Author: Justin Hendry

Nina Jankowicz: AI’s new target is women in power

Posted on   |  by Jason Stevens
Misogynistic tactics, including deepfake pornography, are being weaponised in elections to discredit women in power and create discord, according to global disinformation expert Nina Jankowicz. “Over 10 per cent...

SA’s first state-owned satellite launches

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
South Australia’s first state-owned and manufactured research satellite has launched into low-Earth orbit, hitching a ride on a SpaceX smallsat rideshare program mission over the weekend. The launch on...

DTA in talks with Microsoft over future Copilot use

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
The Digital Transformation Agency is in talks with Microsoft to extend the volume sourcing discounts enjoyed on its products to Copilot long-term following an APS-wide trial of the artificial...

Tassie lifts cap on govt investment to $35m

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
The Tasmanian government has lifted its financial cap on strategic co-investments to $35 million in a bid to boost economic growth and jobs amid national and international economic headwinds....

US signs off on AUKUS tech trade reforms

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A licence-free environment for AUKUS technology transfer will come into effect next month after the three nations finalised legislative reforms that unlock billions of dollars in defence exports. The...

BoM’s new supercomputer comes online as IT overhaul ends

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Australia’s new supercomputer for weather forecasting has gone live, with the Bureau of Meteorology bringing the system into service after experiencing delays related to its seven-year IT overhaul. Australis...

3G network shutdown delayed by two months

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Australia’s two biggest telcos have delayed the shutdown of their 3G networks by a further two months, heeding the call of a parliamentary committee less than two weeks ago....

AIIA calls for renewed digital focus from next Qld govt

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
The next Queensland government is being urged to conduct a sweep of the legacy technologies underpinning the state’s citizen-facing platforms and services as a precursor to greater investment. In...

ACCC uncovers another secret Google search deal

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Australia’s competition watchdog has uncovered another secret deal for Google search engine exclusivity on Android devices, this time with the country’s third biggest telco TPG. TPG has agreed to...