internet

computing and information technology internet it/computer sciences litigation and regulation political campaigns politics regulatory policy and organisation safety of citizens science and technology survey technology (general)

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.

business (general) consumers internet laws litigation and regulation networking regulatory policy and organisation safety of citizens satellite and cable service technology (general) telecommunication equipment telecommunication service

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.

computer crime computing and information technology corporate crime crime internet online research science and technology security security measures technology (general)

Businesses being held to ransom but more refuse to pay

Ransomware is on the rise in Australia, with an analysis of data breaches showing more online attacks come with a financial motive.

computer crime computing and information technology consumers election internet it/computer sciences national elections online political campaigns politics research software survey technology (general)

Aussies worry about harmful deepfakes but share anyway

Most Australian voters say they are seeing more political deepfakes online and want regulation, but some share suspect content without checking.

business (general) business enterprises computer crime computing and information technology corporate crime crime crime, law and justice internet online research security security measures software technology (general)

Key sectors most vulnerable to hacking in AI arms race

Artificial intelligence is being used to craft more dangerous cyber attacks, putting some of Australia's most critical industry sectors at greatest risk.

banking breaking_news computer crime computing and information technology crime crime, law and justice internet online technology (general)

Super funds hit in co-ordinated lump sum cyber hack

Trillions in superannuation funds have been targeted by hackers, but many funds attacked are reporting no losses as experts call for better security.

arts (general) arts, culture and entertainment book computing and information technology consumer goods culture (general) fiction internet it/computer sciences literature online software technology (general)

Authors fume over claims stolen books used to fuel AI

Writers want legal changes and compensation after a tech giant allegedly used pirated books to train its artificial intelligence model.

business (general) computing and information technology consumers economy (general) internet it/computer sciences online politics politics (general) satellite technology science and technology technology (general) wireless technology

The cost of broadband is rising, but so is its speed

Australians are paying more to access the internet but thousands more households are getting access to faster download speeds.

computing and information technology international relations internet national security politics

Call for ‘data diplomacy’ with China after DeepSeek ban

Chinese AI platform DeepSeek has been banned from government use over security concerns, but experts say more must be done to protect Australians' information.

business (general) computing and information technology economy (general) employee employer internet research science and technology software survey technology (general)

AI angst – workers fear bosses will prioritise profit

Australian workers are reluctant to embrace artificial intelligence, with fewer than one in three believing it will have a positive impact.

computing and information technology consumer goods consumer issue - lifestyle and leisure consumers health health treatment internet medical research research software technology (general)

Diet time: why a watch may tell if you’re eating greens

Health sensors could track even more vital signs from your skin in future, including your blood sugar levels and vegetable intake.

business (general) computing and information technology economy (general) internet online politics politics (general) science and technology social issues (general) technology (general)

A decade past its due date, the NBN promises to deliver

Removing copper connections from the National Broadband Network will come at a cost of more than $6 billion but tech experts say the move will be worth it.

computing and information technology consumers international law internet lifestyle and leisure litigation and regulation online regulatory policy and organisation social issues (general) software technology (general)

Aussie TikTok users brace as clock ticks down to US ban

An exodus to other Chinese apps, a jump in prominence but a dive in content: speculation is raging over what a US TikTok ban will mean for its Aussie users.

employee employer employment internet market trend science and technology software technology (general)

Artificial intelligence ‘secret weapon’ for landing job

From writing cover letters to brainstorming interview questions, Australian jobseekers are using artificial intelligence tools to help land their next role.

computing and information technology consumer goods consumer issue - lifestyle and leisure consumers internet research and development science and technology technology (general)

Friendly robots, AI litter boxes: the new tech frontier

Wild, weird and unexpected gadgets have been shown in Las Vegas as part of an annual tech fest, with AI powering some household devices for the first time.

internet mass media media news media online politics

‘Alarming’ move by Meta raises misinformation fears

Meta's decision to end its third-party fact checks could put Australian democracy at risk amid an explosion of misinformation and disinformation, leaders warn.

computing and information technology internet mass media media news media online science and technology social issues (general) technology (general)

X Corp welcomes Meta’s thumbs-down for fact-checking

Rival social network X has applauded Meta's decision to follow its lead on ditching fact-checking, with its CEO calling the move an endorsement.

computing and information technology consumer goods consumers internet it/computer sciences market trend online science and technology software technology (general)

CES 2025: tech firms promise AI robots, cars, fridges

Robots, self-driving cars and AI-powered work colleagues may not be far away, according to predictions aired at the Consumer Electronics Show.

computing and information technology consumer goods consumers internet online productivity science and technology software technology (general) wireless technology

Apple launches its big AI push but is it too late?

Features launching on Apple devices will write a story, draw an image and summarise articles but the AI push helped by ChatGPT arrives after those of rivals.

internet mass media news media online politics social issues (general)

Tech giants to be charged if they fail to pay for news

In a bid to return revenue to Australian news publishers, the government will charge tech giants if they do not pay for local journalism.

business (general) computing and information technology crime, law and justice economy (general) internet online science and technology software technology (general)

AI used to target election fraud and criminal deepfakes

Government agencies are teaming up with Microsoft to track disinformation and criminal acts, with plans to use AI to detect attempts to interfere in elections.

adult education advanced training business (general) computing and information technology economy (general) education further education internet online retraining science and technology technology (general)

Wanted: one million Aussies, Kiwis to learn AI skills

Microsoft wants to train at least one million Australians and New Zealanders in how to use AI tools over the next two years as part of a worldwide push.

computing and information technology consumer issue - lifestyle and leisure consumers internet market trend online research technology (general)

It’s a love story: how Taylor Swift bested Donald Trump

The personalities, topics and major news events that dominated Australian internet searches in 2024 have been revealed by Google.

act of terror breaking_news espionage and intelligence internet justice and rights online politics terrorism

Police, spy agencies could access encrypted messages

Right-wing extremism is threatening Australia and tackling the issue could require authorities to gain access to Australians' encrypted messages.

indigenous people internet

Half of remote communities cut off from mobile services

While internet access in remote areas is improving, half of Indigenous communities still lack mobile phone services.

economy, business and finance internet retail

Price-conscious Aussies spend up on record Black Friday

The cost-of-living crisis is driving more and more people towards sales, delivering retailers a bonanza on the increasingly popular Black Friday.

breaking_news children internet mass media media parent and child politics telecommunication service

Social media ban ‘significant risk’ to child’s rights

A blanket social media ban for Australians under 16 has been criticised for limiting rights and not having enough privacy safeguards for all users.

economy, business and finance government internet national security science and technology telecommunication service

New routes to secure internet for Australia, Pacific

New cables will entrench Australia's role as a state-of-the-art connection point for large volumes of data in a global digital ecosystem, project partners say.

alternative energy casino and gambling economic policy economy (general) house building inflation and deflation internet manufacturing and engineering politics renewable energy social issue

Labor notches win as time runs out on political year

Labor has chalked up a last-minute legislative victory, with the Greens backing its housing scheme, as several MPs bid Canberra farewell.

children internet media politics

Social media age ban coming ‘as soon as possible’: PM

A push to ban children younger than 16 from using social media platforms is likely to secure cross-party support and pass parliament as soon as next week.

Stay up to date

Thank you for sign up!