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Most Australians think they can spot AI scams, but new research shows fewer than half can correctly identify deepfake images in tests.

Australia bets on AI-ready data centres and resilient networks as five emerging tech shifts redefine its digital competitiveness by 2026.

Australia's Productivity Commission backs licensing over new copyright exceptions, urging AI firms to pay creators and face tighter scrutiny.

NBN cuts network energy use by 25 GWh two years early as fibre upgrades, wireless tweaks and cable switch-offs drive efficiency gains.

Australia's Cybersecurity Act drives a surge in breach reporting as attacks soar, exposing rising business losses and tougher penalties.

WithYouWithMe spins out its Greenbeam software arm as an independent global SaaS workforce intelligence firm led by Cia Kouparitsas.

RecordPoint now underpins data governance for most Victorian agencies as the state lays foundations for safer, tightly controlled AI use.

Australia's vast public sector is turning to AI to boost efficiency, cut costs and improve services, while navigating strict ethical safeguards.

MRead secures AUD $1.6m grant to advance MineReader, a handheld magnetic resonance landmine scanner aimed at faster, safer demining.

Australia's critical infrastructure faces rising state-backed cyber threats, forcing a shift to integrated, cloud-first security architectures.

GitHub tips Australian public sector AI agents to surge from 2026, as a National AI Plan and new Chief AI Officers reshape adoption.

AI data centres are set to strain power grids, labour and emissions targets, forcing the UK and Australia to rethink energy and skills plans.

Australia's National AI plan is set to ignite a 2026 surge in AI adoption, data centre build-outs and subscription-led tech investment.

Australia's under-16 social media ban faces mounting criticism amid doubts over age checks, privacy risks and the impact on advertisers.

Amid growing mistrust in consumer chatbots, Australia's industrial AI quietly proves that data integrity and transparency can earn real trust.

Australia's new social media ban tests tech, parents and business to protect teens, demanding deeper digital literacy and safer algorithms.

Atturra teams with Comtrac to roll out AI-powered investigation tools for Australian law enforcement and regulators via a single service channel.

In 2026, agile AI, sovereign data, subscriptions and energy efficiency will redefine how ANZ businesses grow, compete and stay resilient.

Australia's youth social media ban forces brands and cyber experts to rethink risk, digital literacy and how they reach young audiences.

GovHack's 2025 Red Carpet Awards in Sydney spotlighted innovative open data projects driving public benefit across Australia and New Zealand.