Innovation

A security researcher discovered a major flaw in the coding product, the latest example of companies rushing out AI tools vulnerable to hacking.

A 2025 MIT study found that using generative AI boosts productivity but reduces memory and cognitive engagement, with brain connectivity dropping by up to 55%. Yet, Nature Neuroscience research shows mindful use can enhance cognitive flexibility.

High-school-sweethearts-turned-startup-founders Scarlett Frazer and Iestyn Thomas are headed to Silicon Valley to raise funds in a bid to prove the future of AI is feminine.

Founded by former Thiel fellows, AI language tutoring app Speak started its journey in Seoul, South Korea. But as it enters the U.S. market, it’ll have to compete with better-known rivals like Duolingo.

As tech incubator Cicada Innovations marks its 25th anniversary, new CEO Liza Noonan reflects on how a $20 million initial public investment helped generate more than $8 billion in economic value, and why long-term commitment remains critical to building Australia’s sovereign deep tech future.

Some back-of-napkin math suggests OpenAI is spending more than a quarter of what it’s making to power the AI slop factory.

OpenAI has gone wild with compute deals this year, committing to spend far more than its balance sheet can currently sustain. So who takes the fall if it can’t pay? It won’t be Altman.

Quantum Women recently ran a pilot program to elevate the voices of women in the quantum industry. Leaders say giving female scientists a seat at the quantum table is essential to prevent bias now showing up in AI.

Founder-turned-psychologist Byron McCaughey is reframing how Australia’s entrepreneurs think about success with Sublime Studio, a membership for mental fitness.

Amanda Lacaze has been at the helm of ASX-traded Lynas Rare Earths for a decade. The stock shot up 120% over the last year, amid China/U.S. trade tensions. Now, Lacaze is spearheading the capacity, certainty, and speed of the Australian/U.S. rare earth supply chain.