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Contestants face off in prompt battle for best AI image

Contestants face off in prompt battle for best AI image

A new kind of drawing competition uses artificial intelligence in a "prompt battle" where contestants go head-to-head to produce the best AI image.

McDonald's meals Happy again after tech issues resolved

McDonald's meals Happy again after tech issues resolved

McDonald's meals Happy again after tech issues resolved

McDonald's meals Happy again after tech issues resolved

McDonald's restaurants have reopened across Australia after a technology outage caused problems with the fast food giant's app, check-out and website.

No plans for TikTok ban in Australia despite US moves

No plans for TikTok ban in Australia despite US moves

No plans for TikTok ban in Australia despite US moves

No plans for TikTok ban in Australia despite US moves

As TikTok faces a potential ban in the US, the company says the move is "not based in fact", welcoming Anthony Albanese's more moderate comments.

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Search engine rules to ban AI-generated abuse images

Search engine rules to ban AI-generated abuse images

New rules for search engines will ban child abuse and terrorist content in Australia but will also seek to prevent abuse images being created by AI tools.

Battery to blame after two killed in townhouse fire

Battery to blame after two killed in townhouse fire

Firefighters say lithium-ion batteries are causing five fires every week as an overheating cell is identified as the cause of a fire that killed two people.

Australian broadband to get a speed boost, but slowly

Australian broadband to get a speed boost, but slowly

More than nine million households and businesses could get a significant boost to their broadband connection later in 2024 following fibre upgrades.

Noisier world linked to increase in hearing loss

Noisier world linked to increase in hearing loss

Earphones, concerts and occupational noise all have an effect on our ears which is why researchers are pushing for more awareness on World Hearing Day.

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Australia looks at forcing Facebook to do news deals

Australia looks at forcing Facebook to do news deals

Australia looks at forcing Facebook to do news deals

Australia looks at forcing Facebook to do news deals

All options are on the table as the federal government tries to get Facebook to negotiate deals with Australian news outlets.

Aussies saved by smartwatches to front tech campaign

Aussies saved by smartwatches to front tech campaign

Aussies saved by smartwatches to front tech campaign

Aussies saved by smartwatches to front tech campaign

Two Australians, rescued in different ways by smartwatch technology, will tell their stories in short films created by Apple.

Apple steers away from electric car project, towards AI

Apple steers away from electric car project, towards AI

Apple steers away from electric car project, towards AI

Apple steers away from electric car project, towards AI

Apple has reportedly put the brakes on plans to create a self-driving car in a move experts say is recognition of the tricky tech challenge.

Aussie workers above average on artificial intelligence

Aussie workers above average on artificial intelligence

Aussie workers above average on artificial intelligence

Aussie workers above average on artificial intelligence

The trick to harnessing artificial intelligence is to get clear evidence and guidance on how humans and machines should share the workload, a tech leader says.

Drive-by charging on the cards for electric trucks

Drive-by charging on the cards for electric trucks

Drive-by charging on the cards for electric trucks

Drive-by charging on the cards for electric trucks

A world-first research project will attempt to recharge heavy-duty trucks wirelessly while they drive along roads in regional Australia.

Lockbit cybercrime gang disrupted in global takedown

Lockbit cybercrime gang disrupted in global takedown

Lockbit cybercrime gang disrupted in global takedown

Lockbit cybercrime gang disrupted in global takedown

Law enforcement agencies from several countries say they have infiltrated and disrupted a ransomware syndicate behind cyber attacks around the world.

Firms less keen as emission cuts move beyond quick wins

Firms less keen as emission cuts move beyond quick wins

Firms less keen as emission cuts move beyond quick wins

Firms less keen as emission cuts move beyond quick wins

Cost savings, not saving the planet, are front of mind for Aussie businesses working on decarbonisation plans, and they're lagging their peers, a survey finds.

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Health technology cracks code for patients and profits

A team of mentors is combining medical future funding with the tools of venture capitalism to turn the best digital health ideas into gadgets, jobs and exports.

High-risk AI use could be banned by new task force

Using artificial intelligence technology in risky tasks such as social scoring and biometric identification could be banned in Australia by a new group.

Aussie firms urged to deploy AI to save productivity

Artificial intelligence tools could rescue Australia from low productivity levels, a conference has heard, and banish "busy work" for employees.

Queensland solar farm tapped to power technology giant

Amazon will launch operations at its first solar farm project in Queensland, with the 500-hectare site to generate enough power for 60,000 homes.

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'Back to the future' as Uber launches phone service

Like taxis before them, Uber has revealed plans to launch a phone hotline as part of a new service designed to get more seniors on board.

Meta reveals plans to launch AI services in Australia

The firm behind Facebook has bold ambitions for artificial intelligence, with Mark Zuckerberg announcing plans to create the world's most popular AI services.

Nine's 'sexist' AI image of MP labelled a wake-up call

Nine News' inappropriate use of AI imagery of a Victorian MP during a bulletin has been called a wake-up call for how businesses use the technology.

Musk's Neuralink implants brain chip in first human

The first human patient has received an implant from Elon Musk's Neuralink company, the billionaire CEO has announced.

AI tech predicted to soar amid calls for an Aussie GPT

The use of artificial intelligence technology is expected to skyrocket in 2024 but experts warn of potential risks and the need for an Australian made version.

New rules warn of AI data poisoning, attacks and theft

Australia's top cybersecurity agency has issued guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence technology, warning businesses about privacy and data risks.

Picture perfect AI phone tools to blur lines of reality

Generative artificial intelligence can create stunning content but experts warn strict rules are needed to ensure viewers know what’s real and what's fake.

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