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AI buildings cut energy use by up to 22%: Schneider
Featured • Schneider Electric

AI buildings cut energy use by up to 22%: Schneider

about 1 hour ago

The technology could save building owners thousands in annual utility bills while cutting emissions far faster than the AI systems themselves.

Sean Mitchell
SEAN MITCHELL Publisher

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Westpac

OpenDebt raises AUD $2 million to expand AI debt recovery

The funding will help the Sydney start-up reach more lenders as it targets overdue debts that are too small or costly to chase manually.

about 18 hours ago · Karen Joy Bacudo
Sustainability

TCL launches new VoxIN smart air conditioners in Australia

Australian households facing higher power bills will be able to buy TCL's new range from AUD $959, with offline voice control and AI energy management.

about 22 hours ago · Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin
Data breach

Filigran warns boards on ageing tech cyber controls

Continuous validation is being pushed as boards and insurers seek proof that ageing-system cyber controls still work as threat windows shrink.

about 22 hours ago · Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin
Sustainability

University of Sydney offers free ChatGPT Edu to all

Students and staff will gain free access as the university pairs the rollout with AUD $1 million for research into AI's environmental impact.

about 22 hours ago · Sofiah Nichole Salivio
Airlines

Loyalty programmes reshape Australian travel choices

Loyalty schemes are winning a bigger share of Australian travel spending as airlines, hotels and car hire firms push more personalised offers.

about 23 hours ago · Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin
National Broadband Network

Tangerine becomes Melbourne Renegades Principal Partner

The expanded deal gives the club extra commercial backing and puts Tangerine on the front of both teams' jerseys this summer.

about 23 hours ago · Sean Mitchell
Investigation

Question marks over valuation as Canva makes AI pivot

Lower revenues and higher AI costs are challenges for Australian design software company Canva to maintain growth as it mulls IPO.

about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Question marks over valuation as Canva makes AI pivot

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