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‘Next Cochlear’ launches ASX float to sell its ‘medical Lego’
Tetratherix, a medical device company backed by Xero founder Rod Drury, is set to make its ASX debut later this month with an ambitious global pitch for investors.
More cloud - less power and water
Data centres now account for an estimated 4 per cent of global electricity demand, a figure that continues to rise with AI workloads.
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Chair extraordinaire Anne Ward trades at a discount
Ward resigned from Articore on Monday. Then the company’s shares soared.
Creditors divided as StrongRoom sale D-day arrives
The fate of the disgraced pharmaceutical software start-up rests on the outcome of a high-stakes meeting on Thursday.
Nvidia’s $1.5 trillion rally has traders primed for more
“It’s time to ramp back up your ownership” of the AI poster child, one portfolio manager says, even after a 45 per cent surge from its April low.
Australia’s productivity problem: there’s an AI agent for that
As Australia faces its weakest productivity performance in 60 years, agentic artificial intelligence is set to bring about a fundamental shift in work.
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Opinion & Analysis
What if Google just broke itself up? A tech insider makes the case
Unless the tech giant can pull off a few miracles in court, it will be forced to shrink. But instead of resisting change, Google could accelerate it.
Tim Ayres is wrong. Unions should not control AI use in workplaces
The idea that trade unions should be able to exercise some sort of veto over the use of artificial intelligence is retrograde and risks Australia falling behind the rest of the world.
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What to tell your kids about how to prepare for AI
We asked six leaders for their advice to teenagers about the unfolding AI revolution. Their answers may surprise you.
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Matt Comyn fears AI could make us the ‘left behind country’
The Commonwealth Bank boss doesn’t subscribe to AI doomsday scenarios but says we still need to ask: what if they’re right?
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Technology reviews
This home Wi-Fi system has a killer feature, but it comes at a price
Amazon’s eero Pro 7 isn’t the fastest we’ve tested, but it does strike a nice balance between speed and other features. However, there’s a catch.
Microsoft’s Surface Pro 12 is what Apple’s iPad Pro should be
Microsoft’s new Surface Pro might not be as fast or as fancy as an Apple iPad Pro, but you can actually use it for real work.
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What if Google just broke itself up? A tech insider makes the case
Unless the tech giant can pull off a few miracles in court, it will be forced to shrink. But instead of resisting change, Google could accelerate it.
Tim Ayres is wrong. Unions should not control AI use in workplaces
The idea that trade unions should be able to exercise some sort of veto over the use of artificial intelligence is retrograde and risks Australia falling behind the rest of the world.
AI transforms customer journeys with personalised experiences
AI is fundamentally changing how businesses engage with customers, shifting from traditional marketing to delivering hyper-personalised experiences.
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What to tell your kids about how to prepare for AI
We asked six leaders for their advice to teenagers about the unfolding AI revolution. Their answers may surprise you.
Meta to buy power from nuclear plant as AI demand soars
The parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp signed a 20-year contract to buy 1121 megawatts from the Clinton plant starting in mid-2027.
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From ‘lucky country’ to ‘left-behind country’: Matt Comyn’s AI warning
Executives say Australia is in danger of falling behind as the rise of artificial intelligence creates a profound change in the way people and businesses work.
Forget a government data centre strategy, just slash red tape: AirTrunk
Carly Wishart, an executive at the digital infrastructure giant, warns that there are many countries in the region jockeying to attract data centres.
Musk taps investors for $7.7b for AI startup after leaving Trump
The billionaire’s xAI is launching the share sale, as the world’s richest man returns to his business empire and the race to develop artificial intelligence.
From mortgages to mining copper, here’s how big companies are using AI
Flood and cyclone victims are just some of the people the country’s biggest businesses are helping with the use of artificial intelligence.
Matt Comyn fears AI could make us the ‘left behind country’
The Commonwealth Bank boss doesn’t subscribe to AI doomsday scenarios but says we still need to ask: what if they’re right?
Sydney’s Phocas sells to Californian tech investor for $500m-plus
It is a spectacular outcome for Phocas’ founders, who bootstrapped it for nearly 15 years and will share the spoils with only a handful of external investors.
This Google leader reveals how businesses should approach AI
Those in leadership should be asking: where does AI sit in your organisation? Is it just for your tech team, or is it a standing topic in the boardroom?
Bridging mid-market productivity gap – why implementing AI is key
Many mid-market firms, the engine room of the economy, feel the pressure to innovate, but at the same time, are wary of wasted investment.
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Ayres signals a bigger role for unions over AI use at work
Industry Minister Tim Ayres says they should have a louder voice in how businesses adopt artificial intelligence, as concerns rise about huge job losses.
This home Wi-Fi system has a killer feature, but it comes at a price
Amazon’s eero Pro 7 isn’t the fastest we’ve tested, but it does strike a nice balance between speed and other features. However, there’s a catch.
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.