Demand for digital skills spreads beyond technology roles across Australia
Australians with digital skills are earning significantly higher salaries, according to new research from Indeed and the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The Indeed and ADB “Skills
Australian children increasingly turn to AI for advice and emotional support
eSafety research shows AI is becoming a normal part of growing up, with almost four in five Australian children aged 10 to 17 using AI
Government agencies urged to clarify accountability for AI implementation
Australian public sector agencies are being urged to simplify complex AI approval processes and move beyond high-level principles in their risk and assurance frameworks. A
Australian consumers want human connection as businesses focus on faster service
New ContactBabel research shows Australian organisations and customers have differing views on what defines good customer service. The research draws on responses from managers and
Five-year investment strengthens Australia’s First Nations language sector
First Nations language organisations across Australia will receive increased funding to support Indigenous languages and culture. The program will invest funding over five years to
Victorian Government to crack down on big tech with new social media laws
Labor will introduce new laws to hold AI and technology companies accountable while strengthening protections for children online. The new laws will help families take
Humanoid robots move closer to industry as labour shortages accelerate
Humanoid robots are moving from research laboratories towards real-world workplaces as companies explore new ways to address growing labour shortages, improve productivity, and support workers in physically
Why Zero Trust biometrics are reshaping physical and digital security
As organisations face increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, protecting digital systems alone is no longer enough. Security leaders are also strengthening physical access controls, recognising that
Albanese government invests $450,000 to expand online sexual extortion prevention
The Albanese government will invest $450,000 to expand a national education program aimed at tackling online sexual extortion, as growing evidence highlights the increasing risks facing young
eSafety warns Big Tech is failing to stop rise in online sexual extortion
Australia’s online safety regulator has accused major technology companies of failing to do enough to prevent online sexual extortion, warning that significant gaps remain despite
Why replacing graduates with AI may backfire for employers
As artificial intelligence reshapes the workplace, the decline of entry-level roles could weaken the talent pipeline and contribute to long-term skills shortages across industries. AI
Future Frontier program to help commercialise Australian AI research
Australia’s ability to turn world-class artificial intelligence research into successful businesses is the focus of a new initiative launched by Monash University and Illume Ventures.