Technology
Google, researchers team to teach AI Aboriginal English
19 February
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are being excluded from technology that doesn’t understand the way they speak, the terms they use, or the cultural significance behind them. But a multi-year project between Google and researchers at...[Read More]
Elon Musk’s ‘smartest AI on earth’ ready for take-off
19 February
Elon Musk is ready to release his xAI artificial intelligence chatbot and ChatGPT challenger Grok 3 with a live demo. The billionaire businessman, who founded xAI in 2023 as a challenger to Microsoft-backed OpenAI and Alphabet’s Google, will...[Read More]
Workers fear use of AI in hiring and firing decisions
12 February
Many Australian workers are not being consulted or trained in the use of artificial intelligence technology, a study has found, even though it is already being used to monitor and assess their work performance. More than two-in-three finance workers...[Read More]
The cost of broadband is rising, but so is its speed
12 February
Australians are paying more each month for broadband access, in a trend that has significantly boosted revenue for the National Broadband Network. And more households may pay to access higher download speeds in future after an additional 217,000...[Read More]
Vance warns Europe that heavy regulation could kill AI
12 February
US Vice President JD Vance has warned Europeans that what he called their excessive regulation of artificial intelligence could strangle the technology, and rejected content moderation as “authoritarian censorship.” The mood on AI has shifted as...[Read More]
US, UK, Australia target Zservers over Lockbit attacks
12 February
The United States, Australia and the United Kingdom say they are targeting the Russia-based Zservers service provider for its role in supporting the Lockbit ransomware attacks, the US Department of Treasury says, citing national security...[Read More]
Flowers in bloom as lovers splurge on Valentine’s gifts
12 February
Florists are bustling as loved-up Australians prepare to splurge for Valentine’s Day as the time-honoured gift remains popular, but with a next-generation twist. More than 3.8 million people are planning to buy gifts for their special someone in...[Read More]
Australia bans DeepSeek AI from government use
5 February
A Chinese artificial intelligence model that shocked the tech world has been banned from Australia’s government systems over national security concerns. All products, applications and services made by the China-based AI company DeepSeek must be...[Read More]
AI angst – workers fear bosses will prioritise profit
5 February
Most Australian workers don’t trust their managers to introduce artificial intelligence technology and many fear leaders will prioritise profit over their wellbeing. The mistrust of AI tools is widespread among frontline employees, while senior...[Read More]
Special agents: why AI promises to take over from apps
29 January
The next generation of artificial intelligence is expected to replace a human: the personal assistant you probably cannot afford to hire. ‘AI agents’ capable of completing a complex series of tasks after just one command are emerging as a top...[Read More]
Caution urged on AI assistant as DeepSeek surges
29 January
Internet users should exercise caution before handing over personal details to Chinese artificial intelligence model DeepSeek, federal ministers have urged. The AI assistant – which launched last week – rocketed to the top of app stores, with...[Read More]
Golden opportunity for Australia as AI charges ahead
29 January
The launch of a Chinese rival to ChatGPT will be a game-changer as Australia’s top scientist lauds artificial intelligence as bringing great opportunity. DeepSeek launched its AI model over the weekend that is considered a challenge to ChatGPT as...[Read More]
Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok, Trump claims
29 January
US President Donald Trump has told reporters that Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok and that he would like to see a bidding war over the app. Microsoft declined to comment. TikTok and ByteDance did not immediately respond to Reuters’...[Read More]
Aussies beating America and Europe in AI race: study
22 January
More Australians are using artificial intelligence technology than their American and European counterparts, research from Google has found, and many are deploying it at work. But Australians are still more concerned than excited about the potential...[Read More]
A decade past its due date, the NBN promises to deliver
22 January
Ten years after the National Broadband Network was declared “fully operational,” industry experts expect the project to finally realise its original mission: high-speed internet connections for almost everyone. The accomplishment is expected in...[Read More]