AI

ABC bets on AI to free up journalists for deeper reporting

The ABC is embracing artificial intelligence in its newsroom, announcing staff will begin using AI to help turn radio programs into online articles. The broadcaster says the technology will save time and allow journalists to focus on more in-depth reporting, but the move has also raised questions about trust, accuracy and the future of journalism. …

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Rise of AI sparks debate over future of journalism

Generative artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping newsrooms, raising fresh questions about trust, accuracy, and the future of journalism as the technology becomes more widely used. Image: Image from Shutterstock Produced By: Declan Evans Featured In Story: T.J. Thomson – associate professor of Journalism at RMIT University First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 14 April 2026

La Trobe University Appoints Australia’s First Pro Vice Chancellor in AI

La Trobe University has appointed Phil Laufenberg as Australia’s first Pro-Vice Chancellor for Artificial intelligence. A move the university says will help coordinate its growing AI research and guide how AI is used in teaching and learning. Phil will commence the role on April 6, 2026. Link to the press release: https://www.latrobe.edu.au/news/articles/2026/release/la-trobe-appoints-australias-first-pro-vice-chanc Link to Professor …

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Commonwealth’s Bank’s $1Billion Loan Fraud Has Changed The Way We Trust Our Banks

Last week, the Commonwealth Bank hit the headlines after the bank reportedly says around A$1 Billion in home loans were obtained fraudulently also including through some AI Generated documents. According to the Australian Financial Review, this fraud was discovered last year by the big bank. There are growing concerns about verification systems and how the …

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Joint committee demands data centre regulation amid AI boom

 Industry, unions, community and environment groups are demanding regulation as data centres emerge amid a rapid AI boom. The collective have united on eight responsible data centre principles put to federal government, saying the centres should produce their own renewable energy, build community relations and use water responsibly. Image: Source – Pexel – Brett Sayles …

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AI and financial sustainability focus for CBAA conference

This year’s Community Broadcasting Association of Australia’s conference kicked off in Nipaluna/Hobart this week, hosting community media from across the country.  This year, the conference was focused on AI as a tool to support broadcasters and fundraising strategies to bolster the sector’s financial sustainability. Image: Image: supplied/ E Jordan Produced By: Eduardo Jordan Featured In …

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