Quantum leap: Diraq secures an extra $23 million in Series A
Australian quantum computing startup Diraq has successfully secured $23 million in a Series A-2 funding round.
Australian quantum computing to get $18.5 million grant boost
Minister for Science and Industry, Ed Husic, has announced an $18.5 million grant program to bolster quantum computing in Australia.
Queensland researchers launch quantum startup AQC with $3 million boost
Queensland-based quantum startup AQC has launched with a $3 million investment to advance Australia's quantum technology landscape.
TAFE and Q-CTRL partner to broaden Australia’s quantum education landscape
Q-CTRL will partner with TAFE to democratise quantum education in Australia - a timely move as investment surges in our public and private sectors.
Would you let a robot make your salad? Cult favourite US chain goes all-in on automation
The Wall Street Journal reports a Sweetgreen location in Naperville, Illinois, has been outfitted with what the brand calls an "Infinite Kitchen": an elaborate system which reads a customer's order and assembles ingredients like shredded carrot, kale, and dressing.
The part of the productivity debate that continues to be ignored
In economists' zealous enthusiasm to unveil how increases in productivity will drive exponential profits and growth, one key part of the narrative is missing.
66% of Australian workers using Gen AI aren’t disclosing it, here’s why that’s a problem
A report by Deloitte has revealed 66% of Australian workers using generative AI aren't telling their bosses. Here's why that's a problem.
Women applicants trust AI more than human recruiters
According to a recent white paper, women are 30% more likely to complete a job application if an AI recruiter is involved.
69% of small businesses report issues with generative AI as content accuracy, employee morale take a hit
A new Xero report found 69% of small businesses have encountered issues with generative AI, yet a large percentage still trust it with sensitive data.
Xero unveils new AI tools, opens entries for $690,000 Beautiful Business Fund
Xerocon kicks off in Sydney today and with it comes some new AI tools and Xero's $690,000 Beautiful Business Fund.
Snapchat AI’s ‘creepy’ story highlights the risks of using chatbots without regulation
Snapchat’s My AI chatbot glitched and posted a story of what looked like a wall and ceiling, before it stopped responding to users.
HAL Systems raises $850,000 for AI climate control combining energy savings with comfort
Climate tech startup, HAL Systems, has developed a climate control system that monitors HVAC costs and weather in real time to make decisions.