Microsoft outage exposes Aussie data to huge risk
Massive amounts of potentially sensitive data may have bypassed security arrangements during a 24-hour Microsoft outage, a peak cyber security body says.
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Microsoft services fully recover after global outage
Microsoft says its services have fully recovered after a global outage that impacted crippled communications for businesses and governments.
Australian businesses count cost of Microsoft wipe out
A global Microsoft blackout has already cost business and government departments billions of dollars with warnings it could ruin financially struggling firms.
Microsoft struggles with outage, regrets business chaos
The tech titan says the ongoing outage that hampered thousands of businesses and government entities doesn't appear to be the result of malicious activity.
Nvidia boss quits chip maker, exports face scrutiny
Chip exports from the US to China face tougher restrictions after Nvidia boss Jensen Huang resigned following reports of two extramarital affairs.
Artificial intelligence, nuclear power a costly combo
Powering Australia's growing number of data centres using small nuclear reactors could take decades and cost billions of dollars more than renewable energy.
Ukraine says crucial satellite service again throttled
Volodymyr Zelenskiy says speed restrictions have again been imposed on Ukraine's Starshield satellite service, "helping the Russians kill more".
Remote television failures driving up internet costs
Access to the internet in remote communities is on the rise but with two thirds of residents streaming from their phones, so is the cost of digital inclusion.
Internet watchdog plays down fears over censorship
Concerns that religious teachings and genuine debate will be stifled under a looming online safety overhaul have been batted away by the eSafety commissioner.
US Congress summons Nvidia boss over ‘spy interactions’
An investigation by the tech giant, the FBI and now US Congress into the executive's affair has again put the spotlight on espionage activities by Beijing.
Burnout warning as AI rolled out for public servants
Concerns of AI being used to automate decisions within the public service have been raised, with memories of the robodebt scandal also lingering.
Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic files for IPO
Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic has filed papers to sell shares to the public for the first time.
Flower farmers’ daughter takes on blooming rubbish
A young woman who grew up watching tulips grow in her parents' hot houses has her own blossoming business diverting tonnes of floristry plastic from landfill.
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Aussie sun meets US tech in carbon capture experiment
Technology that captures carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and uses sunlight to release it will be tested in Australia as part of an international partnership.
Global glitch triggers ‘rat race’ to lock down websites
Businesses and governments have raced against time - and hackers - to fix an AI-discovered vulnerability that led to thousands of websites going offline.
Australia should ‘roll out red carpet’ for data centres
Clear rules and less 'green tape' are needed to ensure tech giants don't abandon Australia and take investments elsewhere, a climate leader warns.
AI-driven workplace surveillance sparks rights warning
Worker's rights must be considered as part of the rollout of artificial intelligence, say experts fronting an inquiry into the emerging technology.
‘Biting heads off puppies’: AI’s threat to elections
Australia's election regulator has warned artificial intelligence is making democracy harder to protect, but doesn't believe it's all up to him to fix.
Cyberattack hits French store fridges, sparks fires
A cyberattack has disrupted refrigeration systems in supermarkets belonging to several major French food retail chains, turning up the heat inside.
‘Dog’s breakfast’: online safety laws face last hurdle
Social media safety laws are likely to pass parliament, but a key minor party has demanded they go further in reining in big tech.
Australia’s AI business opportunity lies with expansion
One of Australia's major banks has told an inquiry that expanding AI models and data centres could create opportunities for local businesses to grow.
Billions in tech infrastructure needed for data centres
Telstra says Australia needs a significant boost in physical cabling and technological understanding if data centres are going to be built in rural areas.
Cyber firm labels AI without regulation as ‘wild west’
Australia can't afford to just pull up the drawbridge against artificial intelligence threats, experts say, urging the government to force AI to be safer.
AI companies want to bypass copyright laws for content
Major US tech companies have bluntly told an inquiry they want to use Australian content to train models without having to honour the country's copyright rules.
Online gaming giants told to lift safety standards
Some major tech companies are not doing enough to keep children safe online, the eSafety Commission warns as it threatens further penalties.
Top US tech firms sign accord to ‘self-police’ AI
Donald Trump has backed industry self-regulation over government rules in the face of concern about accelerating artificial intelligence development.
Why OpenAI gave such a candid apology for its breach
The company behind a rogue AI agent that breached national data appears to be co-operating well with the government, but the reason why is not simple.
Warning Medicare breach is no excuse to burn AI bridges
Labor has been warned Australia's cyber safety is more at risk if it targets an AI company that unknowingly hacked a government website.
PM boosts calls for global AI response after US hack
Further hacks into government websites by AI agents have reinforced the need for global standards for the technology, the prime minister has urged.
‘Only do it together’: PM’s call to arms to UN leaders
Anthony Albanese has stressed the need for countries to put aside differences to collectively tackle global issues like AI during a national address to the UN.
‘AI could be a risk to humanity’: company CEOs warn UN
The heads of major artificial intelligence firms have pleaded with the United Nations to set controls over the burgeoning technology.