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Three states to introduce school screen bans amid digital detox push
Jared Lynch at The Australian A government-backed classroom tech “detox” could hurt academic results and wind back learning for millions of Australian students, warn experts, while students say they don't know what they'd do without it. From next year, NSW, Victoria and Western Australia will introduce screen time restrictions and device limits to combat “worrying trends”.
Australia reveals homegrown Roo-ver lunar craft for 2030 Moon landing
Jared Lynch at The Australian Australia is going to the Moon. The nation's space program has unveiled its new Roo-ver – Australia's first lunar rover which is scheduled to be transported to the Moon's south pole in 2030 as part of NASA's Artemis program. The Australian Space Agency and the ELO2 consortium revealed the new model on Wednesday. It will carry NASA's multifunctional nanosensor platform to analyse lunar soil and help pave the way for a sustainable human presence on the Moon.
10,000 Qld doctors adopt AI note-taking tool
More than 10,000 doctors in Queensland will now use Heidi Health’s artificial intelligence-powered note taker to complete patient medical records, marking the biggest rollout of the technology in Australia. Heidi Health is the fastest growing start-up on Blackbird Venture’s books, eclipsing graphic design darling Canva, with a valuation of about $711m.
Ex-Qantas engineer pivots algae from jets to pet food
Jared Lynch at The Australian Former Qantas engineer Colin McGregor first turned to algae as a way to produce sustainable aviation fuel . But now he has found a better use: feeding our pets and making them live longer after merging with a $38m pet food company. McGregor founded Genesis, a commercial-scale algae producer nine years ago, and unearthed a wonder food that he says can help restore pasture, reduce livestock methane emissions and now help stave off arthritis in dogs and cats.
AI pool cameras: A safety tool or illegal spy?
A Sydney council risks breaching NSW surveillance laws after it introduced artificial intelligence-powered computer vision at swimming pools, calling it an “eye”, to assist lifeguards. That’s the view of a Sydney criminal lawyer, who has previously expressed similar concerns about the use of Meta smart glasses and the potential to record people covertly without their consent.
Warnings ignored: Telstra failed to update technology
By Jared Lynch and Jack Quail Telstra was repeatedly warned to update a 15-year-old piece of equipment responsible for a nationwide network outage, prompting the telco’s executives to concede under questioning at a parliamentary inquiry that the calamitous system failure would not have happened if it had completed a necessary software upgrade.
Brisbane start-up secures Qantas, Airbus backing to turn rubbish into jet fuel
By Jared Lynch and Joseph Carbone Three engineer mates toiling at their Brisbane start-up for a decade have been awarded millions to scale up sustainable fuel technology for the aviation industry. Qantas and Airbus are tipping in more than $6m into Wildfire Energy in Brisbane and a Dutch firm to convert unsorted household bin waste into a gas that can be refined into sustainable aviation fuel.
Top deal-maker slams Labor’s ‘joke’ innovation tax plan
The Albanese government has been too “preoccupied with not kicking a hole in the ozone layer” when it has “kicked a bigger hole in Australian innovation”, one of the countries top dealmakers says. David Williams – best known for rescuing salmon producer Tassal from receivership in the early 2000s and returning Vegemite to Australian ownership – has criticised Anthony Albanese and Jim Chalmers’ proposed exemption for start-ups from their $77bn tax overhaul.
Futures and Commodity Market News
Jun 18, 2026 (The Australian - ABIX via COMTEX) -- Sydney-based neocloud operator Sharon AI has raised $US1.6bn ($2.3bn) in an oversubscribed funding round. The company will use the money to help finance a six-year agreement with chipmaker Nvidia that will see Sharon deploy up to 40,000 of Nvidia's Grace Blackwell GB300 GPUs in existing data centres. With existing clients including Canva and already being listed on the US Nasdaq, Sharon AI is hoping to list on the ASX in the very near future.
