Google rep denies using AI for live Senate responses, dodges market dominance claims
In a Senate committee on Friday, Google faced questions about its market dominance in search and AI, as well as the possible use of AI during the hearing.
What we know so far about Labor’s Trust Exchange initiative
Bill Shorten has revealed the next step in the government’s move towards Digital Identification: the Trust Exchange (TEx).
“Doesn’t come for free”: New TCA CEO on Australia’s tech future
We sit down with the Tech Council of Australia's new CEO, Damian Kassabgi, to talk about the future of Australia's tech industry and the steps the private and public sectors need to take to get there.
It is rocket science: Gilmour Space and Vow on non-technical founders in deep tech
The co-founders and CEOs of Gilmour Space Technologies and Vow sound off on the role of non-technical founders in the deep tech sector.
Tech Council predicts 200,000 AI jobs by 2030, warns of skill shortages
A new report from the Tech Council of Australia predicts 200,000 AI jobs by 2030, but only if skill shortages are addressed.
80% of MVP Ventures grants awarded to metro Sydney, sparking regional equity concerns
About 80% of recipients of the NSW government’s MVP Ventures Program were Sydney startups with most hailing from affluent suburbs in the north and east.
“Nasty negativity”: Chalmers slams opposition over $20,000 instant asset write-off delay
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has blasted the federal opposition for allegedly holding up the passing of the $20,000 instant asset write-off scheme.
Digital ID laws finally pass Australian parliament
Digital ID laws have finally passed Australian parliament, coinciding with $288.1 million in financial commitment in the budget this week.
Neural Notes: The government was right to bankroll safe AI in the budget
Labor has received criticism over spending on AI regulation and responsible adoption in the budget. Here's why it was the right call.
The word ‘startups’ only appeared once in the 2024 federal budget
This year's budget was quiet for the startup and tech sectors. In fact, the word 'startups' only appeared once across all four budget papers.
Future Made in Australia unveils $1.7 billion innovation fund
Surprise, the Future Made In Australia policy includes $1.7 billion for an innovation fund aimed at early-stage development.
Neural Notes: CSIRO’s AI blueprint, Leigh’s big data vision and Adobe’s AI advancements
This week: Andrew Leigh on AI and big data, David Pocock's proposal, CSIRO reports and Adobe's new products.
