This Month
Ex-KPMG consultant lands global VC funding for AI start-up
California-based venture capital firm Aliavia Ventures and No Brand Holdings led InsightWise’s $1 million oversubscribed pre-seed round.
Canva makes its pitch to take on Microsoft with an AI Excel rival
Canva has launched its biggest product update, including a move to take on the industry giant with a re-imagining of the Excel spreadsheet.
Why Google and OpenAI suddenly paid Reddit $160 million
Chief operating officer Jen Wong says the site may be two decades old with a mature audience, but the commercial opportunities are only just beginning.
Who AI thinks will win the election and why
Grok said it could take a natural disaster or a major misstep to stop Labor when we asked four platforms who would win the federal election.
Ex-Facebook executive says Zuckerberg undermined US security
Sarah Wynn-Williams testified to Congress that the social media giant threatened national interests while cozying up to China, accusations Meta denies.
Which AI course should I do?
When it comes to learning about generative AI, there are many options for upskilling. What’s the best course for business leaders and board directors?
For a revealing insight into Nvidia, this book is unrivalled
Jensen Huang’s brainchild, Nvidia, has had astronomic success making microchips. Stephen Witt’s “The Thinking Machine” tells the inside story.
Loan Market Group in talent ‘sweet spot’
The winner of the Financial Services category has seen new staff attracted to its ‘scale, stability and entrepreneurial vibe’.
Meaningful work is what matters most
Employees are happiest when they feel what they do has purpose and impact – and this helps organisations thrive.
Beyond perks and pay: The expanding role of work in a volatile world
In rapidly changing times, successful organisations will be intentional, strategic and courageous in making difficult yet necessary choices.
Why AirTrunk gave staff a trip to Bali, plus $1000
The data centre operator gave staff money to donate to partner charities from the innovative social impact fund.
Ramsay Healthcare chief says the age of AI care is coming
The CEO of Australia’s biggest private hospital operator has flagged greater AI adoption as a way to help improve services.
Microsoft pull-back casts doubts on local data centre boom
The CEO of data centre operator NextDC hoses down suggestions the sector is in for a correction but analysts warn of ‘AI fatigue’ across businesses.
Shifting gears in the AI race
Join global experts, business leaders, and policymakers for an in-depth look at how Australia can carve its own path in the rapidly moving global AI landscape.
This 21-year-old used AI to cheat a test. He got multiple job offers
Roy Lee was fed up with the antiquated way that large tech firms were testing job candidates with computer coding riddles.
Alibaba plans to release flagship AI model as soon as April
The Hangzhou-based company new offering comes as competition from rivals, including OpenAI and DeepSeek, heats up.
A master’s no longer a golden ticket – just ask the AI job interviewer
Wendy Qin has a higher degree in management on top of her commerce degree. She applied for 40 jobs before landing her first gig.
OpenAI finalises biggest ever tech funding round at $US300b valuation
The ChatGPT maker has closed the largest private funding round in history, at $US40 billion, led by Japanese investor SoftBank.
March
AI company’s IPO fizzer a warning for Canva and Australian tech stars
The biggest US technology float since 2021, for artificial intelligence firm CoreWeave, fell flat on Friday. That has implications across the Pacific.
Inside StrongRoom’s breakneck trip from hero to zero
Three months ago, the pharmacy software start-up was on top of the world. New investors, plenty of blue sky. Then came the allegations from its new backers.