| Good afternoon, Welcome to your twice-weekly look at how generative AI is transforming the way we live, work and play – plus the latest news and analysis. AI workers are beginning to infiltrate Australian workplaces, being effectively hired on subscription-like plans to take on some of the mundane tasks no one wants to do. There’s no onboarding, no awkward hallway conversations and employers say AI's ability to follow up on new leads is unmatched. Synchron – the Australian biotech backed by Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos – has taken its next giant leap, incorporating ChatGPT into human brains to help those with paralysis communicate with others more freely. Venture capital investment has rebounded 12 per cent in the past six months, but KPMG warns that, while green shoots are emerging, the capital raising environment remains subdued. Let me know what you think — lynchj@theaustralian.com.au | 