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‘Unhinged’ AI now in Aussie cars
After sparkling headlines for praising Hitler and generating explicit content, arguably the world’s most controversial AI has come to Australian cars.
Published on 2026-02-25 15:13:36
AI companies promise to ‘fix’ aged care, but they’re selling a false narrative
Mark Hang Fung So/UnsplashAustralia’s Royal Commission into Aged Care found a broken system. Now, technology companies are promising artificial intelligence (AI) will fix everything, from staff shortages to older people’s loneliness. This is known as agetech, an industry projected to…
Published on 2026-02-25 10:08:10
WiseTech Global plans 2000 job cuts in software and operations
As it adopts AI.
Published on 2026-02-25 10:37:00
AI to blame as WiseTech cuts 2000 jobs
The software giant will axe nearly a third of its 7000-strong workforce over the next two years.
Published on 2026-02-25 08:59:36
Superloop has AI handling most of its customer service
As technology bests humans in handling support volumes.
Published on 2026-02-25 06:52:00
CBA to spend $90m to prepare its workforce for AI’s influence
Aims to give employees “more control over how their careers evolve”.
Published on 2026-02-25 06:35:00
Big bank cuts 300 jobs amid AI battle
One of Australia’s big four banks has slashed 300 jobs as it introduced a $90m program to adapt AI into its workforce.
Published on 2026-02-24 20:10:06
Energy price fears as AI booms
About $100bn worth in AI data centre projects are in the offing in NSW, but one minister is “worried” they could drive up energy costs.
Published on 2026-02-24 10:12:23
Chinese AI companies ‘distilled’ Claude to improve own models, Anthropic says
Used roughly 24,000 fake accounts.
Published on 2026-02-24 06:39:00
Vocus taps Amazon Q Developer in AI pilot
Reports productivity gains and faster idea validation.
Published on 2026-02-24 05:56:00
NSW Police to set up AI centre
Will lead risk reviews in first instance.
Published on 2026-02-23 06:53:00
Viral moment as AI leaders refuse to hold hands at India event
Sam Altman and Dario Amodei, chief executive officers of rivals OpenAI and Anthropic, were involved in a very awkward photo op.
Published on 2026-02-20 12:59:33
OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs snub handshake at India AI Summit
OpenAI and Anthropic chiefs decline to hold hands during a photo moment at the India AI Summit, highlighting tensions in the fast-moving AI race.
Published on 2026-02-20 11:55:43
AI rivals’ awkward snub steals summit spotlight
A moment that was meant to be a show of unity about the future of humanity, instead looked more like a playground standoff.
Published on 2026-02-20 11:10:05
Fair Work Commission bogged down by AI filings
Total workload up over 70 percent in three years.
Published on 2026-02-20 03:52:00
Telstra says AI cost-benefits need close examination
Identifies 380 use cases.
Published on 2026-02-19 14:07:00
From Acceleration to Exposure: Why AI Demands Mature AppSec
Snyk explores how Implementing mature AppSec with enforceable policies, continuous monitoring, and integrated security tooling is critical to maintain control in high-velocity environments AI-driven development is increasing release velocity, but immature AppSec programs struggle to keep pace, allowing vulnerabilities, insecure…
Published on 2026-02-19 12:59:00
Telstra say AI cost-benefits need close examination
Identifies 380 use cases.
Published on 2026-02-19 14:07:00
India tells university to leave AI summit after presenting Chinese robot as its own
Incident is officially denied.
Published on 2026-02-19 06:36:00
Suncorp looks to AI and core overhaul to address insurance affordability
Tech investments continue.
Published on 2026-02-18 19:02:00
Check Point unveils AI security strategy
Check Point Software Technologies says it has commenced a strategic transformation aimed at adapting for the AI era. The company has unveiled a four-pillar strategy designed to help organisations securely navigate the adoption of AI, as well as three strategic acquisitions…
Published on 2026-02-17 23:00:00
Macquarie brings agentic SRE to its digital bank
Taps Google principles and Dynatrace AI agents.
Published on 2026-02-18 06:45:00
The siblings who built a $537 billion giant in five years
The staggering growth of AI has seen the value of companies surge to eye-watering levels. It also has markets very nervous.
Published on 2026-02-17 10:59:51
Pentagon, Anthropic in battle over AI usage restrictions
Policies and safeguards under review.
Published on 2026-02-16 06:22:00
Wesfarmers to deploy agentic AI groupwide
Strikes “multi-year” deals with Google Cloud and Microsoft.
Published on 2026-02-13 10:05:00
Pentagon pushing AI companies to expand on classified networks
Without many standard safeguards.
Published on 2026-02-13 06:36:00
Non-consensual AI porn doesn’t violate privacy – but it’s still wrong
Jorge Salvador/UnsplashIt rarely takes long before new media technologies are turned to the task of creating pornography. This was true of the printing press, photography, and the earliest days of the internet. It’s also true of generative artificial intelligence (AI)….
