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Democracy in danger: AI a threat to Aussie elections

Democracy in danger: AI a threat to Aussie elections

Artificial intelligence could harm Australians' trust in the democratic process, the head of the nation's electoral commission says.

Banning kids from social media could cause greater harm

Banning kids from social media could cause greater harm

Banning kids from social media could cause greater harm

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

Parent groups urge total ban on child social media use

Parent groups urge total ban on child social media use

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.

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

'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.

Modern tech minerals may be hiding in extinct volcanoes

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 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.

Researchers deploy AI to track secret lives of whales

Researchers deploy AI to track secret lives of whales

Researchers at Google and an Australian university have teamed up to track whales along the east coast and use AI to uncover what they are really up to.

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Lebanon peacekeepers urge de-escalation after strikes

Lebanon peacekeepers urge de-escalation after strikes

Lebanon peacekeepers urge de-escalation after strikes

Lebanon peacekeepers urge de-escalation after strikes

Israeli strikes on hundreds of Hezbollah rocket launchers were the most intense in nearly a year of conflict at the border, sources in Lebanon say.

AI-powered satellites to search for Aussie bushfires

AI-powered satellites to search for Aussie bushfires

AI-powered satellites to search for Aussie bushfires

AI-powered satellites to search for Aussie bushfires

A satellite constellation powered by artificial intelligence and machine-learning technology will launch from next year, watching the world for small fires.

Elon Musk decries Australian misinformation crackdown

Elon Musk decries Australian misinformation crackdown

Elon Musk decries Australian misinformation crackdown

Elon Musk decries Australian misinformation crackdown

Eccentric billionaire Elon Musk has labelled the Australian government 'fascists' over their proposed misinformation laws.

Crackdown on doxxing but hate speech law under fire

Crackdown on doxxing but hate speech law under fire

Crackdown on doxxing but hate speech law under fire

Crackdown on doxxing but hate speech law under fire

As the federal government comes under pressure on weakened hate speech laws, fresh penalties will apply for disclosing private information online.

Privacy law calls as Meta admits farming Aussie photos

Privacy law calls as Meta admits farming Aussie photos

Privacy law calls as Meta admits farming Aussie photos

Privacy law calls as Meta admits farming Aussie photos

Experts are calling for changes to privacy laws after Meta revealed Australian photos from Facebook and Instagram were being used to train AI tools.

Aussie companies should not be shy but careful about AI

Aussie companies should not be shy but careful about AI

Aussie companies should not be shy but careful about AI

Aussie companies should not be shy but careful about AI

Businesses need to monitor for bias, copyright infractions and ethical issues when using AI, a group has warned, but should not ignore the technology.

X Corp says Twitter does not exist, fines should vanish

X Corp says Twitter does not exist, fines should vanish

X Corp says Twitter does not exist, fines should vanish

X Corp says Twitter does not exist, fines should vanish

American legal experts have taken the stand in Federal Court as lawyers for the social network known as X argue it should not have to pay Twitter's fines.

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X doesn't mark the spot when it comes to Twitter fine

X Corp should not be responsible for fines issued to Twitter by the Australian eSafety Commissioner, its lawyers argued, as they are different companies.

More than moon dust: Space architect prints new habitat

Off-planet habitats could be 3D-printed from moon dust or Martian "soil", a space architect says, and teach Earthians a valuable lesson in sustainable living.

AI is coming to your smartphone but not the guardrails

Tech giant Apple is expected to launch its first iPhones with generative AI within days but experts say the technology still lacks safeguards.

Senator renews calls for AI ban in election campaigning

Independent Senator David Pocock has renewed calls for urgent legislation to ban generative AI in election material.

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Scams target children on social media amid age debate

A survey of parents and their teenage children has highlighted the prevalence of scams online amid a debate over minimum age limits for social media platforms.

'Kill switch' considered to tackle high-risk AI

Artificial intelligence has been met with both concern and hype but government guidelines could help regulate its use in high-risk situations.

Meta's latest news ban an error but maybe not next time

Facebook parent company Meta has told an inquiry it did not intend to block news stories from its platforms in August, but it is keeping its options open.

No, your mobile phone is not giving you brain cancer

A review of more than 5000 studies for the World Health Organisation has sought a definitive answer on whether mobile phones are safe to use.

Brazil watchdog moves to block X after court order

Brazils telecommunications regulator has started to block access to the X social media platform after a Supreme Court ruling.

Why you can expect to see more Aussie doctors using AI

Australia doctors are increasingly using AI tools in their clinics but medical groups insist patients will not be diagnosed by technology.

Why more Aussies are letting AI organise their divorce

An AI-powered legal service is helping former couples divide marital assets and, while it will not suit everyone, organisers say it is saving users money.

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