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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.

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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.

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

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

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

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.

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Senator renews calls for AI ban in election campaigning

Senator renews calls for AI ban in election campaigning

Senator renews calls for AI ban in election campaigning

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.

Scams target children on social media amid age debate

Scams target children on social media amid age debate

Scams target children on social media amid age debate

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

'Kill switch' considered to tackle high-risk AI

'Kill switch' considered to tackle high-risk AI

'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

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

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

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

No, your mobile phone is not giving you brain cancer

No, your mobile phone is not giving you brain cancer

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

Brazil watchdog moves to block X after court order

Brazil watchdog moves to block X after court order

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

Why you can expect to see more Aussie doctors using AI

Why you can expect to see more Aussie doctors using AI

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.

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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.

Court's landmark 'trans women are women' verdict lauded

The founder of a women-only app has been ordered to pay compensation for unlawfully discriminating against a transgender user as a landmark case concluded.

Australia's Silicon Valley wins over cashed-up firms

Big-name firms including Afterpay and Cash App are moving into a precinct designated as a hub for Australian technology innovation.

It's Now or Never - for a Massive Attack on the system

An artwork that tracks an overwhelming amount of real-time information, such as daily heartbeats, kicks off the Now or Never technology-arts festival.

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Collectors battle Game Over to save video game heritage

The world's most innovative video games could be lost without more resources to look after them, according to the first major global survey on preserving games.

Aussies want AI restrictions, though most don't use it

Generative AI tools are a concern for a growing number of Australians, a report has found, even though only two in five have tried the technology.

Snapchat rejects Aussie calls to raise social media age

Lifting the age limit for children on social media platforms would leave existing users adrift, Snapchat's safety head says, and should be a family decision.

Hitting the wrong note: musicians say AI will take jobs

Thousands of musicians say they will no longer be able to support themselves due to the impact of Artificial Intelligence, according to a major survey.

Amazon tests AI for audiobooks but new rules are coming

Amazon is testing AI-generated voices for audiobooks in the absence of guidance, its executives say, as government officials reveal AI rules are in the works.

Regional TAFE campuses to get with technological times

A $74 million investment in TAFE campuses across regional NSW is designed to ensure students have the technological equipment they need regardless of location.

Cybersecurity worker shortage could put Aussies at risk

Australia does not have enough cybersecurity specialists to protect consumers from further data breaches, a report warns, amid calls for greater training.

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