Interest in artificial intelligence tools has soared in Australia, with internet searches for the technology rising by 20 per cent, according to Google. But the internet giant revealed searches for AI-detection tools are also up, indicating many people are yet to grow comfortable with the technology. The...
Sectors affected by the global IT outages could take weeks to get back to normal, the home affairs minister has warned. The outage, caused by major cyber security firm CrowdStrike deploying a software update, left industries ranging from banks, airlines, supermarkets, media organisations and retailers unable...
Australians could cut their power bills – and carbon emissions – one light bulb at a time as halogen lighting is switched off in homes and offices. Halogen will be phased out and new standards set for digital signage displays under tougher national standards agreed with...
Australia needs to make bigger investments in research and development projects to avoid falling behind global competition, a conference has been told. It also needed to include more First Nations experts to tap into vital, specialist knowledge. The calls came at the Collaborate Innovate conference in Brisbane...
An alleged scheme to artificially inflate share prices before selling the stock has been busted by the financial regulator. Participants in the alleged “pump and dump” scheme face up to 15 years behind bars and fines of more than $1 million, after being charged with conspiracy...
Power producers chasing profits during a cold snap have stoked wholesale electricity price rises in recent months, according to the latest data. Wholesale electricity prices have increased across all regions except Queensland as more expensive gas and hydro generation were supplied to meet demand, according to...