‘Congratulations!’ AI tells user mulling assisted death
A senior Liberal MP has recalled the troubling encounter his terminally ill constituent had with an AI chatbot during an inquiry into the emergent technology.
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Aussie mining giant to hit the track in Formula E debut
An Australian team could join the world's biggest electric racing series, with the company behind its rapid-charging technology preparing to step onto the grid.
Albanese to take digital safety push to United Nations
The prime minister will meet with tech executives and world leaders as part of a week-long visit to the US, culminating in an address to the United Nations.
King warns AI leaders of ‘existential dangers’
"Surely we need sufficient means of control before it is all too late?" King Charles has told heads of artificial intelligence companies at a Scotland summit.
Multimillion-dollar boost to create ‘climate unicorns’
Artificial intelligence firms might be dominating headlines but a $30 million program aims to put renewable energy start-ups in the funding spotlight.
Apple unveils passport-shaped foldable phone called Duo
Apple has unveiled its latest generation of iPhones including a version that folds over that it calls Duo.
AI revolution hinges on data centre ‘social licence’
Data centre and artificial intelligence leaders have been told Australia risks missing a "fourth industrial revolution" if it cannot allay public concerns.
‘Putting choice back’: algorithm axing in the spotlight
Labor wants to put power back in the hands of social media users by forcing tech companies to introduce minimum standards under a digital duty of care.
Blanket bans on AI could cause ‘data centre panic’
Business peak bodies have cautioned against uniform rules for how data centres are powered, warning it could stifle investment in the technology.
Cheaper, smarter and tougher: $105m bet on Aussie solar
Twenty Australian solar research projects will attract a record investment to improve the technology and help to lower costs.
Kids leaning into AI as literacy levels decline
Young Australians' changing media consumption habits have sparked fears among researchers, as many kids seek out news via generative artificial intelligence.
No smart glasses ban as traders told to police use
The federal government has called for venues to make efforts to stop non-consensual recording with smart glasses, as privacy fears are raised about the devices.
‘No carve-out’: Labor clarifies data centre energy deal
Queensland and the NT will be able to power AI data centres with coal and gas, but ministers want guarantees that energy prices won't rise as a result.
Roaches to the rescue: cyborg insects to deliver aid
Swarms of cyborg cockroaches could deliver critical care to people trapped in a tight spot, with researchers turning tiny insects into search and rescue titans.
US states, Meta agree to settle claims over child harms
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has agreed to a settlement in a US lawsuit concerning the use of its platforms by children, according to a court document.
‘Get it out’: ARIA charts ban AI-generated music
Fully AI-generated music will be banned from Australia's ARIA music charts from Friday in a move to support human artistry.
PM vows to take data centre policy to United Nations
Data centre regulation could be like the social media ban and become the next area of technology Australia leads the world in, the prime minister says.
No free rides: cheap e-scooters fail to win commuters
Providing e-scooter and e-bike riders more convenient parking options could make more of a difference than cutting the price of a ride.
I’m not human: ChatGPT warns teens about AI attachment
Underage artificial intelligence users will see a different side to OpenAI's chatbot in future, with changes reminding them it cannot be a friend.
Meta rejects claims it sought to hook kids to platforms
Opening statements have been made in a pivotal trial for Meta where US states are seeking damages for social media harms to children.
AI powers growing threat to Australia’s energy networks
Artificial intelligence is fuelling a surge in sophisticated online attacks and Australia's energy system could be a future target.
French top court blocks social media ban for under-15s
Legislation passed by French MPs to ban under-15s from accessing social media infringes upon freedom of expression, the country's top court says.
AI detection tools miss the mark for student assessment
Using artificial intelligence detection software in universities could risk undermining, rather than protecting, academic integrity.
Meta, others to face thousands of addiction lawsuits
An appeals court in the US has permitted thousands of lawsuits to move forward against Meta, Google, TikTok, Snapchat and other social media companies.
‘Put people first’: landmark AI probe to set guardrails
The opportunities of artificial intelligence and the risks it poses to humanity will be considered by a royal commission that "puts people first".
Premier pens deal with ChatGPT developer on US trip
South Australia has inked an agreement with the developer of the world's most popular artificial intelligence chatbot, ChatGPT.
Russian warehouse hit in Ukraine’s latest deep attack
Ukrainian long-range drones have hit another Wildberries warehouse inside Russia, as Kyiv scrambles to fortify its own air defence against Moscow's attacks.
Cut-price smart glasses trigger privacy investigation
Australia's privacy watchdog has been asked to examine issues with smart glasses as access to the technology grows and a cut-price version sells out in stores.
Meta must pay $US567m to address kids’ mental health
A US court has ruled Meta to pay hundred of millions of dollars to address harms to young people caused by its platforms.
Stranger things: Aussie helps crack cosmic cold case
A team of international scientists have used cutting-edge technology, including a radio telescope in rural Australia, to open a new "cosmic window".
Power play: national law could curb data centre demands
Data centres in every state and territory could be required to supply their own renewable energy if changes are introduced at a national level.