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Why quantum computing won’t bring about an encryption apocalypse

The US and China are in fierce competition to build the first large-scale quantum computer. Thematic analyst Edward Bickerton goes into further detail.

Electric vehicles: yet another battleground between China and the West

One factor that has certainly aided China’s head start is its dominance of global supplies of several critical resources, such as lithium and graphite, which are crucial components of battery electric vehicles (BEVs).

Bennu and the future of the space economy

Bennu was discovered in 1999 and is listed on the Jet Propulsion Laboratory’s Sentry List, meaning that the asteroid could impact Earth.

Swiftonomics: Harnessing a new financial power through social media

The very power of her influence on various economies spawned the birth of a new word, ‘Swiftonomics’, as well as a three-day academic conference, the ‘Swiftposium’.

While lawyers took an oath to be faithful to the law, AI did not 

Legal professionals are constantly seeking out new ways to find this proof, and while lawyers took an oath to be faithful to the law, AI did not.

Why digital identity must reflect an Indigenous voice

The outcome of the referendum is important because it has implications for the principle of digital inclusion, not just in Australia, but for Indigenous peoples in other parts of the world.

Microsoft rejects console exclusivity but must avoid Activision’s mistakes

For Microsoft, purchasing Activision has meant purchasing this history.

Maintaining identity in the age of AI 

AI videos replicating famous figures have been around for a while, but the authorised use of a persona begins to stir more pressing questions around identity.

The use of IoT across the financial services sector has hit maturity

The majority of IoT integration across the finance sector occurs via third-party consumer electronics devices such as mobile phones, laptops, and smartwatches.

Generative AI plays a pivotal role in the metaverse but has hurdles to jump

Each virtual world will offer a distinct, immersive user experience, as generative AI can help in dynamically and continuously evolving content.