Social media misinformation to be policed by watchdog
The communications watchdog will be given new powers to crack down on misinformation on digital platforms under proposed federal laws.
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Meta’s latest news ban an error but maybe not next time
Facebook parent company Meta has told an inquiry it did not intend to block news stories from its platforms in August, but it is keeping its options open.
Aussies want AI restrictions, though most don’t use it
Generative AI tools are a concern for a growing number of Australians, a report has found, even though only two in five have tried the technology.
‘Sad reality’ for troubled ex-TV star despite court win
Former Seven Network host Andrew O'Keefe was just hours away from having his driver's licence reinstated when he was recognised by police and pulled over.
Ex-TV star O’Keefe released on bail after new charges
Disgraced former TV star Andrew O'Keefe has secured bail after being charged with stalking and breaching an AVO after an incident in Sydney's eastern suburbs.
Bruce Lehrmann fights $2m bankruptcy threat with appeal
Bruce Lehrmann's bid to appeal a defamation loss and findings he raped Brittany Higgins could be tripped up as Ten tries to bankrupt him over a legal bill.
Planned Nine newspaper strike to hit Olympics coverage
Journalists at Nine's newspapers will strike during the opening weekend of the Paris Olympics if the company doesn't come forward with a better pay offer.
Calls for law as AI rogues plunder Australian creatives
One actor's voice was cloned after producers cancelled his contract while another's was used in a pornographic ad without her consent, an AI inquiry has heard.
Why Australian news could be banned from Facebook again
Banishing Australian news content from Facebook could devastate media outlets and disadvantage audiences, an inquiry into social media has heard.
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Telstra, Optus end Google deals after watchdog warning
Internet behemoth Google paid Australia's top two telcos to be the default search engine on Android phones for seven years, the competition watchdog has found.
Watchdog warning ends Google deal with Telstra, Optus
Telstra and Optus have agreed to stop accepting payments from Google under deals to pre-install the tech giant's search software as default on their phones.
Murdoch’s News Corp suffers sharp decline in profit
Despite a heavy drop in profitability for the financial year, News Corp has "sound reasons for optimism" as the Murdoch-owned company seeks to leverage AI.
Murdoch’s News Corp cops huge hit to full-year profits
Despite a heavy drop in profitability for the financial year, News Corp bounced back in the second half and sees "auspicious conditions" ahead.
ABC denies Higgins’ address concerned Bruce Lehrmann
The ABC has denied a speech by Brittany Higgins was about Bruce Lehrmann as the broadcaster seeks to toss the ex-Liberal staffer's defamation case against it.
Total TikTok ban should be next step: US commissioner
A US commissioner has told a federal inquiry a total ban on the social media app TikTok should be considered to deal with possible security concerns.
Qld journalists sources partially shielded
Queensland journalists won't face prosecution for refusing to name confidential sources in court after the state passed media shield laws.
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 columnist panned after Nazi analogy
The Anti-Defamation Commission has called for an end to Nazi analogies after a columnist compared Queensland public servants to Joseph Goebbels.