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'Proud moment': what tech giants told PM on social ban

'Proud moment': what tech giants told PM on social ban

Anthony Albanese has held a one-hour, closed-door meeting with former Apple head Tim Cook on Australia's social media reforms, ahead of a trip to the UN.

PM urges US tech giants to compete on online safety

PM urges US tech giants to compete on online safety

PM urges US tech giants to compete on online safety

PM urges US tech giants to compete on online safety

Anthony Albanese is set to meet with former Apple executive Tim Cook to discuss internet safety measures for young people ahead of a push at the United Nations.

Data centres a wartime target, defence AI chief warns

Data centres a wartime target, defence AI chief warns

Data centres a wartime target, defence AI chief warns

Data centres a wartime target, defence AI chief warns

Australia's defence force has mapped out contingencies to protect its technology as it concedes data centres could be targeted during times of direct conflict.

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King warns AI leaders of 'existential dangers'

King warns AI leaders of 'existential dangers'

"Surely we need sufficient means of control before it is all too late?" King Charles has told heads of artificial intelligence companies at a Scotland summit.

Aussie mining giant to hit the track in Formula E debut

Aussie mining giant to hit the track in Formula E debut

An Australian team could join the world's biggest electric racing series, with the company behind its rapid-charging technology preparing to step onto the grid.

Albanese to take digital safety push to United Nations

Albanese to take digital safety push to United Nations

The prime minister will meet with tech executives and world leaders as part of a week-long visit to the US, culminating in an address to the United Nations.

'Lose-lose-lose situation': growing push to rein in AI

'Lose-lose-lose situation': growing push to rein in AI

MPs have called for a tenfold increase of funding for Australia's AI Safety Institute amid warnings of existential threats posed by the technology.

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Multimillion-dollar boost to create 'climate unicorns'

Multimillion-dollar boost to create 'climate unicorns'

Multimillion-dollar boost to create 'climate unicorns'

Multimillion-dollar boost to create 'climate unicorns'

Artificial intelligence firms might be dominating headlines but a $30 million program aims to put renewable energy start-ups in the funding spotlight.

'You need to accelerate': AI doomsday calls batted away

'You need to accelerate': AI doomsday calls batted away

'You need to accelerate': AI doomsday calls batted away

'You need to accelerate': AI doomsday calls batted away

All Australia has to fear from AI is fear itself, industry leaders and techno-optimists say amid mixed signals about the booming technology's dangers.

'Fundamental problem': new tax tweaks raise tech brows

'Fundamental problem': new tax tweaks raise tech brows

'Fundamental problem': new tax tweaks raise tech brows

'Fundamental problem': new tax tweaks raise tech brows

Adjustments to carve-outs for start-ups and innovators still can't seem to shake the bogeyman of business uncertainty.

Apple unveils passport-shaped foldable phone called Duo

Apple unveils passport-shaped foldable phone called Duo

Apple unveils passport-shaped foldable phone called Duo

Apple unveils passport-shaped foldable phone called Duo

Apple has unveiled its latest generation of iPhones including a version that folds over that it calls Duo.

'Putting choice back': algorithm axing in the spotlight

'Putting choice back': algorithm axing in the spotlight

'Putting choice back': algorithm axing in the spotlight

'Putting choice back': algorithm axing in the spotlight

Labor wants to put power back in the hands of social media users by forcing tech companies to introduce minimum standards under a digital duty of care.

AI revolution hinges on data centre 'social licence'

AI revolution hinges on data centre 'social licence'

AI revolution hinges on data centre 'social licence'

AI revolution hinges on data centre 'social licence'

Data centre and artificial intelligence leaders have been told Australia risks missing a "fourth industrial revolution" if it cannot allay public concerns.

AI to be 'greatest change since electricity': Keating

AI to be 'greatest change since electricity': Keating

AI to be 'greatest change since electricity': Keating

AI to be 'greatest change since electricity': Keating

Former prime minister Paul Keating has called on the federal government to embrace structural change, including the challenges of artificial intelligence.

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Women's health innovators face arduous path to success

Female health technology innovators have discussed the challenges in building companies that stay in Australia amid a difficult funding landscape for women.

Blanket bans on AI could cause 'data centre panic'

Business peak bodies have cautioned against uniform rules for how data centres are powered, warning it could stifle investment in the technology.

Nation-leading AI rule change for students

Students are set to be limited to a maximum of one take-home assessment task for their year 12 studies as the threat of AI looms.

Labor against 'whack-a-mole' approach to tech ban

Calls for a ban on wearable technology such as smart glasses have been shut down by the government, as disability advocates urge caution.

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Hundreds of university staff to strike over AI changes

Students have been told not to attend a university campus as hundreds of staff stop work for 24 hours over concerns including artificial intelligence.

Cheaper, smarter and tougher: $105m bet on Aussie solar

Twenty Australian solar research projects will attract a record investment to improve the technology and help to lower costs.

No smart glasses ban as traders told to police use

The federal government has called for venues to make efforts to stop non-consensual recording with smart glasses, as privacy fears are raised about the devices.

Kids leaning into AI as literacy levels decline

Young Australians' changing media consumption habits have sparked fears among researchers, as many kids seek out news via generative artificial intelligence.

Australian legal action eyed after Meta's US settlement

A firm is exploring whether Australian parents and children have legal claims against social media platforms following Meta's mammoth US settlement.

Roaches to the rescue: cyborg insects to deliver aid

Swarms of cyborg cockroaches could deliver critical care to people trapped in a tight spot, with researchers turning tiny insects into search and rescue titans.

US states, Meta agree to settle claims over child harms

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has agreed to a settlement in a US lawsuit concerning the use of its platforms by children, according to a court document.

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