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

Former ACCC deputy to review Online Safety laws

Former ACCC deputy chair Delia Rickard will lead a review of the Online Safety Act.

22 November, 2023

AI drives public sector migration to cloud

Moving to the cloud is a priority for the majority of public sector agencies as they seek to leverage cloud-enabled AI.

30 October, 2023

Queensland state schools to trial AI

A teaching tool that uses artificial intelligence will be trialed in 10 Queensland state schools.

7 October, 2023

Brief tells APS to prepare for ‘ubiquitous’ AI

Artificial Intelligence will become integrated into many, if not all government services, a soon-to-be released brief to the APS will say.

20 September, 2023