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AI doesn’t really ‘learn’ – and knowing why will help you use it more responsibly

What if we told you that artificial intelligence (AI) systems such as ChatGPT don't actually learn? Many people we talk to are genuinely surprised to hear this.Even AI systems themselves will often…
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AI and Net Zero: challenges and opportunities

The game-changing tech has a massive appetite for energy.Around the world, the energy transition from fossil fuels to renewables has been rocky in recent times. There are a few contributing factors:…
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AI and Geopolitics: the new battlefield

The tech everyone’s talking about has become a feature of global competition.In his blog post The Golden Opportunity for American AI, Brad Smith, Vice Chair & President of Microsoft, wrote that …
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How to get the most out of your AI decisions

We all have access to AI.We all have a relationship with AI.And we all know the seven things AI can do for us (well, if you’ve read our article about the AI Capabilities Stack, you know).But…

Webinar: Geopolitical takeaways from the 2024 US Election

What’s next for America, Australia, APAC, and the Alliance?The US Election has global implications. Keeping track of what they are, their pace and shape, and the potential impacts on you and your…

How to future-proof your leadership team

Preparing to upskill in 2025? Here, we explore why skills-based leadership development matters and share the skills leaders need to know next.In the 2025 Skills Horizon, our dynamic guide to what…

Net Zero check-up – will Australia make it?

Deanna D’Alessandro is the director of the University of Sydney’s Net Zero Institute... So why does she want it dissolved?  “In 2051, my goodness, I hope we do not need the Net Zero…
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Wondering what AI actually is? Here are the 7 things it can do for you

You know we’ve reached peak interest in artificial intelligence (AI) when Oprah Winfrey hosts a television special about it. AI is truly everywhere. And we will all have a relationship with it –…

Geopolitical trends impacting your business strategy

The new Allies and Partners Poll 2024 report from the US Studies Centre offers valuable perspectives on the geopolitical landscape that could significantly impact your business strategies…
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AI was born at a US summer camp 68 years ago. Here’s why that event still matters today

Imagine a group of young men gathered at a picturesque college campus in New England, in the United States, during the northern summer of 1956.It’s a small casual gathering. But the men are not here…

The 2025 Skills Horizon

Out now: our dynamic guide to what leaders need to know nextHow do you lead in a world that’s becoming increasingly disoriented and disorienting?In a world fuelled by shifts that fracture established…
A panel discussion at SXSW Sydney 2023 on the topic of AI fluency and future job impacts, featuring four diverse panelists seated on stage.

AI and you: coming to SXSW Sydney 2024

Last year at SXSW Sydney we told you AI was coming for your job. This year, AI is on the news, in our offices, teaching our classes, influencing elections, and living in our homes.Announced by SXSW…

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The 2027 Skills Horizon

What leaders need to know next
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