Technology and startups
In 2018, Archer pivoted from resource exploration to quantum computing. Now, six months after its CEO exited, it is at another inflection point.
Moves by companies to stay up to date in the AI race will create new litigation threats for corporate Australia in 2025.
Benjamin Humphrey's move to comment on sexual harassment allegations has drawn criticism from sections of the startup ecosystem, but lawyers are divided.
Charlie McGill used to work in senior management at Austal, Wesfarmers and Incitec Pivot. Now he’s tinkering in a lab at Monash University.
Australia's ban of the Chinese AI platform on government devices shows the challenge of regulating models which can be freely downloaded, modified and deployed.
In-house lawyer Bethany Lo Russo's lawsuit against Dovetail and CEO Benjamin Humphrey is only likely to get more attention within the startup ecosystem and beyond as it plays out in court.
One of Dovetail's most significant investors is "considering" disputed allegations against the co-founder of a portfolio company "with the seriousness they deserve".
The startup’s decision to drop an attempt to suppress allegations it said were “designed to embarrass” was a strategic move, in a case that's put a spotlight on workplace safety.
The US tech giant, which owns LinkedIn and Bing, has broken its silence on Australia's new tech levy, which could force it to strike deals with local publishers.
Nick Warner spent years as Australia's most senior intelligence official. His appointment comes after Peter Dutton called out PsiQuantum on the campaign trail.
The customer insights startup has dropped its pursuit of orders to suppress documents outlining a human rights case from its in-house lawyer.
There are signs America's new crypto-friendly regime is sparking a revival of initial coin offerings. That means VCs keen on crypto will have new competition — in the US, at least.
At first glance, new data on Australian startup funding seems pretty positive. But a deeper look at the numbers suggests this year could be rocky for local VCs.
The customer insights startup has told the Federal Court the allegations would be “prejudicial” if made public before there is a decision on whether the case will proceed.
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has not contacted the Chinese AI firm, but is in touch with foreign counterparts and monitoring multiple inquiries.
Australian startups raised $4 billion in venture capital during 2024, demonstrating resilience despite market challenges.
As cybercrime grows, governments, regulators and the financial services sector need to devote more resources to the problem. But where will the money to pay for that investment come from?
The regtech startup has secured equity and debt funding to grow its superannuation data platform, opting for family office backing over venture capital.
As the dust settles on DeepSeek's arrival, there is a growing belief that pure software plays like Atlassian could benefit from a second wave of the AI boom.
Today, Shane Brunette's Crypto Tax Calculator has 50 employees and a partnership with Coinbase. Seven years ago, it was seen as a joke.
Just weeks after taking control, Employment Hero has wound back perks and changed practices, unsettling staff at the Toronto tech darling.
