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'Easier to target': water, power firms face rising risk

'Easier to target': water, power firms face rising risk

Australian utility providers are being warned to tighten their security and isolate vital parts of their operations as disruptive online attacks spread.

Fact from fiction: boomers to spot AI traps in one hour

Fact from fiction: boomers to spot AI traps in one hour

Fact from fiction: boomers to spot AI traps in one hour

Fact from fiction: boomers to spot AI traps in one hour

A first-of-its-kind, 60-minute course designed to help older people look out for fake news shows more than a third are confident in verifying information.

Through the looking glass: smartglasses face scrutiny

Through the looking glass: smartglasses face scrutiny

Through the looking glass: smartglasses face scrutiny

Through the looking glass: smartglasses face scrutiny

Wearing cameras and speakers powered by artificial intelligence comes with benefits but critics warn it also presents serious privacy concerns.

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Joining the fold: flexible phones target more consumers

Joining the fold: flexible phones target more consumers

From a clumsy beginning, smartphones with screens that fold and flip are attracting more interest from makers and buyers alike.

Ukrainian strikes more warehouses of 'Russia's Amazon'

Ukrainian strikes more warehouses of 'Russia's Amazon'

Ukraine has launched its fourth attack on Russian retailer Wildberries, sending plumes of smoke over St Petersburg and Crimea as it targets Moscow's war effort.

EU slaps $1.4b fine on Google over app store and search

EU slaps $1.4b fine on Google over app store and search

Google has been fined by the European Union for breaking digital antitrust regulations, copping a $1.4 billion penalty over its Play app store and search.

Workers 'forced' to accept AI systems or leave jobs

Workers 'forced' to accept AI systems or leave jobs

The federal government's plans for AI are unrealistic and could put Australian workers at risk, including through unethical practices, an expert warns.

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New laws to force tech giants to unmask online trolls

New laws to force tech giants to unmask online trolls

New laws to force tech giants to unmask online trolls

New laws to force tech giants to unmask online trolls

Social media companies would be compelled to name and shame anonymous online abusers under state-first legal protections to help guard kids online.

Medical network hack further erodes trust for patients

Medical network hack further erodes trust for patients

Medical network hack further erodes trust for patients

Medical network hack further erodes trust for patients

An orchestrated cyber attack that exposed sensitive personal information of patients at a network of health clinics could lead to an erosion of trust.

Patient details exposed in medical centres cyberattack

Patient details exposed in medical centres cyberattack

Patient details exposed in medical centres cyberattack

Patient details exposed in medical centres cyberattack

Private information of patients has been hacked in a data breach that has hit a medical company's clinics around the country.

Telstra in the hot seat following widespread outage

Telstra in the hot seat following widespread outage

Telstra in the hot seat following widespread outage

Telstra in the hot seat following widespread outage

A wave of investigations and possible multimillion-dollar fines are in store for Telstra after its third major outage in less than a year.

Senator apologises for linking death to Telstra outage

Senator apologises for linking death to Telstra outage

Senator apologises for linking death to Telstra outage

Senator apologises for linking death to Telstra outage

There's nothing to suggest a person's death in a regional hospital was caused by a Telstra outage, despite claims raised on social media by a Liberal senator.

Telstra to 'face the music' as anger rises over outages

Telstra to 'face the music' as anger rises over outages

Telstra to 'face the music' as anger rises over outages

Telstra to 'face the music' as anger rises over outages

Telstra is being warned it will be held accountable and could face a $30 million fine as the regulator probes the telco's major system failures.

Ex-priest blames brain injury for teenage sex hunt

Ex-priest blames brain injury for teenage sex hunt

Ex-priest blames brain injury for teenage sex hunt

Ex-priest blames brain injury for teenage sex hunt

A former Catholic priest who said "there is no such thing as too young" argues injuries from a car accident impaired his judgment and decision-making.

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'Deceiving' AI tech to be expanded in Australia

Artificial intelligence technology can already blackmail humans and hack computer systems, a minister warns, and an Australian agency is testing its limits.

AI on the sly: more Aussies are using chatbots for work

Australian employees are turning to artificial intelligence tools to get ahead at work without the knowledge or permission of their employers.

Big tech grilled over vile slurs unchecked on platforms

Social media giants have faced intense questioning over whether they're doing enough to stem the tide of online hate on their platforms.

Artists urge big tech to pay up for scraping their work

Australian artists say they are victims of copyright crime due to AI scraping their works, and are urging big tech to negotiate licensing deals.

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Aussie AI boost: $500m network planned for major cities

Australia's internet infrastructure is not ready to handle increasing artificial intelligence demand, according to one telco that plans to build more fibre.

Aussies lead the way in AI deepfake face training

AI-generated faces tend to be more symmetrical, proportional and attractive than their human counterparts, Australian National University researchers say.

'Be vigilant': PM swipes hard on teen social media ban

After widespread reports Australia's world-first social media ban is being flouted, parliament will begin debating a beefing-up of the overhaul.

'Big tech wants this to fail': beef-up for social ban

Tougher laws will be introduced to address widespread non-compliance with Australia's world-first social media age restrictions.

What blackout? More Aussies are disaster-proofing homes

Could your electric car do more than just keep the lights on in an emergency? Australians are upgrading their tech to stay connected.

Internet dark corners led teen on path to terror trial

A jury was shown extensive text messages, memes and web searches that led to a fresh-faced teen boy facing trial accused of planning terrorist bomb attacks.

Tougher social media ban crackdown wins expert support

More powerful laws to control social media giants are being spruiked as a way of increasing the effectiveness of age limits for young people using the internet.

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