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CBA AI costs warning shifts Australia’s enterprise debate
CBA AI costs warning puts token spend, work slop and governance at the centre of Australia’s enterprise AI rollout for major companies.
Google Telstra AI deal links fibre and subsea cables
Google Telstra AI deal links subsea systems and 8,000km of Telstra fibre as Australia's cloud and data-centre demand rises.
Pre-ChatGPT startups face AI's valuation reset in 2026
Pre-ChatGPT startups are being repriced as generative AI changes what investors will pay for older SaaS tools and leaner software teams.
AI companion robots enter Australian aged care in 2026
AI companion robots are moving into Australian aged care as providers test whether machines can ease loneliness without replacing carers.
AUKUS drones open narrow path for AU defence startups
AUKUS drones give Australian defence-tech startups a clearer mission, but procurement power still sits with US and UK suppliers.
AI job losses 2026: evidence trails CEO layoff claims
AI job losses 2026 remain harder to prove than CEO layoff memos suggest, as Apollo, OpenAI and Australian cuts point to a messier story.
Australia startup ranking 2026 faces AI and capital test
Australia startup ranking 2026 puts the country back at No. 9, but AI diffusion, capital depth and tax settings will decide if it lasts.
Microsoft zero-day threat sparks researcher backlash
Microsoft zero-day disclosures have triggered backlash after legal threats to a researcher, with six Windows flaws at the centre of the dispute.
Google AI search backlash sends some users to DuckDuckGo
Google AI search backlash is lifting DuckDuckGo installs, suggesting users want more control as Google turns Search into an answer engine.
Birchal cuts valuation to $5m in new crowd-funding round
Birchal valuation cut resets the platform at $5 million as chief executive Kirstin Hunter argues Australia's crowd-funding market has tightened.
2026 Census security gaps put ABS readiness under scrutiny
2026 Census security gaps have put ABS governance, cyber resilience and public trust back under scrutiny before the 11 August national count.
Optus lifts NBN 25 and NBN 50 prices from 6 July
Optus will raise the price of its NBN 25 and NBN 50 plans on 6 July, while leaving faster broadband tiers unchanged.
CDC $1b hybrid raise follows 555MW AI data-centre deal
CDC’s $1 billion hybrid raise follows a 555MW customer contract, showing how AI data-centre demand is reshaping infrastructure finance in Australia.
UK-Australia AI security pact deepens model-safety ties
The UK-Australia AI security pact links the two countries' safety institutes to share frontier-model tests, cyber-risk findings and research.
Apple App Store fraud: $US2.2bn blocked in 2025
Apple said it blocked $US2.2 billion in potentially fraudulent App Store transactions in 2025, highlighting fake accounts, scam payments and review manipulation.
Best iPad for students in Australia 2026: Air vs A16 vs Pro
For most Australian students, the iPad Air remains the safest 2026 buy, while the A16 fits tight budgets and the Pro suits specialist courses.
Google turns AI search into an ad business, not just a search feature
Google tests AI-generated ads in Search and AI Mode, signalling the company's AI overhaul is shifting from user acquisition to monetisation. The move represents a fundamental change in digital advertising economics as Google transitions from referral engine to answer engine.
Google AI Studio Android apps pull teams deeper into Gemini
Google AI Studio Android apps could cut prototype costs for Australian teams, while pulling coding, testing and discovery deeper into Gemini.
Trump’s aborted AI order shows who writes the AI rules
Trump AI order politics now turn on who sets model-safety terms, with Australia likely to keep leaning on sectoral compliance.
Cursor hires Pete Short as A/NZ head for enterprise push
Cursor hires Pete Short as its A/NZ head, adding local sales and support as Australian enterprise buyers assess AI coding tools.
Australian AI data centres: where the next boom can go
Australian AI data centres are colliding with power, water and planning limits, raising the question of who pays for the next wave of compute.
ChatGPT ads Australia: OpenAI adds self-serve buying
ChatGPT ads Australia now includes self-serve buying, CPC bidding and conversion tracking, widening OpenAI's pitch to local agencies and brands.
App Store age ratings: Apple drops 15+ in Australia
App Store age ratings in Australia will change on 18 June as Apple removes the 15+ label and shifts some apps to 16+ under updated rules.
AI Data Centres Drive 76% Power Price Surge as Australia Watches
Wholesale power prices on America's largest grid jumped 76 per cent in Q1 2026, with data centre demand adding $13 billion to customer bills. Australia's own data centre boom is replaying the same dynamic.
Baidam and AUSCERT sign 12-month cyber pact on threat sharing
Baidam and AUSCERT have signed a 12-month pact covering threat intelligence, incident response, phishing takedowns and training for Australian organisations.
