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Tassie tiger 'de-extinction' bid aims to dispel myths

Tassie tiger 'de-extinction' bid aims to dispel myths

Videos narrated by a cartoon Tasmanian tiger have been released by a company attempting to "dispel myths" about their bid to bring the species back to life.

Women still face barriers to entering the tech industry

Women still face barriers to entering the tech industry

Women still face barriers to entering the tech industry

Women still face barriers to entering the tech industry

Australia's digital industry is crying out for female workers but research shows they are still finding it tough to get in the door.

Telcos to block phones that don't link to triple zero

Telcos to block phones that don't link to triple zero

Telcos to block phones that don't link to triple zero

Telcos to block phones that don't link to triple zero

The 3G network switch-off will begin on Monday, with a new law enforcing the telcos to disconnect phones that cannot call the emergency line on 4G.

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Warnings of deadly consequences over rural black spots

Warnings of deadly consequences over rural black spots

Rural residents have revealed difficulties in reaching triple-zero in moments of crisis, as the federal government reviews regional telecommunications.

Future AI chatbots may secretly dob on their users

Future AI chatbots may secretly dob on their users

Subtle changes in the words used by generative AI tools could act as a virtual watermark for the text they produce to tip off readers, research has found.

Deepfake images harming Aussie kids and businesses

Deepfake images harming Aussie kids and businesses

Australia is being warned to bring in urgent laws and education to tackle AI-generated deepfake images that put companies and children at risk.

Want to quit work an hour earlier? Deploy a robot or AI

Want to quit work an hour earlier? Deploy a robot or AI

Research shows more Australian workers are willing to ask for help from AI and robots at work, and experts say the trend could elevate human jobs.

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AI isn't hype but good data will be key, US expert says

AI isn't hype but good data will be key, US expert says

AI isn't hype but good data will be key, US expert says

AI isn't hype but good data will be key, US expert says

A senior managing director of Accenture says managing business data so AI can access it will be just as important as supply chain management in future.

Tasmania to remain Australia's Antarctic gateway

Tasmania to remain Australia's Antarctic gateway

Tasmania to remain Australia's Antarctic gateway

Tasmania to remain Australia's Antarctic gateway

Tasmania will remain home to the nation's Antarctic icebreaker, the RSV Nuyina, and gateway to the Southern Ocean following a $188 million deal.

One ring to track all? Wearable tech extends its reach

One ring to track all? Wearable tech extends its reach

One ring to track all? Wearable tech extends its reach

One ring to track all? Wearable tech extends its reach

Would you trust a ring to track your sleep? It is a question more Australians may ask this Christmas as smart jewellery vies for attention.

No steering wheel, pedals: ready to ride in a Cybercab?

No steering wheel, pedals: ready to ride in a Cybercab?

No steering wheel, pedals: ready to ride in a Cybercab?

No steering wheel, pedals: ready to ride in a Cybercab?

Tesla has unveiled its vision for self-driving taxis in a vehicle that has no manual driving controls. Experts say they are cautious but optimistic.

AI deepfake ads set to screen during federal election

AI deepfake ads set to screen during federal election

AI deepfake ads set to screen during federal election

AI deepfake ads set to screen during federal election

An inquiry into AI technology has recommended laws be introduced to stop deepfake political ads, but not in time for the next federal election.

Thousands of Aussies yet to upgrade as 3G closure looms

Thousands of Aussies yet to upgrade as 3G closure looms

Thousands of Aussies yet to upgrade as 3G closure looms

Thousands of Aussies yet to upgrade as 3G closure looms

Telstra and Optus are calling on Australians to "check your tech" in the final weeks before the 3G network closes, with thousands still using outdated phones.

Prosperity and climate action can go hand-in-hand

Prosperity and climate action can go hand-in-hand

Prosperity and climate action can go hand-in-hand

Prosperity and climate action can go hand-in-hand

An Australian-hosted global summit has been told that protecting nature and combating climate change aren't the enemies of financial prosperity.

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There's 'muffin' PM's science prize winner can't teach

One of the winners of the Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science has come up with a tasty way to teach children.

Indigenous knowledge key to reverse environment decline

Governments need to look further into the future and draw on knowledge from the past to halt biodiversity loss, a global summit has been told.

Doctor dedicated to Indigenous people's 'genetic story'

An Indigenous genomics researcher has been recognised with a fellowship with the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering.

'Game changer': facility sheds light on plants' future

Agricultural researchers will mimic climate change at a new Queensland facility to help food growers prepare for global warming.

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Banning kids from social media could cause greater harm

Mental health experts don't support proposals to ban children from accessing social media and are warning it could have unintended consequences.

Parent groups urge total ban on child social media use

No child should be allowed to access social media networks in Australia, an inquiry has heard, and parents would also benefit from a blanket ban.

'The bot will see you now': why AI could be the new HR

More companies are using artificial intelligence to interview and rank job candidates but the government's proposed mandatory rules could curtail the trend.

Major seismic test plan dropped after community action

An international company has walked away from a contentious proposal for seismic testing in Bass Strait across an area about half the size of Tasmania.

Record-breaking storms leave Uluru with waterfalls

Thunderstorms have swept through central Australia, breaking the rainfall record for the region's mid-year dry season.

Modern tech minerals may be hiding in extinct volcanoes

Rare earth minerals needed to fuel the transition to renewable energy and create everything from TVs to smartphones could be found inside dormant volcanoes.

Google reveals plans to add AI to Aussie search results

Google's generative AI tool will explain search results in Australia as part of a technology trial but experts warn to watch for serious or funny mistakes.

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