Author: Joseph Brookes

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Australia’s ‘sanitised’ history powering AI

Wikipedia pages for Australian cities, national parks and landmarks present a “sanitised” neo-colonial image of the nation, according to new research, raising concerns that artificial intelligence is amplifying and...

Salesforce lands DISR deal through limited tender

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Salesforce has cracked the federal Industry department, landing a $1 million deal this month through limited tender to supply the national science museum with software over three years. The...

Landmark space re-entry approval sets up 2025 tilt in SA

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South Australian launch operator Southern Launch will attempt Australia’s first commercial space re-entry early next year at its Koonibba Test Range after receiving clearance from the Australian government. The...

Senate crossbench draws Future Made in Australia battlelines

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Senate crossbenchers that the federal government needs to win over to pass its Future Made in Australia bill are demanding more transparency, emissions assessments and an explicit ban on...

‘Secretive and dishonest’ platforms cop a Senate spray

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Digital platform giants claim they would become the “sole arbiters of truth online” if the Albanese government’s misinformation laws pass but are facing strong push back from lawmakers for...

Aged care watchdog powers up $8m Pega platform

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The national aged care watchdog has tapped Pegasystems for a new case management platform in anticipation of its expanded oversight of providers from 2025, awarding the US supplier more...

Home electrification ruled out of FMiA as pilot launches

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The results of a multi-suburb household electrification pilot in the Illawarra, backed by $5.4 million in government funding on Tuesday, will inform a potential nation-wide effort as the Albanese...