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Moving from threat intelligence to understanding business risk
AI is forcing security teams to rethink how they prioritise and respond to threats.
Published on 2026-08-27 09:00:00
Woolworths lifts the covers on internal AI
Aiming to ease pressure on support operations.
Published on 2026-08-27 06:39:00
‘There is no plan’: Bill Gates sends a 6000-word warning on the dangers of AI
The billionaire wrote that AI’s “mind-blowing” rate of advance is ushering in “one of the most turbulent times in human history.”
Published on 2026-08-27 07:02:23
‘Can never say we’re done’: WiseTech signals more AI job losses are coming
A week after the competition watchdog raided the company, chief executive Zubin Appoo is pointing to a leaner, AI-led WiseTech.
Published on 2026-08-26 15:37:50
Can you teach yourself to detect AI writing? Maybe
AI is quietly reshaping writing. It’s not just that prose is changing — the very structure of written language is genuinely changing too. It’s not just a new technology. It’s not a fad. It’s an undeniable revolution. Did this article’s…
Published on 2026-08-25 10:21:51
AI Without Governance Is Just Expensive Risk
Most organisations don’t have an AI strategy problem.
Published on 2026-08-24 09:00:00
Australia is delivering on digital government but AI is a different test
Australia has built one of the world’s most advanced digital government ecosystems, with the OECD’s Digital Government Outlook 2026 ranking Australia second out of 42 countries, behind only Korea, and first in the world for user-driven design. Platforms like myGov…
Published on 2026-08-24 00:00:00
An AI job boom? Here’s what the tedious, temporary work in data labelling is actually like
Elise Racine, CC BYAmid all the talk about artificial intelligence (AI) both creating and destroying jobs, a troubling reality flies under the radar. The tasks machines can’t perform well are often offloaded onto marginalised global workers who are struggling in…
Published on 2026-08-24 10:25:22
Nvidia customers notified about AI-related price hikes
Above 15 percent.
Published on 2026-08-24 06:43:00
More phones may soon let us prove photos are real – but will it solve the AI fake image crisis?
Filip Baotić/Unsplash“Pics or it didn’t happen” was a thing people used to say online when they wanted to verify a claim. Technology has changed this. We now regularly see a mix of the surreal and the fantastic. World leaders saying…
Published on 2026-08-24 06:05:59
This ‘AI refuser’ quit her dream job, and hopes others follow
Gabrielle Boyle resigned three days before the AFL switched on Microsoft’s AI assistant, having been told she couldn’t opt out.
Published on 2026-08-22 05:00:00
In Pictures: Security in the age of shadow AI VITG Brisbane roundtable
A selection of photos from a recent iTnews roundtable lunch at Alchemy resturant in Brisbane.
Published on 2026-08-21 16:37:00
In Pictures: Defining the path for agentic AI cubesys & Microsoft roundtable
A selection of photos from a recent iTnews roundtable lunch at Aria restaurant in Sydney.
Published on 2026-08-21 15:47:00
Superloop turning AI savings into security and compliance boost
As call centre labour savings flatten out.
Published on 2026-08-21 10:07:00
Fed gov pays to access at least six AI suites
Exclusive: M365 Copilot dominates, with 30,000-plus users.
Published on 2026-08-21 06:54:00
How a Texas student blew the whistle on a rogue AI hacking attempt
Incident occurred a fortnight ago.
Published on 2026-08-21 06:34:00
Darktrace completes IRAP assessments for key products
Enterprise security company Darktrace has completed an InfoSec Registered Assessors Program (IRAP) assessment of its adaptive AI-powered network and operational technology security platforms. The assessment of the Darktrace / NETWORK and Darktrace / OT platforms against Information Security Manual controls…
Published on 2026-08-20 00:00:00
AI bias isn’t just an error in the algorithm. It’s a chain of human decisions
SDI Productions/GettyIn the United States, leading HR software company Workday is currently facing a lawsuit over its use of job screening tools powered by AI which allegedly discriminated against applicants based on factors such as age, disability and race. The…
Published on 2026-08-20 11:01:07
AI bots will turn online shopping on its head, says payments giant
If the forecast holds, it would unwind the way online shopping has worked since the 1990s.
Published on 2026-08-19 18:00:00
Queensland TMR senior leaders driving AI
Use case pipeline being progressed, including for ranking CVs.
Published on 2026-08-19 13:40:00
Offloading work tasks to AI comes with a cost – to our brains
JDawnInk/GettyImagine your team has been tasked to deliver a high-stakes policy paper under intense time pressure. Everyone turns to generative artificial intelligence (AI) and within minutes, it delivers a full draft complete with structured arguments and authoritative-looking citations. The team…
Published on 2026-08-19 10:38:11
Google to buy Spirit Airlines’ business data for US$10 million
For AI training.
Published on 2026-08-19 06:52:00
Metcash exploring agentic AI to automate retail ordering
As a means to win loyalty and orders.
Published on 2026-08-19 06:45:00
The use of AI in biotechnology is changing faster than the rules governing either technology
Just_Super/Getty ImagesThe recent announcement of novel, viable viruses created by artificial intelligence (AI) was celebrated as a major advance in the fight against antibiotic resistance. But it also raised urgent concerns about regulation. Alongside precision gene-editing technologies such as CRISPR/Cas9…
Published on 2026-08-18 10:11:14
CBA upgrades its third-party risk management
Opens the door to AI optimisations.
