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‘Thongs aren’t underwear’: The case for an Australian ChatGPT
Sovereign Australia AI wants to build a model that understands Australian culture and values. But does the country really need it?
- by David Swan
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Video games
Handheld Xbox might not be all it seems, but it’s a great portable PC
As the Xbox brand expands to all gaming platforms, the Xbox Ally X puts its best foot forward with huge performance and a streamlined UI.
- by Tim Biggs
Less-known social apps surge as teen users look for new home
The likes of Yope and Lemon8 are enjoying an uptick in Australia right now, but they will still be subject to the government’s regulations.
- by Tim Biggs
Victoria was ranked dead last, yet a $60b tech giant just made Melbourne its fastest-growing hub
The Business Council of Australia has slammed Victoria’s taxes and red tape, but tech billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes says the criticism doesn’t stack up.
- by David Swan
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Social media
Social media ban 101: How to stop your kid getting around it and other tips
What you need to know, and what you can do.
- by Tim Biggs
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Software
‘Premium prices for a downgrade’: $96.5 million BoM website savaged
Pressure is mounting on the agency and its newly minted chief executive Stuart Minchin after a major cost blowout.
- by David Swan
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Victorian premier demands answers after copper thieves trigger Optus crisis
Jacinta Allan has sought an urgent briefing after another Optus outage left more than 14,000 customers in the lurch.
- by David Swan and Rachel Eddie
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Robots
Just because a robot can walk, doesn’t mean it can work
The tech industry is obsessed with humanoid robots, and people are fascinated by them. But for almost every application they’re pitched for, they make zero sense.
- by Tim Biggs
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An offer he couldn’t refuse: The young Aussie who couldn’t say no to Zuckerberg
Australians are plentiful in Silicon Valley, building the future of artificial intelligence. And they’re earning pay packets that defy belief.
- by David Swan
‘Very beautiful’: A new robot dances for Putin days after embarrassing faceplant
The unusual event was watched closely by Putin’s bodyguards, one of whom stood between the robot and the Russian leader afterwards to make sure it moved away from him and did not get too close.
- by Reuters
Google’s Gemini 3: What’s new and what can it do?
The latest AI from Google makes big promises for developers and power users, but how does it compare in everyday tasks?
- by Tim Biggs
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