AI regulation in New Zealand: what’s coming
AI regulation in New Zealand is under growing scrutiny as international frameworks, particularly the European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act, begin to set global benchmarks for governance. Experts warn that New…
New Zealand Unveils “Going for Growth” Reform Agenda to Strengthen Education and Employment System
New Zealand’s “Going for Growth” programme outlines a wide-ranging set of reforms aimed at improving education, employment outcomes, and workforce participation. The strategy focuses on building a more responsive education…
Australian Government Sets Three-Pillar Strategy for National AI Development and Safety
The Australian Government has released its official response to the Senate Select Committee on Adopting Artificial Intelligence, outlining a coordinated national strategy to guide AI development, adoption, and regulation. Central…
Australia Introduces National AI Assurance Framework for Government Use
Australia has released a National Framework for the Assurance of Artificial Intelligence in Government, jointly agreed by federal, state, and territory governments in June 2024. The framework is designed to…
Australia’s Copyright Laws Spark Debate Over AI Sovereignty and National Security Risks
Australia’s current copyright framework is increasingly being debated as a strategic issue in the development of artificial intelligence, with critics arguing it limits the country’s ability to build domestic frontier…
Australia’s New AI Roadmap Focuses on Growth, Safety Oversight, and Economic Opportunity
Australia has released a new National AI Plan aimed at positioning the country as a leading destination for artificial intelligence investment while strengthening its digital economy. The strategy focuses on…
China’s five-year plan and the race for tech and AI dominance
China has unveiled an ambitious long-term blueprint aimed at positioning itself as a global leader in artificial intelligence and advanced technologies by 2030. The plan, outlined in its latest five-year…
AI jobs: how Australian workers are coping with the corporate restructure
Reports of a possible leadership transition in Iran have placed Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the country’s long-serving supreme leader, at the centre of attention as a leading successor. Unlike…
AI “Chief of Staff” System Tested in Chinese Military Simulations Shows Faster-than-Human Battlefield Decisions
A recent report describes the Chinese military’s deployment of an artificial intelligence system designed to assist battalion-level commanders in real time decision-making during combat simulations. Developed by researchers linked to…
Legal Battle Over AI Training Data Intensifies
The growing influence of artificial-intelligence systems is increasingly colliding with intellectual-property law. In March 2026, the publisher Encyclopaedia Britannica and its subsidiary Merriam-Webster filed a lawsuit against OpenAI in a…
