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Australia Divided In DeepSeek Response
Australian authorities disagree over the response the country should take to the runaway success of the Chinese AI app DeepSeek. While some industry groups call for rapid action to support national AI innovation, the science minister urges caution. The Tech Council of Australia, an industry body that includes Microsoft, Atlassian, Google, and IBM among its members, warned the government should…
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Vodafone just more than doubled its network coverage in Australia — here’s what you need to know
In a huge win for its customers, Vodafone has significantly expanded its reach in regional Australia thanks to a network sharing deal between its parent company TPG Telecom and Optus, which went into effect on January 31, 2025. The partnership has seen Vodafone’s network reach increase by 150% — from roughly 400,000 square kilometres to over 1,000,000 square kilometres —…
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AI Growth Outpaces Skills Acquisition in Australia
Research from Google and Accenture suggests that an increasing number of Australians and businesses are using artificial intelligence, which may not come as a surprise. However, there is a significant disparity in the number of employees who feel equipped to use AI, and what C-suite executives perceive that number to be. Google polled 1,000 Australians and found that 49% used…
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Phishing Emails in Australia Rise by 30%
The number of phishing emails received by Australians surged by 30% last year, new research by security firm Abnormal Security has found. Cybercriminals have increasingly targeted the Asia-Pacific region, partly because it is becoming a larger player in critical industries like data centres and telecoms. For APAC as a whole, credential phishing attacks rose by 30.5% between 2023 and 2024,…
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New Payroll Compliance Penalties Driving Tech Adoption in Australia, Says Yellow Canary
A new survey by payroll tech firm Yellow Canary found that just 22% of Australian businesses have adopted proactive payroll compliance technology. Still, more may follow as they seek to reduce the legal and business risk of underpaying employees. Intentional employee underpayments were made a criminal offense on Jan. 5 following amendments to Australia’s Fair Work legislation, with individuals and…
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Australia Unveils National AI Plan to Boost Investment and Capabilities
Australia has announced plans to develop a national AI strategy to strengthen its AI capabilities and attract investment, aiming to unlock the economic productivity potential of these technologies. The strategy will focus on building AI skills, sovereign capabilities, and infrastructure, positioning Australia to seize the $600 billion boost to GDP that the government expects AI will deliver by 2030. Set…
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Apple Intelligence arrives for the UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand with iOS 18.2 – Computerworld
Apple has released iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2, which means local language access to Apple Intelligence is now available to iPhone, Mac, and iPad users in the UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand. (They’ve had to set their language to US English to use these features until now; users will need to update their software first, as it…
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Watch Australia vs India 2nd Test 2024 live stream
The Australia vs India 2nd Test at the Adelaide Oval gives Australia the chance to exploit their excellent record in day-night matches at this venue to draw level in the five-match series. You can watch Australia vs India 2nd Test 2024 live streams from anywhere with a VPN and potentially for FREE. Australia vs India 2nd Test 2024 live stream,…
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Australia Passes Groundbreaking Cyber Security Law
Australia passed its first-ever Cyber Security Act on Nov. 25, introducing various measures to strengthen the nation’s defenses. Among its key provisions is a requirement that organisations report to the government if they pay ransomware criminals — a practice that has become widespread globally. The Cyber Security Act follows Australia’s Cyber Security Strategy 2023-2030. The strategy, designed to position Australia…
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The Steam Deck is Finally Coming to Australia
Valve will finally bring the Steam Deck to Australia as it continues to expand the availability of its popular handheld gaming PC. The company announced that both the LCD and the OLED versions of the Steam Deck will be available to purchase in Australia starting this November. “We are excited to announce that Steam Deck is coming to Australia in…
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