With public backing, Japan targets 2% GDP military spending by 2027: $433 billion over five years. (Australia $53 billion 23/24).

Through the Foundational Model project, Apple spends millions daily training language models—aiming to enhance AppleCare and Siri with simplified shortcut integrations.

Base 37 should improve China's ability to spot, identify and track objects in space.

"ChatGPT, a generative AI, could redefine warfare; though the US and China are interested, challenges such as data sets, optimisation, and trust necessitate international regulation."

AI has an English bias—some researchers find this alarming and are working to correct this language bias before it becomes too entrenched.

The Women's World Cup aims to empower Pacific women through sport, shifting the mindset from "who'll let me?" to "who'll stop me?".

From mid-2025, Australia's foreign aid will focus on climate and gender issues to enhance Indo-Pacific relations.

Analysts predict that generative AI will have a massive impact on productivity across multiple business functions. Leaders need to start asking how AI can improve their current business strategy.

The third of a three part series from US Defense News about AUKUS and the US Submarine industry.

The second of a three part series from US Defense News about AUKUS and the US Submarine industry.