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'Not consent': expert takes aim at algorithm reforms

'Not consent': expert takes aim at algorithm reforms

The federal government's proposal to force social media companies to allow users to opt out of algorithmic social media doesn't go far enough, one expert said.

'Ashamed': coalition cops blast for social media stance

'Ashamed': coalition cops blast for social media stance

'Ashamed': coalition cops blast for social media stance

'Ashamed': coalition cops blast for social media stance

The coalition's rivals are accusing it of prioritising political gain over laws that would protect Australian children on social media.

Four in five businesses still on residential NBN plans

Four in five businesses still on residential NBN plans

Four in five businesses still on residential NBN plans

Four in five businesses still on residential NBN plans

Despite flexible work and artificial intelligence shaking up how companies run, a staggering number of Aussie businesses run networks on home internet plans.

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Call to embed algorithm opt-in for social 'cesspit'

Call to embed algorithm opt-in for social 'cesspit'

The Greens are vowing to hold back laws to strengthen Australia's under-16s social media ban until the government introduces digital duty-of-care measures.

No end in sight for 'celeb bait' Facebook ad battle

No end in sight for 'celeb bait' Facebook ad battle

Social media giant Meta has a playbook to avoid scrutiny from regulators about the flood of scam ads on its platforms, the consumer watchdog says.

Strangulation porn ban needs education for young people

Strangulation porn ban needs education for young people

An Australian ban on strangulation in porn will not be impactful without more consistent national consent education for young people, educators say.

Social media opt-out mulled to stem harmful content

Social media opt-out mulled to stem harmful content

How to limit misogynistic content in social media feeds and a potential ban on strangulation in pornography are being weighed up by the government.

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I'm not human: ChatGPT warns teens about AI attachment

I'm not human: ChatGPT warns teens about AI attachment

I'm not human: ChatGPT warns teens about AI attachment

I'm not human: ChatGPT warns teens about AI attachment

Underage artificial intelligence users will see a different side to OpenAI's chatbot in future, with changes reminding them it cannot be a friend.

One in three boys believe equality has 'gone too far'

One in three boys believe equality has 'gone too far'

One in three boys believe equality has 'gone too far'

One in three boys believe equality has 'gone too far'

Almost one in three boys believe attempts to give equality opportunities to women have gone to far, and some claim feminism should be resisted with violence.

Tech giants unaware how many children on social media

Tech giants unaware how many children on social media

Tech giants unaware how many children on social media

Tech giants unaware how many children on social media

Social media conglomerates have been asked about their failure to comply with Australia’s social media ban and been unable to answer a particular question.

'Accountability taken': Telstra execs pay outage price

'Accountability taken': Telstra execs pay outage price

'Accountability taken': Telstra execs pay outage price

'Accountability taken': Telstra execs pay outage price

Telstra's CEO is among 10 senior leaders paying the price for a major nationwide outage as the telco's board docks executive pay by nearly $2 million.

'Put people first': landmark AI probe to set guardrails

'Put people first': landmark AI probe to set guardrails

'Put people first': landmark AI probe to set guardrails

'Put people first': landmark AI probe to set guardrails

The opportunities of artificial intelligence and the risks it poses to humanity will be considered by a royal commission that "puts people first".

Premier pens deal with ChatGPT developer on US trip

Premier pens deal with ChatGPT developer on US trip

Premier pens deal with ChatGPT developer on US trip

Premier pens deal with ChatGPT developer on US trip

South Australia has inked an agreement with the developer of the world's most popular artificial intelligence chatbot, ChatGPT.

Betting firms shift blame to parents, other platforms

Betting firms shift blame to parents, other platforms

Betting firms shift blame to parents, other platforms

Betting firms shift blame to parents, other platforms

Children being exposed to gambling advertisements and allegations of predatory inducements have been dismissed by major betting companies.

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'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

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

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

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.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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