Artificial intelligence

Nvidia-backed Firmus Technologies has planted its flag in the Sydney CBD, signalling its growing mainland footprint ahead of a mooted ASX float.

Nearly half of Gen Z workers use AI, but few are properly trained. In law, that gap can mean breaches, bad advice and regulatory action.

The pact between Microsoft and the Australian Council of Trade Unions on AI deployment and skills training shows the boom’s politics in action.

Australia’s AI workforce won’t come from classrooms or policy plans. It will be built by communities learning, experimenting and solving real problems.

Fund manager GQG is paying the price for its contrarian bet against the AI boom, as analysts split on whether the rally fades, morphs or powers on.

The year hasn't started quietly, with a royal commission backflip, a One Nation polling jolt, Trump tremors, BlueScope drama and the onward march of AI all packing the calendar early.

Coby Hanoch says Australia must lift semiconductor investment to remain competitive in AI and advanced computing, as his company secures its biggest licensing deal to date.

Briefing documents obtained by Capital Brief reveal the Treasurer was encouraged to court the world's leading AI platform to deepen its presence in Australia, including by investing in data centres.

The government's economic think tank says the government should wait three years before considering adjustments to the copyright system.

From solo founders raising millions overnight to incumbents struggling to keep pace, our coverage this year shows how AI rewarded velocity and stripped incumbency of its usual advantage.

Elizabeth Whitelock has been appointed CEO at the broad IT and tech sector group as key debates around copyright, data centres and R&D progress.