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Disinformation bots targeting Dutton, boosting Albanese

Disinformation bots targeting Dutton, boosting Albanese

A concerted influence campaign targeting senior coalition figures including the opposition leader has been uncovered days before the federal election.

Viral baker maintains innocence amid author food fight

Viral baker maintains innocence amid author food fight

Viral baker maintains innocence amid author food fight

Viral baker maintains innocence amid author food fight

An Australian baker and social media influencer says she has received online attacks after being accused of plagiarising recipes from other authors.

Little reaction to nuclear policy on MPs' social media

Little reaction to nuclear policy on MPs' social media

Little reaction to nuclear policy on MPs' social media

Little reaction to nuclear policy on MPs' social media

Liberals and Nationals candidates running in seats where nuclear plants could be set up under a coalition government so far haven't been playing up the plan.

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Aussie authors launch bid to close the book on AI theft

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.

Explicit Kyle and Jackie O show 'beyond the bounds'

Explicit Kyle and Jackie O show 'beyond the bounds'

The popular Kyle and Jackie O radio show has again breached decency standards with its explicit content, the media watchdog has found.

Meta to mark AI, deepfakes to shield election integrity

Meta to mark AI, deepfakes to shield election integrity

The parent company of Facebook and Instagram, Meta, is implementing transparency measures to tackle disinformation during the Australian election.

Fake news, falling trust are top threats to journalism

Fake news, falling trust are top threats to journalism

Disinformation is the top threat to public interest journalism, a survey of the media industry finds, amid concerns about the declining trust in newsrooms.

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'Anti-Jones crusade' claim as abuse charge rejected

'Anti-Jones crusade' claim as abuse charge rejected

'Anti-Jones crusade' claim as abuse charge rejected

'Anti-Jones crusade' claim as abuse charge rejected

An award-winning journalist has been thrust into the spotlight of retired shock jock Alan Jones's abuse case as his lawyer questioned police integrity.

Espionage and terror threats grow in dangerous era

Espionage and terror threats grow in dangerous era

Espionage and terror threats grow in dangerous era

Espionage and terror threats grow in dangerous era

From hostile foreign nations targeting diaspora communities to youth radicalised online, the top spy agency's annual threat assessment warns risks have grown.

TikTok stops working for US users as ban takes effect

TikTok stops working for US users as ban takes effect

TikTok stops working for US users as ban takes effect

TikTok stops working for US users as ban takes effect

A TikTok ban imposed on 170 million American users has taken effect as app stores pull the popular social video platform from their offerings in the US.

New extremism plan as 'nature of radicalisation' shifts

New extremism plan as 'nature of radicalisation' shifts

New extremism plan as 'nature of radicalisation' shifts

New extremism plan as 'nature of radicalisation' shifts

As the scale and speed of violent extremist and terrorist threat grows, the federal government has released a new plan to address the changing environment.

'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.

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

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

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

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.

Changing channels as former Nine chief takes ABC reins

Changing channels as former Nine chief takes ABC reins

Changing channels as former Nine chief takes ABC reins

Changing channels as former Nine chief takes ABC reins

The man who oversaw the merger of two major news companies before leaving Nine under a cloud has been appointed as the next managing director of the ABC.

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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.

Court thwarts Murdoch bid to cement Lachlan as Fox boss

Rupert Murdoch’s effort to ensure son Lachlan maintains control of Fox News has been dealt a blow, with a court reportedly ruling the pair acted in bad faith.

Tributes flow for trailblazer Tabberer: 'a true icon'

Fashion legend Maggie Tabberer has been remembered for paving the way for Australian women with elegance, style, and determination.

Social media ban 'significant risk' to child's rights

A blanket social media ban for Australians under 16 has been criticised for limiting rights and not having enough privacy safeguards for all users.

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Podcaster Joe Rogan 'preys on fear': ABC boss warns

Australians have increasingly turned to alternative media sources, but the ABC head claims these content creators plunder the public for 'malevolent' purposes.

Teen social media ban a step closer despite concerns

A social media ban is looming for Australians aged under 16 after the measure to force restrictions on many platforms cleared its first hurdle in parliament.

'Absolutely gutless': gambling ad ban delay condemned

The government has been accused of letting down Australian communities after its long-awaited gambling advertising policy was officially delayed.

Greens put nail in coffin of misinformation crackdown

The federal Greens have decided not to support the government's moves to tackle online misinformation, putting another Labor bill in political purgatory.

Warning Australians' data at risk in social media ban

Global tech giant Meta and X owner Elon Musk warn the federal government's push to ban people younger than 16 from social media will affect all Australians.

Lies hamper emergency action but no crackdown consensus

Free speech advocates and those who want greater social media accountability are at an impasse over whether legislation targeting disinformation should pass.

Online misinformation crackdown clears first hurdle

It may soon be harder to spread lies on the internet after misinformation laws received their first tick of approval, but it's unclear whether they will pass.

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