Neural Notes: New AI tools from Meta and OpenAI, VC cash splash and book stealing
Welcome to our new AI column, Neural Notes. Each week we bring dissect the biggest AI stories of the week in one place for you. This week: new tools from Meta, OpenAI and Getty, a lot of VC cash and literary controversy.
The Privacy Act exemption for small businesses will end: 10 ways your business could be affected
The federal government says the small business exemption to the Privacy Act, covering some 2.3 million enterprises, should end.
Why using AI headshots for your business is not a good idea
When your AI headshot doesn't reflect the genuine you, clients might find it difficult to establish a genuine connection.
Meta’s new AI Studio and image editing offers no-code opportunities for SMEs
Overnight Meta held its annual Connect event where there was a slew of new AI offerings from the tech giant, including ones that are relevant for SMEs.
Cloud-based small businesses could unlock up to $9.3 billion in productivity gains
Cloud-based computing and AI could unlock up to $9.3 billion in productivity gains and support 1.4 million jobs by 2030, an AWS report states.
‘Kept me awake at night’: The ethical considerations of AI in recruitment
Within the next year, if you apply for a new job or a promotion it's likely your application will initially be screened by an artificial intelligence (AI) tool.
The importance of a robust video data management strategy in the age of AI
As organisations obtain more video data, they are faced with significant security and privacy challenges.
CSIRO’s Young Indigenous Women’s STEM Academy opens applications
The CSIRO's Young Indigenous Women’s STEM Academy has announced that applications for its next cohort of students are now open.
What will AI rules for business look like? These Australian regulators have shared some clues
A submission from regulatory supergroup DP-REG is major key to understanding today's AI regulations, and how they could change in the future.
AI bill shock is real. Here’s how small businesses should prepare
As more small businesses bring AI into their operations, they need to be wary of rising costs as they scale to avoid "AI bill shock".
Taking the artificial out of intelligence: Salesforce is turning trust into a brand
After spending a week at Dreamforce, Tegan Jones has some thoughts on how Salesforce is using aesthetics to build a trusted AI brand.
Canva research shows Australians lead the world in believing generative AI is boosting creativity
Australian firms feel they are on top of the generative artificial intelligence wave but many are yet to establish firm data privacy rules around the technology, according to a new global survey conducted by graphic design powerhouse Canva.