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Australia unveils 2035 climate goal, urges practical action
Cartech

Australia unveils 2035 climate goal, urges practical action

Australia unveils its 2035 climate goal, urging practical action to decarbonise energy and freight sectors while ensuring economic resilience and grid stability.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025
Digital rights group condemns age assurance trial's final report
Data Protection

Digital rights group condemns age assurance trial's final report

Electronic Frontiers Australia sharply criticises the Age Assurance Technology Trial's final report, highlighting privacy flaws and overstated age verification claims.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
MoneyMe partners with SEON to strengthen fraud detection tools
Fintech

MoneyMe partners with SEON to strengthen fraud detection tools

MoneyMe partners with SEON to boost fraud detection using advanced device intelligence and behavioural analysis amid business expansion.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
AMP, UNSW partner to drive responsible AI in finance
Smart Cities

AMP, UNSW partner to drive responsible AI in finance

AMP and UNSW Sydney have partnered to advance responsible AI in financial services, enhancing retirement planning support for Australians.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
Authors oppose AI text mining proposal over copyright concerns
Physical Security

Authors oppose AI text mining proposal over copyright concerns

The Australian Society of Authors opposes a Productivity Commission proposal for AI text mining exceptions, citing risks to creators' copyright and earnings.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
ACS urges prompt, risk-based AI rules to boost skills & trust
Generative AI

ACS urges prompt, risk-based AI rules to boost skills & trust

ACS urges swift, risk-based AI regulation alongside skill-building to boost trust, innovation and address critical digital capability gaps in Australia.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
ACS report urges action on digital skills for AUD $134bn growth
Digital Transformation

ACS report urges action on digital skills for AUD $134bn growth

ACS urges Australia to close its digital skills gap, unlocking AUD $134bn growth and boosting jobs through a ten-point plan centred on AI and tech training.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025

Global Stories

Digital Technology stories

AI needs us: Why human oversight is crucial for realising AI's potential
Digital Transformation

AI needs us: Why human oversight is crucial for realising AI's potential

Human oversight is vital for AI's success, ensuring ethical use, optimised performance, and unlocking its true potential in business and innovation.

By Terry Smagh • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
IT sector gains dedicated roles in new skills boards
Artificial Intelligence

IT sector gains dedicated roles in new skills boards

The Government will create eight Industry Skills Boards, allocating creative and IT sectors like game development and AI to ISBs, not NZQA as initially planned.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
AI reshaping traditional sectors like insurance & travel
Artificial Intelligence

AI reshaping traditional sectors like insurance & travel

Artificial intelligence is revolutionising the way sectors operate, and embracing the technology is now essential for unlocking its full potential.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Digital Technology stories

Spark launches kid-focused mobile plan with parental controls
Cloud Services

Spark launches kid-focused mobile plan with parental controls

Spark launches the Kids Plan, a NZD $20 monthly mobile plan with parental controls and access to digital parenting resources for families.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Mon, 4th Aug 2025
Canada will use AI to enhance mineral exploration in NWT
Supply Chain

Canada will use AI to enhance mineral exploration in NWT

Canada and Northwest Territories partner to use AI and digital tech for exploring northern mineral resources, boosting sustainable investment and Indigenous collaboration.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025
Objective named among Ambitious Essex Tech 50 for innovation
Data Analytics

Objective named among Ambitious Essex Tech 50 for innovation

Objective has been named among the Ambitious Essex Tech 50 for 2025, recognising its innovation and growth in Essex's thriving tech sector.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Alibaba Cloud to invest USD $60m in global AI partnerships
Firewalls

Alibaba Cloud to invest USD $60m in global AI partnerships

Alibaba Cloud will invest over USD $60 million to enhance AI innovation and strengthen its global partner network with new technology collaborations.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Voyage marks decade of growth with focus on AI & culture
Digital Transformation

Voyage marks decade of growth with focus on AI & culture

Christchurch-based digital agency Voyage celebrates 10 years, focusing on AI integration and a strong workplace culture to drive future growth.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Unitec launches Doctor of Computing for advanced research
EduTech

Unitec launches Doctor of Computing for advanced research

Unitec has launched a Doctor of Computing programme, offering advanced research opportunities for skilled professionals in AI, cybersecurity, and more.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
NFT eco treasure hunt aims to engage families at Singapore festival
Blockchain

NFT eco treasure hunt aims to engage families at Singapore festival

Mintable teams with Singapore's Ministry for a family-friendly NFT Eco Treasure Hunt at the 2025 Youth4Climate Festival to promote sustainability education.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025