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.
Australia needs more business incentives to switch to EVs
The Electric Vehicle Council's 2023 State of Electric Vehicles report has suggestions for business incentives for EVs. Because right now, Australia doesn't really have many.
ATO issues fresh scam warning as fake myGov SMS and email trick taxpayers
Scammers are inundating targets with fake messages asking them to provide their myGov details, the Australian Taxation Office has revealed, while urging taxpayers to remail vigilant when completing their tax returns.
How local business app became a hit for Fleurieu Peninsula and Kangaroo Island traders
The all-in-one Fleurieu App has reached 50,000 downloads, a milestone founder Susie Williams hopes will help even more people support the region.
Slack is evolving to look more like a social media platform
Slack is undergoing some big changes that will impact the way you use it. And we think it's been inspired by social media.
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.
Businesses consider banning TikTok on employee phones
Almost half of all IT policymakers are considering bans on smartphone apps in the workplace, including restrictions on social media platform TikTok.
Would you like AIs with that? Chatbots are coming to drive-thrus
Fast Food chains like Wendy's and White Castle are bringing AI voice assistants to drive-thrus, which may have a knock-on effect in Australia.
The three personality traits of ChatGPT revealed
Melbourne-based recruitment company Sapia.ai has released the findings from its world-first research which shows newer ChatGPT models are sociable, open-minded, and diligent.
Worldcoin: ChatGPT CEO’s latest offering scans eyeballs for $86
Worldcoin is a new project which seeks to solve one of the thorny problems in tech: how to create a system that can tell who is a human and who is not.
The ATO is using AI to detect unpaid super and it’s right 90% of the time
The ATO is using AI models that can detect superannuation underpayments 90% of the time, according to ATO deputy commissioner Marek Rucinski.
CSIRO report reveals 36 mini Silicon Valleys across regional Australia
Tech industries are booming across regional Australia, according to a new report from the CSIRO and the Tech Council of Australia.