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AI Tools for Professionals

The AI Tools for Professionals site maps tasks that knowledge workers do day-to-day, with AI tools that can support those tasks.

by Robert Layton, Nov 07, 2025

AI Hardware Setup Guide

A comprehensive guide helping businesses choose the right AI hardware setup without needing technical expertise.

by Robert Layton, Sep 27, 2025

The Impact of AI on the broader Ballarat Region

This position paper explores how AI advancements will affect the Ballarat region, examining job displacement risks, economic transformation opportunities, and strategies to manage the transition.

by Robert Layton, Aug 01, 2025

The Social Licence to use AI