Opening Statement To The Senate Economics Legislation Committee (Supplementary Budget Estimates)

Michele Bullock told a Senate committee inflation is likely to exceed the RBA’s August forecast, citing energy costs and domestic capacity pressures.

A First Look At XREAL AURA, Gemini, And Google’s Android XR Platform

Google and XREAL launched AURA on Oct. 28: wired see-through glasses with Android XR and Gemini, starting at $1,099 for a limited time.

Google’s AI Search Ad Expansion Arrives As Growth Slows

Google is adding AI Mode ads in 10 countries and to U.S. follow-up questions as Search revenue growth falls to 12% in the third quarter.

Are AI Concerns Changing Interest In Computer Science?

Preliminary fall 2026 data show computer and information science enrollment down at every level, but AI is not established as the main cause.

A Closer Look At Britain’s And The US’s AI Testing Bills

Britain is adding £120 million over four years to its AI Security Institute. The US comparison depends on which funding figure is used.

What The Report Doesn’t Settle About China’s AI Models And GPT-6 Astra

The Information says DeepSeek and Moonshot used GPT-6 Astra outputs to train new models. The companies have not confirmed the report.

The AI Boom Could Have Consequences Beyond Data Centers

SK hynix forecasts memory demand will outstrip supply through 2030 as AI data centers compete with PCs and phones for chips.

Anthropic’s AI Attack Chains Bring Patch Windows Into The Spotlight

Anthropic says an internal model chained flaws across five platforms. Vendor records confirm some fixes; the work’s human contribution remains unclear.

AI Agents Are Starting GitHub Pull Requests; How Will Teams Review Them?

GitHub says agents started more than 40% of September pull requests. Its new review tools raise questions about cost, approval and accountability.