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Patients seek reassurances after IVF mix ups

Patients seek reassurances after IVF mix ups

IVF experts say there's been an uptick in nervous parents reaching out for reassurance after two devastating mix ups have eroded patient trust in the industry.

Girls targeted as numbers of deepfake images double

Girls targeted as numbers of deepfake images double

Girls targeted as numbers of deepfake images double

Girls targeted as numbers of deepfake images double

New data reveals reports of digitally altered intimate images, including deepfakes of underage girls, have more than doubled in the past 18 months.

Farmer fury over rare earths mine approval

Farmer fury over rare earths mine approval

Farmer fury over rare earths mine approval

Farmer fury over rare earths mine approval

A newly-approved rare earths mine has drawn the ire of farmers, who say the US-backed miner and the state government have failed to property consult community.

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Tech boss fears AI regulations will hamper innovation

Tech boss fears AI regulations will hamper innovation

The leader of one of Australia's top medical technology companies warns strict regulations on artificial intelligence could hamper local innovation.

PM confirms Trump meeting as Americans take to streets

PM confirms Trump meeting as Americans take to streets

After much anticipation, Anthony Albanese has confirmed he will have his first in-person meeting with Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Canada.

Amazon to inject $20b into Australian 'AI revolution'

Amazon to inject $20b into Australian 'AI revolution'

Tech giant Amazon is expanding its footprint in Australia with a $20 billion investment to boost data centres with a focus on artificial intelligence.

Siri, where's my AI? Clock ticks for Apple in tech race

Siri, where's my AI? Clock ticks for Apple in tech race

It is one of the world’s biggest technology companies but Apple’s failure to supercharge Siri with artificial intelligence has some asking questions.

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Apple boosts AI features but leaves Siri behind for now

Apple boosts AI features but leaves Siri behind for now

Apple boosts AI features but leaves Siri behind for now

Apple boosts AI features but leaves Siri behind for now

It will screen your phone calls, translate your messages, and help you work out but Apple’s artificial intelligence software is not ready to smarten up Siri.

Apple says competition changes could open door to scams

Apple says competition changes could open door to scams

Apple says competition changes could open door to scams

Apple says competition changes could open door to scams

A US tech giant has rejected proposed changes to Australia's digital competition rules, saying some could put consumers and app developers at risk.

YouTube, Meta, TikTok reveal misinformation tidal wave

YouTube, Meta, TikTok reveal misinformation tidal wave

YouTube, Meta, TikTok reveal misinformation tidal wave

YouTube, Meta, TikTok reveal misinformation tidal wave

More than 25,000 Australian videos featuring misinformation have been removed from YouTube and TikTok as tech giants turn to AI tools to identify issues.

Tech giant sued over sleep aid foam inhalation 'risk'

Tech giant sued over sleep aid foam inhalation 'risk'

Tech giant sued over sleep aid foam inhalation 'risk'

Tech giant sued over sleep aid foam inhalation 'risk'

Recalled Philips sleep apnoea devices posed dangers for users inhaling or ingesting small pieces of foam due to degradation, a government lawsuit claims.

Australia risks missing AI boost if it gets rules wrong

Australia risks missing AI boost if it gets rules wrong

Australia risks missing AI boost if it gets rules wrong

Australia risks missing AI boost if it gets rules wrong

Australia could miss productivity gains and health breakthroughs if it does not consider artificial intelligence rules carefully, a Google executive says.

Hammer falls on crypto ATMs over scams, laundering

Hammer falls on crypto ATMs over scams, laundering

Hammer falls on crypto ATMs over scams, laundering

Hammer falls on crypto ATMs over scams, laundering

Australia's adoption and use of cryptocurrency ATMs is on the rise, but so too is their use to scam society's most vulnerable out of millions of dollars.

Strip clubs to education hubs hacked in password grab

Strip clubs to education hubs hacked in password grab

Strip clubs to education hubs hacked in password grab

Strip clubs to education hubs hacked in password grab

Online criminals have compromised thousands of websites, including those of Australian businesses, in an attempt to steal users' passwords.

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Telco partnership opens AI-powered search to the masses

Artificial intelligence technology use could rise in Australia after a major telecommunications provider teamed with an AI-powered search engine.

Gen Z feels trapped between the pros and cons of gen AI

Most young Australians are using generative artificial intelligence tools but some are reconsidering their use or changing career paths due to concerns.

App could change how Aussies with a disability dine out

Australians with a disability will be able to simplify the process of finding out just how accessible given venues are thanks to a revolutionary new app.

Fellowships for good: call out for social entrepreneurs

A Indigenous entrepreneur is on a mission to return control of identity to the hands of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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Australia must prepare for Hollywood-style cyber attack

Cyber criminals are growing in number and sophistication, warns Australia’s top online defender who urges businesses to prepare themselves for the worst.

Google offers AI tools to automate that personal touch

Users of Google products could allow AI to personalise email replies and more with their own tone and style by allowing it to peer into their private data.

Renewables, AI rules top productivity reform wishlist

Fifteen areas have been identified for reform by the Productivity Commission, including artificial intelligence, tax reform and cheaper renewable energy.

AI in every room: why home appliances are getting smart

From robotic vacuum cleaners that wake when you sleep to washing machines that judge dirt on your clothes, experts say home electronics are getting an AI boost.

Sinister side of tech used in domestic violence cases

Domestic violence perpetrators are increasingly exploiting technology to track and monitor their victims, with survivors saying the abuse is difficult to prove.

Aussies prompt politicians for real action on AI rules

More than two-in-three Australians want restrictions on artificial intelligence technology, but the issue has not been raised in election campaigning.

Is it down? Strict rules for telcos that suffer outages

Phone and internet users will be given more details when their services drop out under rules imposed on telecommunication providers.

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