Opinion stories
AI is pushing customers to pay partners for clarity and outcomes, as data volumes surge and existing security tools miss key blind spots.
Many retailers are missing live customer queries because AI assistants now fetch product pages far more often than Google does.
AI is speeding up attacks by finding existing weaknesses, leaving organisations and SMEs exposed to faster, cheaper intrusions.
Enterprises risk exposing sensitive records as AI agents inherit broad access by default, leaving accountability and audit trails unresolved.
Early security design can improve uptime and reveal operational data in data centres, but only if cybersecurity is built in from the start.
Widespread use of chatbots and drafting tools may leave workers less able to verify outputs or think independently, Walsh said.
Granular fleet data could give Australian businesses better ESG reporting, while helping cut emissions, accidents and worker stress.
Incomplete customer data can undermine overseas sales, delaying deliveries, returns and marketing even when Australian fulfilment is strong.
Thousands of new homeowners face another decade of sweltering summers, with overheating rules for the Building Code pushed back to 2031.
Balclutha's turnaround shows rural towns can attract people back when jobs, housing and local effort line up, despite wider megatrends.
Rushed closures can leave servers and networking gear with no buyer unless firms assess assets early and sanitise data first.
People without compatible phones, English fluency or safe access to devices risk missing vital instructions when emergencies strike.
Australian utilities face sharper scrutiny as cyber incidents and supplier failures threaten outages, compliance breaches and market stability.
Poor visibility is leaving frontline managers exposed to compliance breaches, higher labour costs and more stress when shifts change.
Electricity alone will not slash emissions from commercial buildings unless HVAC systems are continuously optimised after installation.
AI tools are exposing smaller firms to faster scams and data leaks, making basic controls and staff training vital to stay resilient.
Public pressure for AI guardrails is surging faster than it did for social media, as Australia joins a growing coalition urging action.
Weak controls left Australia's Medicare database exposed after an AI agent was able to press past access restrictions, experts say.
Emerging tech leaders were urged to focus on storytelling, risk and resilience as four C-suite mentors shared practical career advice in Auckland.
Rising handset prices are pushing buyers to factor in trade-ins, bills and financing, not just the sticker price, when upgrading.
