Tag: AI

Govts urged to follow PsiQuantum bet with more local investment

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Australia’s $940 million bet on PsiQuantum should be swiftly followed by more direct investments in local quantum businesses and research organisations, according to the country’s newest technology industry association....

AI copyright steering committee appointed

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
A group of 20 representatives from industry and academia have been appointed to screen the issues to be contemplated by the federal government’s AI and Copyright References Group. Details...

AI deployed without checks across government

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
More than 75 artificial intelligence projects were underway across federal government last year before consistent governance frameworks were in place, raising questions about how agencies could audit the decisions...

WA unveils draft digital acceleration strategy

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The Western Australian government wants to raise the state’s digital readiness index score, one of several measurable goals outlined in a draft of its WA: Digitally Evolved – Digital...

CSIRO teams with UTS on AI safety standard

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
The country’s national science agency is moving fast to develop best practice guidance for businesses developing and deploying artificial intelligence, teaming with UTS’s Human Technology Institute and the wider...

Canada drops $2.7bn on sovereign AI capability programs

Posted on   |  by James Riley
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has unveiled C$2.4 billion (A$2.7 billion) in budget initiatives aimed at boosting national capability in artificial intelligence, including large investments if Canadian-owned and located...

US firm acquires Australia’s Sentient Vision Systems

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Victoria-based Sentient Vision Systems, a developer of advanced sensors, has been acquired by US defence drone and autonomous systems producer Shield AI. Pending regulatory approval, Sentient Vision Systems will...