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22 JUNE

Tech Polycrisis - AI's Advance Meets Global Caution

This week, the tech industry faced a "polycrisis." Unchecked AI ambition, with massive investments and new products, clashed with growing caution. Geopolitical tensions are fracturing the global tech landscape, venture capital is sharply divided, and sophisticated cyberattacks are targeting entire industries, reflecting a deeply contradictory and uncertain environment.

22 June

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21 min
4 JUNE

Australia's Living Libraries - Unpacking the Ancient Power of Aboriginal Art

Aboriginal art, the world's oldest continuous living art tradition, is a vital storytelling medium. It conveys Dreamtime narratives, ancestral connections to Country, and cultural laws through diverse regional styles. Contemporary artists evolve these traditions, addressing modern issues while preserving this rich heritage, emphasizing ethical practices and cultural integrity.

4 June

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25 min
5 JULY

Global Markets - A Tale of Two Economies

Global markets diverged as US stocks hit record highs, fueled by strong jobs data and a tax bill. In contrast, European and Asian markets fell, weighed down by anxiety over the looming July 9 US tariff deadline, creating a split between American optimism and global trade policy uncertainty.

5 July

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40 min
29 AUG

GPT-5 Unleashed - AI's Dizzying Heights and Dangerous Depths

The week ending August 29, 2025, was marked by contradictions, with OpenAI's GPT-5 launching into an AI arms race with Microsoft and Google. Simultaneously, a global cybersecurity alert warned of state-sponsored hacking, and U.S. chip trade policy with China created uncertainty. This led to a tech-led market sell-off, as investors questioned the viability of the AI boom.

29 Aug

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17 min
18 MAY

AI Tsunami, Cyber Storm, and Chip Wars - Navigating the Week's Wild IT Ride (16th May 2025)

The IT industry saw AI dominate deals and research, with Microsoft's efficient LLM and Google's AlphaEvolve making headlines. Cybersecurity challenges mounted with significant breaches and AI-driven threats. Tech stocks rallied on positive trade news, while cloud and semiconductor sectors surged to support AI's growth. Global AI regulation discussions continued.

18 May

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28 min
18 JULY

Global Markets - US Peaks, Asia Diverges

This week's global markets saw divergent fortunes. The US hit new records driven by strong economic data and "soft landing" hopes. While Europe posted modest gains, Asia-Pacific showed stark contrasts: Australia surged, China and Hong Kong advanced, but Japan was muted, and India declined due to domestic factors. This highlights local narratives increasingly trumping a unified global trend.

18 July

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15 min
28 JUNE

Global Markets Rally - Tensions Ease, Rate Cuts Loom

Global markets rallied strongly as a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, along with positive trade news, eased investor fears. This risk-on shift occurred despite weak economic data from the US and China, with the rally fueled by strong expectations of future central bank interest rate cuts.

28 June

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23 min
10 SEPT

Beyond the Page - How Interactive Storytelling Shapes Our Reality

Interactive storytelling transforms audiences from spectators to active participants, dismantling traditional linear narratives. It grants "user agency," allowing choices to influence character decisions, plot developments, and ultimate conclusions. This fundamental shift reflects a deep human desire for agency, creating uniquely personalised experiences.

10 Sept

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26 min
11 MAY

AI Everywhere, Cyber Threats Evolving, and the Cloud Race : Tech's Wild Ride to May-2025

This week in IT (ending May 9, 2025): AI innovation surged, impacting jobs and tools. Cybersecurity threats persisted with significant breaches. Cloud competition intensified, driven by AI demand. Global tech regulations evolved, affecting digital equity, semiconductors, and online privacy. Key companies announced strategic shifts in streaming and telecom.

11 May

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5 min
9 AUG

Global Tug of War - How Bad News Became Good News in a Tariff Struck Market

Global markets (week ending August 8, 2025) were pulled between US tariff fears and rate cut hopes. Weak US jobs data solidified expectations for Federal Reserve easing, sparking a "bad news is good news" rally in US tech. However, India slid down due to new tariffs, showcasing divergent global impacts.

9 Aug

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43 min

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Tech Polycrisis - AI's Advance Meets Global Caution

Australia's Living Libraries - Unpacking the Ancient Power of Aboriginal Art

Global Markets - A Tale of Two Economies

GPT-5 Unleashed - AI's Dizzying Heights and Dangerous Depths

AI Tsunami, Cyber Storm, and Chip Wars - Navigating the Week's Wild IT Ride (16th May 2025)

Global Markets - US Peaks, Asia Diverges

Global Markets Rally - Tensions Ease, Rate Cuts Loom

Beyond the Page - How Interactive Storytelling Shapes Our Reality

AI Everywhere, Cyber Threats Evolving, and the Cloud Race : Tech's Wild Ride to May-2025

Global Tug of War - How Bad News Became Good News in a Tariff Struck Market

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