Caution urged as AI tools backed for use in schools
Visiting artificial intelligence experts say Australian students should use AI tools such as ChatGPT in classrooms but they need to be warned about risks.
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Broadband in the boondocks delivers big jobs boost
Households in regional and remote areas are benefiting most from faster broadband, which is also creating more jobs, according to a report.
Digital dilemma for remote Indigenous communities
Low incomes and poor infrastructure have left remote First Nations communities among the most digitally excluded people in the country.
eHarmony accused of toxic relationship with customers
Dating site eHarmony is facing court action after hundreds of singles complained to the consumer watchdog over subscription traps and misleading pricing.
Realestate.com.au owner sees property market rebounding
REA Group says that the fundamentals of the property market are strong and buyer enquiries and house prices have both returned to growth.
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Another big Aussie telco signs with Elon Musk’s SpaceX
Australian mobile phone users are being promised greater coverage after Optus announced a partnership with SpaceX to boost its reach.
Expert unit tackles ‘scamdemic’ bilking Aussie millions
While the federal government has assembled a team of scam-busting experts to target investment swindles, a consumer group says alternative action is needed.
Premier highlights social media’s role in youth crime
Young people boasting about crimes on social media can lead to copycats, and platforms have a role to play in moderating posts, the Queensland premier says.
FBI arrests National Guardsman for intelligence leaks
A US National Guard member is in custody over a leak of highly classified documents, an alarming breach that has Washington on edge over the potential damage.
Twitter to relax ban on political ads
Twitter says it will relax its policy for "cause-based" ads in the US, reversing a three-year-old ban as its new owner Elon Musk tries to pump up revenue.
Fire Rescue Victoria confirms cyber attack
Cyber criminals have attacked systems of Fire Rescue Victoria but the agency insists public safety has not been compromised.
Qld shooting is a wake-up call: analysts
A Queensland man's posts online leading up to a shooting attack in which he and five people died have raised concerns about the growth of conspiracy theories.
Companies fined $33.5m over NBN claims
Telstra, Optus and TPG have been fined after failing to tell customers they couldn't achieve the internet speed they were paying for.
Connectivity a lifeline for bush patients
The AMA is urging the government to improve mobile and internet coverage in the bush, particularly as several states endure major floods.
YouTube full of conspiracies, study says
Research conducted by the University of Sydney and QUT has found YouTube may have played a role in spreading conspiracy theories.
COVID most googled term in 20 years
Google has revealed Australians are most interested in information on COVID-19, op shops and bushfires.
Queensland businesses prize digital skills
More than two thirds of Queensland businesses say a need for strong digital skills among their workers would have a moderate to critical impact on their future.
Optus customer data hit in cyber attack
Phone and internet provider Optus has been hit by a major cyber attack, prompting concerns customer data has been compromised.
Optus hack breaches trove of customer data
Optus has contacted customers whose personal details may have been stolen by hackers a day after alerting media to a cyber attack of unknown origin.
Laws questioned after Optus cyber attack
The federal opposition says a major cyber attack which may have placed customer's private information at risk is a dramatic wake-up call for the government.
Elon Musk is taking Twitter private
Elon Musk has reached an agreement to buy Twitter for $61 billion, promising a more lenient touch to policing content on the social media platform.
Qld unveils $190m school internet plan
Queensland will spend $190 million to turbocharge the speed of internet in 1258 schools, including connecting 40 regional establishments to fibre optics.
ACCC action may improve user protection
The competition watchdog's legal action against Facebook owner Meta for allowing scam cryptocurrency ads could force online giants to better protect users