No tuning out as influencers reshape political campaign
Politicians need to find new ways to reach young voters or risk irrelevance, one of Australia's most prominent social media commentators says.
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Aussie authors launch bid to close the book on AI theft
More than 1700 Australian authors have reported their works were stolen to train AI software but experts say lawsuits may be a gamble and new laws are needed.
Mark Zuckerberg takes the stand in historic Meta trial
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has faced questions about his intentions in acquiring Instagram on the first day of a historic antitrust trial.
Social media push to foster respectful relationships
A social media campaign aims to help young men call out disrespect against women after research found many did not know how to do so.
Most workers feel overwhelmed by AI but bosses want it
Four out of every five Aussie workers are overwhelmed by changes at work but most executives want to use artificial intelligence to create bigger transitions.
‘Hostile’ ABC partisan on Gaza conflict views: lawyer
The ABC has been accused of being hostile and partisan by calling a casual radio host an activist for sharing her views on the conflict in Gaza.
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Ita Buttrose tried to expedite ABC host’s dismissal
Ita Buttrose asked if a casual ABC radio host who shared a post on the Israel-Gaza war could be kicked off air despite a decision to keep her for all shifts.
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Grillings end in salvo by ABC host fired over Gaza post
The ABC has been put under the spotlight with various bosses grilled over why a fill-in radio host was dismissed after sharing a post on the Israel-Gaza war.
ABC host labelled anti-Semite in wave of complaints
A torrent of complaints about ABC host Antoinette Lattouf accused the fill-in presenter of anti-Semitism and turning the broadcaster into a Hamas mouthpiece.
ABC exec ‘didn’t like’ Buttrose comments on axed journo
The ABC executive who took journalist Antoinette Lattouf off air says he was "between a rock and a hard place" after network chair Ita Buttrose became involved.
Experts warn of AI onslaught ahead of federal election
AI-generated imagery and footage will be used to try to sway voters at the ballot box at this year's federal election, experts say.
‘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.
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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.
Australians warned: Meta to stop muzzling false claims
Australians are likely to see more false content and abuse on their Facebook, Instagram and Threads feeds when Meta ditches fact-checking problematic posts.
Meta shelves US fact checking in major policy reversal
Meta is ending its fact-checking program with third parties in the United States, saying fact checkers have their own biases.
Julian Assange marks first Christmas since release
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has marked his first Christmas since his release from prison in a rare photo shared by his wife Stella Assange.
Foxtel sale a game changer for sports fans, industry
The $3.4 billion sale of Foxtel Group to British streaming behemoth DAZN is being called a landmark for Australian sports broadcasting.
Social media ban won’t stop online risks, experts warn
Banning children from traditional social media platforms might not be as straightforward as Australian parents are being led to believe.
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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.
Teen social media ban a step closer despite concerns
A social media ban is looming for Australians aged under 16 after the measure to force restrictions on many platforms cleared its first hurdle in parliament.
‘Knee-jerk reaction’ social media ban set to pass
A proposal to ban children from social media is expected to become law despite experts and politicians arguing it may not make the internet safer for kids.
Rush to pass social media ban angers experts, MPs
As parliament prepares to stop people younger than 16 using social media, the government has been accused of trying to ram through the laws without scrutiny.
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Why your words and photos might already be training AI
More tech companies are introducing AI features to their services, and authors and experts warn it can be hard – if not impossible – to opt out.
Warning Australians’ data at risk in social media ban
Global tech giant Meta and X owner Elon Musk warn the federal government's push to ban people younger than 16 from social media will affect all Australians.
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.
Alan Jones hit with more charges as his friends respond
Prominent Australians have responded to the dramatic arrest of Alan Jones as police hit the once-powerful broadcaster with more indecent assault allegations.
Silent Alan Jones to fight indecent assault charges
Broadcaster Alan Jones has been granted bail after being, charged with 24 offences against eight victims between 2001 and 2019, when he dominated the airwaves.
ABC chair worried about rise of fact-less AI news
The threat to editorial guardrails due to the rise of AI and what it means for truth and democracy is worrying, according to ABC chair Kim Williams.
Baby Shark won’t bite: YouTube entertainers issue plea
Prominent Australian children's entertainers are urging the federal government to pardon YouTube from its proposed social media ban to save an industry.
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Social media ban ‘unenforceable’, experts say
Keeping Australian children under 16 off social media will be unenforceable and tech giants should not be tasked with age verification, experts say.
Social media ban nearly past the post as queries remain
A social media ban for children younger than 16 is set to come into effect in 2025 after state leaders signed off on the "world-leading" measure.