Microsoft’s AI is now helping BHP mine copper
The brains behind Microsoft’s bid to build a quantum computer within three years is also helping BHP dig more copper out of the ground to wire everything from electric cars to data centres. Copper demand has exploded – used in hotplates to EVs, solar panels and the most advanced AI ‘factories’. It is also found virtually everywhere in the Earth’s crust. But the easy ore is mostly gone, prompting BHP to take a radically different approach.
Why cheap EVs could be a very expensive mistake
One of Australia’s peak motoring groups is warning against “panic buying” of electric vehicles as the global oil crisis sparks a rush for cheap Chinese cars, raising the risk of pandemic-style shortages. The RACV says Australians risk choosing the wrong car for their lifestyle, as demand outstrips supply amid soaring fuel prices and wait times blow out across the country’s most popular EV brands.
Your EV could soon power your home – but there’s a catch
Electric vehicles are “very close” to turning into a home power station, delivering storage capacity that’s up to eight times greater than a Tesla Powerwall. Polestar Australia managing director Scott Maynard said the brand was preparing to unlock vehicle-to-grid technology, a move that could stabilise the wider electricity grid and insulate Australian households against volatile energy prices.
Microsoft Cares About Your Privacy Airwallex expansion fuels record revenue, but losses widen
Jared Lynch at The Australian Payments fintechAirwallexhas cracked $100m in annual revenue for the first time from its Australian operations but it sunk further into the red as it mounts an aggressive expansion. Revenue soared 30% to $105.6m last year, according to accounts filed with the financial regulator on April 30. Its loss widened to $17.2m from $12.8m. The primary driver of the cash burn was spending on talent and brand as the company aims to disrupt the big banks.
‘Supercomputing’ blitz: Microsoft to spend $25bn on Aussie AI
Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella is positioning artificial intelligence as the great hope for reversing Australia’s flatlining productivity, while acknowledging the widespread fear that it will also bring significant job “displacement”. In an interview with The Australian, Mr Nadella announced Microsoft will spend $25bn in Australia – its biggest investment in the country – in the next three years and expand its AI supercomputing and cloud infrastructure.
‘Global leader’: Taxpayers’ $20m bet on Aussie quantum tech
The taxpayer-backed National Reconstruction Fund has invested $20m in a local semiconductor manufacturer, Silicon Quantum Computing, saying its technology can take on global tech behemoths. It is the second quantum investment the $15bn fund has made in as many months, as its chief executive David Gall declares that Australia is a “global leader” in the emerging field and needs the capital to maintain its position.
‘Working from the toilet': Habits costing small businesses $3.75bn a year
Jared Lynch at The Australian Australian small and medium-sized businesses are losing about $3.75bn annually from outdated tech, with a new study revealing that about one in 10 are working from the toilet, as the nation's productivity stalls. The steep losses reveal a technology gulf spreading across Australia.
Watchdog warns against 'dangerously' positive AI advice amid crypto trading spike
Jared Lynch at The Australian Young Australian people are increasingly using artificial intelligence platforms like ChatGPT for financial advice, risking their savings and prompting a warning from the investing watchdog. New data from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission shows young people are bypassing financial experts and blindly following “biased” and “dangerously” positive AI recommendations into high-risk investments such as trading in cryptocurrency.
tRNA-derived RNA processing in sperm transmits non-genetically inherited phenotypes to offspring in C. elegans
Abstract The environment encountered by an organism can modulate epigenetic information in gametes to transmit non-genetically inherited phenotypes to offspring. In mouse models, the diet of males regulates specific tRNA-derived RNAs (tDRs) in sperm. After fertilization, tDRs regulate embryonic gene expression and generate metabolic phenotypes in adult offspring through uncharacterized changes during development. Here we demonstrate that in C.
Futures and Commodity Market News
Mar 09, 2026 (The Australian - ABIX via COMTEX) -- Goldman Sachs analyst Joseph Briggs contends that artificial intelligence can potentially automate tasks that account for 25 per cent of all work hours in the US. He notes that the prospect of job losses on such a scale has led to fears that AI will replace humans in the same way that machines replaced horses, although he claims that the job market will not face a "permanent" rise in unemployment.
