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.
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