Apple plans US$500 billion investment, 20,000 research jobs – Software
Apple will spend US$500 billion in North American investments in the next four years that will include a giant factory in Texas for artificial intelligence…
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Microsoft shelves AI data centre deals – Cloud
Microsoft has scrapped leases for sizeable data centre capacity in the US, suggesting a potential oversupply at the tech giant as it builds out artificial…
Gov plans to require mobile telcos to offer direct-to-device services – Telco/ISP
The government intends to legislate a requirement for mobile telcos to provide outdoor voice and SMS coverage to all of the country using LEOsat-based direct-to-device…
ATO’s AI models draw deep scrutiny – Software
The ATO’s use of AI has allowed it to analyse more work-related expense claims over several years, but questions have been raised about the design…
Gov bans Kaspersky from its systems and devices – Security
The government has banned the use of Kaspersky Labs software on federal devices. The Department of Home Affairs issued a mandatory direction [pdf] “to prevent…
Westpac appoints Unite transformation lead – Financial Services – Training & Development
Westpac has appointed Peter Herbert as its chief transformation officer, tasked with working on the technology delivery of its Unite program. Peter Herbert. In a…
NSW finds new permanent cyber chief – Security – Training & Development
The NSW government has appointed Sydney Metro’s Marie Patane to be its new chief cyber security officer. Marie Patane Joining on February 24, Patane steps…
OpenAI removes users suspected of malicious activities – Security – Software
OpenAI has removed accounts of users from China and North Korea who the artificial intelligence company believes were using its technology for malicious purposes including…
Apple pulls data protection feature in UK amid government demands – Security – Cloud
Apple is scrapping its most advanced security encryption feature for cloud data in Britain, an unprecedented response to government demands for access to user data.…
Australia fines Telegram for delay in answering questions – Telco/ISP
Australia’s online safety regulator has fined messaging platform Telegram about $1 million for its delay in answering questions about measures the app took to prevent…
NBN Co planning new triggers to fast-track premises to fibre – Telco/ISP
NBN Co has unveiled plans to expand the circumstances that qualify a premises to be upgraded to fibre, including where copper is storm-damaged or when…
SA Water cyber leadership changes hands – Security
SA Water is under new cyber security leadership as Kim Valois exits the utility after nearly two years. Valois joined SA Water as chief information…