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Taking a swing: Aussie Open serves AI insights to fans

Taking a swing: Aussie Open serves AI insights to fans

Tennis-talking robots, virtual reality matches and an innovation to let visually impaired fans follow the action are being tested at the Australian Open.

What's for dinner? Aussies cook up fresh uses for AI

What's for dinner? Aussies cook up fresh uses for AI

What's for dinner? Aussies cook up fresh uses for AI

What's for dinner? Aussies cook up fresh uses for AI

Australians are turning to artificial intelligence tools in the kitchen as well as the office, as use of the technology weighs in on more activities.

The chatbot will see you now: why AI is tackling health

The chatbot will see you now: why AI is tackling health

The chatbot will see you now: why AI is tackling health

The chatbot will see you now: why AI is tackling health

After being swamped with medical questions, one AI firm is trialling a dedicated health service. Experts say more are coming and their prognosis is unclear.

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Aussies are using AI at home but want rules at work

Aussies are using AI at home but want rules at work

Most workers in fields such as finance, technology and law are using artificial intelligence at home but want changes to make it safer to use on the job.

Unions reach deal with tech giant on AI and workers

Unions reach deal with tech giant on AI and workers

Workers will have a say in the rollout of AI through an agreement between a tech giant and unions that has been welcomed by industry and government.

Forget quiet quitting: job-hugging tipped as top trend

Forget quiet quitting: job-hugging tipped as top trend

Fewer Australians are expected to seek fresh employment as the market becomes tighter and artificial intelligence technology creates uncertainty.

AI is boosting scientific careers but shrinking studies

AI is boosting scientific careers but shrinking studies

Artificial intelligence could be good for scientists but bad for science as a whole, a study has found, as it narrows the scope of research.

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In-app-propriate: renters quizzed on personal details

In-app-propriate: renters quizzed on personal details

In-app-propriate: renters quizzed on personal details

In-app-propriate: renters quizzed on personal details

Almost half of Victorian renters are being forced to use digital platforms to apply for and maintain their accommodation despite privacy concerns.

Thirsty AI technology could strain Aussie water supply

Thirsty AI technology could strain Aussie water supply

Thirsty AI technology could strain Aussie water supply

Thirsty AI technology could strain Aussie water supply

Data centres supporting artificial intelligence technology could use as much as 20 per cent of the water supply in some cities unless policies change.

AI will make a list but shoppers should check it twice

AI will make a list but shoppers should check it twice

AI will make a list but shoppers should check it twice

AI will make a list but shoppers should check it twice

More than half of young Australians are willing to hand over their Christmas shopping to an artificial intelligence tool, but others have concerns.

Not up to code: security flaws, bias in foreign AI tool

Not up to code: security flaws, bias in foreign AI tool

Not up to code: security flaws, bias in foreign AI tool

Not up to code: security flaws, bias in foreign AI tool

Companies should scrutinise the artificial intelligence technology they deploy, researchers have warned, after vulnerabilities were found in a Chinese tool.

National AI safety hub to manage risks, deliver rewards

National AI safety hub to manage risks, deliver rewards

National AI safety hub to manage risks, deliver rewards

National AI safety hub to manage risks, deliver rewards

An institute will advise the government on how to shut down risks from artificial intelligence and ensure companies follow the rules.

Invest or lose: Australia's billion-dollar AI warning

Invest or lose: Australia's billion-dollar AI warning

Invest or lose: Australia's billion-dollar AI warning

Invest or lose: Australia's billion-dollar AI warning

Australia could squander billions of dollars in growth over the next decade if it fails to invest in homegrown artificial intelligence technology and talent.

Your next serve of lentils could be the product of AI

Your next serve of lentils could be the product of AI

Your next serve of lentils could be the product of AI

Your next serve of lentils could be the product of AI

Australian inventors are using artificial intelligence to help farmers grade their crops but the technology almost proved too efficient.

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Xero shares sink to 15-month low despite revenue growth

New Zealand-based cloud accounting software company Xero has grown revenue by 20 per cent and delivered $278 million in free cash flow.

Purpose-built public servant chatbot in federal AI push

Every federal public servant will be given AI training and unleashed on an in-house chatbot as the government seeks to boost the efficiency of its bureaucrats.

No rules, no use: Aussie firms may miss AI opportunity

More Australian businesses are investing in artificial intelligence technology but many are still waiting for clear rules about its use.

Microsoft apologises for AI confusion, offers refunds

A tech giant will offer refunds to millions of its Australian users over what it calls unclear pricing for access to its artificial intelligence tool.

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Generation AI: young Aussies likely to use chatbots

More Australians are using artificial intelligence tools but your reliance on them could depend on your age, your occupation and even your language.

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.

Young Aussie workers fear AI but use it to get ahead

Australia's Generation Z workers are concerned artificial intelligence could shrink their career opportunities but many are still using it.

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.

Banned by AI bots: fresh call for social media referee

Artificial intelligence software is incorrectly banning social media accounts but without an ombudsman, many struggle to reclaim their profiles.

Taking the wheel: drivers may soon supervise their cars

Self-driving cars are being tested on Australian roads but motorists and experts are divided about whether they will drive greater safety or greater problems.

AI business 'wake-up call': teach workers or miss out

Workers need greater training in artificial intelligence technology to tap into future innovations, a study has found, but many are resistant to change.

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