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DeepSeek sees government bans
The government has banned all DeepSeek products, applications, and web services from government systems ...
DTA extends cloud deal
A whole-of-government agreement with AWS extends a massive cloud services partnership for another three years.
Top judge issues AI warning
NSW’s Chief Justice Andrew Bell has issued a sharp warning about the risks of AI in the state’s legal system.
Site sweep finds shop issues
The internet is full of bargains and, as the ACCC found, dodgy return policies.
CSIRO boosts space search
An Australian-developed technology is revealing deep-space mysteries by sifting through signals like grains of sand.
DeepSeek upsets tech giants
A Chinese AI system has shaken up global markets and intensified the US-China AI race.
New MOU to boost skills
The federal government is teaming up with the tech sector to improve digital services.
Services to switch "clunky" tech
Services Australia has launched a 10-year transformation of its IT architecture ...
WA populating AI board
The WA Government has appointed seven experts to its newly formed AI Advisory Board.
Fossil firms share phrases
New research shows a range of fossil fuel industries tweeting together for “climate obstruction”.
AI translator advances
Researchers have developed an AI-powered translation model capable of real-time speech-to-speech translation.
Class action on LinkedIn training
Legal action accuses a social media giant of training AI on users’ data without their consent.
IBM to drive Home Affairs shift
Home Affairs has signed a new $165 million contract with IBM to modernise its mainframe systems.
CBA to see myGov ID
Commonwealth Bank has partnered with Services Australia to test a new identity verification system ...
Council AI growing
Logan City Council's AI-driven CCTV network is reshaping public safety monitoring.