OpenAI gets edge over Microsoft Copilot at La Trobe
OpenAI’s ChatGPT has emerged as La Trobe University’s dominant generative AI tool despite Microsoft’s Copilot having had a headstart in the research-focused education institution. La…
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Business leaders agree AI is the future. They just wish it worked right now
Last spring, CellarTracker, a wine-collection app, built an AI-powered sommelier to make unvarnished wine recommendations based on a person’s palate. The problem was the chatbot…
Nvidia buys AI developer to expand open-source AI push
Nvidia has acquired AI software firm SchedMD as the chip designer doubles down on open-source technology and steps up investments in the artificial intelligence ecosystem…
Federal chief AI officer roles set to go to existing APS staffers
A government mandate to appoint chief AI officers by July next year appears set to be fulfilled by incorporating the responsibilities into an existing senior…
IAG reworks data ingestion for property underwriters
Insurance Australia Group (IAG) is targeting high-volume data ingestion processes across its businesses for improvement using AI and automation, in a bid to curtail time…
ASX to reset transformation after scathing review
Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) will have to “reset” its transformation program and hold onto additional capital until it rebuilds its technological and organisational resilience. An…
ServiceNow nears deal to buy cyber security startup
ServiceNow is in advanced talks to buy Armis, a cyber security startup that had been eyeing an initial public offering next year, in a deal…
Google to build subsea cables in PNG under Australia defence treaty
Google will build three subsea cables in Papua New Guinea, which the largest Pacific Island nation said was funded by Australia under a mutual defence…
James Cook University augments ServiceNow platform with AI
James Cook University is introducing generative AI into various parts of its ServiceNow platform, which is used by 10 business units across the institution. Image…
The University of Sydney makes its interim CISO permanent
The University of Sydney has appointed Damien Mathieson as its permanent chief information security officer, seven months after he joined on an interim basis. Mathieson’s permanent…
ACMA secures pledges from major online retailers to block “dodgy” mobile sales
The Australian Communications and Media Authority has moved to stop unsafe mobile phones and other illegal radio equipment getting into consumers’ hands with a new…
NBN Co puts a longer predictive lens on its digital twin ambitions
NBN Co is hoping that its latest foray into digital twin technology will enable it to predict network performance and customer experience, building on six…