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Australia rises as US plunges in world democracy report

Australia rises as US plunges in world democracy report

The year 2025 is being described as the worst of the century for freedom of expression, media rights, access to justice and more.

'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.

'Putting choice back': algorithm axing in the spotlight

'Putting choice back': algorithm axing in the spotlight

'Putting choice back': algorithm axing in the spotlight

'Putting choice back': algorithm axing in the spotlight

Labor wants to put power back in the hands of social media users by forcing tech companies to introduce minimum standards under a digital duty of care.

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AI revolution hinges on data centre 'social licence'

AI revolution hinges on data centre 'social licence'

Data centre and artificial intelligence leaders have been told Australia risks missing a "fourth industrial revolution" if it cannot allay public concerns.

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.

Taxes, toddlers, tobacco and top-ups in the crosshairs

Taxes, toddlers, tobacco and top-ups in the crosshairs

Social media controls and childcare funding will be on the parliamentary agenda as several major bills come up for debate.

'Shape-shifting': social algorithm opt-out not enough

'Shape-shifting': social algorithm opt-out not enough

Social media reforms must be watertight or teenagers risk seeing more sexual, radical content from algorithms, an advocate has warned.

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Kids leaning into AI as literacy levels decline

Kids leaning into AI as literacy levels decline

Kids leaning into AI as literacy levels decline

Kids leaning into AI as literacy levels decline

Young Australians' changing media consumption habits have sparked fears among researchers, as many kids seek out news via generative artificial intelligence.

Kyle-sized hole in radio operator's results

Kyle-sized hole in radio operator's results

Kyle-sized hole in radio operator's results

Kyle-sized hole in radio operator's results

ARN Media spent just over $17 million on legal costs and its settlement with its former star Kyle Sandilands, as its interim earnings slumped.

Trump allies label media bargaining code a 'shakedown'

Trump allies label media bargaining code a 'shakedown'

Trump allies label media bargaining code a 'shakedown'

Trump allies label media bargaining code a 'shakedown'

A US advocacy group allied with Donald Trump has warned a media bargaining code could result in new trade tariffs for Australia.

'We have your back': support for media bargaining code

'We have your back': support for media bargaining code

'We have your back': support for media bargaining code

'We have your back': support for media bargaining code

A fresh push to force massive tech giants to pay news media companies for their journalism has secured the support it needs to pass the parliament.

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.

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.

All My Loving: nation mourns music legend Johnny Young

All My Loving: nation mourns music legend Johnny Young

All My Loving: nation mourns music legend Johnny Young

All My Loving: nation mourns music legend Johnny Young

Tributes are pouring in for Johnny Young after the TV legend and writer of one of Australia's most celebrated songs died at age 79.

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'Journalism matters': tech giants to share media money

A news bargaining incentive deal will ensure large digital platforms worth billions pay their fair share for using Australian journalism.

Billionaire family-led group still eyeing acquisitions

A Stokes family-led industrial conglomerate, which missed out on orchestrating a takeover of Australia's biggest steelmaker, is still looking at opportunities.

'Do it ourselves': ultimatum for Labor on gambling laws

A red line has been drawn on a key sticking point in negotiations over Labor's contentious gambling reforms as the Greens flag their preparedness to do a deal.

ABC investigation boss quits amid Four Corners saga

The ABC’s head of investigations and current affairs Jo Puccini is leaving her post following fallout from a reporter's work on Four Corners.

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Indigenous media leaders lay bare 'terrifying' racism

An inquiry has been told of the abuse Indigenous journalists face as Australia's two major football codes shunned appearing at the hearing.

Property listings giant defies house price slump

Shifting sands mean Australia's biggest property website can't afford to sit on its laurels even as it proclaims a better-than-expected year.

How celebrity agent kept rape crimes secret for years

Entertainment and sporting manager Ralph Carr managed to hide his sex crimes from media reporting for almost three years because of mental health concerns.

Tech giants to face higher payments for news content

The assistant treasurer has downplayed fears Labor's news bargaining incentives could impact trade deals with the US.

Death threats followed radio exit, Kyle Sandilands says

Kyle Sandilands says he received death threats after his exit from radio, claiming letters warned he would be killed if he returned to broadcasting.

Fruity film fantasy riles free speech fan Rinehart

Gina Rinehart has threatened legal action against the national broadcaster after a short film concocted a crude fantasy involving the Hancock Prospecting boss.

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.

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