TECHNOLOGY

China has unequivocally put the development of the domestic artificial intelligence industry high on its agenda, experts said. The latest concerns arose in February when US firm OpenAI launched a text-to-video model called Sora, sending ripples through China's AI industry. Reactions ranged from admiration and appreciation to "AI anxiety' China will likely soon ramp up their efforts to make similar products, given their unique advantages.
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2 years ago Read more at ecns

The Civil Resolution Tribunal shot Air Canada down and ordered a partial refund. At best, it suggested a thought experiment about how a company might go about defending itself if one of its AI tools started talking nonsense to its customers. A tort liability requires a duty of care between two parties so that if they lose, they can lay a claim against the company.
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2 years ago Read more at CBA National

Investment company, Heirs Holdings, has announced the launch of a new subsidiary. The firm said it would provide value-added services ranging from IT consulting. Technology has the power to catalyse development and we are committed to harnessing this potential to unlock new innovations.
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2 years ago Read more at Punch Newspapers

Commonwealth Bank of Australia and Microsoft have signed a new letter of understanding. The letter outlines a swathe of customer benefits based around greater integration of AI and boosting cyber security. CBA is developing a Copilot to help answer customer queries get answered faster.
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2 years ago Read more at Cyber Daily

Currently, humanity faces common challenges such as climate change, digital divide and poverty, which are in desperate need of global cooperation and solutions inspired by technology advancements. As a nation's capacity of technological innovation is increasingly getting linked with its national strength, wealth and security, technology has turned into a focal point of major country competition. In the frontier fields such as cyberspace and aerospace, several major countries have strengthened strategic planning, issued policy guidelines and enhanced infrastructure building.
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2 years ago Read more at China Daily

Foxtel Group has unveiled a new advertising campaign to support the launch of the major new entertainment technology Hubbl. The new campaign aims to meet Foxtel’s big vision: to make TV and streaming easy again with a HubbL in every Australian home.
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2 years ago Read more at Campaign Brief

the federal government has announced more than $9 million dollars in innovation grant funding for 12 Australian space technology initiatives. The grants have been made under the Moon to Mars program and are aligned with NASA’s Artemis mission.
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2 years ago Read more at Spatial Source

China's tech giant Huawei Technologies Co was removed from its global semiconductor supply chain in 2019. But there was a silver lining too. Anxiety pushed Chinese firms to work on chips for more advanced smartphones. For their part, the authorities concerned emphasized that self-reliance in key technologies is critical to the future.
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2 years ago Read more at China Daily

Par Technology Corporation has lobbed a $288 million takeover bid for TASK Group Holdings (ASX: TSK) The suitor’s offer is priced at 81c cash per share – a 103 per cent premium to the shares’ 39c close last Friday 8 March. Par Technology has entered an agreement with Par Technology via a scheme of arrangement whereby shareholders can take a cash or scrip option, or a combination of these, that will see Par acquire all of the company
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2 years ago Read more at Business News Australia

China has unequivocally put the development of the domestic artificial intelligence industry high on its agenda. The latest concerns arose in February when US firm OpenAI launched a text-to-video model called Sora, sending ripples through China's AI industry. Reactions ranged from admiration and appreciation to "AI anxiety' China will likely soon ramp up their efforts to make similar products, given their unique advantages.
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2 years ago Read more at China Daily