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CBA’s record profit, the AI talent race and battles over copyright dominated this week's coverage. We discussed them all, and more, during On The Call, our new weekly live event.
The ABC chief signalled it will pursue government intervention to secure payments from AI companies, amid broader warning on threats to the media sector.
We don’t need to choose between AI progress and safety. We can lead the world by setting smart, balanced rules that foster both.
The most senior figure in corporate Australia has taken a pointed swipe at big tech ahead of next week's economic roundtable, despite his own company's embrace of AI.
Atlassian co-founder and Tech Council chair Scott Farquhar says Australia’s copyright laws block billions in AI investment. But his argument might not stack up.
Life360’s Tile trackers are made in China and could be hit hard by a US–China trade war. The company is weighing a proactive move to reduce that risk.
Longo says AI is a whole-of-society phenomenon, and that businesses can take many steps now without waiting for regulation or government policy.
Chris Hulls built the ASX-listed tech company Life360, but says COO Lauren Antonoff can run it better. Judging by today’s stock surge, the market is open to the idea.
The Seven West Media boss condemned AI firms for using content without pay, urging government action amid a wider industry backlash.
The ABC, The Sydney Morning Herald, and some of News Corp’s assets were included in a list of sites that were allegedly scraped by Meta for the benefit of its AI models.
After joining Black Sky Industries late last year, Go1 co-founder Vu Tran says it will expand to over 100 people by the end of 2026.
Breakthrough Victoria is meant to fuel innovation, yet its scattergun strategy leaves taxpayers footing the bill for unclear and shifting priorities.
