Archived News for IT Professionals
Donald Trump has handed Elon Musk a central role in a new US Government efficiency drive.
Robodebt details coming
The Federal Government says it will release a confidential chapter of the Robodebt Royal Commission’s final report at some point.
Tech standards seek balance
New standards are being created to drive diversity in Australia’s tech sector.
Quantum correction coming
Two quantum theorists have solved a decades-old problem that will free up quantum computing power.
AI to eye bushfires
Authorities are exploring the use of AI for early bushfire detection in Victoria.
Teen plan advancing
Legislation to ban social media access for those under 16 is expected to pass Parliament soon.
Social media age limit outlined
The Federal Government is seeking to ban under-16s from social media, and will trust tech giants to enforce it.
Social media harms queried
A new study has contested the notion that heavy social media use significantly harms mental health.
Streaming plan paused
The federal government appears to have shelved its long-promised local content rules for streamers.
Local buoy boosts ocean watch
Curtin University and NASA are pioneering new ways to monitor ocean health from space.
Safety central in nuclear re-start
Experts have shown that restarting a nuclear reactor is not just a matter of flicking a switch.
Space industry shifting
Governments are greenlighting rocket projects despite environmental outcry and defence cuts.
In-house effort drops contractors
Defence faces the most substantial cuts in the APS’s contractor reduction plan.
3G shutdown in final phase
Australia’s 3G network shutdown has affected thousands of devices this week.
Legal action on Optus sales
The consumer watchdog has taken Optus to court over alleged unethical sales.
Review causes Robodebt re-think
The NACC is reconsidering its Robodebt decision after a misconduct finding.
Robots drive STEM boost
UniSA is running a robotics program to inspire a new generation of STEM-savvy teachers.
E-waste warning in AI explosion
Generative AI could drive up e-waste by a thousandfold in coming years.