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.
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.
Apple opens third-party payments for Australian iPhones
Apple has announced Australian iPhones will soon support third-party contactless payments, which will roll out with iOS 18.1.
Repeat after me: Your AI agent is not a worker
Aubrey Blanche-Sarellano says some companies and leaders are anthropomorphising AI agents, calling them “AI workers” or “digital workers”. As leaders in people and culture, Blanche-Sarellano argues we should push back on this: loudly and urgently.
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).
Paul Fletcher points to women telco leaders when asked about gender disparity in tech
Paul Fletcher dodges responding to the closure of Boosting Female Founders during a keynote about the future of Australia's tech sector.
Neural Notes: The fall of gender equity programs and what it means for tech and AI
In this issue: the end of Boosting Female Founders, Women Who Code and Girls in Tech and the threat this poses to the tech and AI sectors.
How striking back against phishing and fraudulent websites can help make Australia cyber-secure
Phishing takedown services identify where the dodgy website is hosted and contact the website owner or hosting company to request its removal.
Apple Vision Pro first-look review: Work game-changer or ergonomic nightmare?
The Apple Vision Pro is being positioned as a productivity workhorse. But would it fit in a business environment? Here's our first look at it.
The $60,000 hire who automated herself out of a role in nine months
In her interview, Jessie Zevaka told The Digital Picnic founder Cherie Clonan she would automate herself out of a job in 12 months. It only took her nine.
The humble barcode turns 50 and the next generation is on the way
Speaking to SmartCompany, Maria Palazzolo, CEO of GS1 Australia, explained the importance of the new 2D barcode system for retailers, brands, and the public.
AI and accessibility at the forefront of Remarkable’s 2024 disability tech cohort
Disability tech accelerator Remarkable has announced a mix of Australian and international startups for its 2024 cohort.
