Artificial intelligence is no longer a frontier reserved for multinational corporations. Across Australia, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are beginning to adopt AI to streamline operations, improve customer engagement and extract value from data. The rapid evolution of generative AI and accessible machine‑learning tools has lowered entry barriers, but the path to effective implementation still […]
Artificial intelligence has moved from buzzword to toolbox, quietly threading itself into tasks like invoicing, rostering, customer support and demand forecasting. For Australian small businesses-whether you’re running a café in Cairns, a repair shop in Fremantle or a professional service in Parramatta-the question isn’t “Is AI real?” but “Are we ready?” Readiness is less about […]
The shop lights come on, the inbox fills, and the to‑do list grows faster than the day. Somewhere between inventory, invoices, and customer questions, you keep hearing that AI could help. But should it? And where would you even begin? This guide is a practical map for small businesses considering AI-not a sales pitch, not […]
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 […]
Australia’s push to integrate AI across mining, healthcare, agriculture, finance and logistics is set to generate A$17 trillion by 2030. Backed by proactive government funding, public-private research hubs and a pioneering data-sovereignty framework, this initiative fuses cutting-edge algorithms with local expertise. The payoff: dramatic productivity gains, export growth and a high-skill workforce fueled by targeted upskilling programs. By embedding indigenous knowledge and sustainable practices into every project, Australia is forging a globally unique, ethically driven AI powerhouse.
South Australia has officially kicked off its new ‘Office for AI’, backed by a $28 million splash from the 2025-26 state budget to get artificial intelligence projects up and running in government. The office, which sits under the Department of Treasury and Finance, is on the lookout for a director to steer the ship, supported […]
AI has been shaking things up for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) lately. What used to feel like fancy tech reserved for big players is now pretty much at everyone’s fingertips. Teams are working smarter, digging up insights faster, and personalizing customer experiences like never before. According to Twilio’s State of Customer Engagement report, nearly […]
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 […]
