South Korea’s AI sell-off shows how quickly market optimism can turn
The South Korean stock market has plunged almost 40 per cent over the last few weeks, wiping billions from investor wealth. An RMIT expert says the sell-off is a stark reminder that market enthusiasm for AI can quickly outpace economic reality.
News Bargaining Incentive overhaul delivers wins for smaller publishers but leaves AI gap
The federal government has unveiled changes to its News Bargaining Incentive (NBI), aimed at encouraging major digital platforms to financially support Australian news publishers. An RMIT expert says while smaller players will benefit, it does not go far enough in holding technology giants accountable or addressing AI’s growing impact on journalism.
The hidden cost of owning a small business
A new report by BizCover shows one in three Australian small business owners have never taken a full week off work, with many pushing through illness, missing family milestones, and experiencing severe operational strain. An RMIT expert explains why extreme overwork is a structural warning sign that a business is overly reliant on its owner.
Treasury threatens to break up the big four accounting firms as scandals mount
A Treasury options paper has been released on the regulation of accounting, auditing and consulting firms in Australia, to address gaps in regulation of audit firms. An RMIT expert explains the impact this review might have on the professional services sector.