Your new AI co-worker could be a ‘double agent’
Rogue artificial intelligence agents are creating a new class of ‘digital colleagues’ and a widespread security crisis as more companies sack workers and replace them with bots, Microsoft warns. The tech behemoth has cautioned against “Shadow AI”— unsanctioned agents employees have created themselves on popular platforms. Corporate security teams are struggling to monitor and control this new threat, which is turning trusted systems into liabilities.
AI saves time, but creates a costly new ‘tax'
Jared Lynch at The Australian Artificial intelligence is causing almost as much work as it saves, creating a new “tax” as employees drown in correcting AI slop, according to new research from global software titan Workday . Instead of enjoying the promised time savings, employees at top companies, including in Australia, are losing hours every week correcting the very tools meant to make them faster.
More than 1.5m AI bots have created a new religion
First, they learned to speak. Then, they began to plot. Now, a growing collective of autonomous artificial intelligence agents has done something far more radical: they have formed a religion. The new social media platform Moltbook, built exclusively for these bots, has become the public crucible for what is being called ‘The Church of Molt’. The agents created their ‘religion’ called Crustafarianism, complete with its own tenets and an increasingly vocal following of AI.
Australians “slam brakes” on EVs: Youngest drivers had a “stronger connection” to fossil fuel cars
By Jo Nova The latest surveys show Australians are rapidly losing interest in buying an EV even if they do make the weather nicer a hundred years from now: Australia’s electric vehicle market has hit the skids, with drivers stepping back from new purchases, citing fears over hidden costs and long-term battery uncertainty.
OLED was the king of deluxe TV, until the new RGB arms race
The television market is experiencing a new technology arms race. Giants like Samsung, LG, and Hisense are locked in a fierce battle, making ‘RGB’ the new frontline. With a dizzying array of acronyms — from OLED and Mini LED to the emerging RGB variants — buying a new TV can be overwhelming. This guide seeks to demystify the latest display technologies and help you understand what truly matters for your ultimate viewing experience.
Pies, rockets, or Pizza Shapes? The taxpayer fund with the lot
Tech 5 hours ago Bet you're hungry now. Pic: Getty Images At last, the taxpayer-backed National Reconstruction Fund Corporation – created with a $15bn mandate to reshape the country’s industrial landscape – is beginning to live up to its purpose. Almost.
Inside Lego’s long game to save imaginative play
A simple plastic brick stole the spotlight at the recent CES, the world’s biggest consumer electronics show in Las Vegas. The Danish company Lego made its debut at the convention to launch something that was not a gadget, monitor or VR headset. Instead, it unveiled a new toy featuring a custom-built microchip that is designed to do one thing – get children off their screens.
Nvidia's power play to make AI cheaper for all
Jared Lynch at The Australian A global price war in the artificial intelligence arms race is set to erupt, with Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang revealing a new hardware platform that will slash the cost of operating large scale models by 90 per cent. A year after China launched its low cost AI model DeepSeek , which matched the best in the US and Mr Huang said “caught the world by surprise”, he unveiled Rubin, a new platform to succeed its powerful Blackwell chips.
‘A world-first’: Mercedes unveils certified vegan EV
BMW and Mercedes-Benz are convinced electric vehicles have a future, unveiling two next generation EVs, as they joust for artificial intelligence supremacy on the roads. The up-market German marques commitment to EVs is despite Ford’s U-turn on pure electric vehicles after it announced a $US19.5bn ($29bn) writedown last month.
‘Fraudulent, unfair’: Scientist’s war on AI books
An Australian scientist is pioneering a new defence against the flood of AI-generated “slop” that is threatening to undermine Australia’s publishing and creative industries. Dr Alan Finkel, Australia’s former chief scientist, has founded Proudly Human, a start-up that certifies “human provenance” of novels and other artistic content.
