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Edtech Storypark invites bidders to take a peek at its books; taps RBC
Sources said Storypark makes about $10 million annual recurring revenue but has aggressive expansion plans across the Atlantic which could see it book up to $50 million in annual sales.
- Sarah Thompson, Kanika Sood and Emma Rapaport
- Updated
- Workplace culture
Canva co-founder calls for ‘wartime’ approach to staff performance
Cliff Obrecht says companies that let poor performance slide are forced to do big lay-offs, something the graphic design group headed for an IPO has avoided.
- Updated
- Nick Bonyhady
- Sponsored
- Siemens Australia
The real power – and potential – of industrial AI
The nation could face an opportunity cost of $35.7 billion in gross domestic product (GDP) per year should it fail “to introduce AI systems to world standards in key industries”.
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by Siemens Australia
Cryogenic start-up focuses on thawing the frozen waiting for a cure
A former child prodigy is working on ways to ensure that bodies can be revived when the time is right.
- Ashlee Vance
Sonic Healthcare-backed Harrison.ai boots up $100m-plus Series C raise
Harrison.ai’s management team has commenced discussions with a handful of potential investors regarding the cash call.
- Sarah Thompson, Kanika Sood and Emma Rapaport
Canadian giant joins $15b-plus bidder fray for AirTrunk
CPPIB hired investment bank RBC Capital Markets for help with due diligence and funding ideas in the run-up to the NBIO deadline.
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- Sarah Thompson, Kanika Sood and Emma Rapaport
Opinion & Analysis
Why the growing ‘slop’ on your social feeds is dangerous
Like the other type of slop, AI-assisted search comes together quickly, but not necessarily in a way critical thinkers can stomach.
Contributor
AI could end India’s dominance in tech outsourcing
This is not the first time an industry in the country has faced an existential challenge, although the last time was 300 years ago.
Contributor
OpenAI insiders warn of a ‘reckless’ race for dominance
The campaign comes at a rough moment for the artificial intelligence giant. It is still recovering from an attempted coup last year and faces legal battles with content creators.
Contributor
Why Apple’s new iPad calculator is causing excitement
From calculators to new payment features to let you split the bills in restaurants, Apple announced updates that will affect iPhones, iPads, Macs and watches.
Columnist
Technology reviews
Can a gadget prolong your life? These headphones might
The Shokz OpenSwim Pro won’t just help you stay fit and healthy in the pool or on the streets – they’ll also help you stay in one piece.
- John Davidson
- Opinion
- Digital Life
Nice headphones, Sonos. Shame about the app
Sonos has overhauled its app to add headphones to its legendary multi-room audio system. It shouldn’t have.
- John Davidson
This Month
- Opinion
- AI
Why the growing ‘slop’ on your social feeds is dangerous
Like the other type of slop, AI-assisted search comes together quickly, but not necessarily in a way critical thinkers can stomach.
- Benjamin Hoffman
- Opinion
- AI
AI could end India’s dominance in tech outsourcing
This is not the first time an industry in the country has faced an existential challenge, although the last time was 300 years ago.
- Andy Mukherjee
- Analysis
- AI
OpenAI insiders warn of a ‘reckless’ race for dominance
The campaign comes at a rough moment for the artificial intelligence giant. It is still recovering from an attempted coup last year and faces legal battles with content creators.
- Kevin Roose
Why Apple’s new iPad calculator is causing excitement
From calculators to new payment features to let you split the bills in restaurants, Apple announced updates that will affect iPhones, iPads, Macs and watches.
- John Davidson
- Opinion
- AI
Tim Cook controls the iPhone, so he’s now the new AI kingmaker
Apple gets to decide which company gets access to the more than 2 billion active users and on what terms.
- Dave Lee
- Opinion
- Chanticleer
Apple’s big AI day was a bit underwhelming. That’s part of the plan
The tech giant’s partnership with ChatGPT maker OpenAI gets it in the artificial intelligence race. But it’s eyeing a much bigger prize.
- James Thomson
AI power shift as Apple brings ChatGPT to iPhones with OpenAI deal
Apple has made its long-awaited entrance to the artificial intelligence battle being waged by the world’s biggest companies, with a major overhaul of Siri and apps across its devices.
- John Davidson
- Exclusive
- Funding
Under-the-radar Melbourne software firm worth $90m after VCs pounce
Atticus has built a roster of clients including BHP, CBA and numerous top law firms for its software that verifies documents are truthful.
- Paul Smith
- Exclusive
- AI
Meet KymTax: KPMG’s AI tool can do a day’s mundane tasks in an hour
The big four firm has built an AI research assistant for tax professionals to speed up how quickly they can provide clients with tax advice.
- Tess Bennett
‘First draft fairy:’ How corporate lawyers are using game-changing AI
Legal eagles inside some of Australia’s best-known companies are training themselves to stay competitive in the AI era.
- Paul Smith
What Canva, Rokt and Aussie VCs have learned about US IPOs
After Life360’s oversubscribed Nasdaq debut fund managers predict 2025 will see a rush of private tech companies testing the public markets. Canva and Rokt are watching closely.
- Tess Bennett
We loved the Cube e-bike (but also couldn’t stand it)
Depending on your family status, Cube’s new Longtail cargo bike is either a ute or a people mover.
- John Davidson
Can a gadget prolong your life? These headphones might
The Shokz OpenSwim Pro won’t just help you stay fit and healthy in the pool or on the streets – they’ll also help you stay in one piece.
- John Davidson
- Analysis
- Cybersecurity
Why you should use Apple’s new password manager
At its developers conference this week, Apple is expected to launch a password manager that works across all its devices. We explain why it’s a good idea.
- John Davidson
Life360 boss hails ‘Goldilocks’ share price as it debuts on Nasdaq
But shares in the San Francisco-based company, which makes the popular daily tracking app, closed flat overnight after raising $150 million with the listing.
- Tess Bennett
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- Salesforce Australia
How a human at the helm can deliver trusted AI
Bringing AI capabilities into an organisation is more like hiring an extremely well-read intern, than it is like buying an appliance.
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by Salesforce Australia
Why investors are watching AI’s move to ‘the edge’
This week on The Fin podcast, Paul Smith and John Davidson explain the latest shift in artificial intelligence and talk about what that means for jobs, energy use and investor returns.
eSafety drops case against Musk’s X over bishop stabbing video
The online safety watchdog has abandoned its court case against X after suffering a legal setback.
- Tess Bennett
Seek ends decades-long Latin American foray with $128m sale
The ASX-listed employment platform said it would use the proceeds of the sale of its Mexican and Brazilian businesses to Spain’s Redarbor to pay down debt.
- Tess Bennett
Medibank faces maximum $21.5 trillion fine in new cyber hack case
The privacy watchdog alleges the private health insurer failed to protect the details of 9.7 million customers, under a law that provides for a penalty of $2.2 million for each breach.
- Paul Smith
