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Australia’s biggest telco has defended price hikes as it spends $800m upgrading its network to power the AI boom and rewards shareholders with a hefty dividend increase.
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Telstra has defended its price hikes as the telco giant says it will spend $800m upgrading its network during the next four years to ensure it can power the artificial intelligence boom and fend off increased competition from rivals TPG and Optus.

Apple has released a $999 smartphone which features the same A18 chip as its iPhone 16 range,  making it “built for Apple Intelligence” - Apple’s AI offering.

Flight Centre’s corporate travel division is ramping up its use of artificial intelligence and automation to increase its global market share and make it easier for businesses battling elevated airfares in premium cabins.

Let me know what you think — lynchj@theaustralian.com.au
Jared Lynch
Technology editor
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