Maincode, the Sydney-based AI startup, has unveiled “Matilda,” what it hails as the country’s first foundation model built from scratch, and a bold play to ensure Australia’s AI future isn’t decided in Silicon Valley boardrooms.

If you use apps that collect your data in some way, including those that give you directions, track your workouts or help you contact someone, or if you use social media platforms, your privacy is at risk.

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In our final Fireside Chat of 2024, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Engie Martine, a powerhouse in Māori tech, digital identity, and community-led digital infrastructure. Engie’s career spans software development, digital identity, and Indigenous tech sovereignty, with a deep commitment to ensuring data and technology serve the people who need it most.

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As investment in generative AI continues to grow globally, New Zealand’s government has been implementing its use across the public sector and businesses to embrace the technology’s potential. But the environmental, social and governance risks and costs of AI remain under-investigated.