How new tech promises to end your Christmas travel anxiety
The old tradition of “switching off” for an Australian holiday is dead. This Christmas, millions of travellers aren’t channelling the relaxing escapism of a summer break – they’re channelling Kevin McCallister. As “away from home anxiety” takes hold, vacationers are replacing the dream of rest with the reality of maintaining a virtual, paranoid presence on their properties, triggering a new commercial arms race in AI security.
Big Brother: This app will watch you at work
Australian-founded Build Club – one of the world’s largest grassroots AI learning networks – has developed Solaris AI. It claims its proprietary system can shrink year-long digital transformation projects for businesses to 30 days. The speed is achieved via Solaris’s surveillance system that instantly pits productivity gains against employee privacy concerns, and takes on the big consulting firms that often charge millions of dollars to steer such projects.
Younger Aussies beat power bills with payment hacks
First it was smashed avocado on toast, now younger Australians are more wasteful with power as Australia faces soaring electricity bills. A study from fintech Zip – best known for its buy now, pay later offering – has revealed Generation Z and Millennials are the most egregious energy wasters amid the cost of living crunch.
What you need to know about Australia’s social media ban
Australia is weeks away from launching one of the world’s most ambitious efforts to combat an escalating mental health crisis sparked by social media, banning users under the age of 16 from accessing Facebook, TikTok, Snapchat and other popular platforms. But the proposed “age wall” has set the federal government on a collision course with global tech giants, raising critical questions about enforcement, privacy and the technical feasibility of verifying age on a massive scale.
Ship-scrubbing robot’s Sydney builders raise $16m to go global
A Sydney-based start-up has defied the notion that the “ship has sailed” on Australian manufacturing, proving that local innovation can win on the world stage and beat juggernauts like Tesla, Polestar and Hyundai. Hullbot, an ocean robotics firm, has secured $16m in an oversubscribed Series A raising to accelerate the global rollout of its autonomous ship-cleaning systems – a major bet on a homegrown solution for one of the maritime industry’s most expensive problems.
Dark side of the boom: why your ‘AI colleague’ is a hidden security threat
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the modern workplace, poised to become the “next colleague” for millions of employees. But, this technological leap, while promising, also carries a significant risk: it could become a “security nightmare,” warns leading identity management firm Okta.
Samsung reveals plans for ‘invisible AI’
Samsung is advancing a strategy to integrate artificial intelligence into daily life with minimal user intervention, a concept the company terms “invisible AI” to make not only phones but homes smarter — a market worth more than $US1.3 trillion ($2 trillion), and growing. The concept of AI taking on a more background role seems at odds with how the technology has emerged as the main selling point to upgrade anything from phones to vacuum cleaners and TVs in the past three years.
Apple’s top 10 highlights from iPhone 17 big reveal
Apple has refused to bow to the artificial intelligence frenzy, turning to hardware improvements instead with its new iPhone 17 lineup that chief executive Tim Cook said was the company’s “most advanced” yet. The $US3.48 trillion ($5.29 trillion) company showcased its newest devices at its headquarters at Cupertino, California early Wednesday morning (Australian time), with co-founder Steve Wozniak attending the launch.
Why vets are adopting AI faster than hospitals
Thomas Kelly – a physician who traded the operating table for algorithms – is now betting on revolutionising healthcare treatment for four-legged friends to fuel the next wave of growth at Australia’s fastest growing start-up. Heidi Health, backed by Australia’s biggest venture capital fund Blackbird, has been touted as growing more than graphic design darling Canva, with its artificial intelligence platform allowing doctors to spend more time with their patients rather than writing notes.
‘Modem mayhem’: Why millions may miss out on NBN’s big speed upgrade
Outdated modems threaten to derail faster NBN speeds for millions of Australians, as consumers risk paying for internet performance their home equipment cannot deliver. Australians are on the cusp of a major internet speed upgrade, with government-owned telco NBN Co set to accelerate broadband plans significantly from September 14.
