Google AI spots 20,000 undeclared pools in $14 million tax windfall for French government
Artificial intelligence software developed by Google has found thousands of undeclared swimming pools in French backyards, resulting in a hefty tax bill for the owners.
Maximus Ratina: The future where AI takes over the world
In this extract from Prabash Galagedara's new book, he envisions life in 2101, and the validity of Maximus Ratina being in charge.
“Shell-shocked”: Australian AI marketing firm Metigy has entered administation, losing 75 employees
Staff at Australian tech startup Metigy say they are "shell-shocked" by the news of its administration, a move which has impacted 75 employees and appeared to take industry onlookers by surprise.
Five alternatives to using AI in the recruitment process
AI can highlight keywords, but it can’t read between the lines or recognise talented people who may not have up-to-date or on-target resumes. Here's what recruitment processes need instead.
Hyper-collection: How Bunnings, eBay and Netflix are contributing to the mass surveillance of Australians
By failing to take our digital privacy seriously, Australia is “sleepwalking” its way into mass surveillance.
Woolworths denies using AI and facial recognition despite leak claiming otherwise
The company says the leaked internal training module detailing how it uses the controversial technologies to stop theft was a mistake.
The problem with insurers using social media and AI to determine premium costs
Insurers may already be using artificial intelligence to make judgments — perhaps erroneously — about customers. And there's no way to know.
Your business needs AI. Here’s how to overcome decision paralysis
Despite having more data and greater access to advanced software, decision overload paralyses many businesses from adopting this new disruptive technology.
Food tech unicorn NotCo reveals plans to manufacture its plant-based products Down Under
The Chilean-born, New York-based food tech unicorn has unveiled plans to establish Australian production facilities in 2023 following a soft release of its plant-based milk, beef and chicken products.
Can a machine be named an ‘inventor’? How AI is pushing the limits of patent law
Given the ever-increasing power of AI, it’s not a wild leap to suppose that AI will take on a greater role in coming up with inventions.
Government plans $44 million for new AI centres to increase jobs and skills for SMEs
Minister for Science and Technology Melissa Price said she wanted Australia to accelerate the development and adoption of AI products and services using homegrown research.
Do robots make better investment decisions than humans?
AI is already widely used in investment markets, and we’ve now seen all forms of ‘algorithmic trading’ used by large-scale hedge funds and specialist fund managers.
