Freshly minted chief scientist Tony Haymet won’t rule out nuclear energy as a power source to drive Australia’s participation in the global artificial intelligence boom but says right now...
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In a significant move to enhance community engagement, Metropolitan Memorial Parks (MMP) has established a new Community Engagement Committee — an initiative that aims to foster stronger connections with...
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Career banker David Gall has been handed the reins of the agency responsible for the federal government’s $15 billion manufacturing fund, arriving as its first investments roll out to...
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Rapid developments in AI technology, policy and regulation are complicating Australia’s attempts to put guardrails on the technology. But Industry minister Ed Husic says the government will stay the...
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The Albanese government is being urged to reintroduce a Coalition-era tax break to help small businesses invest in technologies like artificial intelligence as economic challenges persist. In a pre-Budget...
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The Western Australian government has appointed a seven-member board of experts to advise on artificial intelligence as the the public sector looks to ramp up its use. The AI...
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Marine scientist and entrepreneur Professor Tony Haymet has been appointed Australia’s next chief scientist, beginning his tenure on Tuesday with an openness to nuclear power and a message to...
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Tasmanian Senator Claire Chandler has been elevated to the shadow cabinet, taking on key technology-related portfolios being vacated by Paul Fletcher, who will leave politics at the looming federal...
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TechnologyOne founder Adrian Di Marco and former CSIRO chief scientist Professor Bronwyn Fox are among the scientists and innovators recognised in this year’s Australia Day honours. Mr Di Marco...
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US President Donald Trump’s promise to deliver a national AI plan in just 180 days is a clear signal of the country’s ambitions for the technology, and what’s at...
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An Australian energy system relying on the Coalition’s nuclear power plan would shrink the opportunity for emerging technology like AI and the data centres that power it, the Prime...
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The new chief information officer of NSW Health Richard Taggart began his tenure this week, eight months since his predecessor vacated the role. Mr Taggart also takes the reins...
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US President Donald Trump has ordered a national plan to “sustain and enhance America’s global AI dominance” within six months, just days after announcing an $800 billion investment in...
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US software giant Salesforce secured a major contract with Export Finance Australia within weeks of courting the investment agency’s officials with free invites to a VIP gathering. A contract...