Author: Brandon How

Big Tech giants ‘dragging their heels’ on scams

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Social media giants are “dragging their heels” on scams, Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones said on Wednesday while outlining new obligations to prevent scams and compensate victims. Mr Jones told...

Canva buys local GenAI startup Leonardo.AI

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Leonardo.AI, the Australian developer of a rapidly growing generative AI art platform, will be acquired by graphic design giant Canva for an undisclosed sum. Although only launched in December 2022,...

Govt defends blue hydrogen funding amid green push

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The Albanese government has defended its investment in a controversial coal-to-hydrogen project with the Victorian state government because it honours a Turnbull-era commitment to Japanese partners. Pre-commercialisation support for...

PsiQuantum plans second quantum computer for Chicago

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Silicon Valley startup PsiQuantum is set to build its second quantum computer in Chicago by 2028 following a $760 million investment from the US State of Illinois. The US$500...

ACCC to scrutinise Big Tech’s AI sprawl

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Big Tech’s expanding market power through generative artificial intelligence will be scrutinised by the national competition watchdog in the final interim report of its five-year Digital Platform Services inquiry....

PC raises alarm on govt’s comparative advantage bets

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The Productivity Commission is challenging a foundation of the Albanese Government’s Future Made in Australia agenda, arguing Treasury is inappropriately using an oft-cited economic theory as grounds for interventionist...

Defence in digital hiring spree after contractor edict

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Defence’s digital arm will add hundreds of new in-house staff to its ranks within the next year as the department looks to end its reliance on contractors, chief information...

CSIRO plots path to secure critical minerals ambition

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Targeted support for innovation and greater international engagement will be needed to ensure Australia realises its critical minerals processing ambitions, according to national science agency CSIRO. In a new...