AI and Sustainability: Striking the Balance in the Asia-Pacific offers a dynamic overview of how artificial intelligence is being harnessed to meet the region’s environmental targets while curbing its own energy footprint. Through vivid case studies-from precision irrigation in Southeast Asia that cuts water use by up to 30% to AI-driven smart grids in Japan maximizing renewable integration-the post highlights three pivotal features: data-driven decision-making, cross-sector collaboration, and adaptive policy frameworks. Its advantages include enhanced resource efficiency, economic resilience and biodiversity protection, making it a blueprint for sustainable innovation tailored to the Asia-Pacific’s unique challenges.

The rise of sophisticated voice cloning hitting senior officials shows why the world needs to get serious about AI governance-yesterday. Deepfakes are no longer just creepy curiosities in political spats; they’re barreling full tilt into national security territory. Just ask US Senator Marco Rubio. Someone cloned his voice and tried to trick other officials into […]

Navigating the AI Revolution: Governance, Economic Gains, and the Future of Work Imagine getting the sack from a robot. Sounds mad, but this is the world we’re heading into as AI transforms workplaces worldwide. And here’s the kicker – countries that nail the governance around AI in the workplace stand to bag massive economic wins. […]

Australia really needs to step up when it comes to its future with artificial intelligence. The launch of DeepSeek serves as a wake-up call, highlighting the fact that if we don’t invest in our own AI solutions, we’ll be stuck relying on foreign tech that might not even resonate with our values—plus, it often carries […]

Over the past year, it’s been incredible to see how Australians have embraced AI in various aspects of life, from work and education to entertainment. A recent survey we conducted with IPSOS, as part of a global study spanning 21 countries, shows that a growing number of Australians are using AI. There’s been a noticeable […]

Google’s latest AI overhaul-anchored by its Gemini model, enhanced search algorithms and Bard integration-is reshaping how brands win visibility and trust online. By blending real-time data, conversational search and multimodal understanding, Google now rewards relevance, authority and user experience more than ever. Brands that fail to optimize for AI-driven queries risk plummeting in rankings, while those embracing structured data, clear expertise signals and tailored content stand to gain richer engagement and sustainable traffic. In this new landscape, agility in content strategy and a commitment to authentic, value-packed experiences become the ultimate competitive edge.

AI shopping bots are coming, and they’re set to shake up how we shop. These intelligent assistants can get to grips with what customers like, cut out middlemen, and level the playing field on prices — which means traditional retail could be in for a big shift. Revolutionising the Retail Experience The rise of AI […]

Recent research indicates that Australians are increasingly anxious about potential job losses attributed to artificial intelligence (AI), with six out of ten expressing fears that generative AI could replace their roles. According to the AI Maturity Index published by ServiceNow, Australia appears to be regressing in its AI readiness, dropping 10 points over the past […]