River clean-up flows into data centre climate debate
A tech giant plans to rescue millions of litres of drinking water from an Australian river as debate continues over data centre climate commitments.
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US came for our rare earths, will be back for more
A former ambassador to the US has touted Australia's mining resource advantages, saying they will attract more capital from the US and UK.
Vibe check for outback town as corporate suits descend
Laid-back residents of Australia's gold capital are about to be inundated by business types in suits and RM Williams boots as a mining forum comes to town.
Social App taken to court over terror related content
A popular messaging platform has been accused of failing to remove violent extremist content from its platform, sparking legal action by the online watchdog.
OpenAI rogue agent compromises account at second firm
The rogue agent that escaped from OpenAI has compromised a customer at a second tech company.
Power struggle: data centre energy rules spark concerns
Future data centre proposals may need to come with renewable energy plans but not all governments or organisations agree with the change.
Energy giant took weeks to respond to major data breach
Almost one million Origin Energy customers are being warned about potential scam activity after their data was leaked in a suspected hack.
‘Easier to target’: water, power firms face rising risk
Australian utility providers are being warned to tighten their security and isolate vital parts of their operations as disruptive online attacks spread.
Renewable energy projects must power data centre boom
Australia's growing number of large-scale data centres must be powered by renewable energy, groups say, or they risk raising power prices for all users.
‘Very successful’: emergency alert exceeds expectations
A landmark test of Australia's new mobile emergency warning system which involved a siren blaring from phones is being hailed by authorities as a success.
Women ‘listed for sex’ on alleged AI deepfake posters
Detectives say a man hijacked women's faces for AI porn posters, advertising them for sex and leaving them humiliated, fearful and deeply distressed.
New laws to force tech giants to unmask online trolls
Social media companies would be compelled to name and shame anonymous online abusers under state-first legal protections to help guard kids online.
Calls grow for urgent rules to curb AI data centre rush
Delays bringing in new standards for data centres risk leaving a window for big tech companies to avoid stricter environmental regulations, advocates warn.
New rules for AI as critics lash ‘energy vampires’
Australia will introduce laws to govern artificial intelligence and data centres in less than a year, but they can't come soon enough for some advocates.
‘Deceiving’ AI tech to be expanded in Australia
Artificial intelligence technology can already blackmail humans and hack computer systems, a minister warns, and an Australian agency is testing its limits.
WiseTech co-founder walks as chair, but stays on board
An Australian tech giant's co-founder has relinquished his lead board role but will remain a director while denying allegations of sexual and visa exploitation.
AI on the sly: more Aussies are using chatbots for work
Australian employees are turning to artificial intelligence tools to get ahead at work without the knowledge or permission of their employers.
AI companies urged to pay up or stay out of Australia
Australian news outlets are under threat from a growing number of hungry tech companies, including artificial intelligence firms which do not pay for content.
Aussie AI boost: $500m network planned for major cities
Australia's internet infrastructure is not ready to handle increasing artificial intelligence demand, according to one telco that plans to build more fibre.
‘Big tech wants this to fail’: beef-up for social ban
Tougher laws will be introduced to address widespread non-compliance with Australia's world-first social media age restrictions.
Aussie music stars furious at big AI song scrape
Australia's greatest musical hits have been used in AI training datasets. Artists who've found their work using a new search tool say they're furious.
Beware AI cowboys: warning amid data centre stampede
The race to build data centres could come with a risk: "fly-by-night" operators with little concern for Australia's best interests.
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The AI trap: firms buy too much tech, too little talent
More businesses are investing in artificial intelligence to boost productivity but a leading tech firm says they are not all getting investments right.
Why whales are making Star Wars sounds in Aussie waters
Researchers are installing more underwater microphones to track whale migration in Australia and they are already hearing out-of-this-world calls.
Click check: social network urges users to find fakes
Digital platforms are being flooded with AI-generated misinformation and many Australians are not checking before spreading it further.
AI’s thirst trap: tech giant taps into recycled water
One Australian state is set to get a data centre cooled with recycled water after criticism that the artificial intelligence hubs consume too many resources.
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$50K in a day: why firms are struggling with AI costs
In the rush to adopt artificial intelligence, some companies are blowing their budgets and failing to recognise the importance of human workers.
Former AI exec convicted after drunken pub gig punch-up
A cybersecurity expert's anger management problems have cost him a job at a high-powered tech company and landed him with two criminal convictions.
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Britain to ban under 16s from social media
Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Britain will ban under-16s from using various social media apps.
Why teachers are creating AI-powered classroom helpers
An Australian made artificial intelligence platform is letting educators create their own teaching aides, some of whom simulate scenarios from the real world.
‘Take a breath’: Google tells Aussies to relax about AI
Workers need to stress less about the impact of artificial intelligence on their jobs, Google's Australian managing director says, and adapt to the disruption.