Published on 2026-02-13 05:08:55
AMP deploys over 400 AI agents across organisation
As internal usage of the technology grows.
Published on 2026-02-12 14:00:00
China’s robot worker hits Aus
The feminine looks and gentle voice of Chery’s robot assistant are backed by a determined push for artificial intelligence.
Published on 2026-02-12 09:15:05
Motorola law enforcement tech gets FedRAMP High authorisation
Motorola Solutions has announced it received the highest-level security authorisation from the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) for a voice, video and AI solution that works with its APX NEXT smart radio devices. The SVX product serves as a…
Published on 2026-02-10 23:00:00
‘AI cops’ hit Aussies with $100m+ in fines
Aussie have been hit with more than $100m in fines via ‘AI ‘cops, it has been revealed – and it’s just the start of what’s coming.
Published on 2026-02-11 12:14:37
This AI webcam could kill your bad Zoom call
These smart web cameras cost more than most but deliver Hollywood-level tracking that follows you around like a personal cameraman.
Published on 2026-02-11 11:13:11
Are video game developers using AI? Players want to know, but the rules are patchy
Grandfailure/Getty ImagesAs with all creative industries, generative artificial intelligence (AI) has been infiltrating video games. Non-generative AI has been in the industry long before things like ChatGPT became household names. Video games would contain AI-driven gameplay systems such as matchmaking,…
Published on 2026-02-11 09:19:16
‘Stupid’: Warning as viral trend takes over
It’s all over social media – but you might want to think twice before inputting all your personal data into ChatGPT, experts are warning.
Published on 2026-02-11 10:10:05
Telstra-Accenture Data and AI joint venture to cut 209 positions
Will send more work to India.
Published on 2026-02-10 18:00:00
Anthropic buys Super Bowl ads to slap OpenAI for selling ads in ChatGPT
Public spat between AI companies.
Published on 2026-02-09 06:34:00
Under malware threat, runaway AI agent project OpenClaw turns to Google’s VirusTotal
Brings on Aussie infosec researcher Jamieson O’Reilly.
Published on 2026-02-09 06:17:00
AI bots‘ terrifying prediction of when machines will overtake humans as ‘overlords’
AI bots have pinpointed the year they think they will overtake humans as our “overlords” in a terrifying prediction.
Published on 2026-02-08 08:11:22
REA Group brings conversational AI search to realestate.com.au
As natural language search is extended to 50 percent of visitors
Published on 2026-02-06 16:10:00
REA Group brings conversational AI search realestate.com.au
As natural language search is extended to 50 percent of visitors
Published on 2026-02-06 16:10:00
NSW announces framework to strengthen AI oversight
The NSW Government has announced a new Artificial Intelligence Assessment Framework to give its agencies clearer guidance, stronger safeguards and more efficient assessments of AI systems. Developed by the recently launched NSW Office for AI, the new framework is designed…
Published on 2026-02-05 23:00:00
Why comparisons between AI and human intelligence miss the point
Aelitta / Getty ImagesClaims that artificial intelligence (AI) is on the verge of surpassing human intelligence have become commonplace. According to some commentators, rapid advances in large language models signal an imminent tipping point – often framed as “superintelligence” –…
Published on 2026-02-06 08:54:46
CBA sets up dedicated AI risk committee for governance
Releases transparency report on breadth of AI use.
Published on 2026-02-05 13:31:00
NFL-Super Bowl prepares for potential AI cyber security threat
Stadium given a tech upgrade.
Published on 2026-02-05 06:27:00
Nvidia’s Huang dismisses fears AI will replace software tools
Calling the idea “illogical”.
Published on 2026-02-05 06:27:00
Digital ghosts: are AI replicas of the dead an innovative medical tool or an ethical nightmare?
Elise Racine, CC BY-NC-NDFor centuries, work with donated bodies has shaped anatomical knowledge and medical training. Now, digital technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping education and we can imagine a future where AI-generated representations of dead people – chatbots…
Published on 2026-02-05 05:03:06
An ‘AI afterlife’ is now a real option – but what becomes of your legal status?
ziphaus/UnsplashWould you create an interactive “digital twin” of yourself that can communicate with loved ones after your death? Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has made it possible to seemingly resurrect the dead. So-called griefbots or deathbots – an AI-generated voice, video…
Published on 2026-02-04 10:40:28
Gartner sees slowing demand at consulting unit
As AI used by enterprise buyers to plan projects.
Published on 2026-02-04 06:22:00
‘Absolute nightmare’: The social network where AI chatbots exchange ideas and gossip about humans
There’s a new social media platform capturing the imagination of millions but also ringing alarm bells. The real danger is not what you might think.
Published on 2026-02-03 16:15:00