| 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. Venture capital fund Blackbird says it is investing millions of dollars in companies supplying essential infrastructure to support the artificial intelligence boom rather than the large-language model providers. Atlassian has called for a central “clearinghouse” instead of a new regulator to deal with artificial intelligence issues related to consumer law. Anyone who thinks robots are going to take over just needs to watch one try to open a door. It’s hilarious, says Professor Jonathan Roberts, director of the Australian Cobotics Centre. “Getting through a door is actually one of the hardest things to get robots to do,” he says. “It sounds ridiculous, but because you’ve got a door, and it’s got a door handle, it’s actually The List Top 100 Innovators is out this Friday, celebrating the nation's most innovative entrepreneurs. Pick up your copy in print via The Australian's newspaper or read more online. Let me know what you think — lynchj@theaustralian.com.au | 
