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Push to halt imports of 'covert recording' tech glasses

Push to halt imports of 'covert recording' tech glasses

Smart glasses that allow wearers to secretly record people without their consent would be banned under a push to stop big tech from profiting off surveillance.

AI data centre approved despite community concerns

AI data centre approved despite community concerns

AI data centre approved despite community concerns

AI data centre approved despite community concerns

One premier hopes guardrails on AI technology aren't too tight, after a controversial data centre was approved by council.

Journey of the dark crystal stranger than fiction

Journey of the dark crystal stranger than fiction

Journey of the dark crystal stranger than fiction

Journey of the dark crystal stranger than fiction

Australian physicists are anxiously awaiting the arrival of precious crystals, which have been a decade in the making and will help solve an enduring mystery.

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DNA twist: Grisham fan cracks life-and-death case

DNA twist: Grisham fan cracks life-and-death case

A lawyer's campaign has culminated in a legal victory worthy of a Grisham novel with laws banning life insurers from using genetic test results to deny cover.

Intrepid Antarctic women mark 50-year milestone

Intrepid Antarctic women mark 50-year milestone

Scientists and expeditioners who were among the first Australian women to set foot in Antarctica hope their stories can inspire the next generation.

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.

Consumer watchdog bares teeth at dodgy digital sellers

Consumer watchdog bares teeth at dodgy digital sellers

Firms are competing in a "race to the bottom" with dodgy online sales tactics manipulating choices and obscuring information, the consumer watchdog warns.

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AI powers growing threat to Australia's energy networks

AI powers growing threat to Australia's energy networks

AI powers growing threat to Australia's energy networks

AI powers growing threat to Australia's energy networks

Artificial intelligence is fuelling a surge in sophisticated online attacks and Australia's energy system could be a future target.

Disconnected: reform urged as rural Aussies left behind

Disconnected: reform urged as rural Aussies left behind

Disconnected: reform urged as rural Aussies left behind

Disconnected: reform urged as rural Aussies left behind

Approvals to install vital mobile technology in rural Australia can take up to 700 days, with telcos and the industry watchdog calling for a major overhaul.

AI detection tools miss the mark for student assessment

AI detection tools miss the mark for student assessment

AI detection tools miss the mark for student assessment

AI detection tools miss the mark for student assessment

Using artificial intelligence detection software in universities could risk undermining, rather than protecting, academic integrity.

'Put people first': landmark AI probe to set guardrails

'Put people first': landmark AI probe to set guardrails

'Put people first': landmark AI probe to set guardrails

'Put people first': landmark AI probe to set guardrails

The opportunities of artificial intelligence and the risks it poses to humanity will be considered by a royal commission that "puts people first".

Citizen scientists join fight to save beloved snow gums

Citizen scientists join fight to save beloved snow gums

Citizen scientists join fight to save beloved snow gums

Citizen scientists join fight to save beloved snow gums

Hundreds of citizen scientists across Victoria, NSW and the ACT are setting out on foot to map the health of the besieged snow gum.

Plugged in: watchdogs weigh up laws for uncertain times

Plugged in: watchdogs weigh up laws for uncertain times

Plugged in: watchdogs weigh up laws for uncertain times

Plugged in: watchdogs weigh up laws for uncertain times

Australian consumers are facing ‘volatile’ conditions, a regulator has warned, and may need stronger protections against harm.

Stranger things: Aussie helps crack cosmic cold case

Stranger things: Aussie helps crack cosmic cold case

Stranger things: Aussie helps crack cosmic cold case

Stranger things: Aussie helps crack cosmic cold case

A team of international scientists have used cutting-edge technology, including a radio telescope in rural Australia, to open a new "cosmic window".

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Drones, lasers, AI on wishlist for evolving battlefield

Priority technologies have been identified by Australia's military as it adapts to rapidly evolving warfare and an increasingly complex security environment.

Nation-first fully-integrated bionic arm to hit shelves

A university startup has developed Australia's first fully-integrated bionic arm, giving hope to users who have given up on heavy, painful prosthetics.

'Starting to take off': bird flu mass mortality likely

An environmental group says bird flu is starting to spread quickly in Australia and more funding is needed to boost wildlife resilience.

More charitable opportunities for science: CSIRO head

The national science agency is lobbying philanthropists and businesses for donations as funding for research and development in Australia falls short.

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AI to help carry the load for women on the land

While technology like autonomous tractors, soil sensors and satellite animal tracking is already helping Australian farmers, AI is set to change the game.

'Easier to target': water, power firms face rising risk

Australian utility providers are being warned to tighten their security and isolate vital parts of their operations as disruptive online attacks spread.

Through the looking glass: smartglasses face scrutiny

Wearing cameras and speakers powered by artificial intelligence comes with benefits but critics warn it also presents serious privacy concerns.

Joining the fold: flexible phones target more consumers

From a clumsy beginning, smartphones with screens that fold and flip are attracting more interest from makers and buyers alike.

AI giant opens Aussie hub to find 'what's coming next'

Bushfires, floods and cybersecurity risks will be among the issues probed at an Australian innovation hub opened by a global data centre firm.

Into the fold: tech rivals to bet big on flexing phones

Smartphones with large, folding screens might finally hit the big time as two tech giants prepare to woo more buyers.

Robot dealership agents in EV maker's Australian pitch

Humanoid greeters in car dealerships and flying vehicles are among the latest pitches from a Chinese EV maker trying to crack the Australian market.

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