The Ultimate Guide to Generative AI
A curated Australian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Generative AI (GenAI).
What to know about Generative AI
Generative AI is reshaping the digital landscape by powering advances across industries with its ability to create content, assist decision-making, and automate processes. From enhancing customer experience platforms and streamlining business workflows to transforming healthcare and cybersecurity, generative artificial intelligence is driving innovation and operational efficiency at an unprecedented scale.
Businesses and organisations are increasingly adopting generative AI technologies to harness its potential benefits, while also grappling with challenges such as data privacy, security risks, ethical considerations, and the need for robust governance. As generative AI solutions become core components of enterprise strategies, understanding their capabilities and implications is vital for staying competitive in today’s rapidly evolving digital economy.
Our stories explore practical deployments, emerging trends, and expert insights on generative AI’s impact across sectors, helping readers navigate its opportunities and challenges. Whether you are interested in the latest AI-driven product innovations, policy developments, or strategies for successful AI integration, this collection offers comprehensive information to keep you informed about the pivotal role of generative AI in transforming businesses and society.
Australian Generative AI News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Are Australian organisations ready for the new rules of AI and quantum cyberwarfare?
New AI and quantum threats are shrinking defenders' response time, forcing Australian organisations to map exposure across interconnected systems before attacks hit.
Microsoft & Australia sign digital resilience deal
Australia will get wider support to defend critical digital systems as Canberra and Microsoft deepen cooperation on cyber security and AI.
Amazon launches Ads Agent for advertisers in Australia
Australian advertisers can now save hours on campaign setup as Amazon brings its AI tool to self-service users at no extra cost.
Asana unveils AI work suite for human & agent teams
Australian businesses may struggle to keep up as Asana expands AI across workflows, with only 14% having scaled it organisation-wide.
AI is reshaping assistive technology. What are the latest trends?
Accessibility is moving into mainstream platforms, but hallucinations and privacy risks could still undermine users who rely on AI support.
PhishByte warns spear phishing drives payment fraud losses
Targeted email scams are pushing payment redirection fraud losses higher as Australian firms lose more than AUD $166.8 million.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Generative AI
Averlon launches Precog to block exploitable risks
Phishing costs rise to USD $51,948 per analyst yearly
Optiv launches AI partner portal built on Channelscaler
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New Relic launches AI coding observability feature
Tech Mahindra launches agentic app modernisation services
Featured News
Companies wildly unprepared for new era of security threats
Many firms are exposing sensitive data as shadow AI and weak controls leave them open to breaches, hallucinations and unauthorised access.
Workday GO offers growth potential for mid-sized enterprises
Australian and New Zealand mid-sized firms will gain faster deployments and real-time people, payroll and finance insights from Workday GO.
Exclusive: Reco COO on securing the AI inside your SaaS stack
Reco COO Zoe Hillenmeyer says enterprises typically underestimate their AI agent exposure by a factor of ten and that gap is widening.
Dext: Transformative AI made easy for accountants and bookkeepers
Accountants could cut errors and save time as Dext AI Assist brings prompt-based automation to bookkeeping workflows.
Riverbed says go from ticket queues to zero disruption
AI-driven support tools could cut employee downtime, as Riverbed argues that fewer tickets may still hide unresolved problems.
Dell Technologies makes all the hardware cool again
Renewed AI spending is boosting demand for Dell's secure, certified infrastructure as companies chase faster deployment and lower cloud costs.
Guidewire: Modernising insurance with accountability
Regulators are warning insurers to keep humans accountable as AI speeds up claims work and other busy tasks, Guidewire says.
Upwind Expands to Sydney: Real Time Cloud Security for APJ
The Sydney move follows a USD $250 million funding round as the cloud security firm bets on real-time protection for fast-growing AI workloads.
Sage Intacct builds explainable AI into accounting
Accountants facing staff shortages may gain faster workflows, as Sage Intacct’s new agent exposes its calculations, sources and audit trail.
Sage branding itself on trust in AI world of 'big voices'
Trust is emerging as a selling point for finance software as Sage warns that opaque AI can leave CFOs answerable for costly errors.
Exclusive: Google Cloud accelerates shift to agentic data
Enterprises may soon design data systems for AI agents rather than staff, as Google Cloud adds real-time context, automation and cross-cloud access.
Exclusive: Adobe ANZ chief on AI adoption trends
AI is increasingly moving into live use across Australia and New Zealand, as regulated sectors test deployments while CEOs chase productivity gains.
Exclusive: Google sees success with niche AI playbooks
Enterprises are under pressure to prove AI returns as Google pushes reusable, sector-specific playbooks into production across 19 industries.
Diligence the watchword as oversight lags AI governance
Most boards are using AI for routine tasks, but only 3% have woven it into risk oversight, leaving organisations exposed to fresh hazards.
Exclusive: Orderfox pushes into autonomous execution with Gieni ABX
Orderfox launches Gieni ABX on Microsoft Azure to push industrial AI beyond insights, automating workflows across enterprise systems with governance.
