How councils can make the most of artificial intelligence

Local government in Australia provides an opportunity-rich environment for use of AI, writes Petar Bielovich.

7 October, 2024

CSIRO in AI deal with Google

Australia’s national science agency has announced a partnership with Google Australia to boost the use of AI in science.

1 August, 2024

Can AI help save local government? AWS thinks so

AI can help councils become more financially sustainable, cloud computing giant AWS says in a submission to a parliamentary inquiry.

29 July, 2024

Councils funded to use AI for development applications

Councils are being encouraged to use artificial intelligence to speed up development applications.

8 July, 2024

AI picks up 2,000 road defects a week for disaster-hit NSW council

A NSW council says artificial intelligence is identifying 2,000 cases of damage and hazards affecting local roads and footpaths a week.

24 April, 2024

Tech leaders believe AI will dominate 2024 trends

A survey of Australian tech leaders shows that most believe AI will become the defining technology of 2024.

22 April, 2024

CSIRO says healthcare sector an AI winner

CSIRO says healthcare will benefit from AI, but there will be challenges around data security and privacy.

1 April, 2024

Report finds ‘striking’ council use of automation, but regulation lacking

Local councils are increasingly using unregulated AI and automation technology, a new report says.

12 March, 2024

Report warns government CIOs about getting caught up in AI hype

As government CIOs continue to respond to the risks and opportunities of generative AI, it’s important they don’t get caught up in the hype.

7 March, 2024

Govt wants AI solutions to help councils with DAs

The NSW government is calling on industry to submit AI technology solutions to help streamline development applications for councils.

14 February, 2024

Online safety review brought forward

Former deputy ACCC commissioner Delia Rickard will lead a government review of Australia’s online safety laws.

12 February, 2024

SA working with states on AI assurance framework

South Australia is working with the other states on a common AI assurance framework built on the NSW model.

12 February, 2024

Productivity Commission releases AI playbook for govt

The Productivity Commission has released a government playbook for developing regulatory protections around AI.

5 February, 2024

Meeting AI’s sustainability challenges

As the influence of Generative AI continues to grow, striking the right balance between technological advancement and environmental responsibility remains an ongoing challenge that governments must navigate judiciously.

1 January, 2024