If Australia wants to be more to China than a resource supplier, the federal government must put the nation's innovation exports on the agenda with Beijing.
Technology and startups
Seven years after Jeremy Howard's research helped inspire OpenAI's precursor to ChatGPT, he argues copyright protections have grown more powerful than intended due to corporate lobbying.
The political battle over AI is beginning to take shape, but it's far from certain whether it will be fought along the lines we've grown accustomed to.
Silicon Quantum Computing has sold quantum chips that accelerate AI development to the Department of Defence.
CBA is not just the market leader in banking — it has also become one of the most prominent voices on public policy in all of Australian business. But taking on that role is not without risk.
It has quickly become one of the most contentious regulatory issues in Australia. And even inside the tech sector fractures are emerging over copyright.
Despite immense hype around AI's ability to solve many economic problems, the technology appeared an afterthought at Jim Chalmers' long awaited summit.
Shares in the alternative asset manager soared after its annual results, with its booming residential mortgage business the standout.
The media conglomerate has raised doubts over the talks, insisting that Australian copyright laws already require AI firms to pay for using material and should not be changed.
The company's return to profitability is a significant milestone on its journey from staid industrial property owner to data centre powerhouse.
From critical minerals to clean energy, the National Reconstruction Fund will be key to building a stronger, more resilient Australian economy.
Victoria’s startup sector is surging after a decade of investment and support. Now is not the time for government to stall momentum or cut programs.
An AI night at Canva HQ highlighted the technology’s potential, and its possible political headaches. It underscores how delicately the Albanese government must navigate its response.
The cuts and restructures at CSL show the risks of relying on a few large players to carry Australia’s research and innovation forward.
CSL’s $20 billion wipeout after a shock restructure announcement dragged the ASX lower, as investors punished the biotech with its steepest fall in six years.
Australia’s venture sector is undercapitalised despite strong performance. Smarter super rules and investment structures can change the equation.
The assistant minister for the digital economy's pitch comes amid growing nervousness in the media and creative sectors about the AI threat.
The university’s new investment platform, Barker Street Ventures, is designed to bridge the ‘valley of death’ between research and commercialisation.
Commonwealth Bank’s AI push is putting pressure on rivals still battling tech debt, as banks weigh how fast they can turn hype into real operational gains.
