Tech companies want Australia’s copyright law eased to give generative AI systems access to online information for free.
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Nvidia’s 843% income increase shows being ahead in AI counts
He’s not as famous as Steve Jobs or Bill Gates yet, but NVIDIA’s electrical engineer CEO, Jensen Huang, is as iconic as any Silicon Valley pioneer.
US, Australian tech move closer as AI regulation looms
Do US tech firms fear the Australian government taking a tough stand on AI regulation? It’s an important question.
Focus groups said Musk’s X.Com sounded like a porn site
Focus groups said Musk’s X.Com sounded like a porn site when he first proposed the name 20 years ago.
Atlassian, Canva, Afterpay in tech council push
Multibillion dollar Australian firms Atlassian, Canva and Afterpay have joined forces in what’s becoming a powerful tech lobby at the centre of national conversations between government, industry and the Australian public.
US regulators begin massive probe into ChatGPT
ChatGPT will be investigated by the US Federal Trade Commission for harming consumers, and for deceptive privacy and data security practices.
Author lawsuit is danger for OpenAI, Meta
A series of potentially damaging lawsuits by authors could force ChatGPT owner OpenAI and Meta to either radically change how their AI engines ingest copyright material.
How practical is Nokia’s self-repair smartphone?
Nokia phone maker HMD Global has partnered with US self-repair firm iFixit to produce a handset you can fix yourself using supplied tools and replacement parts.
Mediatek chips will power satellite texting in Oz
MediaTek says its new microprocessors are up to the job of enabling everyday smartphones to stream to geostationary satellites 36,000km above the earth.
Telstra confirms satellite video calls for mobile
Australians will make satellite video calls directly from their phones without needing a dish, says Telstra.
Bullitt to offer satellite texting in Australia
British rugged phone maker Bullitt plans to install its satellite connect platform in Australia, which will allow texting from anywhere in the country.
It’s time for new frontiers
I’ve been lucky to witness several decades of technological development including now the profound effect of the connected world and the internet.
Smart home devices to talk a common language
The Connectivity Standards Alliance has been working with big tech to help save the flagging smart home device market.
Fibre loses its shine to Perth’s Pentanet
Perth-based internet provider Pentanet has matched the fastest residential NBN speeds with wide area wireless.
Vaxxas patch set for human trials as it readies its new Brisbane plant
Cutting edge Australian biotech firm Vaxxas is getting ready to open its Brisbane manufacturing plant at Hamilton next year.
How Telstra tests phones with Blue Tick
We get a rare insider’s look at Telstra’s Blue Tick audio testing labs where devices are hand tested ahead of their release into rural and regional areas.
How to drive an EV without worrying about running out of charge: MG HS +EV review
Have you ruled out an electric vehicle because you take the occasional long trip? A plug in hybrid like the MG HS +EV may be the answer.
Rode releases a podcasting wizard
Rode’s RodeCaster Pro II lets everyday consumers create professional sounding audio podcasts and live broadcasts.
Mark Zuckerberg shows off new VR headsets, but do we buy his Metaverse?
Mark Zuckerberg has displayed prototype VR headsets that make the metaverse look as real as reality itself.
Cisco runs US pilot for 3D holographic video chat
I’m at Cisco’s Sydney office chatting across a table to Mohammad Hadi. Actually he’s 12,000km away.