Business

Canva’s plotting another $773m share sale at a higher $56 billion valuation – and becoming a US company is one reason why former employees may need to sell

- June 27, 2025 4 MIN READ

News emerged this week that Canva was looking at another secondary share sale, worth up to US$500 million (A$762m) with its valuation increasing by more than 15% to US$37 billion (A$56.2bn). It seem surprising with a US listing on the Nasdaq expected as soon as 2026. But in breaking the news The Information reported that… Read more »

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Opinion

While everyone argues over adding YouTube to Australia’s u16 social media ban, the AI elephant in the room is set to trample on kids

- June 24, 2025 4 MIN READ

Julie Inman Grant, Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, today addressed the National Press Clubto outline how her office will be driving the Social Media Minimum Age Bill when it comes into effect in December this year. The bill, often referred to as a social media ban, prevents under-16s having social media accounts. But Inman Grant wants Australians… Read more »

AI/Machine Learning

ChatGPT = brain rot? Here’s why the MIT research is a little yeah, but nah

- June 23, 2025 4 MIN READ

Since ChatGPT appeared almost three years ago, the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies on learning has been widely debated. Are they handy tools for personalised education, or gateways to academic dishonesty? Most importantly, there has been concern that using AI will lead to a widespread “dumbing down”, or decline in the ability to think… Read more »

Funding

‘Everything is awesome’: NSW budget sprinkles nearly $80 million on the tech sector

- June 23, 2025 6 MIN READ

The NSW budget, announced tomorrow, includes nearly $80 million of new funding in response to the recently released Innovation Blueprint. The third Labor budget from treasurer Daniel Mookhey is the first time the Minns government has made a notable, yet modest, investment in the startup and tech sector. For comparison, the recent South Australian budget… Read more »

Advice

Getting less sleep and craving snacks? A neurologist explains what’s going on in your brain

- June 18, 2025 3 MIN READ

You stayed up too late scrolling through your phone, answering emails or watching just one more episode. The next morning, you feel groggy and irritable. That sugary pastry or greasy breakfast sandwich suddenly looks more appealing than your usual yogurt and berries. By the afternoon, chips or candy from the break room call your name.… Read more »

AI/Machine Learning

The current AI frenzy sounds a lot like 2017’s blockchain promise, so what happens next when the hype cycle wanes?

- June 12, 2025 4 MIN READ

In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has taken centre stage across various industries. From AI-generated art to chatbots in customer service, every sector is seemingly poised for disruption. It’s not just in your news feed every day – venture capital is pouring in, while CEOs are eager to declare their companies “AI-first”. But for those… Read more »