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Meta to slash 10% of workforce to fund $189 billion AI bet

AAP — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:46:20 +0000

Meta is set to cut nearly 8,000 jobs as it doubles down on AI, with billions earmarked for infrastructure and top-tier talent.

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AI usage surging in Australia’s online gambling sector

David Adams — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:44:42 +0000

The way online gambling sites use AI "may prioritise increased engagement and revenue generation over harm minimisation", said ACMA.

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Neural Notes: Business coalition takes AI demands to the federal budget

Tegan Jones — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:41:46 +0000

The Alliance of Industry Associations has urged stronger AI investment, skills and tax reform ahead of the 2026 budget, testing Australia’s National AI Plan.

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AI cameras helped put out more than 1,100 bushfires over summer

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:44:51 +0000

The detections follow a summer of severe heatwaves in several Australian states, and the fourth warmest January recorded since 1910, according to BoM.

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Leonardo.ai bets on billboard-sized AI images with 105MP upscaler

Tegan Jones — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Leonardo.ai has launched an AI image upscaler with 105MP output, targeting billboard, print and commercial production workflows.

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Allbirds shares plummet 36% one day after shock AI pivot

David Adams — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:12:37 +0000

Allbirds shares retreated a day after the sneaker brand's pivot to artificial intelligence saw its stock price skyrocket by as much as 800%.

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New fuel outage dashboard shows promise (and limits) of vibe-coding

David Adams — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 02:32:58 +0000

The learning curve is still steep, said Tom Mitchelhill, who created the first version of fuel dashboard CheckPetrol in just 12 hours.

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Allbirds shares soar 800% after ditching sneakers for… AI

David Adams — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:20:54 +0000

Shares in New Zealand-founded company Allbirds rallied as much as 800% after it revealed plans to leave shoe manufacturing behind for AI.

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Neural Notes: Google’s AI watermarking faces its first real test

Tegan Jones — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:45:06 +0000

Google’s AI watermarking system is under pressure. Here is what SynthID’s limits mean for businesses, compliance and trust in disclosure.

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Accounting’s AI arms race heats up with new MYOB, Microsoft partnership

David Adams — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:40:28 +0000

MYOB has confirmed a five-year deal with US technology giant Microsoft, as it adjusts to the disruption caused by artificial intelligence.

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