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Today’s announcement by the Australian government to establish the Australian AI Safety Institute shows its strong commitment to advancing the safe, transparent and responsible use of artificial intelligence across the public sector. The Government's plan will empower public servants to use these powerful tools with genuine confidence, ensuring AI is applied safely, ethically and in ways that truly enhance how services are delivered to Australian people and businesses. This initiative complements the work we are doing at Thomson Reuters in Australia to help organisations adopt AI responsibly. We are committed to develop technologies that elevate human judgement, safeguard data, and deliver measurable benefits to both professionals and the communities they serve. As we continue to work alongside the Australian Government, we're excited to share our insights and experience in building trusted AI solutions for legal, regulatory and financial ecosystems. Together, we can ensure that technology continues to drive integrity, innovation and better outcomes for all Australians. #TrustedAI #AIGovernance #HumanLedInnovation #DigitalGovernment #AIPlan2025 #AILeadership

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I really enjoyed talking with James Riley about ID verification and its future. We chatted about a wide range of issues including how AI can be both a challenge and a game-changer for digital identity, why understanding user behaviour is key to spotting fraud, and how mobile credentials are set to shape the future of secure, privacy-first identity verification.

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Paging Dr. AI: Australia’s Prescription for a Smarter, Safer Future! Big news! Australia has launched its National AI Plan, a roadmap to capture opportunities, share benefits, and keep Australians safe. Key highlights: ✅ Driving economic growth through AI innovation ✅ Ensuring transparency and safety in AI systems ✅ Equipping Australians with the skills to thrive in an AI-powered world And for healthcare, this is a game-changer. Imagine AI as the ultimate health assistant: ✅ Predicting outbreaks before they happen ✅ Powering smarter diagnostics and personalised treatments ✅ Freeing clinicians from paperwork so they can focus on patients This plan isn’t just about tech, it’s about trust, ethics, and equipping our workforce to thrive in an AI-powered world. Doctors won’t be replaced (phew!), but they might just become superheroes with data-driven insights. AI isn’t the future, it’s here now. And with this plan, Australia is making sure it works for everyone. Read about the plan: https://lnkd.in/g-Ui56VY What’s your take? Could AI be the next big health breakthrough? #HealthTech #ArtificialIntelligence #AustraliaAI #FutureOfHealthcare #ResponsibleAI disclaimer: AI was used to craft the content, with a human in the loop to validate. I am the "loopy human"

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🎯2025 InternetNZ survey: “68% of New Zealanders are worried about the potential malicious use of AI and the lack of regulation surrounding it” Innovation and Regulation are not opposites. Well-designed regulation provides guardrails that give everyone more confidence to innovate safely. 🎯2025 University of Melbourne survey: “Only 44% of New Zealanders believe the benefits of AI outweigh the risks.” I've talked to a lot of people in recent months about how their organisations are adopting AI - many feel like they have to figure out where the safeguards are themselves in the absence of a national approach. Nobody wants to get it wrong. 🎯2025 KPMG survey: "Only 34% of New Zealanders are excited about AI, while 60% are worried" Because even if you don't have government regulation, you still have customers and users who care about how AI is used. And they may not be that forgiving when it's pushed too far. ➡️ This is why I've signed the open letter at https://regulateai.nz/ [in a personal capacity]. I'm quite pro-technology, I just want it to be used safely. Unfortunately, we are already seeing many harms arise from the poor use of artificial intelligence - poor because people are using AI in harmful ways, and poor because the technology itself still has a long way to go. Some people feel like they are alone in a sea of hype, that everyone is pushing for more AI while they feel uncomfortable about where things are going. The survey data shows they are not alone - about half the country is wary of where the technology is taking us. It serves all of us to be thinking about how regulation can help us manage the risks arising from AI, so that we can all safely see the benefits of this technology into the future. We don't have to pursue AI at all costs. Happy to be alongside Christopher McGavin, Andrew Lensen, Cassandra Mudgway, Joshua Yuvaraj, Ali Knott, Michael Daubs, Olivia J. Erdelyi, Allyn Robins, Anthony Robins, Ethan Plaut, Caleb Moses, Peter Thompson, Ian W., Kevin Shedlock, Hui Ma, Heitor Murilo Gomes, Emily O'Riordan, Lee Timutimu, Frith Tweedie, Olivier Jutel, aimee whitcroft, Marcus Frean, Grant Dick, Veronica Liesaputra, Brendan McCane, Stephen Cranefield

