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Why are X and the eSafety Commissioner back in court?
Elon Musk’s AI chatbot last week referred to itself as “MechaHitler”. It’s now at the centre of an Australian legal dispute.
Published on 2025-07-17 12:08:09
Google’s Big Sleep security AI agent foils bug exploitation
AI applied in more vulnerability detection scenarios.
Published on 2025-07-16 12:44:00
Researchers demo AI-crippling GPUHammer attack
Nvidia confirms serious Rowhammer style memory vulnerability.
Published on 2025-07-15 13:56:00
Chemist Warehouse builds data maturity to underpin AI goals
Wants to be able to adapt to shifting consumer needs.
Published on 2025-07-15 06:32:00
How do you stop an AI model turning Nazi? What the Grok drama reveals about AI training
Anne Fehres and Luke Conroy & AI4Media, CC BYGrok, the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot embedded in X (formerly Twitter) and built by Elon Musk’s company xAI, is back in the headlines after calling itself “MechaHitler” and producing pro-Nazi remarks. The…
Published on 2025-07-14 15:52:18
Vic Police uses AI to reformat community-submitted crime reports
Hopes to grow online reporting of non-urgent crime.
Published on 2025-07-14 06:43:00
UN urges stronger measures to detect AI-driven deepfakes
Includes robust standards and social media verification tools.
Published on 2025-07-14 06:13:00
In Pictures: State of Data & AI report launch breakfast
A selection of photos from the launch of the 2025 State of Data & AI report at NEXTDC data centre in Sydney.
Published on 2025-07-11 14:15:00
Does AI actually boost productivity? The evidence is murky
Roman Samborskyi/ShutterstockThere’s been much talk recently – especially among politicians – about productivity. And for good reason: Australia’s labour productivity growth sits at a 60-year low. To address this, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has convened a productivity round table next…
Published on 2025-07-11 06:18:28
From crisis to capability: how AI is transforming public sector crisis response
Australia’s public sector is no stranger to crises. In the past 12 months alone, insured losses from declared catastrophes exceeded $2.4 billion, according to the Insurance Council of Australia. Far North Queensland experienced record flooding in early 2025, including major…
Published on 2025-07-11 00:00:00
Personal information of McDonald’s job applicants exposed online
Hackers could use the password, “123456”, to access the data, which came from an AI chatbot that conducted job interviews.
Published on 2025-07-10 19:30:00
Powercor to tap into agentic AI across the organisation
Currently supporting contact centre and asset planning activities.
Published on 2025-07-10 11:45:00
Microsoft racks up over US$500 million in AI savings
In its call centres alone last year.
Published on 2025-07-10 06:42:00
Nvidia-backed Perplexity launches AI-powered browser
To take on Google Chrome.
Published on 2025-07-10 06:42:00
State of Data & AI
Scaling AI, Model or Service Selection, Security and Privacy.
Published on 2025-07-09 17:00:00
State of Data & AI: Security and Privacy
TBWA and Australian National University.
Published on 2025-07-09 17:00:00
State of Data & AI: Scaling AI
TBWA, Australian National University and Outline Global.
Published on 2025-07-09 17:00:00
How Australian Businesses Can Overcome The Struggle to Move AI from Hype to Reality
Australian businesses face challenges turning AI hype into real results.
Published on 2025-07-09 12:00:00
How 97 per cent of Gen Z students are using AI to cheat school and get into university
A startling number of Gen Z students are using AI tools like ChatGPT to complete assignments and university applications.
Published on 2025-07-09 08:11:58
Top US diplomat impersonated with AI by unknown actor
Contacted foreign ministers.
Published on 2025-07-09 06:57:00
AGL taps AI agents in retail transformation
First use cases are internally-focused.
Published on 2025-07-09 06:53:00
Research looks at the future of GenAI in policy work
Researchers at UNSW Canberra and ANU have revealed research examining the use of GenAI in policy work. Between November 2024 and January 2025, senior public servants from 22 state, territory and federal government agencies participated in research to understand how…
Published on 2025-07-09 00:00:00
What makes a good AI prompt? Here are 4 expert tips
FOTOSPLASH/Shutterstock“And do you work well with AI?” As tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot and other generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems become part of everyday workflows, more companies are looking for employees who can answer “yes” to this question. In other…
Published on 2025-07-08 14:44:17
‘Has to stop’: State’s move on ‘vile’ AI deepfakes
AI-driven deepfakes targeting women and girls are on the rise in schools and workplaces, and one Australian state is pledging to take a stand.
Published on 2025-07-08 15:11:40
AI and ML use cases drive change in technology roles in WA: M&T Resources
AI Skills Driving Real Workforce Transformation
Published on 2025-07-08 10:00:00
Huawei’s AI lab denies that one of its Pangu models copied Alibaba’s Qwen
Independently developed and trained.
