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Escalating geopolitical tensions. Cyber warfare. Supply chain shocks. AI ascendancy. Skills shortages. The world is having a moment. Could Australia be doing more to build, control and protect its digital infrastructure? In this article, Business News make the case for strengthening digital sovereignty on our own terms.

Unfairly or not, Australia’s public sector has always been judged by its ability to deliver improved citizen services with greater efficiency for less. With AI now upending so many facets of the economy, could it do the same for the public sector? And is it even ready? The Mandarin investigates.

Escalating geopolitical tensions. Cyber warfare. Supply chain shocks. AI ascendancy. Skills shortages. The world is having a moment. Could Australia be doing more to build, control and protect its digital infrastructure? In this article, Business News make the case for strengthening digital sovereignty on our own terms.

As Australian firms race to deploy AI, many are finding success depends less on algorithms than on process, governance and culture. This piece from the AFR argues operational discipline – not constant innovation – will determine who gains the lasting advantage. #AIReadiness #OperationalInnovation #AFR

For public sector leads, citizen expectations are simple. And high. Deliver better services for less. Emerging tech is often held up as a sovereign remedy for both. Now it’s AI’s turn. But with so much promise – and hype – can it deliver? And is Australia’s public sector even ready? The Mandarin tackles the tricky topic.