Australia should ‘roll out red carpet’ for data centres
Clear rules and less 'green tape' are needed to ensure tech giants don't abandon Australia and take investments elsewhere, a climate leader warns.
technology (general)
AI-driven workplace surveillance sparks rights warning
Worker's rights must be considered as part of the rollout of artificial intelligence, say experts fronting an inquiry into the emerging technology.
‘Biting heads off puppies’: AI’s threat to elections
Australia's election regulator has warned artificial intelligence is making democracy harder to protect, but doesn't believe it's all up to him to fix.
Cyberattack hits French store fridges, sparks fires
A cyberattack has disrupted refrigeration systems in supermarkets belonging to several major French food retail chains, turning up the heat inside.
‘Dog’s breakfast’: online safety laws face last hurdle
Social media safety laws are likely to pass parliament, but a key minor party has demanded they go further in reining in big tech.
Australia’s AI business opportunity lies with expansion
One of Australia's major banks has told an inquiry that expanding AI models and data centres could create opportunities for local businesses to grow.
Billions in tech infrastructure needed for data centres
Telstra says Australia needs a significant boost in physical cabling and technological understanding if data centres are going to be built in rural areas.
Cyber firm labels AI without regulation as ‘wild west’
Australia can't afford to just pull up the drawbridge against artificial intelligence threats, experts say, urging the government to force AI to be safer.
AI companies want to bypass copyright laws for content
Major US tech companies have bluntly told an inquiry they want to use Australian content to train models without having to honour the country's copyright rules.
Online gaming giants told to lift safety standards
Some major tech companies are not doing enough to keep children safe online, the eSafety Commission warns as it threatens further penalties.
Top US tech firms sign accord to ‘self-police’ AI
Donald Trump has backed industry self-regulation over government rules in the face of concern about accelerating artificial intelligence development.
Why OpenAI gave such a candid apology for its breach
The company behind a rogue AI agent that breached national data appears to be co-operating well with the government, but the reason why is not simple.
Warning Medicare breach is no excuse to burn AI bridges
Labor has been warned Australia's cyber safety is more at risk if it targets an AI company that unknowingly hacked a government website.
PM boosts calls for global AI response after US hack
Further hacks into government websites by AI agents have reinforced the need for global standards for the technology, the prime minister has urged.
‘Only do it together’: PM’s call to arms to UN leaders
Anthony Albanese has stressed the need for countries to put aside differences to collectively tackle global issues like AI during a national address to the UN.
‘AI could be a risk to humanity’: company CEOs warn UN
The heads of major artificial intelligence firms have pleaded with the United Nations to set controls over the burgeoning technology.
Hack probed with warnings it’s ‘too late’ to contain AI
How a wayward AI agent broke into a government website, which wasn't disclosed for weeks, will be examined in a sweeping snap inquiry.
‘My friend’: Albanese emotional as he praises Zelenskiy
An emotional Anthony Albanese has signed a security agreement with Ukraine following a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at the United Nations.
Prime minister warns global order ‘not fit for purpose’
Anthony Albanese has used a major foreign policy speech to argue that global institutions set up following World War II are no longer enough for modern times.
PM rejects US claims of social media ‘censorship’ push
The US government has labelled upcoming social media reforms in Australia as censorship that would affect American companies unfairly.
Albanese meets Trump after ‘super intelligence’ call
Anthony Albanese will continue to press the need for countries to put up guardrails on AI, despite Donald Trump urging acceleration of the technology.
Australia urges slowdown of AI race in global statement
Australia has joined more than 20 other countries in urging for greater protections against artificial intelligence as the technology rapidly expands.
‘Worse, more intense’: PM’s climate warning to leaders
Anthony Albanese has urged leaders to take more action on climate change - saying community resilience to natural disasters can only go so far.
Albanese to advocate AI slowdown calls to Trump at UN
The prime minister is hopeful countries at the UN will be able to put in place measures to rein in AI, despite Donald Trump calling technology concerns a hoax.
‘Match their bravery’: PM pushes climate action at UN
In a major speech opening the United Nations' climate week, the prime minister will urge political leaders to step up efforts in combating rising emissions.
How Australia will sell its bid for a UN security seat
Social media reform and climate efforts in the Pacific will be cited as part of Australia's push for a two-year stint on the United Nations Security Council.
PM spruiks social ban, airs AI risks with ex-Apple head
Anthony Albanese has reiterated calls for AI to be reined in, while also ensuring Australia doesn't get left behind, during a meeting with Apple executives.
PM urges US tech giants to compete on online safety
Anthony Albanese is set to meet with former Apple executive Tim Cook to discuss internet safety measures for young people ahead of a push at the United Nations.
‘Congratulations!’ AI tells user mulling assisted death
A senior Liberal MP has recalled the troubling encounter his terminally ill constituent had with an AI chatbot during an inquiry into the emergent technology.
Aussie mining giant to hit the track in Formula E debut
An Australian team could join the world's biggest electric racing series, with the company behind its rapid-charging technology preparing to step onto the grid.
Albanese to take digital safety push to United Nations
The prime minister will meet with tech executives and world leaders as part of a week-long visit to the US, culminating in an address to the United Nations.