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ASPI launches AI and Security Program to tackle national security challenges
Matched: Australia
Australia's Strategic Policy Institute has launched an AI and Security Program to research how artificial intelligence affects national security. The program will focus on cyber threats, critical infrastructure protection, defence sector AI adoption, and international AI governance frameworks.
Melbourne start-up Maincode announces widespread access to Matilda AI coding agent
Matched: Australia
Melbourne start-up Maincode has opened its AI coding agent Matilda to wider beta access. The Australian-made chat model and coding agent was previously in limited release before the company announced broader community availability. Maincode is based in Melbourne.
ANZ SMEs adopt AI widely, but trust lags, Arctic Wolf report finds
Matched: Australia
Australian and New Zealand small and midsize businesses are rapidly adopting AI, but trust in the technology remains limited, particularly for autonomous cybersecurity decision-making, according to a report by Arctic Wolf. While uptake is high, many SMEs prefer human oversight when it comes to security, reflecting broader concerns about reliability and accountability in AI-driven systems.
DigiCert survey finds 81% of Australian organisations hit by AI security incidents or vulnerabilities
Matched: Australia
A DigiCert survey found that 81% of Australian organisations have experienced an AI-related security incident or identified AI-related vulnerabilities. The findings suggest AI security risks are already a widespread concern among Australian enterprises, highlighting the growing challenge businesses face in managing threats introduced or amplified by artificial intelligence adoption.
ACS welcomes planned Office of AI, calls for focus on skills and recognition
Matched: Australia
The Australian Computer Society has welcomed the federal government's plan to create an Office of AI within the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. The ACS expressed support for the move while calling for the office to prioritise workforce skills development and formal recognition of AI-related competencies as part of Australia's broader artificial intelligence strategy.
Microsoft Patches a Record 570 Security Flaws
Microsoft released updates fixing 570 security flaws, nearly triple last month's record-breaking total. The company attributed the surge in vulnerability discoveries to artificial intelligence tools. The patches cover Windows operating systems and other Microsoft software.