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Blanket bans on AI could cause ‘data centre panic’

2 September

One-size-fits-all restrictions on how artificial intelligence data centres are powered could send investment in the growing technology overseas, business groups warn.In a submission to a Senate inquiry into AI data centres, the Australian Chamber of...[Read More]

Treasury tips AI as key driver of productivity growth

2 September

Artificial intelligence could be the ticket out of stunted economic growth while risking the future of increasingly high-skilled jobs, according to Treasury advice.In a brief handed to the treasurer, AI has been characterised as a tool which could...[Read More]

Tax: The good, the bad and the ugly for small business owners

13 August

Tax is one of those unavoidable parts of running a business. When things are going well, paying tax can actually be a sign that your business is profitable. But without planning, tax can also create cash-flow pressure, unexpected bills and, in the...[Read More]

Modular homes rollout to hasten build times, cut costs

26 August

A modular home factory will receive $120 million in taxpayer backing to turbocharge the fledgling industry and solve Australia’s housing shortage.The investment in Built Living – a 50:50 joint venture between Australian contractor Built and...[Read More]

Retirement savings to be ‘decimated’ under early access

19 August

Workers being able to access their superannuation early would destroy their retirement earnings, the treasurer has warned, following calls by Pauline Hanson.The One Nation leader has called for a relaxation of rules that would allow people to...[Read More]

‘Put people first’: landmark AI probe to set guardrails

12 August

A national-first royal commission will investigate the dangers and benefits of artificial intelligence in society as a premier pledges to get the balance right.South Australian leader Peter Malinauskas announced the inquiry on Monday after returning...[Read More]

Governments warned not to hold back AI, tech start-ups

27 May

Australia is well-positioned to take advantage of the global boom in artificial intelligence but governments and regulators need to get the policy settings right so they don’t stifle start-ups.That’s the message from two of the country’s...[Read More]

Noisy, smelly and thirsty: call to pause data centres

13 May

Australia’s data centre gold rush is putting communities at risk due to poor planning that is causing blackouts, noise and air pollution, an inquiry has been told.Community concerns about their construction have become so widespread that one...[Read More]

Beware the ‘urgent’ email at the end of the working day

15 April

Australian businesses are losing more than $150 million a year to scammers, with some embedding themselves in sensitive company email chains just waiting for the right moment to strike.The threat can occur close to the end of the working day, when...[Read More]

Tech ‘perfect storm’ needs ambitious online safety plan

29 April

A “perfect storm” of technological advancements requires governments to build a global network of online safety regulators to ensure women and girls are kept safe from tech abuse, Australia’s eSafety commissioner warns.Australia established...[Read More]

Canaries in AI coalmine still chirping, jobs data shows

29 April

Artificial intelligence has yet to negatively impact hiring of graduates, although some occupations are starting to show signs of softening, says Employment Minister Amanda Rishworth.In a keynote address on Tuesday, Ms Rishworth will preview new...[Read More]

AI yet to boom with Boomers but young workers trust it

22 April

It is not just about the office playlist: artificial intelligence technology could deepen Australia’s generation gap in the workplace.A study released by analytics firm Amplitude on Thursday found older workers were significantly less likely to...[Read More]

Next-generation AI could be powered by Aussie chips