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Fact from fiction: boomers to spot AI traps in one hour

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.

AI an existential challenge for news, media chief warns

AI an existential challenge for news, media chief warns

AI an existential challenge for news, media chief warns

AI an existential challenge for news, media chief warns

The head of one of the world's largest news agencies says news media have to swim or sink in the age of AI as readers are bombarded with unverified content.

'Journalistic James Bond': Hinch makes final headlines

'Journalistic James Bond': Hinch makes final headlines

'Journalistic James Bond': Hinch makes final headlines

'Journalistic James Bond': Hinch makes final headlines

Famous faces from across the media have sent off Derryn Hinch, with the broadcasting giant remembered as a fearless journalist and ladies' man.

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New laws to force tech giants to unmask online trolls

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.

Further indecent assault charges dropped for Alan Jones

Further indecent assault charges dropped for Alan Jones

Prosecutors have dropped multiple indecent assault charges against ex-radio titan Alan Jones, leaving six of an original 11 complainants as his trial looms.

YouTuber charged after filming Dezi Freeman's hideout

YouTuber charged after filming Dezi Freeman's hideout

A content creator has been charged with trespassing after he filmed cop killer fugitive Dezi Freeman's secret hideout and posted it to his YouTube channel.

'Courage': tributes for firebrand newsman Derryn Hinch

'Courage': tributes for firebrand newsman Derryn Hinch

The prime minister is leading tributes for firebrand broadcaster and former senator Derryn Hinch, who is being remembered for his uncompromising opinions.

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Scathing report against top prosecutor a 'stitch up'

Scathing report against top prosecutor a 'stitch up'

Scathing report against top prosecutor a 'stitch up'

Scathing report against top prosecutor a 'stitch up'

A state government has hit back over suggestions it should examine whether its director of public prosecutions should be removed from office over a media leak.

Big tech grilled over vile slurs unchecked on platforms

Big tech grilled over vile slurs unchecked on platforms

Big tech grilled over vile slurs unchecked on platforms

Big tech grilled over vile slurs unchecked on platforms

Social media giants have faced intense questioning over whether they're doing enough to stem the tide of online hate on their platforms.

Albanese apologises for podcast remarks about Kylie

Albanese apologises for podcast remarks about Kylie

Albanese apologises for podcast remarks about Kylie

Albanese apologises for podcast remarks about Kylie

The prime minister had been under fire following comments he made about Kylie Minogue while playing "shag, marry, date" while appearing on a podcast.

Lehrmann-linked TV producer sues second media giant

Lehrmann-linked TV producer sues second media giant

Lehrmann-linked TV producer sues second media giant

Lehrmann-linked TV producer sues second media giant

A former TV network staffer who rose to prominence during Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case has launched legal proceedings against a media company.

'Strong' support for AUKUS in Labor, as debate blocked

'Strong' support for AUKUS in Labor, as debate blocked

'Strong' support for AUKUS in Labor, as debate blocked

'Strong' support for AUKUS in Labor, as debate blocked

Cabinet minister Pat Conroy has insisted the support is there within Labor for Australia's nuclear-powered submarine deal as members break rank on the deal.

'It's painful': Stefanovic opens up to Piers Morgan

'It's painful': Stefanovic opens up to Piers Morgan

'It's painful': Stefanovic opens up to Piers Morgan

'It's painful': Stefanovic opens up to Piers Morgan

Axed Nine star Karl Stefanovic is now even more compelled to engage with Australian audiences who he says feel unheard, he tells a controversial UK broadcaster.

AI companies urged to pay up or stay out of Australia

AI companies urged to pay up or stay out of Australia

AI companies urged to pay up or stay out of Australia

AI companies urged to pay up or stay out of Australia

Australian news outlets are under threat from a growing number of hungry tech companies, including artificial intelligence firms which do not pay for content.

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Artists urge big tech to pay up for scraping their work

Australian artists say they are victims of copyright crime due to AI scraping their works, and are urging big tech to negotiate licensing deals.

Lock it in, Eddie: McGuire scores Stefanovic tell-all

Karl Stefanovic has revealed his next move after the broadcaster's contract with Nine was ripped up over a contentious podcast chat with a far-right figure.

'Lehrmann guy' attempts to transform defamation case

A former producer has accused media giants of conspiracy and tried to have the justice in the Bruce Lehrmann case subpoenaed before his own defamation trial.

'Depraved' property agent barred for co-worker threats

A real estate agent has been barred from contacting his former colleagues after targeting them in a series of menacing emails.

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Shock jock Sandilands reveals One Nation link, new show

Former shock jock Kyle Sandilands claims he spent days discussing politics with One Nation leader Pauline Hanson, calling her one of his favourite people.

Click check: social network urges users to find fakes

Digital platforms are being flooded with AI-generated misinformation and many Australians are not checking before spreading it further.

'Utterly flawed': Hanson blasts multiculturalism

A radical plan to shake up the ABC and axing another public broadcaster were among ideas floated by Pauline Hanson at her first National Press Club address.

Australians among world's biggest online news consumers

Young, highly educated Australians are leading the way in paying for online news, with many ditching the mainstream for digital-only specialist outlets.

'Frugal Foodie' turns grief into MND hope

Frugal Foodie Stephanie de Sousa discusses losing her sister to MND, as Jai Arrow’s diagnosis and Neale Daniher’s death put the disease in sharp focus.

'Take a breath': Google tells Aussies to relax about AI

Workers need to stress less about the impact of artificial intelligence on their jobs, Google's Australian managing director says, and adapt to the disruption.

Hundreds of media jobs to go as TV advertising slumps

The owner of the Seven Network is slashing hundreds of jobs, downgrading its guidance and writing off millions of dollars from a burdensome TV content contract.

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