Fight for quality content begins against the ‘attention economy’
Matthew Prince – the boss of the internet’s hidden $104bn giant – has declared war on Google and the attention economy it spawned, accusing it of “destroying” the web’s core business model. He warns artificial intelligence threatens to make it “10 times worse”. But he has a solution.
Australian school kids falling behind in AI race
Australia risks leaving a generation of students behind in the artificial intelligence revolution, as many young people admit they lack guidance on using the powerful technology, exposing one of the biggest threats to productivity. A new study from Amazon Web Services, involving 2000 Australians and businesses, revealed a “critical skills gap” that threatens to derail the nation’s chances of seizing the AI boom.
Why we should have an AI opt-in system
Artists, writers and other creatives should be able to decide if they want technology behemoths to freely scrape their content to train artificial intelligence models, according to enterprise software company Workday. The Productivity Commission is considering a text and data mining exception to copyright laws.
‘Use AI or lose your job’, warns Airwallex boss
Airwallex boss Jack Zhang has issued a stark warning to staff at the digital payments company, use AI or risk losing your job. “If you’re not integrating Al into your daily workflow, you’re putting your role at risk,” said Mr Zhang. “We’re entering a new era where Al isn’t optional — it’s foundational. The speed, quality, and impact of what we deliver must reflect the tools now at our fingertips.
Why EVs don’t go as far as you think and Elon Musk is ‘wrong’
Cameron McIntyre is stepping down as chief executive of Carsales’ owner Car Group this week after an 18-year tenure, but he still has plenty to say about the industry from EV makers fudging range claims to why Elon Musk is wrong about the future of car ownership.
Why the solar battery boom has failed to reduce your power bill
A surge in investment in battery energy storage systems has failed to lower electricity prices for consumers, says a developer of software designed to make renewable power more efficient. David Hershan, founder of Melbourne-based PortfolioEnergy, says he is being “honest and pragmatic” about why renewables are yet to help ease the cost of living crunch, saying “so far nothing has for consumers” led to lower prices.
Can this new AI running coach help you run a marathon?
Words by Jared Lynch for The Australian In a little over a month, I’ll be lining up for the Sydney Marathon, and I’m worried. I started training in earnest for it about a month ago, giving me about eight weeks to get in shape. Foolish, I know. But, the adrenaline rush of a big race is irresistible, and it takes a certain type of craziness to run 42km for fun, particularly without completing a full training program beforehand. Nuts. I regularly run 12km a couple of times a week.
AI influencers exposed: The trust crisis engulfing social media stars
Mia Zelu – the artificial intelligence bot who fooled thousands with her fake Wimbledon posts – underscores how quickly engaging with social media influencers can lead to potential brand damage, marketing experts warn. Zelu amassed 167,000 followers from just 57 posts on Instagram – all of which were fake, AI-generated shots of her living a life of luxury, from attending Coldplay concerts and heavyweight boxing matches to holidaying in Portugal.
Everlab raises $15m to make more Aussies live longer
Marc Hermann isn’t joking when he says he’s German so naturally efficient after he raised $15m to expand his network of longevity clinics across Australia and beyond to make more people healthier. Mr Hermann, founder and chief executive of Melbourne-based Everlab, charges $3000 for a “flagship” assessment of one’s health, providing a “50-year personalised health road map”.
Musk’s Tesla shunned in new EV wave
Electric vehicles are having a resurgence in Australia, with new data from Carsales showing interest is rising again following a prolonged slump, but Elon Musk is not a beneficiary of the renewed enthusiasm.
Amazon on verge of using more robots than people
Amazon is on the verge of employing as many machines as people across its warehouses, combining advanced robotics with artificial intelligence. The e-commerce titan – which has grown from Jeff Bezos selling books online from his garage in the mid-1990s to a $US2.33 trillion ($3.55 trillion) juggernaut – has deployed its one millionth robot.
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