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Top tech executives call for slowing of AI’s development
44+ min ago (1121+ words) September 13, 2026 — 10:18am Leaders of the world’s biggest artificial intelligence platforms say it’s time to slow the development pace of their most advanced — and most lucrative — models, citing escalating risks of the technology. Anthropic PBC chief executive officer Dario Amodei issued a…...
The major Brisbane roads set to use AI to speed up traffic
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (458+ words) September 10, 2026 — 2:41pm Artificial intelligence will be rolled out on two Brisbane roads to change traffic light sequences in real time and speed up traffic as part of a six-month trial, according to Brisbane council. The AI system will take place on…...
Apple unveils its foldable iPhone Duo
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (814+ words) Updated September 10, 2026 — 6:41am,first published 4:30am Apple will charge Australians $3499 for its first folding iPhone, unveiled on Thursday morning AEST, making it the most expensive phone the company has released. The company’s new chief executive, John Ternus, who took over from Tim…...
‘No one is prepared’: ChatGPT maker’s top scientist sends an AI warning
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (251+ words) September 8, 2026 — 6:24am OpenAI’s top scientist has warned that artificial intelligence is evolving so rapidly that it is becoming increasingly difficult for humans to understand and control, and said he expects AI labs to voluntarily slow development for safety reasons. In a…...
How innovation hubs at Parkville and Clayton can put Melbourne on top of the world
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (112+ words) The city’s innovation precincts are brimming with world-class talent, but raising capital is key for start-ups to grow and stay local. High-tech industries including biomedicine and robotics will help future-proof jobs and drive Melbourne’s prosperity, as long as the city…...
Hopeful signs on AI regulation and social media
2+ week, 15+ hour ago (69+ words) The Age Add us as a preferred source on Google To submit a letter to The Age, email [email protected]. Please include your home address and telephone number. No attachments, please include your letter in the body of the email. See…...
Scientists make giant cyborg cockroaches that can fire drug-filled syringes
2+ week, 3+ day ago (783+ words) August 26, 2026 — 7:45pm If you ever find yourself buried beneath the rubble of an earthquake’s aftermath or expiring in a remote cave, salvation may not arrive in the form of a dashing rescuer or detection dog, but of a hulking, hissing, spiky-legged…...
Environmental watchdog challenges giant data centre project over noise fears
2+ week, 4+ day ago (1066+ words) August 26, 2026 — 5:55am Victoria’s environmental watchdog has stepped in to object to a planned $1.1 billion data centre on the former Ford factory site in Campbellfield, warning of potential noise impacts and poor site layout. It is the first time the Environment Protection…...
Data centre pipeline doubles as national power use to rise
2+ week, 5+ day ago (705+ words) August 25, 2026 — 12:01am The number of Australian data centres in development has doubled since 2025, but their strain on the nation’s power supply is expected to accelerate even further over the next decade. The rapid growth of the artificial intelligence industry has resulted…...
Telcos issue new advice on contacting Triple Zero
2+ week, 5+ day ago (39+ words) Australia's telecommunications companies have issued new advice on contatcing Triple Zero, Nine's tech expert Trevor Long explains. August 24, 2026 — 12:53pm...