Singtel has signalled it is open to selling a minority stake in Optus to a local partner, as the Australian telco tries to rebuild following recent scandals while facing rising costs.
Ryan Johnson
Artificial intelligence could make our lives better, according to Wikipedia's founder, but it's still far from being a reliable source of information.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson
A new, water-efficient artificial intelligence hub could help robots make important decisions without delay.
Tech giants are spending billions of dollars to make Australia an artificial intelligence destination but its impact on the nation is up for debate.
High-performance computer chips ready to handle AI tasks of the future could be made in Australia after a multimillion-dollar funding boost.
Artificial intelligence is opening a generational gap in Australian businesses, with younger workers more willing to use, train and trust the technology.
A beloved skipping girl sign has been switched off and replaced with a doomscrolling tween to highlight the consequences of a screen-dominated childhood.
Poppy Johnston
Cyberspace regulators in China plan to tighten rules for digital humans, mandating clear labels and banning addictive services for children.
Ethan Wang and Ryan Woo
A company planning to create the world's first commercial quantum computer will get a multimillion-dollar boost to achieve it in Australia.
A network of portable data centres could be installed throughout Australia's regions as part of a plan to power artificial intelligence with renewable energy.
It is one of the world's most technical sports and, with major changes this season, artificial intelligence will help one team adjust.
Andrew Forrest has told a business summit that he's awed by artificial intelligence but also considers the technology incredibly dangerous.
Derek Rose
OpenAI says its defence deal with the Pentagon has more guardrails than any previous agreement for classified AI deployments, including Anthropic's.
Staff Writers
US President Donald Trump has weighed in on the dispute between the Pentagon and OpenAI competitor Anthropic over the use of AI software in the US military.
Andrea Shalal and Jeffrey Dastin and Ryan Patrick Jones
Microsoft founder Bill Gates has bailed on the India AI Impact Summit just hours before he was due to give an address at an event already marred by chaos.
Munsif Vengattil and Aditya Kalra
Tasked with identifying common medical conditions and recommending treatment, artificial intelligence can deliver deadly advice.
Optus customers are once again experiencing mobile service outages across the country.
Hannah Cross
Brisbane might have secured the Olympic Games but a grassroots campaign is asking the state government to consider adopting another big event.
Quantum technology that promises to outsmart artificial intelligence could be made in Australia after an investment in a Sydney company.
Artificially intelligent image creation tools are becoming more sophisticated and easier to use but that is making it harder to tell what is real online.
Tennis-talking robots, virtual reality matches and an innovation to let visually impaired fans follow the action are being tested at the Australian Open.
Australians are turning to artificial intelligence tools in the kitchen as well as the office, as use of the technology weighs in on more activities.
Egypt is looking at Australia's laws as it explores ways to regulate children's use of social media to end "the digital chaos our children are facing".
Samy Magdy
After being swamped with medical questions, one AI firm is trialling a dedicated health service. Experts say more are coming and their prognosis is unclear.