UiPath Accelerates AI in Software Development and Testing
UiPath is pushing AI deeper into software testing, promising autonomous agents that transform quality assurance and developers' roles.
Expert Columns
Are Australian organisations ready for the new rules of AI and quantum cyberwarfare?
AI fluency: A skeptic's guide to the skill that snuck up on product teams
AI is reshaping assistive technology. What are the latest trends?
Why organisations in Asia Pacific are rethinking their AI deployment strategies
The real problem in legal AI is not generation
How AI can be the biggest accelerator for SMBs
Governed choice: the key to scaling AI safely in Australian business
Why data governance is a core IT responsibility in the AI era
Avoiding shadow AI requires strong enterprise governance
AI is compressing legal work but increasing the value of divergence
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Companies wildly unprepared for new era of security threats
Workday GO offers growth potential for mid-sized enterprises
Exclusive: Reco COO on securing the AI inside your SaaS stack
Dext: Transformative AI made easy for accountants and bookkeepers
Riverbed says go from ticket queues to zero disruption
Recent Generative AI News
IG launches ChatGPT assistant for CFD trading clients
The app lets traders query live positions and exposure in plain English, cutting out screenshots and manual uploads to ChatGPT.
Australian healthcare AI adoption slowed by maturity gaps
Most Australian healthcare providers are stuck in pilot mode as weak data, governance and operating models limit wider AI rollout.
Australia has two-year window to build AI champions
Global rivals could capture most of the value from local AI start-ups unless investors and customers act fast, King River Capital warns.
Tego warns of AI monoculture risk in healthcare insurance
Existing medical malpractice and cyber policies may leave hospitals exposed as AI-related claims rise and liabilities spread across vendors.
The real problem in legal AI is not generation
The bigger risk is persuasive but unreliable analysis, as common law tools must preserve source-backed reasoning or misstate precedent.
Kablamo appoints Troy Bebee to lead Google Cloud push
The consultancy is betting on rising demand for data and AI projects by adding senior Google Cloud leadership across Australia and Canada.
Vercel's v0 & Cleo win top prizes at Qld AI Festival
A Queensland startup and a global software maker underscored the festival's growing draw, as organisers extended the event after entries topped expectations.
OpenAI says Codex use surges in Australian offices
Use in Australia has jumped sixfold since January, with half of Codex activity now coming from marketers, analysts and other non-technical staff.
Orca Opti launches free AI governance tool for Australia
Regulated employers can now test their AI controls in minutes, as the Brisbane firm targets stricter data rules and workplace leak risks.
Australians turn to AI as trust gap widens, study finds
Adoption has surged to 17.4 million users, even as most Australians remain uneasy about tech firms' data use and ad-funded answers.
Governed choice: the key to scaling AI safely in Australian business
Many Australian firms are failing to turn AI pilots into scalable gains because scattered tools are outpacing governance and business context.
Commonwealth Bank tests AI companion in banking app
The trial could make everyday banking decisions clearer for millions of app users, while keeping human oversight and fraud controls in place.
AI delivers measurable gains at Coles, bank & law firm
Australian firms are starting to reap AI gains in productivity and customer service, but trust and pricing models are now under pressure.
MC&V wins Canva & Canteen work as AI roster expands
Brands are now demanding AI production partners that can handle approvals, governance and commercial workflows, and MC&V is meeting that need.
Altman says businesses lag AI adoption amid rapid change
Businesses face pressure to speed up AI rollouts as OpenAI chief Sam Altman says enterprise adoption remains very early.
Avoiding shadow AI requires strong enterprise governance
Unmanaged AI use is exposing Australian firms to data leakage, compliance breaches and other risks as adoption outpaces oversight.
Australian SMEs adopt AI but lag on workflow change
Most Australian SMEs are still using AI for emails and drafting, leaving manual workflows intact despite growing board pressure for change.
AI fuels Australian workplace disputes, report finds
Employees are using AI to draft complaints, pushing Australian bosses to spend more time and money on workplace disputes.
AI tools cut hospitality bookkeeping pressure in Australia
Tight margins and labour shortages are pushing cafés, restaurants and bars to automate receipts and invoices, cutting hours of admin work.
HWLE Lawyers picks Legora for major firmwide AI rollout
The move will put AI tools in daily use for more than 1,900 staff, as HWLE seeks tighter controls around risk, training and compliance.
Job Moves
Kablamo appoints Troy Bebee to lead Google Cloud push
CommBank appoints first Chief AI Scientist in Australia
Cevo hires former Macquarie AI leader to head AI adoption
Willis names Leah Mooney as Pacific consulting head for cyber risk
Quanton appoints Chris Wyman to lead Australia growth push
Blue Connections IT appoints new Head of Microsoft and Cloud
Litera appoints Avaneesh Marwaha as new CEO
CI&T Australia hires new leads for data & cloud practices
