Tech and Innovation

Australia has taken a significant step toward becoming a global leader in renewable energy with the approval of a monumental solar and battery farm in the country's remote north. The project, spearheaded by SunCable and valued at $24 billion, has been touted as the largest solar precinct ever conceived, aimed...

I was recently asked to work with the Year 12 (final year) students of one of Melbourne’s best secondary schools. As a time management specialist and global speaker I am not intimidated when it comes to taking to a stage - my usual crowd is full of seasoned business people,...

Malaysia's strategic efforts to develop a comprehensive artificial intelligence (AI) framework, fueled by government initiatives and collaborations between the public and private sectors, are positioning the country as a leader in AI adoption within the Asia Pacific region. According to Jan Wong, the founder of digital consulting startup OM Connect...

The rapid pace of innovation in the space industry is both fascinating and unprecedented. Private-venture companies and startups are coming together to develop a wide array of innovations at an astonishing speed. This trend, fueled by substantial investments, is transforming the landscape of space exploration and commercialization. A consultant from...

According to Inc.'s annual CEO Survey, a substantial 90.5% of CEOs from Inc. 5000 companies have either adopted or plan to incorporate AI into their operations. Additionally, 63.2% of CEOs anticipate leveraging generative AI for sales tasks. Among these businesses is PostPilot, based in Spartanburg, South Carolina, which is taking...

Nearly two years after the release of ChatGPT by OpenAI, which played a significant role in launching the generative AI revolution, public sentiment toward this technology has begun to crystallize. The initial excitement that saw consumers flocking to use ChatGPT has given way to a more measured perspective as the...

According to a recent report by Forrester, the digital economy is projected to reach US$16.5 trillion by 2028, accounting for 17% of the world's economic output. The study, released on August 19, evaluates the expansion and scale of the digital economy, including tech spending, e-commerce in retail and travel, and...

The arrival of automation platforms offers organizations unparalleled opportunities to increase efficiency and productivity. One such platform recognised for its versatility is Tonkean, a business automation platform that combines human intelligence with artificial intelligence to create seamless workflows. For organizations looking to streamline operations, increase efficiency and stay ahead of...

In May, Google rolled out its AI Overviews in Search across the United States, but the results have been less than stellar. The feature, which was intended to enhance search functionality, gained attention for its bizarre suggestions, such as advising users to eat rocks or put glue on pizza. Google...

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) have introduced a new resource designed to help countries enhance their ability to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) into public health systems. The "Artificial Intelligence in Public Health: Readiness Assessment Toolkit" is intended to guide countries in making informed...