As New Zealand (among others) has discovered in the past decade, influencing the behaviour of these companies is easier said than done. It has repeatedly found itself struggling to effectively manage big tech’s impact on its society and economy.

A long overdue plan for the science sector was released this week with plans for a new research institution to focus on AI, quantum and synthetic biology. But Callaghan Innovation will disappear in the biggest innovation shake-up in 30 years.

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Are government job listings genuine opportunities, or just a performance for the sake of process? And more importantly, what can be done to fix the growing cracks in the public sector workforce and its impact on the broader economy?

HP’s security experts have uncovered some sophisticated emerging malware threats and have a warning about the growing role generative AI plays in assisting cybercriminals.

While federal efforts on issues like Section 230 reform and children’s online protection may advance, federal-level AI regulation and data privacy laws could potentially slow down due to the administration’s deregulatory stance.