software

business (general) computing and information technology it/computer sciences litigation and regulation politics politics (general) regulatory policy and organisation safety of citizens software technology (general)

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.

business (general) computing and information technology energy energy (general) energy and resource energy resources environmental issue environmental politics environmental pollution renewable energy report research software

AI to hit Aussies as data centres push up energy costs

Urgent action must be taken to regulate power and water used by data centres to avoid burdening Australian households with higher costs, a study has found.

business (general) computing and information technology environmental issue environmental politics environmental pollution internet productivity report research research and development science and technology software technology (general)

AI’s dirty secret: data centre boom threatens resources

Artificial intelligence could use three per cent of global energy by the end of the decade, the UN warns, and use 10 times more land than Mexico City.

business (general) computing and information technology construction and property economy, business and finance energy energy and resource energy resources environmental issue inquiry it/computer sciences politics renewable energy research software water

‘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.

business (general) children computing and information technology education job layoffs report research science and technology software survey technology (general) university

More young Aussies understand AI but they still fear it

Artificial intelligence is helping young people complete their homework but they are concerned it may also fill in their future jobs.

antitrust issue arts, culture and entertainment book computing and information technology internet literature mass media media science and technology software technology (general)

Plausible mistakes: Wikipedia boss says don’t trust AI

Artificial intelligence could make our lives better, according to Wikipedia's founder, but it's still far from being a reliable source of information.

computer crime computing and information technology corporate crime internet organized crime report research software technology (general) theft

Brace for bugmageddon: experts warn of AI crime wave

Attacks on Australian financial service firms are growing but artificial intelligence technology could raise the threat level even higher.

computing and information technology energy (general) energy and resource energy resources engineering environmental issue exports it/computer sciences research research and development science (general) science and technology software technology (general)

Aussie artificial intelligence may give robots a leg up

A new, water-efficient artificial intelligence hub could help robots make important decisions without delay.

computing and information technology economy, business and finance software

No bears: software firm shrugs off AI ‘apocalypse’ fear

Software group Technology One has shrugged off worries about its exposure to an industry apocalypse, with its boss arguing it can emerge stronger than ever.

computing and information technology environmental issue environmental pollution forecast global warming litigation and regulation pollution research science and technology software weather weather science

Climate agencies to ask AI to predict future disasters

Artificial intelligence could play a major role in predicting natural disasters around Australia but authorities warn they do not understand it well enough.

anti-trust crime business enterprises company information computer crime computing and information technology corporate crime it/computer sciences science and technology security software

‘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.

breaking_news business (general) computer crime computing and information technology data protection investments it/computer sciences politics science and technology security software technology (general)

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.

agricultural research and technology computing and information technology environmental issue fire forestry and timber forests science and technology software technology (general)

AI cameras spotted more than 1000 bushfires over summer

Cameras powered by artificial intelligence are helping Australian agencies identify fires before they can spread, protecting plantations and properties.

business (general) computing and information technology employee it/computer sciences report research science and technology software technology (general)

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.

book computing and information technology consumer issue - lifestyle and leisure consumers entertainment (general) internet literature science and technology software technology (general)

‘More people, more books’: tech to end audiobook debate

The question of whether audiobooks count as reading is about to get more complicated thanks to a feature from a major tech firm.

advanced training business (general) computing and information technology economy (general) productivity report research science and technology software technology (general)

Aussies could miss big payday due to basic AI skills

Millions of Australian workers are using artificial intelligence tools with only a basic understanding, and could boost their salaries with more training.

computing and information technology economy, business and finance employee employer job layoffs software

Atlassian workers in shock after AI-related layoffs

Almost 500 Atlassian employees in Australia are reeling after being told via email that their services are no longer required.

computer crime computing and information technology internet it/computer sciences report research software technology (general)

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.

computing and information technology consumer goods consumers internet science and technology software technology (general)

Tech giant plans 800 million AI gadgets by Christmas

If your smartphone does not feature artificial intelligence, it could add the technology soon, with one manufacturer planning to double down on its investment.

aerospace agricultural research and technology agriculture computing and information technology natural science research research and development science (general) science and technology software space programme

Earth’s doppelganger: scientists make $15m digital twin

From stress-testing crops to simulating disease outbreaks, researchers plan to create a virtual copy of Australia's agricultural landscape to test scenarios.

computing and information technology health health treatment medical research research research and development science and technology software technology (general)

Not a real doctor: AI struggles to treat human patients

Tasked with identifying common medical conditions and recommending treatment, artificial intelligence can deliver deadly advice.

children computer crime computing and information technology internet litigation and regulation media online regulatory policy and organisation safety of citizens sexual assault software

Tech behemoths lashed over child abuse protections

Technology giants are not doing enough to tackle the worst examples of child sexual abuse material online, according to Australia's online safety boss.

computing and information technology internet it/computer sciences research research and development science and technology software technology (general) tennis

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.

computing and information technology internet it/computer sciences mass media media regulatory policy and organisation science (general) science and technology software technology (general)

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.

computing and information technology health health treatment healthcare policy litigation and regulation regulatory policy and organisation science and technology software technology (general)

The chatbot will see you now: why AI is tackling health

After being swamped with medical questions, one AI firm is trialling a dedicated health service. Experts say more are coming and their prognosis is unclear.

computing and information technology consumers internet market trend mass media science and technology software technology (general)

What’s for dinner? Aussies cook up fresh uses for AI

Australians are turning to artificial intelligence tools in the kitchen as well as the office, as use of the technology weighs in on more activities.

applied science computing and information technology research research and development science (general) science and technology software

AI is boosting scientific careers but shrinking studies

Artificial intelligence could be good for scientists but bad for science as a whole, a study has found, as it narrows the scope of research.

computing and information technology economic indicator economy (general) employee employer employment software unemployment

Forget quiet quitting: job-hugging tipped as top trend

Fewer Australians are expected to seek fresh employment as the market becomes tighter and artificial intelligence technology creates uncertainty.

business (general) computing and information technology employee employer employment science and technology software technology (general) unions

Unions reach deal with tech giant on AI and workers

Workers will have a say in the rollout of AI through an agreement between a tech giant and unions that has been welcomed by industry and government.

business (general) business enterprises computing and information technology employee employer research science and technology software technology (general)

Aussies are using AI at home but want rules at work

Most workers in fields such as finance, technology and law are using artificial intelligence at home but want changes to make it safer to use on the job.

Stay up to date

Thank you for sign up!