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Siri, where's my AI? Clock ticks for Apple in tech race

Siri, where's my AI? Clock ticks for Apple in tech race

It is one of the world’s biggest technology companies but Apple’s failure to supercharge Siri with artificial intelligence has some asking questions.

Latest search ends for missing toddler Madeleine McCann

Latest search ends for missing toddler Madeleine McCann

Latest search ends for missing toddler Madeleine McCann

Latest search ends for missing toddler Madeleine McCann

An area in southern Portugal has been searched for Madeleine McCann, eighteen years since the British toddler disappeared from a resort town.

Apple boosts AI features but leaves Siri behind for now

Apple boosts AI features but leaves Siri behind for now

Apple boosts AI features but leaves Siri behind for now

Apple boosts AI features but leaves Siri behind for now

It will screen your phone calls, translate your messages, and help you work out but Apple’s artificial intelligence software is not ready to smarten up Siri.

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Apple says competition changes could open door to scams

Apple says competition changes could open door to scams

A US tech giant has rejected proposed changes to Australia's digital competition rules, saying some could put consumers and app developers at risk.

YouTube, Meta, TikTok reveal misinformation tidal wave

YouTube, Meta, TikTok reveal misinformation tidal wave

More than 25,000 Australian videos featuring misinformation have been removed from YouTube and TikTok as tech giants turn to AI tools to identify issues.

Australia risks missing AI boost if it gets rules wrong

Australia risks missing AI boost if it gets rules wrong

Australia could miss productivity gains and health breakthroughs if it does not consider artificial intelligence rules carefully, a Google executive says.

Strip clubs to education hubs hacked in password grab

Strip clubs to education hubs hacked in password grab

Online criminals have compromised thousands of websites, including those of Australian businesses, in an attempt to steal users' passwords.

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Telco partnership opens AI-powered search to the masses

Telco partnership opens AI-powered search to the masses

Telco partnership opens AI-powered search to the masses

Telco partnership opens AI-powered search to the masses

Artificial intelligence technology use could rise in Australia after a major telecommunications provider teamed with an AI-powered search engine.

Gen Z feels trapped between the pros and cons of gen AI

Gen Z feels trapped between the pros and cons of gen AI

Gen Z feels trapped between the pros and cons of gen AI

Gen Z feels trapped between the pros and cons of gen AI

Most young Australians are using generative artificial intelligence tools but some are reconsidering their use or changing career paths due to concerns.

Australia must prepare for Hollywood-style cyber attack

Australia must prepare for Hollywood-style cyber attack

Australia must prepare for Hollywood-style cyber attack

Australia must prepare for Hollywood-style cyber attack

Cyber criminals are growing in number and sophistication, warns Australia’s top online defender who urges businesses to prepare themselves for the worst.

Google offers AI tools to automate that personal touch

Google offers AI tools to automate that personal touch

Google offers AI tools to automate that personal touch

Google offers AI tools to automate that personal touch

Users of Google products could allow AI to personalise email replies and more with their own tone and style by allowing it to peer into their private data.

Renewables, AI rules top productivity reform wishlist

Renewables, AI rules top productivity reform wishlist

Renewables, AI rules top productivity reform wishlist

Renewables, AI rules top productivity reform wishlist

Fifteen areas have been identified for reform by the Productivity Commission, including artificial intelligence, tax reform and cheaper renewable energy.

Australian shares edge higher after shaky start

Australian shares edge higher after shaky start

Australian shares edge higher after shaky start

Australian shares edge higher after shaky start

The Australian share market continues to trade at 11-week highs after a shaky start to the day ahead of a likely interest rate cut.

Dark side of young people's phone habit revealed

Dark side of young people's phone habit revealed

Dark side of young people's phone habit revealed

Dark side of young people's phone habit revealed

Online tracking and monitoring have become common among family and friends but a study suggests the practice could pose problems in romantic relationships.

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AI in every room: why home appliances are getting smart

From robotic vacuum cleaners that wake when you sleep to washing machines that judge dirt on your clothes, experts say home electronics are getting an AI boost.

Wombat AI: software deployed to track native animals

Tasmanian devils, eastern quolls, fallow deer and other wild animals are being tracked using artificial intelligence to free up conservationists' time.

Aussies prompt politicians for real action on AI rules

More than two-in-three Australians want restrictions on artificial intelligence technology, but the issue has not been raised in election campaigning.

Sleep study patients' records leaked in ransomware hack

A ransomware attack has exposed the personal data of more than 2200 patients at a major public hospital who took part in a sleep study.

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Businesses being held to ransom but more refuse to pay

Ransomware is on the rise in Australia, with an analysis of data breaches showing more online attacks come with a financial motive.

Hacking suspect nabbed over court file data breach

Police have arrested a man over the illegal downloading of 9000 files containing sensitive personal information from an online justice department system.

Aussie authors launch bid to close the book on AI theft

More than 1700 Australian authors have reported their works were stolen to train AI software but experts say lawsuits may be a gamble and new laws are needed.

Aussies worry about harmful deepfakes but share anyway

Most Australian voters say they are seeing more political deepfakes online and want regulation, but some share suspect content without checking.

Key sectors most vulnerable to hacking in AI arms race

Artificial intelligence is being used to craft more dangerous cyber attacks, putting some of Australia's most critical industry sectors at greatest risk.

Super funds hit in co-ordinated lump sum cyber hack

Trillions in superannuation funds have been targeted by hackers, but many funds attacked are reporting no losses as experts call for better security.

'King of Kong' reigns supreme over YouTube knight

An Australian YouTuber saw himself as a knight wanting to slay a dragon but ended up defaming a Donkey Kong and Pac-Man champion, a judge has ruled.

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