Energy minister Chris Bowen announced that the federal government will use commonwealth legislation to override state opposition and mandate that new AI datacentres run on renewable energy while banning gas-fuelled facilities.
Tech journalists are increasingly engaging in 'shoe-leather reporting' to investigate the physical realities of AI, from colossal datacentres and energy infrastructure to social media's real-world harms. This involves on-the-ground investigation, talking to locals, and examining tangible constraints, moving beyond digital landscapes.
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves is launching a new "skills compact" with financial firms like Barclays and Lloyds to retrain thousands of workers for the AI revolution. The initiative commits employers to improving skills and keeping pace with technological changes, aiming to future-proof jobs and maintain the sector's competitiveness.
Ten US states are identified as having the best infrastructure to host the AI revolution, considering factors like abundant and inexpensive electricity, water supply, and shovel-ready sites. Tennessee, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Michigan, New York, Arizona, Indiana, Ohio, Virginia, and Illinois are highlighted for their preparedness.
Yousuf Imran, a former Google account executive earning nearly $1 million annually, left his job after six years to launch Mangosteen Studio, an AI product lab. His decision was driven by concerns over Google's layoffs and a desire to capitalize on the AI boom by building his own business.
A growing backlash against AI is evident, with students booing former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and voters opposing AI's impact on jobs, creativity, and relationships. Cory Doctorow's new book argues that the revulsion stems from Big Tech's profit-driven model, not the technology itself.
Qi Andong, Chairman of Qi Anxin Group, stated at the 2026 Global Digital Economy Conference that the AI revolution is beneficial for the cybersecurity industry, with innovative leading security firms being the biggest beneficiaries. He highlighted new security demands in AI vulnerabilities, data security, and full-stack AI application security.
SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son stated the AI revolution is 50 times larger than the dot-com boom, announcing a 75 billion euro investment in French AI infrastructure. He sees AI as the biggest technological revolution and believes market corrections present investment opportunities.
At the 22nd China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industry Fair, AI is transforming the cultural sector from creation to consumption. Companies like Tencent, Alibaba, and 37 Interactive Entertainment showcase AI's role in accelerating content production, enhancing user experience, and breaking down cross-border communication barriers.
A new book by Gian Primo Quagliano argues that AI tools like ChatGPT will transform, not replace, communication professionals. AI can aid in content creation, strategy, and internal communications, but human expertise remains crucial.
Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman overshadows a deeper issue: the imperial drive of AI companies to consolidate data and capital, harming communities and stifling diverse AI development. Growing global resistance, from datacenter protests to worker strikes, is forcing the industry to reassess its ambitions.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang inspired Carnegie Mellon graduates, urging them to seize the AI revolution's immense potential. He highlighted AI's transformative power, likening it to a new industrial era that will reshape every sector. Huang emphasized responsible AI development and CMU's legacy, encouraging graduates to dedicate their hearts to meaningful work.
At a New York City ballroom late last month, a crowd of hi-tech luminaries gathered at an honours ceremony. The biggest draw for the assembled tech geniuses was Nvidia founder Jensen Huang, the superstar head of one of the world’s most valuable companies, set to receive the night’s top award. In some ways, engineers have been at the centre of every industrial revolution, Huang told the crowd, from steam to electricity to information technology. But this one, artificial intelligence (AI), will be...
Alphabet reported a strong quarterly earnings beat with surging cloud revenue and raised full-year capex guidance to $190 billion, signaling AI leadership. The article suggests an advanced options strategy: buy August $400 calls while selling a June 350/420 strangle to capitalize on continued momentum.
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has sought to reassure workers amid concerns about the AI revolution, vowing that the city state will carve out fresh opportunities even as the new technology renders some jobs obsolete. In the annual May Day rally on Friday, Wong acknowledged the anxieties but urged workers and firms to build artificial intelligence capabilities and harness its benefits. Demand would rise for AI-savvy workers, and new doors would open as global companies expanded their...
This article reveals how Google secretly developed custom AI chips (TPUs) since 2016, positioning itself to compete with Nvidia when the AI revolution arrived. Despite appearing caught off guard by ChatGPT in November 2022, Google had been building its own silicon for nearly a decade. The company now offers TPU access through Google Cloud, with Meta signing on as a customer, causing Nvidia's stock to drop. Google recently announced TPU v8 with configurations for both training and inference workloads, representing its vision as a full-stack AI company.
Today, I’m talking with Melanie Perkins, founder and CEO of Canva, a popular online design tool. I always enjoy talking with Melanie. She was last on the show a couple of years ago, just as the AI revolution was coming to the worlds of art and design. At the time, Canva had escaped a lot […]
