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Sam Altman says we’re ‘in the singularity’ with AI. Here’s why he’s wrong
“We are now, like, in the singularity”These are the words of Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, speaking on the Relentless podcast on July 25.
University of Sydney collaborates with industry leaders to make AI work for Australia
Four leading employers have entered a research initiative with the University of Sydney to understand and guide how artificial intelligence will change how Australians will work in the decade to come…
Why workplace "engagement" programs fail
Three words get thrown around interchangeably in strategy decks right now: culture, community, engagement.Leaders are told to “drive engagement.” HR is told to “build community.” Somewhere above both…
Podcast: Killer robots, vanishing discs and the price of RAM
Professor Kai Riemer joins ABC RN's Download This Show64 gigabytes of RAM — the amount a decent gaming PC wants — cost around $300 a year ago. Today it's closer to $1,000. That's the AI…
After 250 years of American independence, what do Australians think about the US?
Only rarely in the 250 years since the signing of the US Declaration of Independence has an 18-month period commanded as much global attention as the opening years of the second Trump administration…
Quantum stops being theoretical
When it comes to the next wave of computing, waiting isn’t a strategy.The live session for our most recent Quantum opportunities sprint opened with an admission that would’ve been heretical five…
A matter of life and tech
In an age of AI, how can tech help us become better at being human?For centuries, the humanities and technology have existed alongside and augmented each other. If we dive into their shared story, we…
Meta and Microsoft have joined the tech layoff tsunami. Is AI really to blame?
Meta and Microsoft are the latest software companies to announce big cuts to their global workforce. Both companies are also making big investments in Artificial Intelligence (AI).The link seems…
Employment data shows the early signs of AI job disruption are already here
There has been no shortage of bold claims recently about artificial intelligence (AI) and jobs — from mass unemployment to over-hyped distraction. Much of this debate is speculative. Often, coming…
Bad and worse is the new normal
Note: This article was published in April 2026. The situation in the Middle East continues to evolve rapidly, but the strategic frameworks discussed here remain relevant for navigating ongoing…
The long-term strategic effects of the Iran war
Even the best strategists are notoriously poor at predicting the long-term impacts of crises. I worked on the 2002 White House National Security Strategy, which predicted that the attacks of 9/11…
How Microsoft approaches tech-enabled team leadership
Do you work at an organisation in 2026? If so, here are four insights from Sarah Carney, Microsoft's CTO for Australia and New Zealand, that you can use to help build productive hybrid team processes…
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