Nearly 30 years ago to the day, The New Yorker published a cartoon that would become the first ever meme. The simple image sees two pet dogs sitting side-by-side...
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Australia is falling behind Europe in its efforts to address the market power of Big Tech gatekeepers and boost online safety through legislative reforms, according to former head of...
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The Minns New South Wales government will continue the state’s digital ID push by continuing pilots for several components of the new scheme, including proof of age and working...
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Australia should lead Southeast Asia in pushing for green, bio and digital technology uptake as the international environment becomes increasingly multipolar, according to Singapore’s Foreign Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan....
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Australia has been at the forefront of quantum research for decades. And while the sector has only been brought to public attention in the last few years, we’re now...
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A nearly $1 million ClimateTech accelerator program run by the University of New South Wales is now open for applications, with six startups to receive seed funding and mentorship...
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Influential economist Mariana Mazzucato has urged Australia’s Parliament to introduce new disclosure requirements for consulting companies working for government, warning of widespread conflicts of interest at global firms that...
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A centralised digital economy office will be set up by the Queensland government as part of a new state-wide digital strategy that is expected to be accompanied by $200...
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A governmental and private sector focus on cybersecurity awareness is only one component towards creating sustainable cyber change. Building robust risk management frameworks and prioritising cyber investments to meet...
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Former New South Wales customer service and digital minister Victor Dominello will lead a new digital trust research initiative between the University of NSW and the University of Technology...
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The Research and Development Tax Incentive scheme is estimated to reach its highest total value this financial year, according to new data from the Department of Industry, Science and...
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Australia’s industry-facing defence innovation programs will be replaced by a new accelerator in a once-in-a-generation overhaul aimed at proving up critical technologies like quantum and hypersonics to fast-track their...
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The Senate’s education legislation committee has given the green light to the government’s plan to offer HECS-style loans for university students to launch innovative startups. But a likely challenge...
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The democratisation of high-risk artificial intelligence warrants global policy, a dedicated national regulator and a “black box” approach to forensically review failures, according to Australian experts. The public access...