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Nine Predictions for AI in 2026, from the Father of AGI
Robotics

Nine Predictions for AI in 2026, from the Father of AGI

The pioneer who coined AGI forecasts 2026 as a pivotal year of steady AI gains, from memory-rich assistants to robots in human spaces.

By Dr Ben Goertzel • 6 min read • Tue, 27th Jan 2026
A-level STEM surge boosts hopes for UK's net-zero & digital goals
EduTech

A-level STEM surge boosts hopes for UK's net-zero & digital goals

UK A-level results show a surge in STEM subjects, boosting hopes for skilled workers to meet net-zero and digital economy goals by 2050.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
IXL Learning acquires MyTutor to boost UK online tutoring
eLearning

IXL Learning acquires MyTutor to boost UK online tutoring

IXL Learning has acquired UK-based MyTutor to expand online tutoring, reaching over 200,000 families amid rising demand for personalised education support.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
UK STEM productivity hampered by limited AI tool access
Artificial Intelligence

UK STEM productivity hampered by limited AI tool access

A study reveals the UK's STEM workforce is losing GBP £64 billion annually due to limited access to advanced AI tools, impacting productivity significantly.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024

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The power of representation in cybersecurity
Firewalls

The power of representation in cybersecurity

As cyber threats grow, more women are entering security roles, yet leadership remains male-dominated, risking lost talent and weaker defences.

By Greta Caikinaite • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Google expands Gemini Deep Think for research, APIs
Data Analytics

Google expands Gemini Deep Think for research, APIs

Google extends its Gemini 3 Deep Think reasoning mode to researchers and developers, opening early access through the Gemini API for advanced work.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Feb 2026
Anthropic launches Claude Opus 4.5, boosting coding & security
AI Security

Anthropic launches Claude Opus 4.5, boosting coding & security

Anthropic launches Claude Opus 4.5, enhancing coding, reasoning, and security with improved performance and resistance to cyber attacks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025
Google unveils Gemini AI upgrade for universal assistant vision
Wearables

Google unveils Gemini AI upgrade for universal assistant vision

Google unveiled Gemini AI upgrade, aiming to create a universal assistant with advanced planning, simulation and task management capabilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Matthew Bellizia named new CEO of Dubber
Telstra

Matthew Bellizia named new CEO of Dubber

Dubber appoints Matthew Bellizia as CEO, effective 10 September 2024, marking the start of an 'exciting new era' under his experienced leadership.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024
Meta unveils Llama 3.1 with advanced AI capabilities
Facebook

Meta unveils Llama 3.1 with advanced AI capabilities

Meta's Mark Zuckerberg announces Llama 3.1: an upgraded, multilingual AI model with state-of-the-art tools, designed for complex queries and enhanced user interaction.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Generative AI and the rise of 'AI-nxiety'
Data Analytics

Generative AI and the rise of 'AI-nxiety'

'AI-nxiety' amongst tech professionals is prevalent, but generative AI presents an opportunity rather than a threat, potentially driving further innovation and efficiency within the industry.

By Jeremiah Stone • 5 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: The big risk of too few women in Aotearoa's tech sector
EduTech

IWD 2024: The big risk of too few women in Aotearoa's tech sector

The scarcity of women in Aotearoa's tech sector, including cybersecurity, exacerbates risks of talent shortage, low productivity, staff turnover, and weaker business outcomes, experts warn.

By Melissa Cantell • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024

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Babcock extends AUT Women in Tech STEM partnership
EduTech

Babcock extends AUT Women in Tech STEM partnership

Babcock extends its AUT Women in Tech partnership for three more years, boosting mentoring and career pathways for women in STEM.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2026
Amazon & university host event to boost girls in STEM careers
EduTech

Amazon & university host event to boost girls in STEM careers

Amazon, Western Sydney University and Camden Council launch Girls' Tech Day to inspire up to 900 girls in STEM careers across Western Sydney.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Alibaba Cloud unveils AI, cloud advancements
Gaming

Alibaba Cloud unveils AI, cloud advancements

Alibaba Cloud's Apsara Conference 2024 in Hangzhou spotlights substantial AI and cloud advancements, including Qwen 2.5 models and partnerships with NVIDIA and UNESCO.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2024
Kinetic IT & CSIRO team up to boost Indigenous women in STEM
EduTech

Kinetic IT & CSIRO team up to boost Indigenous women in STEM

Kinetic IT collaborates with CSIRO's Young Indigenous Women's STEM Academy, aiming to encourage First Nations women to seek tech industry opportunities in Australia.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
IWD 2024: Cybersecurity is stronger with diversity
Risk & Compliance

IWD 2024: Cybersecurity is stronger with diversity

IWD 2024: Encouraging diversity in cybersecurity is crucial to tackle growing threats, skill shortage issues and to promote better business outcomes, say experts.

By Lisa Tetrault • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024