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Why a single national ID is ‘dead in the water’

The idea that Australia needs a single, universal identification number is “dead in the water”, according to GBG’s head of data innovation Michael Harmer, who says the...

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AI-driven EdChat goes statewide in SA schools

South Australia will roll out its homegrown generative AI tool, EdChat, to every public high school student from next term, making it the first mover on generative AI for...

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SA seeks AI industry input for procurement playbook

South Australia has opened a new consultation on artificial intelligence tools, inviting tech vendors to contribute ideas that could shape a procurement playbook for government's use...

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Australia’s data centre boom is built on vague water plans

Authorities in Sydney approved construction of data centres without requiring measurable plans to cut water use, raising concerns the sector's rapid growth will leave residents...

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Commonwealth opens $500m green iron funding push

The federal government will open applications next month for the first tranche of its $1 billion Green Iron Investment Fund, with at least $500 million available under the National...

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Rolling Stone and Billboard sue Google over AI overviews

The owner of Rolling Stone, Billboard and Variety sued Google on Friday in the US, alleging the technology giant's AI summaries use its journalism without consent and reduce traffic to...

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Building a multilateral coalition for global tech regulation

Can Australia play an outsized role in the global regulation of Big Tech? Do we have the middle-power muscle to bring together a coalition of countries that would have the combined...

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The Gig Guide: Finance reshuffle puts IT veteran at helm

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has appointed Matt Yannopoulos as secretary of the Department of Finance, placing a career public servant with a strong IT and digital background at...