visions and no idea what outcome they're chasing. My advice? Pick one real problem. Something your customers complain about, something that drains your team's energy, something you can measure.' 'In essence, it's about making something work at the coalface. The most effective AI projects start with a specific use case, delivery delays, poor forecasting, inconsistent customer service or any other business area' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'This approach is data-backed, Moneypenny showed that 40% of UK firms seeing real results are the ones applying AI selectively and strategically.' 2. Prioritise People Over Platforms 'The biggest mistake I see is leaders treating AI like a tech rollout instead of a mindset shift. I've said it before and I'll say it again - AI is not a systems issue, it's a trust issue. Your people don't need to become coders, but they do need to understand what's coming and why it matters to them.' 'This year, 63% of UK companies are investing in AI upskilling, but data shows too are many still relying on generic workshops. A mistake like this could leave your workforce confused rather than empowered.' 'If you want adoption, you've got to show teams what AI does in their world, not just in theory. Walk them through it, demystify it, and most importantly, invite their input.' 3. Build a Strong Data Foundation Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'It is a universal truth that no model is better than the data it is working with. There are several examples where AI implementation has crumbled because of poor quality or faulty data input.' 'As an SME, you don't need to build vast systems, but you do need to maintain records that are clean and reliable. Investing in governance, structure, and data hygiene is a great place to initiate AI deployment.' 4. Make Ethics and Governance a Priority from Day One 'If your board doesn't understand your AI strategy, you've got a problem. And if your customers can't understand how a decision was made, you've got a bigger one. According to the Institute of Directors, more than half of UK firms lack board-level AI expertise. That's a gap you need to fill, fast. Ethics is all about calculated decision-making.' 'Ask yourself if you can explain what your AI is doing and why? If you can challenge its outputs? If not, you might want to reconsider full-scale application.' 5. Use AI to Reinvent and Break the Cycle Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Efficiency is a tempting target. But if AI's only saving you a few hours a week, you're missing the bigger play. The real value is in reimagining how you serve customers, how you price or how you respond in real time.' 'The UK Government's £14 billion AI Opportunities Action Plan is all about modernisation and growth. With AI Growth Zones and sector support, the ground is fertile for those bold enough to try something new. Ask yourself: what product, service, or insight could we offer now that wasn't possible two years ago?' For more information visit
Hypebeast
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
LeBron James Reveals the Nike LeBron 23
Summary LeBron Jamesis in his 40s and remains one of the NBA's most potent talents. The King is gearing up for his 23rd season in the league, one that will see a reignited (and in excellent shape) Luka Dončić and the rest of the Los Angeles Lakers aim for a championship alongside James. In preparation for this, he has shared a workout video, highlighting not only his age-defying athleticism, but a new performance shoe as well. TheNike LeBron 23has been spotted for the first time on none other than James' feet himself. An all-black weartest sample is worn by the superstar throughout his latest Instagram post, offering a rough idea of what to expect from the new design. Our limited first look at the low-top sees it sport new tooling that features an extended midsole in the shape of James' crown logo at the lateral. No branding is visible, however, the retail version of the model is likely to feature nods to the Swoosh. At the time of writing, neither LeBron James nor Nike Basketball have indicated when the LeBron 23 will be making its debut. Based on previous years, you can expect the new silhouette to be unveiled around the start of the NBA season in October, with a global launch taking place shortly thereafter. Stay tuned for updates, including a complete visual breakdown of the new shoe, and check it out in action via the Instagram post embedded below.
Sydney Morning Herald
2 days ago
- Health
- Sydney Morning Herald
Losing James was devastating, but it gave me a road map for a new life
This story is part of the July 27 edition of Sunday Life. See all 14 stories. I was 18 when I met James. Working at a supermarket around my studies, I was young, fresh-faced and filled with big dreams. I wanted to move to Australia, write books and carve my place in the world. Coming from a northern English, working-class background, those ambitions often felt out of reach, but when I talked to James, they felt possible. James was the kind of once-in-a-lifetime friend most people wish they could be lucky enough to meet. He was impossibly funny, unwaveringly kind and in possession of the biggest, warmest heart. Our relationship was happy and free in the way most are at that age, centred around nights out and pub trips and belly laughs. But our friendship also went beyond the lighthearted stuff. Once, when I was sick and my parents were away, James dropped snacks and medicine off at my door. Another time, I went out in a different city and my purse was stolen. Panicked and with no way to get home, I called the most reliable person I knew. James picked me up, no questions asked. That's just the type of friend he was. I will always remember the moment James told me he had been diagnosed with testicular cancer. He'd been silent for a few days – uncharacteristic, given the fact that we texted every day. When he asked if he could come to my parents' house to talk, I said yes. There, while sitting on the end of my bed, James told me the news. To say I was shocked was an understatement. While I knew that young people could get sick, I never expected it to happen to someone I knew, and definitely not someone who was so incredibly good. I was confused and angry, but I told James that it would be OK. I knew he wanted to travel to America, New York especially. He wanted to get married and have children. He had a life to live, one that deserved to be wonderful. What followed was a long battle with many ups and downs. Anyone who has been around cancer knows what a cruel and unrelenting illness it is. James beat his cancer only for it to return and spread. Then, while we were out one night, James stopped me and said that he couldn't feel the left side of his body. The brain tumour was found the next day. Even in the last moments of James' life, I refused to believe he would die. He couldn't. He was too good, too full of life, too loved. But in my early 20s, I learned the hard way that some people don't get the end to their story that they deserve.
USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
LeBron James and Maverick Carter were seen with Nikola Jokic's agent
There has been a lot of talk lately that LeBron James, one way or another, is on his way out as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers and that they will look to essentially replace him with another superstar within the next couple of years. The belief is that the Lakers will try to go after either Giannis Antetokounmpo or Nikola Jokić next summer or during the summer of 2027. They reportedly want to keep a lot of salary cap space free for that purpose, which has led some to feel that they will essentially punt the next season or two and not try to win the NBA championship during that time. On his Instagram account, Misko Raznatovic, Jokic's agent, posted a photo of him with James and James' business manager, Maverick Carter, along with a cryptic caption. 'The summer of 2025 is the perfect time to make big plans for the fall of 2026!' This will undoubtedly spark speculation about James' future beyond the next handful of months. There have already been many rumors that he will eventually ask the Lakers to trade him soon, even though he exercised his player option for the 2025-26 season. Jokic, the three-time NBA MVP, who many still feel is the best basketball player in the world, can opt out of his current contract in the 2027 offseason. He just became the third player in league history to average a triple-double for an entire season, but he lost out on the 2024-25 regular-season MVP award to the Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