Published on 2025-07-08 06:22:00
nib develops Cortex-powered AI to streamline data migration
Reduced around six months worth of manual work.
Published on 2025-07-08 06:18:00
NSW gov employers ‘should not’ use AI for hiring decisions
New guidelines released by the NSW Office of the Public Service Commissioner.
Published on 2025-07-08 06:17:00
Australia is set to get more AI data centres. Local communities need to be more involved
A Google data centre in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom. Richard Newstead/GettyData centres are the engines of the internet. These large, high-security facilities host racks of servers that store and process our digital data, 24 hours a day, seven days a week….
Published on 2025-07-08 05:57:25
‘Literally half of workers’: CEO’s ominous AI warning
In another ominous admission from one of the world’s largest companies, it’s emerged that a huge chunk of the workforce is under threat.
Published on 2025-07-04 12:10:32
Microsoft to cut about four percent of jobs amid hefty AI bets
Will reduce organisational layers with fewer managers.
Published on 2025-07-04 06:32:00
Aussie workers missing robotics, AI training wave
Australian workers at one of the world’s largest companies are missing out on crucial AI and robotics retraining.
Published on 2025-07-04 06:15:04
AI, robots not eliminating jobs: Amazon
Entry-level jobs are still on the table at one of the world’s largest companies despite a huge AI and automation wave sweeping the multinational’s operations.
Published on 2025-07-03 22:15:05
El Jannah backs Salesforce martech stack to support store expansion
Charcoal chicken chain looks to AI use cases.
Published on 2025-07-03 12:23:00
L’Oréal links consumer spend uplift to CDP rollout
Plans to add AI next.
Published on 2025-07-03 12:18:00
Premier League forms five-year AI partnership with Microsoft
To provide quick facts and statistics about matches.
Published on 2025-07-03 06:16:00
Distrust in AI is on the rise – but along with healthy scepticism comes the risk of harm
PlayStation/StaminaZero/YouTubeSome video game players recently criticised the cover art on a new video game for being generated with artificial intelligence (AI). Yet the cover art for Little Droid, which also featured in the game’s launch trailer on YouTube, was not…
Published on 2025-07-02 12:25:33
‘Shit in, shit out’: AI is coming for agriculture, but farmers aren’t convinced
David Gray / AFP / Getty ImagesAustralian farms are at the forefront of a wave of technological change coming to agriculture. Over the past decade, more than US$200 billion (A$305 billion) has been invested globally into the likes of pollination…
Published on 2025-07-02 06:09:47
iTnews to launch the 2025 State of Data and AI report at NEXTDC
Breakfast event on July 10th in Sydney – register now.
Published on 2025-07-01 14:44:00
Aussies ‘shafted’ in cops’ AI move
A hugely controversial shift toward policing via artificial intelligence is set to reap big cash rewards for the government as drivers pay the price.
Published on 2025-07-01 14:10:14
DTA announces AI Government Showcase event
The Digital Transformation Agency has announced that its AI Government Showcase 2025 will take place on Thursday, 31 July at the National Convention Centre in Canberra. Centred around ‘Adoption in action’, the showcase will feature tech demonstrations across several breakout…
Published on 2025-07-01 00:00:00
Robot football disaster proves humans still miles ahead of AI
A robot football tournament has turned into a farce in a clear sign humans are still miles ahead of artificial intelligence.
Published on 2025-07-01 11:15:09
Apple eyes major change to Siri
Apple is considering a blockbuster move as it looks to close the gap on its rivals in the artificial intelligence race.
Published on 2025-07-01 08:22:10
Understanding the ‘Slopocene’: how the failures of AI can reveal its inner workings
AI-generated with Leonardo Phoenix 1.0. Author suppliedSome say it’s em dashes, dodgy apostrophes, or too many emoji. Others suggest that maybe the word “delve” is a chatbot’s calling card. It’s no longer the sight of morphed bodies or too many…
Published on 2025-07-01 06:13:29
Car aiming ‘to replace Tesla’
A new EV boasting advanced ‘AI-defined’ technology is aiming to fill the void Elon Musk and Tesla have left for Aussie consumers.
Published on 2025-06-30 15:15:09
Mind the AI innovation gap Podcast
The leap from aspiration to production requires a firm foundation and supportive sponsor.
Published on 2025-06-30 08:00:00
Optus’ first AI chief Samantha Lawson exits
Comes amid restructure of AI delivery.
Published on 2025-06-30 06:32:00
State leader’s bold AI gamble
In an exclusive sit-down interview, one state leader has boldly pledged to establish a “Minister for AI” in a bid to free teachers and nurses from “mundane” tasks.
Published on 2025-06-27 16:14:59
Debate over future of US AI regulation hinges on broadband funding
Could lead to billions for internet infrastructure.
Published on 2025-06-26 06:37:00