Hungry data centres could break energy records by 2040
Australia needs to regulate data centres urgently amid predictions the artificial intelligence hubs will strain the nation's electricity grid.
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AI on a budget: Aussie watchdog trails global peers
The body charged with assessing artificial intelligence risks in Australia will operate on a small budget compared to its global counterparts.
‘Like a sneeze’: AI data centre boom spreads concern
More organisations are calling for a moratorium on data centres as their impact on water, energy and local communities remains in question.
Astronauts reach China’s Tiangong space station
China has sent three astronauts to its space station, one of whom will stay for a year, as the nation eyes a moon landing by 2030.
Pope urges world to ‘slow down’ on AI in fervent plea
Pope Leo XIV has called for robust regulation of artificial intelligence and for its developers to work for the common good rather than profit.
Aussie artificial intelligence may give robots a leg up
A new, water-efficient artificial intelligence hub could help robots make important decisions without delay.
Aussie tech to tell heavy electric trucks where to go
How far and how fast can a battery-powered prime mover go? One Australian start-up is doing the sums so freight businesses don't have to.
‘Dumb, rich and insured’: hackers target Aussie firms
Australian businesses are growing targets for online criminal gangs and an executive whose company was attacked warns it is hard to avoid.
Noisy, smelly and thirsty: call to pause data centres
Australia is on track to become a world leader for data centres powering the AI revolution but experts say their approvals need greater scrutiny.
Clean up AI or go away: rules proposed for data centres
Artificial intelligence companies should promise they have not broken the law before building a data centre in Australia, an inquiry has been told.
US tech giant claims $25b stake in Australian AI future
The nation's artificial intelligence industry will get a $25 billion-dollar boost, from data centres to workplace training, after a major company's bet big.
Next-generation AI could be powered by Aussie chips
High-performance computer chips ready to handle AI tasks of the future could be made in Australia after a multimillion-dollar funding boost.
AI yet to boom with Boomers but young workers trust it
Artificial intelligence is opening a generational gap in Australian businesses, with younger workers more willing to use, train and trust the technology.
Fuel, fertiliser shortages could deliver barren harvest
After a record-breaking year, agricultural businesses may need to change their approach to succeed amid worldwide supply issues.
Why small business is fighting back against Meta bans
After months of being locked out of her business social media accounts, an Australian hairdresser has finally regained access but she's one of the lucky ones.
Roving robots may keep the sun shining on solar panels
Originally designed for mining sites, some autonomous robots are being redeployed to solar farms to perform dirty work that is dangerous to humans.
Homemade chips: $20m boost for Aussie quantum leader
A company planning to create the world's first commercial quantum computer will get a multimillion-dollar boost to achieve it in Australia.
Aussies to build GPS alternative for self-driving cars
Cars, rockets and mining vehicles could drive themselves even when the global positioning system goes dark if a Sydney company succeeds in its mission.
High-power pit stop: quantum batteries could rev up EVs
The next generation of batteries could power up electric cars within minutes and Australian researchers have developed a world-first proof-of-concept.
Driving change: inside the autonomous car revolution
More self-driving cars will navigate streets around the world this year but some are yet to be convinced the technology is roadworthy.
How AI is helping criminals target more victims online
Cyber criminals are turning to artificial intelligence tools to write malicious code, proofread scam emails and increase the volume of their attacks.
Zuckerberg denies at trial that Instagram targets kids
Mark Zuckerberg has sparred with lawyers in a Los Angeles courtroom as he defended Meta's practices in an unprecedented trial over youth social media addiction.
Australia’s quantum leap: $20m boost for homegrown firm
Quantum technology that promises to outsmart artificial intelligence could be made in Australia after an investment in a Sydney company.
Taking a swing: Aussie Open serves AI insights to fans
Tennis-talking robots, virtual reality matches and an innovation to let visually impaired fans follow the action are being tested at the Australian Open.
It’s not just you: fake videos look more real than ever
Artificially intelligent image creation tools are becoming more sophisticated and easier to use but that is making it harder to tell what is real online.
Tax reform call as data centre boom plugs in investment
A jump in forecast business investment in the midyear budget update will be unveiled by the treasurer, which bodes well for Australia's productivity growth.
National AI safety hub to manage risks, deliver rewards
An institute will advise the government on how to shut down risks from artificial intelligence and ensure companies follow the rules.
The roles expected to be in hot demand from AI boom
Data engineers, cybersecurity experts and customer experience designers are in for an AI jobs boom, although firms expect to reduce headcounts as uptake grows.
Your next serve of lentils could be the product of AI
Australian inventors are using artificial intelligence to help farmers grade their crops but the technology almost proved too efficient.
From chaos to code: why AI is boosting developer ranks
Artificial intelligence tools are inspiring more people to create their own software and could help to address Australia's skills gap.
AI guidance refresh as industry awaits national plan
Industry figures welcome news a national AI plan will be released before the end of the year, saying uncertainty on regulation spooks potential investors.