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.
National Media Literacy Strategy to help Australians navigate AI-driven misinformation risks
The Albanese government has launched the National Media Literacy Strategy to help Australians navigate a rapidly changing digital media environment and improve resilience against misinformation
Monash report calls for national action to prepare Australia’s quantum workforce
A new report from Monash University is calling for stronger national coordination to prepare Australia for the commercialisation of quantum technologies, highlighting the need for
University researchers use AI to support student mental health and wellbeing
A UNSW Sydney research team has developed prototype AI digital companions designed to support student mental health and reduce loneliness and isolation. Tom and Mia
AI performance suffers as operational demands outpace system capacity
Datadog says operational complexity, rather than model capability, is now the main barrier to scaling AI reliably, as adoption of AI continues to accelerate. Datadog’s State
Social engineering and AI drive surge in consumer payment scams
Visa’s Spring 2026 Biannual Threats Report shows scams are the fastest-growing source of consumer harm, with criminals increasingly using AI and social engineering to trick
Millennials emerge as Australia’s biggest AI users while Gen Z grows sceptical
New research from Oysterly Media shows Millennials are the most active and trusting users of AI in Australia, while Gen Z is the most sceptical
Government expands community Wi-Fi to close digital gap in remote Australia
The Albanese Government is allocating $11.6 million to expand free community Wi-Fi access in remote First Nations communities in the Northern Territory. Reliable connectivity supports
Researchers warn institutional trust in education apps may be misplaced
A UNSW-led audit of nearly 200 school-endorsed apps found most begin harvesting children’s data within seconds. The findings expose gaps in oversight across schools, developers
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