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The Australian Technologies Competition (ATC) has unveiled its 2023 winners, highlighting their significant role as innovation champions within Australia.

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As per the survey findings, over 50% of workers under 30 are planning to request external training or upskilling within the upcoming three months.

The government is planning to introduce new laws aimed at bolstering privacy protections for SMEs.

In a recent report released by KPMG Australia, the nation’s property landscape is poised for substantial transformations over the coming years.

In this week’s Tech Tuesday edition, we explore the AI-powered content curation tools.

The Australian Technologies Competition (ATC) has unveiled its 2023 winners, highlighting their significant role as innovation champions within Australia. Following the recent Cleantech Awards held in Melbourne, the ATC’s event in Sydney buzzed with excitement, celebrating local technology with the potential to make a global impact.

Norton has introduced Norton Small Business, an all-in-one cybersecurity solution designed to help protect small businesses in today’s digital landscape.

Outdated work structures persist from labor-intensive factories of centuries past, hindering current needs, writes Cherie Mylordis.

Anneke Thompson, Chief Economist at CreditorWatch, delves into the current economic and business landscape in Australia.

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The RBA may be forced to increase rates as soon as next month, as economists warn inflation is running faster than forecast after a spike in oil prices.

Australia

The prime minister has blamed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and global oil market movements for soaring petrol prices.

A Senate committee inquiry is being held in response to concerns about the power exerted by "big tech" multinational companies over Australian markets and democracy.

Australian Economy

Karen Maley writes that the economy is panning out as the Reserve Bank expected, which means there’s no need for RBA governor Michele Bullock to hike interest rates just now.

NAB, Westpac and ANZ Bank have ruled off a financial year that was better than feared, helped by resilience in the property market and the unemployment rate.

World

A new report from the U.S. Treasury Department warns that climate change will deepen social inequality, putting millions of Americans at risk of financial distress. The report highlights the intersection of climate hazards and social vulnerability, revealing that one in five U.S. counties are at high risk.

The FBI has issued a warning about "Phantom Hacker" scams that specifically target senior citizens, resulting in the loss of life savings. These multi-step scams are becoming increasingly common, with over $542 million stolen so far. To protect yourself, the FBI advises not to click on unsolicited links or attachments and never give control of your computer to unknown individuals.

WeWork has announced that it will not make two interest payments totaling $95m, stirring speculation of a potential bankruptcy filing. The company aims to negotiate with lenders while reducing costs with landlords.

Tech

YouTube has introduced new audience insight tools, providing creators with data on membership cancellation, comparing new and existing viewer data, and improving the user experience. Advertisers will gain a deeper understanding of audience engagement, enabling data-driven decisions and more targeted content.

X (formerly known as Twitter) has teamed up with the Google Display Network to outsource the sale of its ad space. Advertisers can now reach X's vast audience through Google Ads, but there are risks associated with ad placement.

In a landmark antitrust trial against Google, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella testified that even Microsoft found it difficult to compete with Google's dominance in online search and expressed concerns about Google's potential to dominate the emerging artificial intelligence industry.

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Discover how a team of researchers at MIT is tackling the challenge of making data visualization accessible for the blind and visually impaired through the development of an innovative software program called Olli. Through a combination of text, sound, and potentially tactile experiences, Olli aims to empower users to explore data on their terms.

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