Technology
In-app-propriate: renters quizzed on personal details
10 December
Thousands of renters are being forced to use digital platforms and apps to manage their accommodation even though the technology can demand deeply personal information and charge fees. Questions in rental apps can range from an applicant’s marital...[Read More]
Search hit: court orders massive fine against Google
3 December
Internet giant Google will be forced to pay a $55 million fine for signing anti-competitive deals with the nation’s two largest telcos that banned the pre-installation of competing search engines on smartphones. Federal Court Justice Mark...[Read More]
Australia’s social media ban facing court challenge
26 November
Australia’s social media ban for children under the age of 16 is facing a High Court challenge. The world-leading restrictions kick in on December 10, with children set to be booted from platforms including Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and...[Read More]
‘I own my face’: AI deepfake victims may be able to sue
26 November
Victims of artificial intelligence deepfakes may be able to sue if their face or voice are stolen without their consent under proposed laws. Independent senator David Pocock is introducing a bill to federal parliament and says the government has not...[Read More]
The roles expected to be in hot demand from AI boom
19 November
Artificial intelligence will result in fewer jobs in the short term, but workers in some occupations may benefit from increased demand for their skills, employers predict. Despite considerable debate about the extent of disruption AI is likely to...[Read More]
Smart Homes: 3 advantages of having one
5 November
While smart home technology has been around since the 1990s, people are just beginning to appreciate having it. The devices in a smart home are interconnected and accessible from a single hub, such as a smartphone, tablet, laptop or gaming console....[Read More]
Creatives celebrate copyright protection from AI mining
29 October
Artists welcome Labor’s decision to rule out copyright law changes that would have allowed tech giants to mine creative works to train artificial intelligence. The exemption, which was floated by the Productivity Commission in August, would have...[Read More]
Make cyber security a daily habit this month – October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, a great time to check your personal and business digital defences.
8 October
Just like locking your front door, cyber security should be part of the daily routine for your business and employees. Here are some tips your business can put in place to stay safe online. To protect your employees’ personal information, chat...[Read More]
Banned by AI bots: fresh call for social media referee
1 October
Australians need a social media referee to reinstate accounts unfairly shut down by artificial intelligence bots, a regulator warns following hundreds of complaints. The Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman joined the call for a powerful online...[Read More]
‘Pay up’: artists, authors argue AI steals their work
1 October
Australian musicians and authors are fighting a proposal to allow artificial intelligence to scrape data from their work, fearing the technology will mimic or steal their art. The Productivity Commission floated the idea of a text and data mining...[Read More]
Aussie businesses are risking data in race to use AI
24 September
One in three Australian businesses are using free artificial intelligence tools to boost their productivity, a report has found, and most are sharing confidential company data with the software despite the risks. HP and Microsoft revealed the trend...[Read More]
Red tape tying Australia’s digital rollout in knots
10 September
Australia risks getting left behind by the AI wave because of red tape stopping firms from building essential digital infrastructure, the head of the nation’s biggest telco warns. The telecommunications sector will be essential to supporting the...[Read More]
Prize shines light on top Aussie women in STEM research
20 August
Women working in science, technology, engineering or mathematics sectors are being encouraged to apply for a world-first prize for emerging researchers. The inaugural Marie Krogh Young Women in Science prize, launched by healthcare company Novo...[Read More]
Our top tips for Scams Awareness Week: ATO
14 August
If you could only do 3 things to protect yourself from scammers this tax time, start with these tips. Tax time is in full swing and so are the scammers! Their aim? To trick you into handing over your personal information so they can steal your...[Read More]
Lack of AI playbook puts Australia down readiness ranks
23 July
Two in three Australian businesses are not ready to implement artificial intelligence, a study has found, despite most companies being committed to spending more on the technology. The lack of clear plans or trained staff has dragged Australia down...[Read More]