Scott Farquhar’s address to the National Press Club introduced compelling ideas but some elements need scrutiny.
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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.
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.
Adobe’s new AI-powered ads target individuals
Banks, supermarkets, telcos and airlines will have access to new Adobe generative AI technology that will let them run personalised marketing campaigns.
Innovation is the key to our renewable future
A goal of 82 percent renewable electricity by 2030 has become part of the Albanese Government’s climate target rhetoric.
Tech firms want copyright relaxed
Tech companies want Australia’s copyright law eased to give generative AI systems access to online information for free.
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.
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.
Mt Gox casts shadow over bitcoin
The 2014 bankruptcy of bitcoin’s biggest exchange is set to haunt the cryptocurrency.