Technology
The roles expected to be in hot demand from AI boom
19 November
Artificial intelligence will result in fewer jobs in the short term, but workers in some occupations may benefit from increased demand for their skills, employers predict. Despite considerable debate about the extent of disruption AI is likely to...[Read More]
Generation AI: young Aussies likely to use chatbots
5 November
Your use of artificial intelligence technology might depend on your age, with research showing younger Australians are turning to chatbots in higher numbers than their parents and grandparents. Students, professionals and people who speak a language...[Read More]
Smart Homes: 3 advantages of having one
5 November
While smart home technology has been around since the 1990s, people are just beginning to appreciate having it. The devices in a smart home are interconnected and accessible from a single hub, such as a smartphone, tablet, laptop or gaming console....[Read More]
From chaos to code: why AI is boosting developer ranks
29 October
Artificial intelligence technology is not just helping to create more software but to create more software developers after a leading platform added a record 36 million users in one year. The coding tools could address some of Australia’s skills...[Read More]
What we know so far about the looming social media ban
22 October
Parents, teenagers and educators have the next two months to prepare for the upcoming social media ban. Here’s what we know so far: * Australia’s world-leading under-16s social media ban comes into force on December 10 * Approximately 1.5...[Read More]
Young Aussie workers fear AI but use it to get ahead
15 October
Almost three in four young Australian workers, particularly those employed in the finance sector, worry artificial intelligence technology will shrink their job prospects, a study has revealed. But most working members of Generation Z are not...[Read More]
Make cyber security a daily habit this month – October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, a great time to check your personal and business digital defences.
8 October
Just like locking your front door, cyber security should be part of the daily routine for your business and employees. Here are some tips your business can put in place to stay safe online. To protect your employees’ personal information, chat...[Read More]
Aussie businesses are risking data in race to use AI
24 September
One in three Australian businesses are using free artificial intelligence tools to boost their productivity, a report has found, and most are sharing confidential company data with the software despite the risks. HP and Microsoft revealed the trend...[Read More]
Prize shines light on top Aussie women in STEM research
20 August
Women working in science, technology, engineering or mathematics sectors are being encouraged to apply for a world-first prize for emerging researchers. The inaugural Marie Krogh Young Women in Science prize, launched by healthcare company Novo...[Read More]
AI training pilot to upskill more than 30,000 teachers
13 August
More than 30,000 teachers could be trained in the use of artificial intelligence technology as part of a year-long trial spearheaded by US tech giant Microsoft and Australia’s Future Skills Organisation. The firms will announce the pilot program...[Read More]
The universe’s biggest mystery comes to rural Australia
30 July
From the coast to the mountains and the outback, every Australian child is made up of the same stuff as the stars and planets. So physicists and quantum computing experts are hitting the road to ensure rural and remote kids have the same...[Read More]
Lack of AI playbook puts Australia down readiness ranks
23 July
Two in three Australian businesses are not ready to implement artificial intelligence, a study has found, despite most companies being committed to spending more on the technology. The lack of clear plans or trained staff has dragged Australia down...[Read More]
Banks told to make AI work for people, not against them
23 July
Australia’s banks should use artificial intelligence to enrich their customers’ lives and help address hesitation towards the technology, the corporate watchdog says. The nation should not rush into heaping more regulation on AI as guardrails...[Read More]
When does AI go too far?
19 June
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising how we work, live, and create. From helping writers craft compelling content, generating lifelike images in seconds, streamlining workflows, to crunching complex calculations, AI is enhancing human...[Read More]
How to make your phone work smarter using AI features
18 June
Artificial intelligence is becoming a must-have feature in modern smartphones but what the technology does differs from brand to brand. Apple announced several upcoming AI software features at its Worldwide Developers Conference in Cupertino this...[Read More]