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CSIRO is the adult in the room as the AI kids run wild
As the business and technology worlds race for artificial intelligence supremacy, the CSIRO’s Data61 is trying to show companies how to develop systems responsibly.
Aussie AI tool used on Furiosa, Sinners is taking Hollywood by storm
Rising Sun Pictures used its own machine learning tools to make a child actor look like star Anya Taylor-Joy.
How Cricket Australia uses AI to connect with sports fans
Cricket is a sport that generates millions of data points. Cricket Australia is trying to use them to engage fans.
The winner of the AFR’s AI Trailblazer award talks life under Canva
Leonardo AI chief executive and co-founder JJ Fiasson has been honoured at the Financial Review AI Awards for 2025. Here’s how he got there.
How AI is being used to save the Great Barrier Reef
Humans and robots are working in tandem on reef conservation efforts that are about to be rolled out around the world.
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This new AI tool helps students learn, not cheat
The NSW Education Department’s NSWEduChat aide gives teachers and pupils a safe way to discover the vast scope and power of generative artificial intelligence.
SEEK is transforming employment markets through ethical AI
The employment marketplace has been named a finalist in the Financial Review AI Awards in the Ethics and responsibility category for its Responsible AI Framework.
Insurer keeps human touch to the fore as it streamlines claims
Suncorp is the winner of The Australian Financial Review AI Awards in the Ethics and responsibility category.
This chatbot for pet owners will answer your hairy questions
Greencross subsidiary Petbarn’s PetAI is a finalist in the Customer experience category of the Financial Review AI Awards.
AI system shields Australians from scams – without them knowing
Scam Indicator, developed by Quantium Telstra, flags suspicious behaviour in real time, helping banks stop scams before they succeed.
This walking, talking robot guide dog is leading the way – politely
The developers aim to create a system that can describe where users are, what’s around them and answer any questions they might have.
AI drones make inspecting wind farms a breeze
Unleash live’s pioneering system covers vast areas traditionally monitored on foot, by car or with helicopters and planes.
AI shortcuts climate threats to secure Australia’s drinking water
As extreme weather events become more common, UTS’s AI-based tool will be able to better predict raw water quality.
AI is everywhere – now we need to harness its superpowers
The Financial Review AI Awards showcases Australian innovators building practical AI solutions to boost local adoption.
‘Stunt double’ helps university teachers clone themselves
The University of Sydney’s Danny Liu has developed an AI tool that is helping both students and teachers get across the curriculum.
5 rules that show how to think about AI before it’s too late
Australia’s competitive future depends on businesses overcoming ‘paralysis by analysis’ and embracing a practical approach to AI implementation.
May
BioScout goes global using AI to protect farms, vineyards from disease
The venture capital-backed start-up is expanding internationally after its founders turned scientific research into an increasingly lucrative agricultural tech player.
November 2024
This Australian AI start-up wants you to complain more
Backed by Carthona Capital, Ajust is a consumer start-up that offers to fight your customer service battles on your behalf.
October 2024
Office workers in massive AI trial report saving an hour a day
Public servants who took part in a six-month trial of artificial intelligence say it saved them an average of an hour a day, including the time taken to check its accuracy.
How this consultant saves half a day a week using AI
KPMG graduate Niamh Tomlinson says improved productivity using the firm’s internal AI tool lets her spend more time doing higher value work.
August 2024
The robochef revolution poised to take over restaurants
Robot-driven kitchens are delivering profit margins that traditional restaurateurs can only dream of, and their spruikers argue that human chefs will benefit too.
Look, no hands: How to go bespoke without visiting the tailor
Using a new AI-powered tailoring app, this writer measured up at home for a custom-made suit. The process was almost seamless.
The ASX’s biggest AI winner this year isn’t a tech company
You have to admire how a sprawling global business has been reshaped to be part of a strong investment thematic. You also have to believe to justify the valuation.