Digital infrastructure companies like US$77 billion giant Equinix are enjoying a bonanza thanks to AI. But boosting supply to meet demand is a struggle, and doing so in a green way is even harder.
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The rise of generative AI use has sparked concerns about industry disruption and job losses, but MinterEllison chief executive officer Virginia Briggs doesn't see it that way.
OpenAI launched ChatGPT one year ago today, catapulting the company and the service into the Big Tech stratosphere. But as its recent stumbles show, that momentum isn't guaranteed to persist.
Australia's top privacy regulator is urging lawmakers to act now to create safeguards for consumers and businesses against the rise of artificial intelligence
Australia could play a key role in the global production of the world’s most vital tech, industry voices say.
Sam Altman is officially returning to OpenAI has CEO. His position has been significantly strengthened, which is why the public deserves to know why he was dismissed.
A deepening ideological schism in Silicon Valley underpins the fight over OpenAI's future.
The risks of developing using third-party applications have always been high, but for the thousands of startups already relying on OpenAI for their AI capabilities it's becoming existential.
As the tech world remains fixated on the rollercoaster ride that is the OpenAI saga, it's worth remembering that there's a lot more at stake than just the careers of charismatic individuals.
Microsoft, which owns 49% of OpenAI, was "blindsided" by Sam Altman's sacking. But the deft moves of CEO Satya Nadella may turned a negative into a very lucrative positive.
The dismissal of Sam Altman from OpenAI shocked Silicon Valley. It also raises questions about the role of boards in overseeing powerful tech companies.
Disagreements over responsible artificial intelligence development, most recently over open-source AI, are shaping the fast-growing industry.
Unfathomable. Value destructive. Mind-boggling. These are just some of the terms top Australian tech investors used to describe the shocking dismissal of Sam Altman from OpenAI — who now could be set for a remarkable return.
The abrupt removal — and possible return — of the OpenAI CEO leaves more questions than answers. But one thing seems clear: Microsoft has more at stake from it than anyone else.
Smaller publishers have joined the effort to secure compensation for use of their content in generative AI platforms, but have split with media giants over the way it should work.
Generative AI is expected to become a trillion-dollar industry, and the media industry and other content creators are determined to get their share.
David Jones and Country Road are among Australian brands that have brought artificial intelligence into their call centres. Expect more to follow.
The Federal Assistant Minister for competition says all options are on the table for merger-law changes, while non-compete clauses hurting startups are also in focus.
As federal legislators chew over firmer restrictions for online gambling companies, AI, machine-learning and social media gamification are helping industry giants and startups reach new and younger bettors.
Insatiable demand for data driven in part by the boom in AI has prompted the world's second most valuable company to spend vast sums doubling capacity in Australia.
The quantitative futurist says accelerating technological development will materially change our lives in the not-too-distant future — for better or for worse.
At a moment where it’s easy to get caught up in all sorts of AI hype, it's refreshing to hear a different view.
Unlike artificial intelligence, which is mostly developed in America, Australia is well-positioned to be a leader in quantum computing.
Artificial intelligence can help insurers, bankers and investors save profits by saving the planet, according to SXSW panellists.
