Legacy systems continue to hold back AI-driven cloud transformation
NTT DATA has released a new report finding that only 14% of organisations have reached the highest level of cloud maturity, despite nearly two decades
The promise and pitfalls of AI-powered mental health support
AI chatbots offer quick, affordable alternatives to human therapy, but their advice isn’t foolproof. Artificial intelligence (AI) used as a therapeutic tool dates back to
Study reveals the stylistic gap between AI and human-written news articles
Research into the stylistic differences between storytellers reveals that news articles produced by Artificial Intelligence (AI) lack the creative flair found in stories written by
Governments urged to act on AI standards to protect student learning and cognition
Australian students risk losing key cognitive and learning skills unless urgent national action is taken to guide and structure the use of AI in schools.
Updated regulations target dopamine-driven social media features used by young Australians
The Albanese Government is targeting harmful and addictive social media features aimed at reducing how often young Australians are kept engaged online. Updated rules further
Study highlights gap between cyber awareness and real-world online behaviour in Australia
A new study shows 76% of Australians feel confident identifying cyber threats, but risky behaviours such as password reuse and sharing credentials remain common. KnowBe4
Blair Speedy on why fast, informed engagement beats perfect messaging
Everyday media engagement—not major crises—is where many public sector organisations quietly lose control of their narrative. Despite having robust strategies and approval frameworks in place,
Rochelle Hurst on plain English or legalese: Choosing clarity in government communication
Clear communication is often cited as a cornerstone of effective government—but in practice, legal complexity still dominates many public-facing messages. In this interview, Rochelle Hurst,
Invisible signals could transform secure communications for defence and finance
Researchers have created a ‘negative luminescence’ system to transmit hidden information in a novel way. Engineers at UNSW Sydney and Monash have developed an innovative way
The growing gap between AI security investment and AI risk exposure
AI-driven attacks rise as organisations struggle to secure data, with deepfakes, credential theft, and limited security budgets posing major risks. According to the Thales 2026 Data
Securing critical infrastructure: Preparing 5G networks for the quantum era
A world-first innovation has shown that 5G networks can be upgraded to quantum-safe security, with existing SIM and eSIM cards protected against future cyber threats
Supporting multilingual communities through clear, simple government communication
The Plain English Foundation has marked 13 years of working with Blacktown City Council on accessible communication initiatives. As one of the nation’s fastest growing and most