The Australian Government faces a massive challenge to prevent Australia’s electricity supply from being monopolised by AI-ready data centres.
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From bean counters to token counters: how government overuse of AI could cost billions.
There’s a growing realisation among the Australian bureaucracy that replacing entire processes with AI comes at a cost. Welcome to the world of tokenomics.
AI sparks massive layoffs In the profitable tech sector
Layoffs in the tech sector are no longer confined to struggling firms. Even the most successful companies with strong revenues are massively laying off staff as artificial intelligence spreads throughout the sector in 2026.
New war breaks out In the battle to own Warner Bros
The bidding war for Warner Brothers Discovery is intensifying again with Paramount Skydance confident it can overthrow rival Netflix.
iFixit puts an AI mechanic in your pocket
iFixit, the DIY online repair hub known for its step‑by‑step gadget guides, is expanding its toolkit.
Screening teens for the under 16 social media ban
On the face of it, Australia’s under-16 social media ban has proved popular with voters.
Big tech to discuss compensation with creatives for AI training
Australian organisations representing big tech firms and creative industries plan to discuss compensation for works used to train AI models.
Scott Farquhar’s AI copyright dilemma
Scott Farquhar’s address to the National Press Club introduced compelling ideas but some elements need scrutiny.
Adobe AI to transform the way consumers see ads
Adobe has unleashed powerful new AI agents to autonomously build campaigns and create personalised content.
Trump phone accused of being not ‘made in America’
A Trump related business could be breaching the “Made in America” policy.
VISA to transform commerce with AI shopping
Visa will use AI to transform its credit card services into a fully blown AI-driven shopping experience.
Amazon takes on Musk’s Starlink, launching 27 satellites
Australian telcos, government, the NBN and iconsumers will benefit from Amazon’s long-awaited launch of its first Project Kuiper satellites.
From isolation to innovation: Rethinking social media for under 16s
We’ve got off on the wrong foot with the government’s social media ban for Under 16s. Let’s add some positivity to the negativity of a ban.
Wind, solar and pumped hydro stored energy can deliver baseload power years ahead of nuclear
Baseload power can be delivered by wind, solar, and hydropower from stored renewable energy without any need for a nuclear solution.
Meet the European woman who is staring down Donald Trump on big tech regulation
The EU’s competition commissioner is standing firm against Donald Trump on the issue of big tech regulation and tariffs.
China’s leader strikes a deal with technology billionaires
Geopolitics is a driver in a new era of cooperation between China’s Government and the country’s technology billionaires.
Could Trump make a play for telco giants Nokia, Ericsson?
Europe has been pondering whether Donald Trump might make a purchase of Nokia or Ericsson part of a tariff deal?
YouTube TV growth is a warning to Australian TV stations
TV has surpassed mobile as the primary device for watching YouTube in the US. It’s a development that will worry Australian free-to-air stations.
Old smart devices will be a massive security risk
Your smart lights, smart fridge, home router and smart TVs will become a security threat when they no longer qualify for updates.
Space junk threat derails record-breaking rocket launches
A record of five rocket launches in 24-hours was scuttled due to fears about possible collisions with space objects.