Industry News
Australians still sceptical about AI tech
The majority of Australians are concerned about artificial intelligence (AI) causing job losses, new research shows. [ + ]
NSW–Israel program homes in on cybersecurity
Improving cybersecurity will be in focus under a new innovation program jointly run by the NSW Government and State of Israel. [ + ]
WA tender portal aims to boost SME jobs
Local businesses in Western Australia will receive assistance in securing work on government contracts, with the launch of the state government's WA Industry Link. [ + ]
Open software industry hails TPP suspensions
Provisions of the Trans Pacific Partnership deal, including those of serious concern to Australia's open source software industry, have been suspended. [ + ]
Women in Big Data to launch in Canberra
An event is being held this week to officially launch Women in Big Data (WiBD). [ + ]
Australia to work with ASEAN on digital trade
The federal government has announced a new initiative aimed at implementing international digital trade standards in Australia and ASEAN member nations. [ + ]
Bitcoin scam devised by ATO impersonators
Consumers are warned to be aware of scammers impersonating the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), demanding cryptocurrency like Bitcoin as payment for fake tax debts. [ + ]
Queensland offering digital grants for SMEs
The Queensland Government is inviting applications for the latest round of the Small Business Digital Grants program, which provides funding of up to $10,000 to improve local businesses' digital presence. [ + ]
NZ partnership program aims to attract overseas innovators
The New Zealand Government has launched a program designed to attract international innovators to undertake R&D and develop products in the country. [ + ]
Comms Alliance welcomes complaints powers
The Communications Alliance has welcomed the ACMA's new draft regulatory instruments relating to complaint handling and record keeping. [ + ]
Google to ban cryptocurrency ads
Google will follow Facebook's lead by banning advertising for cryptocurrency and related products from June. [ + ]
Chinese blockchain delegation visits Sydney
Around 50 Chinese tech leaders have met with local companies and been given briefings on NSW's blockchain and FinTech capabilities. [ + ]
Eight new cyber threat samples emerging per second
There has been a record increase in healthcare attacks, fileless malware and cryptocurrency mining, according to a new report by McAfee Labs. [ + ]
Equinix expands ME1 and SY4 data centres
Equinix is vastly expanding its International Business Exchange data centres in Melbourne and Sydney. [ + ]
Video: Genevieve Bell on our tech future
Renowned researcher Genevieve Bell gives us her thoughts on tech developments, including what it's like working as an Australian in Silicon Valley. [ + ]
