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Albanese’s $15b tech fund gets ready to write first cheques
Two years after it was first legislated to beef up Australia’s competitiveness in technology and manufacturing, the National Reconstruction Fund is about to make its first investments.
- by David Swan
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Albanese defends $1b start-up bet as Queensland support wavers
The contentious $1 billion project relied on federal and state co-operation, but the new Queensland government is sceptical.
- by Paul Sakkal and David Swan
What AI can learn from the history of the moon landing
In this extract from her book AI Needs You, Verity Harding delves into the motivation of artificial intelligence.
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Quantum Computing
Probe flagged for Labor’s $1b showcase quantum computing deal
The auditor-general has opened the door to scrutiny of public investment of almost $1 billion in high-tech start-up PsiQuantum.
- by Paul Sakkal
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Manufacturing
Super funds keen to invest in Australian-made scheme as gas fight flares
Big investors with deep pockets have backed the government’s $22.7 billion Future Made in Australia scheme, but a political brawl could stall its development.
- by Mike Foley
Twice the grunt or half the weight – Australia’s plans to build a better battery
Double the energy for the same size is the goal for the next generation of rechargeable batteries. Batteries that Australia hopes to make at home.
- by Mike Foley
Opinion
Opinion
I never felt emotional about my email address, until they tried to take it from me
This shake-up by the telcos goes beyond practical inconvenience. It’s an emotional wrench – a loss of identity.
- by Vivienne Pearson
Made in Australia: The $22.7 billion punt to rival China’s dominance
The government is betting big on green technologies and industry to grow local manufacturing.
- by Mike Foley
Explainer
Quantum Computing
Chandeliers, ‘qubits’ and Schrödinger’s cat: Inside the bizarre world of quantum computing
In the quantum realm, the laws of physics are different. Now its mind-bending tech could soon transform our lives. How does it work?
- by Angus Holland, Jackson Graham and Angus Dalton
Analysis
Quantum Computing
Y2K was a flop. But Q-Day could really screw us over
Quantum computing accelerated on Tuesday with a $1 billion injection of government funding. But the rise of the tech poses a key threat to the way we live.
- by Angus Dalton
$1 billion for Australian project to build first useful quantum computer
Anthony Albanese will on Tuesday announce the investment to bring a cutting-edge computing company to Australia.
- by Shane Wright
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