Briefing documents obtained by Capital Brief reveal the Treasurer was encouraged to court the world's leading AI platform to deepen its presence in Australia, including by investing in data centres.
Technology and startups
The government's economic think tank says the government should wait three years before considering adjustments to the copyright system.
Our startups deliver unmatched results per dollar invested. But to stay ahead globally, we need deeper capital, faster infrastructure and bold ambition.
Co-founder Toby Chan is looking to raise about $150 million for the fund to capitalise on the underinvestment in Australian climate tech.
From solo founders raising millions overnight to incumbents struggling to keep pace, our coverage this year shows how AI rewarded velocity and stripped incumbency of its usual advantage.
VC firm Brandon Capital has taken the unusual step of informing staff of an internal relationship involving one of its most senior executives and a departing employee.
The central bank's deputy governor and an official from the Australian Signals Directorate have both warned that geopolitical tensions are exacerbating the risks to financial system stability.
Founded by former Airtree investor Kevin Lu, Atrium has raised $1.3 million to build a personal CRM to help investors, founders and executives manage their networks.
The online safety regulator has been flooded with complaints about posts relating to the terror attack but is yet to take action against any social media platform.
Jewish members of the Australian tech ecosystem say their warnings over rising antisemitism went unheeded.
Elizabeth Whitelock has been appointed CEO at the broad IT and tech sector group as key debates around copyright, data centres and R&D progress.
The London-based nature-tech company is partnering with Founders Factory Perth to launch Biome, a nature capital fund in Western Australia.
Australia’s electronic property settlements giant wants to pass a data standards licensing fee on to customers. But NSW isn't playing ball.
Australia underinvests in R&D. The federal government's review must lift capital, talent and leadership or we risk becoming a permanent incubator economy.
Australia’s world-first under-16 social media ban united Labor, tabloid media and campaigners in a rare alliance that could shape global online regulation.
