Neural Notes: Competition is good, contradiction is not in the race for global AI standards
In this edition: Aurélie Jacquet, director of Ethical AI Consulting and chair of Standards Australia’s AI Committee talks about the parts of AI implementation that aren't talked about enough. This includes interoperability between systems, global standards and not leading with FOMO.
YourBookstore.io connects readers and local bookshops with a range to ‘rival Booktopia’
Around 200 local bookshops now have their books discoverable via an emerging industry platform that has a range of books to "rival what Booktopia had", according to its founder.
Why I can’t bring myself to buy from Amazon
SmartCompany's Eloise Keating has an aversion to buying from Amazon. Here's why.
Neural Notes: Aussie AI ‘SpermSearch’ is combating male infertility
In this edition: Australian medtech startup NeoGenix Biosciences has just achieved its first pregnancy through the use of ‘SpermSearch’ AI – which is used to help men with infertility issues.
Woolies wants food and grocery code extended to Bunnings, Amazon and Costco
Online retail giants Amazon, bulk goods store Costco, and hardware chains like Bunnings should be subject to a mandatory code of conduct, said Woolworths.
Neural Notes: Google considers charging for AI search results
Google, the tech giant that made a $112.3 billion net income in 2023, is considering introducing a paid model for its AI search capabilities.
Vacuum powerhouse Godfreys enters administration after 93 years, closes 54 stores
Australian vacuum cleaner retailer Godfreys has called in the administrators, who plan to close 54 stores and cease the employment of more than 190 employees across the legacy brand.
Australia Post wants to shut down post offices due to ‘oversupply’
Australia Post CEO Paul Graham appeared at Senate Estimates to ask for regulatory changes to reduce the amount of post offices in over saturated areas.
Amazon launches Kuiper test satellites to rival Elon Musk’s Starlink
Amazon has taken first steps to rival Elon Musk's Starlink low-orbit internet service with its first Kuiper Systems test satellites launching over the weekend.
Amazon sued by US agencies for breaking antitrust law
The lawsuit had been expected after years of complaints that Amazon.com and other tech giants abused their dominance.
Xero unveils new AI tools, opens entries for $690,000 Beautiful Business Fund
Xerocon kicks off in Sydney today and with it comes some new AI tools and Xero's $690,000 Beautiful Business Fund.
From John Warnock’s Adobe to Google: Five ‘rejected’ business ideas that are now worth billions
The death of Adobe's John Warnock had us thinking about ideas and businesses that were rejected and went on to make billions.