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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.

NBN rollout to be bolstered with $3b network upgrade

NBN rollout to be bolstered with $3b network upgrade

NBN rollout to be bolstered with $3b network upgrade

NBN rollout to be bolstered with $3b network upgrade

High-speed internet will be rolled out to a further 620,000 homes in the 'final piece of the puzzle' for NBN upgrades.

'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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Australians warned: Meta to stop muzzling false claims

Australians warned: Meta to stop muzzling false claims

Australians are likely to see more false content and abuse on their Facebook, Instagram and Threads feeds when Meta ditches fact-checking problematic posts.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

AI used to target election fraud and criminal deepfakes

AI used to target election fraud and criminal deepfakes

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

Wanted: one million Aussies, Kiwis to learn AI skills

Wanted: one million Aussies, Kiwis to learn AI skills

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

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

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

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.

Free public wi-fi 'gamechanger' for remote communities

Free public wi-fi 'gamechanger' for remote communities

Free public wi-fi 'gamechanger' for remote communities

Free public wi-fi 'gamechanger' for remote communities

More than 20 communities will have free wi-fi in public spaces through a $20 million government program to address the digital divide in remote areas.

Police, spy agencies could access encrypted messages

Police, spy agencies could access encrypted messages

Police, spy agencies could access encrypted messages

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.

An AI cop could help keep tech in check, inquiry hears

An AI cop could help keep tech in check, inquiry hears

An AI cop could help keep tech in check, inquiry hears

An AI cop could help keep tech in check, inquiry hears

The government should appoint an artificial intelligence commissioner to oversee the technology, an inquiry has heard, amid concerns over unfair uses.

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Social media ban won't stop online risks, experts warn

Banning children from traditional social media platforms might not be as straightforward as Australian parents are being led to believe.

Tech giant concern as social media ban passes

The parent company for Facebook has hit out at a looming ban on under 16s for social media, labelling the process as rushed.

Hold the phone calls: digital services may save time

Australians could spend less time on the phone and the government could save money with a greater investment in digital services, a report says.

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.

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Losses mount as cybercrime targets Aussies, businesses

The number of online scams and cyber security threats are escalating as the federal government tries to stem the impact on Australians and businesses.

Get off the internet: more dates, chats to go offline

It is not just governments considering social media bans: a study shows more Australians plan to disconnect and spend less time online.

Social media duty of care to users 'a game changer'

Social media giants will need to take proactive steps to protect users and improve safety features under a digital duty of care introduced by the government.

Baby Shark won't bite: YouTube entertainers issue plea

Prominent Australian children's entertainers are urging the federal government to pardon YouTube from its proposed social media ban to save an industry.

'We have your back': push to ban kids from social media

A push to ban Australian children under the age of 16 from social media has the support of families who have experienced the dark side of online content.

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.

Online safety court battles with X cost Aussies $60,000

The eSafety Commission spent $60,000 battling Elon Musk's social network X over footage of a terrorist attack, a Senate committee has been told.

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