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PM vows to take data centre policy to United Nations

PM vows to take data centre policy to United Nations

Data centre regulation could be like the social media ban and become the next area of technology Australia leads the world in, the prime minister says.

'Get it out': ARIA charts ban AI-generated music

'Get it out': ARIA charts ban AI-generated music

'Get it out': ARIA charts ban AI-generated music

'Get it out': ARIA charts ban AI-generated music

Fully AI-generated music will be banned from Australia's ARIA music charts from Friday in a move to support human artistry.

No free rides: cheap e-scooters fail to win commuters

No free rides: cheap e-scooters fail to win commuters

No free rides: cheap e-scooters fail to win commuters

No free rides: cheap e-scooters fail to win commuters

Providing e-scooter and e-bike riders more convenient parking options could make more of a difference than cutting the price of a ride.

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Meta rejects claims it sought to hook kids to platforms

Meta rejects claims it sought to hook kids to platforms

Opening statements have been made in a pivotal trial for Meta where US states are seeking damages for social media harms to children.

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.

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.

French top court blocks social media ban for under-15s

French top court blocks social media ban for under-15s

Legislation passed by French MPs to ban under-15s from accessing social media infringes upon freedom of expression, the country's top court says.

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Tech giants unaware how many children on social media

Tech giants unaware how many children on social media

Tech giants unaware how many children on social media

Tech giants unaware how many children on social media

Social media conglomerates have been asked about their failure to comply with Australia’s social media ban and been unable to answer a particular question.

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.

Elon Musk lands court win over frequent eSafety foe

Elon Musk lands court win over frequent eSafety foe

Elon Musk lands court win over frequent eSafety foe

Elon Musk lands court win over frequent eSafety foe

Allowing users to slide into each other's DMs does not make X a messaging platform, the Elon Musk-owned platform has successfully argued.

Meta, others to face thousands of addiction lawsuits

Meta, others to face thousands of addiction lawsuits

Meta, others to face thousands of addiction lawsuits

Meta, others to face thousands of addiction lawsuits

An appeals court in the US has permitted thousands of lawsuits to move forward against Meta, Google, TikTok, Snapchat and other social media companies.

'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".

Premier pens deal with ChatGPT developer on US trip

Premier pens deal with ChatGPT developer on US trip

Premier pens deal with ChatGPT developer on US trip

Premier pens deal with ChatGPT developer on US trip

South Australia has inked an agreement with the developer of the world's most popular artificial intelligence chatbot, ChatGPT.

Russian warehouse hit in Ukraine's latest deep attack

Russian warehouse hit in Ukraine's latest deep attack

Russian warehouse hit in Ukraine's latest deep attack

Russian warehouse hit in Ukraine's latest deep attack

Ukrainian long-range drones have hit another Wildberries warehouse inside Russia, as Kyiv scrambles to fortify its own air defence against Moscow's attacks.

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Cut-price smart glasses trigger privacy investigation

Australia's privacy watchdog has been asked to examine issues with smart glasses as access to the technology grows and a cut-price version sells out in stores.

Supermarket giant raked over coals for shedding jobs

A supermarket giant is under fire for sending hundreds of jobs offshore in an effort to cut costs and boost its digital offering.

Meta must pay $US567m to address kids' mental health

A US court has ruled Meta to pay hundred of millions of dollars to address harms to young people caused by its platforms.

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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Power play: national law could curb data centre demands

Data centres in every state and territory could be required to supply their own renewable energy if changes are introduced at a national level.

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.

Tech boom driving corporate C-suite expansion

Australian firms are adding a relatively new role to their top executive line-ups as they adapt to one of the biggest technological disruptions in history.

Power struggle: data centre energy rules spark concerns

Future data centre proposals may need to come with renewable energy plans but not all governments or organisations agree with the change.

Doctors' AI usage raising privacy and safety concerns

AI is transforming the Australian medical industry but regulators are struggling to ensure accuracy and protect patient privacy, a report says.

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.

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