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 are likely to see more false content and abuse on their Facebook, Instagram and Threads feeds when Meta ditches fact-checking problematic posts.
Robots, self-driving cars and AI-powered work colleagues may not be far away, according to predictions aired at the Consumer Electronics Show.
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.
In a bid to return revenue to Australian news publishers, the government will charge tech giants if they do not pay for local journalism.
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.
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.
The personalities, topics and major news events that dominated Australian internet searches in 2024 have been revealed by Google.
More than 20 communities will have free wi-fi in public spaces through a $20 million government program to address the digital divide in remote areas.
Right-wing extremism is threatening Australia and tackling the issue could require authorities to gain access to Australians' encrypted messages.
The government should appoint an artificial intelligence commissioner to oversee the technology, an inquiry has heard, amid concerns over unfair uses.
Banning children from traditional social media platforms might not be as straightforward as Australian parents are being led to believe.
The parent company for Facebook has hit out at a looming ban on under 16s for social media, labelling the process as rushed.
Australians could spend less time on the phone and the government could save money with a greater investment in digital services, a report says.
The number of online scams and cyber security threats are escalating as the federal government tries to stem the impact on Australians and businesses.
It is not just governments considering social media bans: a study shows more Australians plan to disconnect and spend less time online.
Social media giants will need to take proactive steps to protect users and improve safety features under a digital duty of care introduced by the government.
Prominent Australian children's entertainers are urging the federal government to pardon YouTube from its proposed social media ban to save an industry.
A push to ban Australian children under the age of 16 from social media has the support of families who have experienced the dark side of online content.
Australian MPs are weighing how to curtail deepfake election advertisements, but a prominent artificial intelligence expert says a ban might be unnecessary.
A lack of detail about proposed social media curbs is causing teens anxiety, young online safety and mental health representatives have told an inquiry.
Australian internet users will have their age tested before they can access some gaming and pornographic websites under wide-ranging online safety proposals.
Australia is being warned to bring in urgent laws and education to tackle AI-generated deepfake images that put companies and children at risk.
An inquiry into AI technology has recommended laws be introduced to stop deepfake political ads, but not in time for the next federal election.
A teenage media proprietor says young Australians need to know more about a proposed social media ban as it could impact their education.
Mental health experts don't support proposals to ban children from accessing social media and are warning it could have unintended consequences.
No child should be allowed to access social media networks in Australia, an inquiry has heard, and parents would also benefit from a blanket ban.
Google's generative AI tool will explain search results in Australia as part of a technology trial but experts warn to watch for serious or funny mistakes.
The communications watchdog will be given new powers to crack down on misinformation on digital platforms under proposed federal laws.
As the federal government comes under pressure on weakened hate speech laws, fresh penalties will apply for disclosing private information online.
Experts are calling for changes to privacy laws after Meta revealed Australian photos from Facebook and Instagram were being used to train AI tools.
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