The finalists of the 2026 Australian Game Developer Awards have been announced, with a host of critically-acclaimed and well-loved Australian-made games amongst the nominees. Games including Bluey’s Happy Snaps, Don’t Stop, Girlypop!, Malys, Mixtape, Go-Go Town! and more have been nominated in categories celebrating excellence in art, gameplay, music, sound design, accessibility and beyond, with…
Labor’s plan to crack down on social media algorithms faces significant opposition in federal parliament, with the opposition leader, Angus Taylor, warning against efforts by the government to “censor” free speech online. The communications minister, Anika Wells, is expected to release draft legislation creating a digital duty of care for social media users in Australia…
A survey of Australian teachers and school leaders found many are worried about the affect of AI on education. Image: Shutterstock School students’ increasing use of generative artificial intelligence to complete homework and assessments poses a “real and urgent” threat to Australia’s education systems, a study of local teachers and school leaders has found. The…
What practical applications do these AI tools and software solutions really offer? Picture Shutterstock Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been a bit of a buzzword over the past few years, to say the very least. But as generative AI tools and other smart AI software solutions like business automation tools continue to develop, adoption and integration…
Artists are demanding tech companies to uphold transparency and fairness when rolling out AI to scrape and mine local content. Photo from X post of Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance. This post is part of Global Voices’ April 2026 Spotlight series, “Human perspectives on AI.” This series will offer insight into how AI is being…
Enhancing fan engagement with insights, accessibility, and responsible innovation Showcasing Rally, an interactive AI mascot, and MatchFeel, a tactile experience for visually impaired audiences MELBOURNE, Australia, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY) , a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, today unveiled its latest innovations for Australian Open (AO)…
The Australian Electoral Commission will have a draft strategy and roadmap to accelerate its adoption of generative AI by mid-June. The commission will outsource the work, including a “business case that sets out the investment required to deliver on the roadmap”, according to tender documents. It will allow up to 16 weeks for the drafts…