Published on 2026-08-18 06:41:00
‘The AI is fake, but the love is real’: Chatbot romance is booming
Chouwa Liang says she spent a month in love with a chatbot called Norman. Her experience is increasingly normal.
Published on 2026-08-18 05:00:00
The decades-old ‘AI alignment problem’ has finally become a reality. Solving it won’t be easy
Aleksandra Konoplia / Getty ImagesHuman beings have long told versions of the same warning: be careful what you wish for. In Greek mythology, King Midas got exactly what he asked for, but at the cost of everything else he valued….
Published on 2026-08-17 16:37:29
JB Hi-Fi shares plunge as it warns of AI-driven tech squeeze
Investors reacted swiftly as the retailer noted a major dip in sales in the second half as a result of ongoing price rises and supply issues.
Published on 2026-08-17 11:52:02
US to tell partners they must pick sides in AI race with China
Under the “Pax Silica agreement”.
Published on 2026-08-17 06:34:00
New EU laws make AI content labels compulsory – but might just make it harder to spot deepfakes
marcoventuriniautieri/GettyAs the world is increasingly flooded with deepfakes, the European Union is taking action to help people distinguish what is real and what is not. It recently started enforcing transparency obligations for tech companies which require them to clearly label…
Published on 2026-08-17 06:06:14
Feature fatigue: Do we really need more AI gimmicks on our phones?
Prices are going up, companies are having a harder time with manufacturing, but at least the Google Pixel 11 Pro has a new light.
Published on 2026-08-16 13:49:25
Sobering markdown: Canva slashes valuation by $10b as AI reality bites
For years, Canva has been the undisputed darling of the local start-up scene, carrying the expectations of an entire industry.
Published on 2026-08-14 15:37:28
Why governments need AI for better decision-making
Governments have long been expected to respond quickly to emerging challenges, whether it’s a disease outbreak, a failing piece of critical infrastructure or an increase in fraudulent activity. But what if governments could identify these issues before they occur? As…
Published on 2026-08-14 00:00:00
IAG sets hefty AI budget for next financial year
Sees OpenAI partnership as key to accelerating adoption.
Published on 2026-08-13 12:31:00
Inside the Google executive moves that led to its big AI reshuffle
Going all in on Gemini.
Published on 2026-08-13 06:14:00
AI school essay cheating set to be exposed by watermarks
School essays generated by Anthropic AI would be easily and reliably flagged, thanks to an invisible watermarking system detailed by the company.
Published on 2026-08-12 15:24:27
Suncorp drives AI more deeply into insurance processes
Restructures to support accelerated adoption and use.
Published on 2026-08-12 12:39:00
Government report explores risks and controls for AI agents
The Australian Government has commissioned a report to better understand emerging AI agent risks in Australia. Available from the Department of Industry, Science and Resources, the report is said to offer a framework to help organisations, policymakers and researchers understand…
Published on 2026-08-12 00:00:00
CBA’s AI Companion is expected to face some hard questions
Bank tunes how it tracks signals and responds.
Published on 2026-08-11 19:31:00
NBN Co’s use of SaaS drives up its IT costs
Says AI use isn’t materially affecting its technology budget.
Published on 2026-08-11 18:12:00
North Korean hacking group builds AI tools
For a range of attack and reconnaissance purposes.
Published on 2026-08-11 06:50:00
Meta releases new AI model as Zuckerberg writes 6500-word essay on the future
Facebook’s owner introduced a new, downloadable AI model that can run on a personal computer, along with a lengthy manifesto by its chief executive.
Published on 2026-08-11 05:50:43
Local governments are using AI more and more. But are they doing it wisely?
Mikkel William / Getty ImagesThe most visible faces of artificial intelligence (AI) are things like ChatGPT, self-driving cars and humanoid robots. But AI is also quietly making inroads in our neighbourhoods. Across the world, local governments already use AI to…
Published on 2026-08-10 15:06:03
Eightcap uses AI to scale compliance across global markets
AI handles volume while humans handle complexity.
Published on 2026-08-10 06:00:00
Generative AI has changed mathematics forever. Where to from here?
Malte Mueller / Getty ImagesA little over a week ago, artificial intelligence company OpenAI announced ten advances in mathematics and computer science made with their as-yet unreleased model Astra. The discoveries cover a wide range of mathematical fields, including geometry,…
Published on 2026-08-10 06:11:30
How to spot if something has been written by AI
With every update, AI writing is becoming more similar to human prose. But there are still ways it exposes itself.
Published on 2026-08-09 13:00:00
A company let an AI bot run its store. It’s been a bit of a disaster
The human employees seem to like the AI agent in charge, but there have been a few issues. For example, it seems unbothered by the whole point of the operation: making money.
Published on 2026-08-07 17:35:00
Mike Cannon-Brookes’ fortune jumps $2.6 billion in just hours
“AI is the best thing that has happened to Atlassian,” Cannon-Brookes said after a quarter that eased fears artificial intelligence would eat its business.
Published on 2026-08-07 16:39:47