Technology

Lawyers are warning of a swathe of risks and ethical dilemmas from generative AI | Newsreel

Warning of ‘swathe of risks’ from generative AI

Businesses and individuals have been warned about a “swathe of serious risks and ethical dilemmas” that have emerged from the rapid onset of generative artificial
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Delivery drover in truck. | Newsreel

Business turnover returns to positive territory

Business turnover in Australia rose in July, on the back of increased demand for delivery and warehousing services. Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Head of
Read more 9 September 2024
Worker looking at solar panels. | Newsreel

Technology not enough to reach net zero

A review into Australia’s transition to net zero emissions has called for a major reorganisation of finance and production systems and workforces, in order to meet the
Read more 6 September 2024
Computers in business environment | Newsreel

Mandatory AI ‘guardrails’ out for review

Proposed Federal Government regulations will require users of Artificial Intelligence to disclose its use and establish systems for people impacted by AI systems to
Read more 5 September 2024
Small business owners worried about bills. | Newsreel

Unexpected costs hit small business owners hard

Australian small businesses faced billions of dollars in unexpected costs in the past year, impacting the mental health of the majority of owners. In new CommBank
Read more 5 September 2024
Electrical equipment in power pole. | Newsreel

Honours for Queensland exporting powerhouses

A Brisbane electrical equipment manufacturer is Queensland’s Exporter of the Year. NOJA Power designs, manufactures and sells switching equipment to protect and
Read more 5 September 2024
Young child on tablet computer. | Newsreel

Social media giants called to reveal child stats

Social media companies have been ordered to provide information on how many children have signed up to their platforms in Australia. Under expanded powers, Australia’s
Read more 5 September 2024
Worker being confronted by angry customers

Clients most common cause of workplace violence

Compensation claims as a result of workplace violence have jumped by more than 50 percent over the past five years. A new report from Safe Work Australia has highlighted
Read more 4 September 2024
Mobile network towers. | Newsreel

Medical implants impacted by 3G network shutdown

Medical authorities have been urged to directly contact thousands of Australians with medical implants at risk with the looming shutdown of the 3G network. The
Read more 3 September 2024
Researcher with bioplastic. | Newsreel

Hub to develop 100 percent compostable plastic

A multi-million innovation hub aims to fast-track the development of a 100 percent compostable plastic. The $8 million Bioplastics Innovation Hub, a collaboration
Read more 3 September 2024