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Amazon's cloud unit back to normal after global outage

Amazon's cloud unit back to normal after global outage

Normal operations have resumed at Amazon's cloud unit AWS after it was hit by a major outage that disrupted many of the world's biggest websites.

Australia falling behind as experts call for AI urgency

Australia falling behind as experts call for AI urgency

Australia falling behind as experts call for AI urgency

Australia falling behind as experts call for AI urgency

The juice will be worth the squeeze for workers and businesses if Australia quickly and carefully forges on with artificial intelligence, industry figures say.

Social media can lift game after teen changes: minister

Social media can lift game after teen changes: minister

Social media can lift game after teen changes: minister

Social media can lift game after teen changes: minister

Instagram has denied steps to limit what teenaged users can view on its platform was in response to a looming social media ban.

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Financial stress, dodgy service: telco issues dial up

Financial stress, dodgy service: telco issues dial up

The telecommunications ombudsman has found key increases in complaint numbers, as the industry reels from a triple-zero outage.

Young Aussie workers fear AI but use it to get ahead

Young Aussie workers fear AI but use it to get ahead

Australia's Generation Z workers are concerned artificial intelligence could shrink their career opportunities but many are still using it.

'Grand Theft Australia': news chief's warning about AI

'Grand Theft Australia': news chief's warning about AI

As the AI age beckons, a media executive is warning of dire impacts to the creator industry, demanding governments rule out copyright law changes.

Why Google wants you to ask long, complicated questions

Why Google wants you to ask long, complicated questions

More web queries will be answered by artificial intelligence when Google expands technology tested in the US to its Australian users.

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Banned by AI bots: fresh call for social media referee

Banned by AI bots: fresh call for social media referee

Banned by AI bots: fresh call for social media referee

Banned by AI bots: fresh call for social media referee

Artificial intelligence software is incorrectly banning social media accounts but without an ombudsman, many struggle to reclaim their profiles.

AI, housing among Aussie's greatest ethical concerns

AI, housing among Aussie's greatest ethical concerns

AI, housing among Aussie's greatest ethical concerns

AI, housing among Aussie's greatest ethical concerns

Australians are becoming more wary about the use of artificial intelligence, as younger generations question its use in the workplace.

Australia warns AI 'challenges the future of humanity'

Australia warns AI 'challenges the future of humanity'

Australia warns AI 'challenges the future of humanity'

Australia warns AI 'challenges the future of humanity'

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has warned world governments that the use of AI could jeopardise nations around the world if the technology isn't kept in check.

Murdochs could take part in TikTok deal, Trump says

Murdochs could take part in TikTok deal, Trump says

Murdochs could take part in TikTok deal, Trump says

Murdochs could take part in TikTok deal, Trump says

US President Donald Trump says Rupert Murdoch and Michael Dell could be part of deal in which the United States will take control of TikTok.

Progress on TikTok deal as Trump and Xi agree to meet

Progress on TikTok deal as Trump and Xi agree to meet

Progress on TikTok deal as Trump and Xi agree to meet

Progress on TikTok deal as Trump and Xi agree to meet

Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping will meet in South Korea in the coming weeks, as the US president says their phone call yielded progress on a TikTok deal.

China says TikTok deal with the US is a 'win-win'

China says TikTok deal with the US is a 'win-win'

China says TikTok deal with the US is a 'win-win'

China says TikTok deal with the US is a 'win-win'

China has called a framework deal reached to switch TikTok to US-controlled ownership in the United States a "win-win" in a state media editorial.

Aussie businesses are risking data in race to use AI

Aussie businesses are risking data in race to use AI

Aussie businesses are risking data in race to use AI

Aussie businesses are risking data in race to use AI

Small businesses are increasingly adopting artificial intelligence technology but many are exposing their own confidential information in free tools.

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Study identifies three tipping points for women in tech

Women fill one in five highly technical roles in Australia but interventions at three crucial moments in their education and careers could triple that number.

Check your modem: millions to get free broadband boost

Almost one in every three NBN users will see their internet speed rise in the coming days but experts are warning consumers to check their hardware.

Senior drivers targeted in flood of fake online reports

Rumours the federal government is introducing new laws targeting mature drivers including a night time curfew have been exposed as AI-generated nonsense.

Taking the wheel: drivers may soon supervise their cars

Self-driving cars are being tested on Australian roads but motorists and experts are divided about whether they will drive greater safety or greater problems.

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AI financial advice not always right on the money

As Australians take up artificial intelligence tools for financial guidance, experts say people should remain cautious of the advice.

Thousands of 'nudifying' ads removed from social media

Advocate groups say Meta has only acted to remove ads for 'nudifying' apps because of looming enforcement to crack down on the AI-powered deepfake tools.

Huge opportunity in tech despite hurdles for Indigenous

Indigenous people shaping technology's future is a dream that drives one female founder to train and support the next generation of industry stars.

Apple touts 'game changer' slimmer iPhone Air

Apple has rolled out its next generation of iPhones that includes a new ultra-thin model.

Crackdown on 'lawful but awful' content to protect kids

Regulations are being introduced to stop AI chatbots having sexual conversations with children or encouraging them to self-harm.

AI business 'wake-up call': teach workers or miss out

Workers need greater training in artificial intelligence technology to tap into future innovations, a study has found, but many are resistant to change.

Workers call for more involvement in AI adoption

Employers will need to invest in AI training and education, Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock says, as workers replaced by the tech call for more support.

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