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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…

New Zealand Strengthens AI Research Ecosystem Through NZIAT Platform

New Zealand is expanding its national research capabilities in artificial intelligence through the development of the New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology (NZIAT) Artificial Intelligence Research Platform. The initiative is…

Australian Defence Introduces Risk-Based Controls for AI Deployment

Australia’s defence sector is introducing new governance controls to manage the deployment of artificial intelligence systems within military operations. Officials say the framework will establish strict risk-based oversight mechanisms designed…

Palau’s RNS Platform Builds Global Digital Identity Ecosystem

The RNS digital residency platform supports Palau’s initiative to create a global network of digitally verified citizens. Through secure digital IDs, entrepreneurs and remote workers can access international services and…