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Australian workers mistrust AI as errors hit workplaces
Risk & Compliance

Australian workers mistrust AI as errors hit workplaces

Almost all staff want human oversight after a survey found AI mistakes at work have already triggered customer service, operational and reputational damage.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • Today
Australian food manufacturers flag productivity drag
Manufacturing

Australian food manufacturers flag productivity drag

Productivity gains are being held back as most workers say food and beverage manufacturers keep adding technology without fixing old processes first.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today
Millibeam wins award for lightweight counter-drone system
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Millibeam wins award for lightweight counter-drone system

Portable protection against battlefield drones may soon reach every soldier, after the Australian device won recognition for meeting a growing frontline need.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Today
AI makes accounting careers more attractive to Gen Z
Data governance

AI makes accounting careers more attractive to Gen Z

A looming 17,900-person shortfall in Australian accounting is pushing firms to use AI as a recruiting draw for graduates.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
MSI opens pre-orders for Prestige N16 Flip AI+ laptop
Gaming

MSI opens pre-orders for Prestige N16 Flip AI+ laptop

Buyers can now reserve MSI's first RTX Spark laptop, a 2-in-1 aimed at local AI work, with Australian pre-order extras worth AUD $179.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Australian workers split by age on careers & money
Human Capital Management

Australian workers split by age on careers & money

Australian workers in later careers are far less confident about their finances, as only 9% of 40- to 64-year-olds feel secure about money.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Today
Dell adds AI laptops & Windows workstations with NVIDIA
Generative AI

Dell adds AI laptops & Windows workstations with NVIDIA

Local AI development is moving onto Windows desktops and laptops, with Dell claiming support for 1 trillion-parameter models on the new workstation.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Australian CIOs gain workforce redesign role as AI spreads
Digital Transformation

Australian CIOs gain workforce redesign role as AI spreads

As AI adoption accelerates, most Australian CIOs now say they are more responsible for redesigning workforces than for running core IT systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Today
Middle managers want humans in AI security decisions
AI Security

Middle managers want humans in AI security decisions

Security concerns are driving a split over autonomous AI, with 46% of middle managers wanting human oversight on sensitive IT fixes versus 24% of executives.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Today
Ring launches two new 2K security cameras in Australia
Surveillance

Ring launches two new 2K security cameras in Australia

Home and small business buyers get more installation and coverage options, with Ring pricing its latest 2K models at AUD $179 and AUD $109.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 2 min read • Today
ACTU calls for AI rules after OpenAI agent hits Medicare
Generative AI

ACTU calls for AI rules after OpenAI agent hits Medicare

The breach has intensified calls for mandatory licensing and faster incident reporting as unions warn advanced AI could undermine essential public services.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
EatClub launches Caviar Reserve dining credit scheme
Payment Technologies

EatClub launches Caviar Reserve dining credit scheme

The membership aims to draw spending back into hospitality as banks trim card perks and Australia's interchange fee cap falls.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today
Australian firms lag on passkeys as AI phishing rises
Multi-factor authentication

Australian firms lag on passkeys as AI phishing rises

Australian firms remain exposed as 43% reported AI-driven phishing attacks in the past year, while many staff still log in with passwords.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Compare Club buys One Big Switch in household bills push
Insurance

Compare Club buys One Big Switch in household bills push

The deal gives the combined group access to about five million members as households look for simpler ways to cut energy and insurance bills.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Yesterday
SAP agrees to buy TechWolf in AI push for HR tools
Human Capital Management

SAP agrees to buy TechWolf in AI push for HR tools

The deal will deepen SAP's AI tools for hiring and reskilling as employers face faster shifts in jobs, skills and workforce planning.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Meta & NiCE back AI agent protocol for customer service
Customer Experience

Meta & NiCE back AI agent protocol for customer service

Customer service teams may face higher volumes as the standard lets personal AI agents sign in, verify users and act for them.

By Raphael Veloso • 5 min read • Yesterday
GravityLab launches AI assistant for DonateLife Victoria
Generative AI

GravityLab launches AI assistant for DonateLife Victoria

The tool could save staff an hour or two per organ donation case by surfacing verified answers from internal documents in seconds.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Small Australian firms lag larger rivals in hiring plans
Real estate

Small Australian firms lag larger rivals in hiring plans

Only 30% of firms with one to 19 staff plan to recruit in the next year, highlighting a widening gap with bigger employers.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Infios named Gartner Customers' Choice for warehouse systems
Manufacturing

Infios named Gartner Customers' Choice for warehouse systems

The latest peer-rated nod bolsters Infios' standing with warehouse software buyers weighing reliability and support, not just features.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • 2 days ago