Michael Cowling

Mar 31, 2024 | startupdaily.net | Denham Sadler |Simon Thomsen |Michael Cowling |Joseph Crawford

The tech sector was one of the only industries in Australia which saw the number of job ads increase over the last month but was also the only sector that saw wages go backwards, according to reports. New data from Seek showed the number of jobs ads posted in the information and communications technology sector increased by 0.6% in February, bucking a national drop of 2.5% in overall job ads.

Mar 31, 2024 | startupdaily.net | Simon Thomsen |Denham Sadler |Michael Cowling |Joseph Crawford

Rayn Ong is the Taylor Swift of Australian venture capital. The Archangel Ventures partner has made more than 100 investments. A Startmate mentor, Blackbird limited partner and poker shark, Ong works with angel investors and venture fund mangers to co-invest in 1st and 2nd rounds for early stage tech startups. His fans, known as Ongies, send him startup swag, hoping he’ll like it enough to invest (he’s a size M).

Mar 29, 2024 | startupdaily.net | Denham Sadler |Michael Cowling |Joseph Crawford |Kelly-Ann Allen

More than three-quarters of work meetings in Australia are ineffective and are stopping people getting their actual work done, according to new research. The Workplace Woes: Meeting Edition report, released by Atlassian, involves a survey of 5,000 knowledge workers across four continents, including 1,000 employees in Australia, in partnership with Wakefield Research.

Mar 28, 2024 | startupdaily.net | Michael Cowling |Joseph Crawford |Kelly-Ann Allen |Simon Thomsen

ChatGPT has repeatedly made headlines since its release late last year, with various scholars and professionals exploring its potential applications in both work and education settings. However, one area receiving less attention is the tool’s usefulness as a conversationalist and – dare we say – as a potential friend. Some chatbots have left an unsettling impression. Microsoft’s Bing chatbot alarmed users earlier this year when it threatened and attempted to blackmail them.

Feb 8, 2024 | dailymaverick.co.za | Michael Cowling |Joseph Crawford |Kelly-Ann Allen |Joseph Crawford

THE CONVERSATION Use of technology can help people feel more connected. But it doesn’t provide all the benefits of social support from other humans. ChatGPT has repeatedly made headlines since its release late last year, with various scholars and professionals exploring its potential applications in both work and education settings. However, one area receiving less attention is the tool’s usefulness as a conversationalist and — dare we say — as a potential friend.