New-age AI plugins to help consumers get the best deal for themselves
While the last wave of AI was used by big companies to make that task harder, the next wave is about to put that technology in the hands of consumers.
Pipe dreams: VAPAR secures $5 million for its AI sewerage solution
Australian startup VAPAR has raised $5 million to fuel its AI-powered water and sewerage pipeline maintenance software.
Neural Notes: Australia closer to AI regulation, big Microsoft and Samsung news
This week saw some big announcements in the AI space, ranging from Australia's plans to ensure the safe and responsible use of AI to Samsung's AI-powered smartphones.
“New AI era”: Samsung unveils generative AI-powered smartphones
The world's biggest smartphone maker has unveiled its first handset powered by generative artificial intelligence software, in a move Samsung says will usher in "a new AI era" for the technology.
Tech Council urges government for a more comprehensive AI innovation strategy
The Australian Tech Council has welcomed the government's AI regulation, highlighting the need for a balanced, innovation-friendly AI strategy.
Canberra steps into the AI arena without a policy framework
The Australian Public Service will become one of the first in the world to use AI when it trials Microsoft’s 365 Copilot software this year.
Neural Notes: Lovebombing chatbots, robot CEOs and other cooked AI stories from 2023
This week we tackle some of the weirdest AI stories of 2023, including duelling Groks, Bing AI lovebombing, robot CEOS and Sam Altman's firing drama.
What SmartCompany’s editor in chief Simon Crerar is reading over the summer break
SmartCompany editor in chief Simon Crerar reveals his summer reading list. Take some inspiration from his top picks.
Eleven Aussie AI startups we’re excited to watch in 2024
While social feeds were dominated by AI Bros dispensing ChatGPT hacks, out in the real world Australian AI startups have been hard at work.
The biggest PR wins and sins of 2023
From some epic fails to fortuitous successes, 2023 has seen its fair share of organisations dominating headlines. Here’s a rundown of what made news this year.
Neural Notes: AI is still Relevant, Google’s drip-feeding tactic and OpenAI’s news deal
This week in Neural Notes: $15 million for Relevance AI, more Google Gemini news for SMEs, and OpenAI strikes a deal with a media company.
Relevance AI raises $15 million for its low-code workplace platform
Australian Saas startup Relevance AI just secured $15 million for its sustainable AI workforce plans of the future.