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Are you ready to make friends with an AI-powered robot?

Are you ready to make friends with an AI-powered robot?

He is shaped like a bin and has the curiosity of a six-year-old but Koobo's creator says the robot has the potential to cure loneliness in young and old alike.

Saying something creepy: online groomers target kids

Saying something creepy: online groomers target kids

Saying something creepy: online groomers target kids

Saying something creepy: online groomers target kids

Researchers are calling for more regulation following revelations about how teenagers are being targeted online and young people are at risk on dating apps.

Musk blames cyberattack for series of X outages

Musk blames cyberattack for series of X outages

Musk blames cyberattack for series of X outages

Musk blames cyberattack for series of X outages

Users of Elon Musk's X have reported several outages on the social media platform, with the owner blaming "a massive cyberattack".

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Space junk and carbon emissions could cut your internet

Space junk and carbon emissions could cut your internet

The number of satellites providing vital services could be cut in the coming years due to rising greenhouse gas emissions and growing space debris.

Cheaper but smarter: smartphones target budget buyers

Cheaper but smarter: smartphones target budget buyers

Three smartphone makers are launching cut-price versions of their flagship devices but experts say their biggest battle might be over AI features.

'No excuse': Telstra fined over millions of spam texts

'No excuse': Telstra fined over millions of spam texts

Australians were bombarded with millions of spam texts from a major telco that didn't allow them to unsubscribe without providing personal information.

Most workers feel overwhelmed by AI but bosses want it

Most workers feel overwhelmed by AI but bosses want it

Four out of every five Aussie workers are overwhelmed by changes at work but most executives want to use artificial intelligence to create bigger transitions.

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Tesla owners sue for cars 'falling flat' on tech claims

Tesla owners sue for cars 'falling flat' on tech claims

Tesla owners sue for cars 'falling flat' on tech claims

Tesla owners sue for cars 'falling flat' on tech claims

Aussie drivers have launched a class action against Elon Musk's Tesla, claiming it over-promised what its cars could do and sold them with major defects.

Why the next big AI advance will not just talk but walk

Why the next big AI advance will not just talk but walk

Why the next big AI advance will not just talk but walk

Why the next big AI advance will not just talk but walk

Humanoid robots that can help at home or work are becoming tech firms' next big investment following breakthroughs in artificial intelligence.

Preserving cultural knowledge and language using AI

Preserving cultural knowledge and language using AI

Preserving cultural knowledge and language using AI

Preserving cultural knowledge and language using AI

A new app is helping Indigenous language speakers and knowledge-holders to preserve cultural information, creating a "holistic learning experience" for users.

Google, researchers team to teach AI Aboriginal English

Google, researchers team to teach AI Aboriginal English

Google, researchers team to teach AI Aboriginal English

Google, researchers team to teach AI Aboriginal English

More Indigenous Australians may be able to use artificial intelligence and access online services as researchers capture more data about the way they speak.

Aussie AI, clean energy inventions need urgent funding

Aussie AI, clean energy inventions need urgent funding

Aussie AI, clean energy inventions need urgent funding

Aussie AI, clean energy inventions need urgent funding

Changing tax incentives, creating a spending target, and helping businesses work with researchers could help Australia make breakthroughs the world needs.

The cost of broadband is rising, but so is its speed

The cost of broadband is rising, but so is its speed

The cost of broadband is rising, but so is its speed

The cost of broadband is rising, but so is its speed

Australians are paying more to access the internet but thousands more households are getting access to faster download speeds.

Workers fear use of AI in hiring and firing decisions

Workers fear use of AI in hiring and firing decisions

Workers fear use of AI in hiring and firing decisions

Workers fear use of AI in hiring and firing decisions

Artificial intelligence technology is already being used to monitor Aussie workers even though laws governing its use are not yet in place.

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Tech weapon joins tougher penalties in war on vaping

A crackdown on vaping has delivered a record fine for one retailer as health authorities release a free app to help young nicotine addicts conquer the cravings.

Call to end 'tech bro' era to bolster national security

The gender gap in the cyber industry has been called out as a "security risk" that leaves many women and girls more vulnerable in a diverse threat environment.

How electric cars could drive down Aussie power bills

It's been sold as the technology that could turn your electric car into a money spinner but experts say vehicle-to-grid could be much more than a side hustle.

AI angst - workers fear bosses will prioritise profit

Australian workers are reluctant to embrace artificial intelligence, with fewer than one in three believing it will have a positive impact.

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Extremist groups tipped to sidestep terror sanctions

Extremist groups will continue evolving to evade counter-terrorism sanctions slapped on them in a bid to curb escalating anti-Semitism, experts warn.

AI pioneers look to douse bushfires before they happen

Machine-learning technology could become the next weapon against bushfires with researchers developing a prototype delivering more accurate predictions.

DeepSeek surge could lead to Australian AI boom: expert

The lowering of the cost of artificial intelligence, as demonstrated by DeepSeek, could see Australia play more of a role in the industry, an expert says.

Back-to-school chaos comes with mental load for parents

Parents welcoming the start of the school year are also set to be bombarded with more than 1200 tasks related to home, school and extra-curricular activities.

White House evaluates effect of China's AI app DeepSeek

The US National Security Council is reviewing the implications of the Chinese AI app DeepSeek, with the White House describing it as a "wake-up call".

Selloff eases as China's DeepSeek triggers AI rethink

Chinese startup DeepSeek is making waves after launching a free AI assistant it says uses less data at a fraction of the cost of incumbent firms' models.

Special agents: why AI promises to take over from apps

The next generation of artificial intelligence is coming to smartphones and experts say it could impact how you use your device for years to come.

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