The AI trap: firms buy too much tech, too little talent
More businesses are investing in artificial intelligence to boost productivity but a leading tech firm says they are not all getting investments right.
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Click check: social network urges users to find fakes
Digital platforms are being flooded with AI-generated misinformation and many Australians are not checking before spreading it further.
AI’s thirst trap: tech giant taps into recycled water
One Australian state is set to get a data centre cooled with recycled water after criticism that the artificial intelligence hubs consume too many resources.
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$50K in a day: why firms are struggling with AI costs
In the rush to adopt artificial intelligence, some companies are blowing their budgets and failing to recognise the importance of human workers.
Why teachers are creating AI-powered classroom helpers
An Australian made artificial intelligence platform is letting educators create their own teaching aides, some of whom simulate scenarios from the real world.
‘Take a breath’: Google tells Aussies to relax about AI
Workers need to stress less about the impact of artificial intelligence on their jobs, Google's Australian managing director says, and adapt to the disruption.
Apple’s souped-up Siri could enlist more Aussie AI fans
Putting powerful artificial intelligence features inside a popular smartphone could change Australia's use of the technology and recruit more users.
Chatbot mechanics: Aussies are turning to AI for fixes
More motorists are turning to artificial intelligence for advice on how to fix their car and one in three trust the technology more than a human.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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‘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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Aussie artificial intelligence may give robots a leg up
A new, water-efficient artificial intelligence hub could help robots make important decisions without delay.
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‘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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.