Experts call for an Aussie GPT as AI gains momentum
Experts say that businesses should develop an Australian version of popular generative AI tools, using local, high-quality data with strong privacy standards.
Can antitrust laws really protect consumers from Big Tech’s dominance?
If the latest filing against Apple goes ahead, it will mean each of the “big four” tech companies – Amazon, Meta, Google and Apple – will have been sued by the US federal government within the past five years for monopolistic business practices.
AI gadgets are becoming a thing in 2024
The 2024 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas confirmed AI is everywhere -- whether you want it to be or not. Here are our top picks of AI-powered gadgets, amusing and otherwise.
Linktree adds expert leadership to embrace potential of AI
Aussie startup Linktree is leaning into AI, hiring two machine learning experts with backgrounds in audio to help users turn their fans into a reliable revenue stream.
Designing the future: A deep dive into generative AI and design thinking for innovation
Can generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Midjourney complement existing approaches like Design Thinking and Experimentation to help us innovate better?
AI will affect 40% jobs and deepen inequality, warns IMF
The IMF says the impact of AI will be greater for advanced economies, with about 60% of roles affected.
New-age AI plugins to help consumers get the best deal for themselves
While the last wave of AI was used by big companies to make that task harder, the next wave is about to put that technology in the hands of consumers.
Australian tech sector celebrates Kate Pounder’s achievements after resignation announcement
The resignation of Kate Pounder as CEO of the TCA has resulted in an outpouring of gratitude for what she has achieved for the tech sector.
The secret to Mac’s success at 40? Outstanding user experience
As the Apple Macintosh turns 40, it turns out that designing for usability, efficiency, accessibility, elegance and delight pays off.
“Frightening”: AI-generated Indigenous art exploiting real artists’ work
Indigenous artists in Australia say their work is being stolen and turned into another threat to their livelihoods and cultures while they are already struggling to compete with the tens of millions of dollars worth of fake art produced every year by non-Indigenous artists.
Neural Notes: Australia closer to AI regulation, big Microsoft and Samsung news
This week saw some big announcements in the AI space, ranging from Australia's plans to ensure the safe and responsible use of AI to Samsung's AI-powered smartphones.
“New AI era”: Samsung unveils generative AI-powered smartphones
The world's biggest smartphone maker has unveiled its first handset powered by generative artificial intelligence software, in a move Samsung says will usher in "a new AI era" for the technology.
