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Latest gender equality evidence given a new dimension

Latest gender equality evidence given a new dimension

A free resource will collate the latest research on gender equality and translate it into practical actions for businesses, governments, teachers and leaders.

Mark Latham's sex tweet 'incapable of being defended'

Mark Latham's sex tweet 'incapable of being defended'

Mark Latham's sex tweet 'incapable of being defended'

Mark Latham's sex tweet 'incapable of being defended'

Maverick MP Mark Latham's bid to overturn an expensive defamation loss over a sexually explicit tweet has been labelled incoherent and irresponsible.

Social media ban lacks teeth, former executive warns

Social media ban lacks teeth, former executive warns

Social media ban lacks teeth, former executive warns

Social media ban lacks teeth, former executive warns

Social media giants earning billions in revenue will view penalties under Australia's ban for under-16s as "peanuts", a former Facebook executive says.

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Microsoft apologises for AI confusion, offers refunds

Microsoft apologises for AI confusion, offers refunds

A tech giant will offer refunds to millions of its Australian users over what it calls unclear pricing for access to its artificial intelligence tool.

Roblox escapes under-16s social media ban for now

Roblox escapes under-16s social media ban for now

The list of sites captured under Australia's social media ban for under-16s has been expanded, but a popular gaming platform remains exempt.

ShamWow Guy's bid to clean up in spoof video lawsuit

ShamWow Guy's bid to clean up in spoof video lawsuit

The ShamWow Guy has looked past his go-to yellow washcloth and instead hired lawyers to deal with a messy spat with an Australian YouTuber.

Disney networks go dark on YouTube TV after talks fail

Disney networks go dark on YouTube TV after talks fail

Disney-owned channels such as ABC and ESPN have been removed from Google’s YouTube TV after the companies failed to renew a streaming contract.

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Top cop eyes 'crime-influencers' amid social media ban

Top cop eyes 'crime-influencers' amid social media ban

Top cop eyes 'crime-influencers' amid social media ban

Top cop eyes 'crime-influencers' amid social media ban

Parents are encouraged to have hard conversations with children about online safety even as a world-first social media ban for Australian kids is set to begin.

From chaos to code: why AI is boosting developer ranks

From chaos to code: why AI is boosting developer ranks

From chaos to code: why AI is boosting developer ranks

From chaos to code: why AI is boosting developer ranks

Artificial intelligence tools are inspiring more people to create their own software and could help to address Australia's skills gap.

Tech giants agree to teen ban but give dark warning

Tech giants agree to teen ban but give dark warning

Tech giants agree to teen ban but give dark warning

Tech giants agree to teen ban but give dark warning

The most powerful tech giants will abide by Australia's ban on children under the age of 16 despite arguing it risks undermining confidence in the rules.

Push to combat online impact on boys’ mental health

Push to combat online impact on boys’ mental health

Push to combat online impact on boys’ mental health

Push to combat online impact on boys’ mental health

Toxic online attitudes are affecting the next generation of Australian men but there are strategies parents can use to assist boys to navigate the online world.

AI guidance refresh as industry awaits national plan

AI guidance refresh as industry awaits national plan

AI guidance refresh as industry awaits national plan

AI guidance refresh as industry awaits national plan

Industry figures welcome news a national AI plan will be released before the end of the year, saying uncertainty on regulation spooks potential investors.

From gigabits to terabits: fibre to fire up downloads

From gigabits to terabits: fibre to fire up downloads

From gigabits to terabits: fibre to fire up downloads

From gigabits to terabits: fibre to fire up downloads

A fibre optic internet backbone will deliver internet speeds up to six times faster as well as a multi-billion-dollar boost to Australia's economy by 2040.

Websites, apps down in Amazon cloud unit outage

Websites, apps down in Amazon cloud unit outage

Websites, apps down in Amazon cloud unit outage

Websites, apps down in Amazon cloud unit outage

Disruption affecting Amazon Web Services has led to a spike in reported outages across a wide range of internet services, including Fortnite and Snapchat.

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Social media ban to help target teen bullying rates

The education minister says a looming ban on social media for under-16s will help address online bullying concerns.

Deepfakes of female high school students prompt probe

A public high school has been rocked by deepfake images of female students, triggering a police investigation and vows to punish perpetrators.

Social media can lift game after teen changes: minister

Instagram has denied steps to limit what teenaged users can view on its platform was in response to a looming social media ban.

Prime minister's private phone number published online

Government officials have been left scrambling after the personal phone numbers of senior politicians were discovered in an online database.

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Spy agency points finger at common password habits

Australians are being warned to adopt better password habits for their personal and business use as the extent and cost of cyber crime is laid bare.

Young Aussie workers fear AI but use it to get ahead

Australia's Generation Z workers are concerned artificial intelligence could shrink their career opportunities but many are still using it.

No excuse: tech giants warned ahead of social media ban

Executives from Meta and TikTok have been told a lack of preparation for an incoming ban on under-16s using their platforms won't be tolerated.

Social media ban could pull the plug on young artists

YouTube warns blocking young people from accessing its platform will lead to unintended consequences for online safety and hinder emerging talent.

'It's all over the place': Qantas customer data leaked

Personal data of millions of Qantas customers has been published online after hackers made good on a ransom threat.

Why Google wants you to ask long, complicated questions

More web queries will be answered by artificial intelligence when Google expands technology tested in the US to its Australian users.

Social media ban trims budding young barber's following

Content creators have inspired many young Australians to take up trades, but a social media ban could throw a spanner in the works.

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