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Victoria University joins EON Reality’s Spatial AI R&D Grant Program to transform applied research and immersive education in Australia. Watch the full story → https://lnkd.in/ebYGTSxp #EONReality #SpatialAI #AustraliaEdTech #ImmersiveResearch #VUInnovation

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We’re seeing it again. Outages, breaches and slow responses revealing how fragile digital resilience can be. Some breaches in Australia’s mining and manufacturing sectors went undetected for more than a year, exposing sensitive data and disrupting operations, according to ABC News (abc.net.au/news/105978234). ABC News have also revealed supply chain breaches impacting Australian defence force contractors (https://lnkd.in/gU6p58Py). And of course, as we've seen widely reported, a single configuration error at a global internet-infrastructure provider last week took loads of major services and apps offline worldwide, including Spotify, Visa, Canva, Microsoft Teams, X, Vodafone, Zoom and many, many more. These aren’t isolated incidents, they’re reminders that resilience depends on foresight, not firefighting. And it's also highlighting a widening leadership gap, with many boards still treating cyber risk as an IT issue rather than a governance responsibility. That mindset leaves organisations exposed when it matters most. Tech Business News have written about it (https://lnkd.in/gHiMZ_Rz). I often refer to email as the front door to your business, as the vector that criminals prefer and that businesses must defend. The same logic applies to resilience: leadership must own it before crisis strikes. When systems go down, or in the event of a compromise, is your team ready? Comment or DM me for questions to put to your exec team. No sales pitch. Just insights.

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It’s an honour to be invited to moderate an important discussion on a topic I'm INCREDIBLY passionate about: "Taking Australian Breakthroughs to the World" at the Semiconductor Australia Conference in Sydney, Australia, next week. So, how do you turn a local breakthrough into a global success story? It’s a challenge many founders face, and this expert panel will be providing the path forward. My take - The journey from a lab in Australia to a boardroom in Silicon Valley (and beyond) often comes down to a few key principles: 1. Lead with a Story, Not Specs. The most brilliant technology can fail if it doesn't connect with people. Before you talk about how your tech works, you must articulate why it matters. A compelling narrative that solves a real-world problem is what builds trust and captures the imagination of a global market. 2. Translate Technical Wins into Market Value. A breakthrough in the lab is not the same as a breakthrough in the market. You must be relentless in translating your technical advantages into clear, tangible benefits. How does your innovation save your customers time, reduce their costs, or create an entirely new opportunity for them? 3. Build Your Ecosystem Before You Need It. Global expansion isn't a solo mission. The most successful companies build strong ecosystems early. This means forging strategic partnerships, engaging with industry communities, and cultivating advocates who will amplify your message and open doors in new markets. 4. Make Marketing a Mindset, Not a Department. In a deep tech company, marketing can't be a silo. It must be a mindset embedded across the entire organization, from R&D to sales. When everyone on your team can articulate the company's story and its value, you create a unified brand that is much more powerful on the world stage. And for those ready for a deeper dive into these growth strategies, particularly in the deep tech space, these are the very frameworks I explore in my new book, "Strategic Entanglement". You can learn more at https://lnkd.in/gX7va3-t. I'm looking forward to exploring these topics further with the panel next week. I hope to see you there! #Marketing #Branding #AustralianInnovation #Semiconductors #GlobalGrowth #StrategicEntanglement #BookLaunch

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The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) released a new publication series on modern defensible architecture (MDA). This series provides practical guidance to help organisations plan, invest in and implement MDA effectively. MDA focuses on 1. #Layered #architecture and traceability of architectural designs to business and security objectives 2. #Zero #trust principles of “never trust, always verify”, “assume breach” and “verify explicitly”, implemented through zero trust architecture 3. #Secure-by-design practices that institute a security mindset within organisations when it comes to procuring or developing software products and services. More details via the following link: https://lnkd.in/g_-CTSjq

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The Arm Server Base System Architecture (SBSA) is the hardware system architecture specification for Arm servers. An important standard to make the whole Arm server ecosystem sane, compatible, and easy to use.

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Important conversations at the right time. The intersection of AI and cybersecurity is now central to how governments design, deliver and protect digital services. Looking forward to the discussions in Canberra in April.

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