
Wanted: one million Aussies, Kiwis to learn AI skills
Microsoft wants to train at least one million Australians and New Zealanders in how to use AI tools over the next two years as part of a worldwide push.
Microsoft wants to train at least one million Australians and New Zealanders in how to use AI tools over the next two years as part of a worldwide push.
The government should appoint an artificial intelligence commissioner to oversee the technology, an inquiry has heard, amid concerns over unfair uses.
Calls, messages and apps are even getting the best of paid drivers, a study has found, amid a call to introduce surveillance and safety alerts behind the wheel.
Experts say artificial intelligence-enabled political disinformation is a growing risk for Australian voters but vigilance is still the best defence.
The personalities, topics and major news events that dominated Australian internet searches in 2024 have been revealed by Google.
More Australian white collar workers are using artificial intelligence tools to do their jobs but research shows many feel guilty about telling the boss.
Artificial intelligence tools, including chatbots from Google, Amazon and OpenAI, need to be regulated by law in Australia, an inquiry recommends.
Australians could spend less time on the phone and the government could save money with a greater investment in digital services, a report says.
As America takes stock after Donald Trump’s re-election to the presidency, it’s worth highlighting the AI-generated fake photos, videos and audio shared during the campaign. If left unchallenged, political deep fake videos could have profound impacts on Australian elections.
More tech companies are introducing AI features to their services, and authors and experts warn it can be hard – if not impossible – to opt out.
An artificial intelligence tool developed in Australia is being tested in classrooms and early results suggest it is helping students improve their answers.
More Aussie households are expected to investigate solar batteries as a way to save on the cost of power rather than the cost to the environment, a bank says.
Electric vehicle drivers could plug their cars into the electricity grid and earn money next year following a partnership between two manufacturers.
The cost of repaying those harmed by AI decisions should be considered before government departments deploy the technology, an inquiry has heard.
Australian technology firms will be urged to test their practices against 10 standards as part of a campaign to encourage more diversity in the field.
One in three complaints made by telco consumers to the sector's ombudsman remained unresolved at the end of the latest reporting period.
University students will be encouraged to use artificial intelligence programs to complete assignments and research projects under a bold policy change.
Social media giants will need to take proactive steps to protect users and improve safety features under a digital duty of care introduced by the government.
International airports are recovering from serious disruption including delayed flights due to a technical outage across Australia border force systems.
Prominent Australian children's entertainers are urging the federal government to pardon YouTube from its proposed social media ban to save an industry.
A lack of detail about proposed social media curbs is causing teens anxiety, young online safety and mental health representatives have told an inquiry.
Australian MPs are weighing how to curtail deepfake election advertisements, but a prominent artificial intelligence expert says a ban might be unnecessary.
Thousands of flexible solar cells are expected to be printed by the ream in a $6.8 million facility established by Australia's leading science organisation.
Australia's digital industry is crying out for female workers but research shows they are still finding it tough to get in the door.
Subtle changes in the words used by generative AI tools could act as a virtual watermark for the text they produce to tip off readers, research has found.
Australian internet users will have their age tested before they can access some gaming and pornographic websites under wide-ranging online safety proposals.
Australia is being warned to bring in urgent laws and education to tackle AI-generated deepfake images that put companies and children at risk.
Batteries made from waste, earthquake-proof buildings and solar panel technology that keeps lights on around the world have been recognised at an awards gala.
Research shows more Australian workers are willing to ask for help from AI and robots at work, and experts say the trend could elevate human jobs.
Would you ride in a plane with no pilot? One aerospace company is betting on it, signing a deal with Australian air safety regulator to establish rules.
An inquiry into AI technology has recommended laws be introduced to stop deepfake political ads, but not in time for the next federal election.