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From chaos to code: why AI is boosting developer ranks

From chaos to code: why AI is boosting developer ranks

Artificial intelligence tools are inspiring more people to create their own software and could help to address Australia's skills gap.

AI guidance refresh as industry awaits national plan

AI guidance refresh as industry awaits national plan

AI guidance refresh as industry awaits national plan

AI guidance refresh as industry awaits national plan

Industry figures welcome news a national AI plan will be released before the end of the year, saying uncertainty on regulation spooks potential investors.

Why Google wants you to ask long, complicated questions

Why Google wants you to ask long, complicated questions

Why Google wants you to ask long, complicated questions

Why Google wants you to ask long, complicated questions

More web queries will be answered by artificial intelligence when Google expands technology tested in the US to its Australian users.

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AI, housing among Aussie's greatest ethical concerns

AI, housing among Aussie's greatest ethical concerns

Australians are becoming more wary about the use of artificial intelligence, as younger generations question its use in the workplace.

Australia warns AI 'challenges the future of humanity'

Australia warns AI 'challenges the future of humanity'

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has warned world governments that the use of AI could jeopardise nations around the world if the technology isn't kept in check.

Senior drivers targeted in flood of fake online reports

Senior drivers targeted in flood of fake online reports

Rumours the federal government is introducing new laws targeting mature drivers including a night time curfew have been exposed as AI-generated nonsense.

Used laptops help kids 'locked out of opportunity’

Used laptops help kids 'locked out of opportunity’

The Smith Family and Telstra Foundation are helping deliver thousands of refurbished laptops to disadvantaged students, tackling "the new frontier of poverty".

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AI financial advice not always right on the money

AI financial advice not always right on the money

AI financial advice not always right on the money

AI financial advice not always right on the money

As Australians take up artificial intelligence tools for financial guidance, experts say people should remain cautious of the advice.

Embrace AI or risk future ruin, tech billionaire warns

Embrace AI or risk future ruin, tech billionaire warns

Embrace AI or risk future ruin, tech billionaire warns

Embrace AI or risk future ruin, tech billionaire warns

Scott Farquhar says companies that don't adopt artificial intelligence quickly will get disrupted by those that do, and executives need to use AI daily.

Hot economic growth may place further rate cuts on ice

Hot economic growth may place further rate cuts on ice

Hot economic growth may place further rate cuts on ice

Hot economic growth may place further rate cuts on ice

Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock has signalled there might not be many more interest rate cuts to come after surprisingly strong economic growth.

Trump says he plans 100pct tariff on computer chips

Trump says he plans 100pct tariff on computer chips

Trump says he plans 100pct tariff on computer chips

Trump says he plans 100pct tariff on computer chips

US President Donald Trump says he's imposing a 100 per cent tariff on computer chips for companies that don't make them in America.

Banks told to make AI work for people, not against them

Banks told to make AI work for people, not against them

Banks told to make AI work for people, not against them

Banks told to make AI work for people, not against them

Artificial intelligence should be used to improve the lives of customers instead of just making more money out of them, the corporate regulator tells bankers.

China wants AI in expanded trade deal with Australia

China wants AI in expanded trade deal with Australia

China wants AI in expanded trade deal with Australia

China wants AI in expanded trade deal with Australia

Ahead of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's visit to China, Beijing's ambassador to Australia has called for greater co-operation between the two nations on AI.

Legal risk on Qantas radar as hack victims face scams

Legal risk on Qantas radar as hack victims face scams

Legal risk on Qantas radar as hack victims face scams

Legal risk on Qantas radar as hack victims face scams

Aviation giant Qantas could be exposed to legal action after a hacker targeted a third-party platform containing the personal information of millions of people.

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Tech giant's tips for Australia to catch the AI wave

Industry darling OpenAI has released an economic blueprint for Australia to capitalise on AI as concerns are raised the tech could destroy entry-level jobs.

Call for laws to stop harm to consumers, firms online

Australian consumers and businesses are being harmed by the behaviour of tech giants in ways that cannot be addressed with current laws, a report has found.

Robots set to conquer the final frontiers

A camera system designed to work like a human brain could help robots go further, including machines built for space and undersea explorations.

Apple boosts AI features but leaves Siri behind for now

It will screen your phone calls, translate your messages, and help you work out but Apple’s artificial intelligence software is not ready to smarten up Siri.

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Apple says competition changes could open door to scams

A US tech giant has rejected proposed changes to Australia's digital competition rules, saying some could put consumers and app developers at risk.

Australia risks missing AI boost if it gets rules wrong

Australia could miss productivity gains and health breakthroughs if it does not consider artificial intelligence rules carefully, a Google executive says.

Strip clubs to education hubs hacked in password grab

Online criminals have compromised thousands of websites, including those of Australian businesses, in an attempt to steal users' passwords.

Telco partnership opens AI-powered search to the masses

Artificial intelligence technology use could rise in Australia after a major telecommunications provider teamed with an AI-powered search engine.

Australia must prepare for Hollywood-style cyber attack

Cyber criminals are growing in number and sophistication, warns Australia’s top online defender who urges businesses to prepare themselves for the worst.

Renewables, AI rules top productivity reform wishlist

Fifteen areas have been identified for reform by the Productivity Commission, including artificial intelligence, tax reform and cheaper renewable energy.

Aussie cosplay champion suits up with global crown

Clare "Henchwench" Beaton has taken her love of costumes and video games to the global stage and come away with a cosplay world title.

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