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Meta uses facial recognition to spot scam celebrity ads

Meta uses facial recognition to spot scam celebrity ads

Social media giant Meta is introducing facial recognition tools to the UK and EU that can spot "celeb-bait" scam advertisements.

No real risk Latham will repeat 'vulgar' MP comment

No real risk Latham will repeat 'vulgar' MP comment

No real risk Latham will repeat 'vulgar' MP comment

No real risk Latham will repeat 'vulgar' MP comment

A judge has not banned Mark Latham from repeating a defamatory, sexually explicit remark about a rival MP after finding there was no real risk he would do so.

The cost of broadband is rising, but so is its speed

The cost of broadband is rising, but so is its speed

The cost of broadband is rising, but so is its speed

The cost of broadband is rising, but so is its speed

Australians are paying more to access the internet but thousands more households are getting access to faster download speeds.

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Mark Latham appeals $140k award over 'vulgar' tweet

Mark Latham appeals $140k award over 'vulgar' tweet

Mark Latham will try overturn $140,000 in damages over a defamatory tweet claiming an independent MP and LGBTQI advocate engaged in "disgusting" sex acts.

Call for 'data diplomacy' with China after DeepSeek ban

Call for 'data diplomacy' with China after DeepSeek ban

Chinese AI platform DeepSeek has been banned from government use over security concerns, but experts say more must be done to protect Australians' information.

AI angst - workers fear bosses will prioritise profit

AI angst - workers fear bosses will prioritise profit

Australian workers are reluctant to embrace artificial intelligence, with fewer than one in three believing it will have a positive impact.

Special agents: why AI promises to take over from apps

Special agents: why AI promises to take over from apps

The next generation of artificial intelligence is coming to smartphones and experts say it could impact how you use your device for years to come.

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Diet time: why a watch may tell if you’re eating greens

Diet time: why a watch may tell if you’re eating greens

Diet time: why a watch may tell if you’re eating greens

Diet time: why a watch may tell if you’re eating greens

Health sensors could track even more vital signs from your skin in future, including your blood sugar levels and vegetable intake.

A decade past its due date, the NBN promises to deliver

A decade past its due date, the NBN promises to deliver

A decade past its due date, the NBN promises to deliver

A decade past its due date, the NBN promises to deliver

Removing copper connections from the National Broadband Network will come at a cost of more than $6 billion but tech experts say the move will be worth it.

Aussie TikTok users brace as clock ticks down to US ban

Aussie TikTok users brace as clock ticks down to US ban

Aussie TikTok users brace as clock ticks down to US ban

Aussie TikTok users brace as clock ticks down to US ban

An exodus to other Chinese apps, a jump in prominence but a dive in content: speculation is raging over what a US TikTok ban will mean for its Aussie users.

Artificial intelligence 'secret weapon' for landing job

Artificial intelligence 'secret weapon' for landing job

Artificial intelligence 'secret weapon' for landing job

Artificial intelligence 'secret weapon' for landing job

From writing cover letters to brainstorming interview questions, Australian jobseekers are using artificial intelligence tools to help land their next role.

TikTok preparing for US shut-off on Sunday

TikTok preparing for US shut-off on Sunday

TikTok preparing for US shut-off on Sunday

TikTok preparing for US shut-off on Sunday

TikTok will reportedly shut off its app for all US users within days when a ban comes into effect, a move that would go further than the law dictates.

Friendly robots, AI litter boxes: the new tech frontier

Friendly robots, AI litter boxes: the new tech frontier

Friendly robots, AI litter boxes: the new tech frontier

Friendly robots, AI litter boxes: the new tech frontier

Wild, weird and unexpected gadgets have been shown in Las Vegas as part of an annual tech fest, with AI powering some household devices for the first time.

'Alarming' move by Meta raises misinformation fears

'Alarming' move by Meta raises misinformation fears

'Alarming' move by Meta raises misinformation fears

'Alarming' move by Meta raises misinformation fears

Meta's decision to end its third-party fact checks could put Australian democracy at risk amid an explosion of misinformation and disinformation, leaders warn.

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X Corp welcomes Meta's thumbs-down for fact-checking

Rival social network X has applauded Meta's decision to follow its lead on ditching fact-checking, with its CEO calling the move an endorsement.

Ex-priest accused of grooming 14yo boy faces court

An ex-priest charged with grooming after a police officer posed online as a 14-year-old boy donned an Akubra-style hat and face mask as he left court.

CES 2025: tech firms promise AI robots, cars, fridges

Robots, self-driving cars and AI-powered work colleagues may not be far away, according to predictions aired at the Consumer Electronics Show.

Into the void: how falsehoods thrive in times of crisis

Australians can help prevent social media falsehoods from spreading after incidents such as Melbourne’s synagogue firebombing, experts say.

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Apple launches its big AI push but is it too late?

Features launching on Apple devices will write a story, draw an image and summarise articles but the AI push helped by ChatGPT arrives after those of rivals.

Tech giants to be charged if they fail to pay for news

In a bid to return revenue to Australian news publishers, the government will charge tech giants if they do not pay for local journalism.

AI used to target election fraud and criminal deepfakes

Government agencies are teaming up with Microsoft to track disinformation and criminal acts, with plans to use AI to detect attempts to interfere in elections.

Wanted: one million Aussies, Kiwis to learn AI skills

Microsoft wants to train at least one million Australians and New Zealanders in how to use AI tools over the next two years as part of a worldwide push.

It's a love story: how Taylor Swift bested Donald Trump

The personalities, topics and major news events that dominated Australian internet searches in 2024 have been revealed by Google.

Police, spy agencies could access encrypted messages

Right-wing extremism is threatening Australia and tackling the issue could require authorities to gain access to Australians' encrypted messages.

Ex-cop 'feared for his safety' after child abuse arrest

A former police officer caught with child abuse material has since been targeted with graffiti and strangers visiting his home, a court has been told.

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