Australia’s AI ambitions rest on building the infrastructure and attracting the capital needed to power a stronger, more connected digital economy.
Technology and startups
The former prime minister says a new party is 'certainly possible' as polling suggests a depleted Coalition party room is now bleeding votes to its right flank.
Labor’s new AI plan, unveiled by Senator Tim Ayres, sets out a lighter regulatory path but kicks the can down the road on some of the bigger questions around the tech.
The Albanese government's new national AI plan has been welcomed by local data centre operators but questions over mounting grid, water and regulatory bottlenecks remain.
Detail Earth, launched by seasoned entrepreneurs in geospatial tech, plans to launch new generation aerial mapping imagery to the Asia-Pacific region.
The Australian unicorn faces slowing growth and persistent losses as AI sweeps tech and workplaces shift from culture and DEI. But Didier Elzinga insists he has a plan.
Microsoft spent two years quietly coordinating major data centre operators, a push that has now formalised into a peak body aiming to shape Australia’s AI infrastructure.
Executives who do not encourage AI adoption are one of the key barriers holding companies back.
King River Capital is turning away from Australia’s SaaS legacy, arguing the nation’s disciplined valuations and deep AI talent are forging the next investment frontier.
Opposition treasury spokesman Ted O’Brien used his Press Club address to tie the Coalition’s net zero backflip with an AI and energy pitch.
Blackbird’s valuation adjustments for Culture Amp and SafetyCulture show how shifting markets shape venture values, and why write-downs aren’t always bad news.
We have world-class research and clinical trial strength, but risk aversion and limited capital are holding us back in biotech. Unlocking our potential requires bold investment.
