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Tech firms ‘taking the mickey’ on teen social media ban

Despite a compliance report saying a large share of teens are still using social media, the government has hailed its youth ban a success.

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Meta, Google lose US trial over social media addiction

A US jury has ruled YouTube and Instagram were ‌negligent in the design ‌of their apps ⁠and the companies that own them failed to warn about their dangers.

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Meta ordered to pay $US375m over child exploitation

A lawsuit accused tech giant Meta of allowing predators unfettered access to underage users and connecting them with victims.

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Roving robots may keep the sun shining on solar panels

Originally designed for mining sites, some autonomous robots are being redeployed to solar farms to perform dirty work that is dangerous to humans.

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Four minutes a day: Aussie adults fail to break a sweat

Australia may be a nation of walkers rather than runners, as a national study finds adults complete less strenuous exercise than many would expect.

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Homemade chips: $20m boost for Aussie quantum leader

A company planning to create the world's first commercial quantum computer will get a multimillion-dollar boost to achieve it in Australia.

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Aussies could miss big payday due to basic AI skills

Millions of Australian workers are using artificial intelligence tools with only a basic understanding, and could boost their salaries with more training.

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Free midday power just the start for energy equity

Zero-cost daytime energy is about capitalising on Australia's solar success story but more could be done to ensure renters and apartment occupants benefit.

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Aussies to build GPS alternative for self-driving cars

Cars, rockets and mining vehicles could drive themselves even when the global positioning system goes dark if a Sydney company succeeds in its mission.

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AI could devalue your degree, federal government warns

AI could make soft skills like judgment more important for workers than traditional university degrees, assistant minister Andrew Leigh will say in a speech.

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Aussie firm to roll out AI-in-a-box in regional areas

A network of portable data centres could be installed throughout Australia's regions as part of a plan to power artificial intelligence with renewable energy.

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Aussie researchers create a robot vacuum for oil spills

A prototype is no larger than a shoe but Australian engineers plan to supersize their oil-consuming robot to tackle sea pollution.

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Driving change: inside the autonomous car revolution

More self-driving cars will navigate streets around the world this year but some are yet to be convinced the technology is roadworthy.

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Why the best way around traffic may be flying above it

Australia has been promised a future filled with flying taxis before but the innovative machines may finally be approaching take-off.

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Flying taxis poised to swoop down for Brisbane Olympics

Once promised in science fiction, flying taxis are expected to become reality within months and Australia is among the candidates to host them.

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Tech giant plans 800 million AI gadgets by Christmas

If your smartphone does not feature artificial intelligence, it could add the technology soon, with one manufacturer planning to double down on its investment.

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How AI is helping criminals target more victims online

Cyber criminals are turning to artificial intelligence tools to write malicious code, proofread scam emails and increase the volume of their attacks.

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Triple-zero outages and changes trigger more complaints

Complaints about telecommunications services are rising in Australia and faulty and disconnected mobile phone connections are making the biggest impact.

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Aussies splash cash on tech but prices tipped to rise

Consumers are spending big on smartphones and games consoles despite a tight economy, JB Hi-Fi says, but the cost of some gadgets could rise.

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Valentine’s warning as AI fuels ‘insidious’ love scams

Criminals are feeding Australians' social media information into AI to create targeted romance scams ahead of Valentine's Day.

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Aussies ditch copper for fibre to boost download speeds

More Australians are upgrading their broadband connections, choosing faster plans and setting download records, NBN Co has revealed.

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Artificial announcers to be outed in radio rule refresh

Radio stations must reveal if they are using AI voices to host radio shows under a revised code of practice although rules will not apply to all segments.

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Not a real doctor: AI struggles to treat human patients

Tasked with identifying common medical conditions and recommending treatment, artificial intelligence can deliver deadly advice.

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Australian social media ban both a success and failure

Australian laws banning children from social media have the world talking but two months in, experts say they are far from foolproof.

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Tech companies campaign to bring SXSW back to Australia

Brisbane might have secured the Olympic Games but a grassroots campaign is asking the state government to consider adopting another big event.

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Australia’s quantum leap: $20m boost for homegrown firm

Quantum technology that promises to outsmart artificial intelligence could be made in Australia after an investment in a Sydney company.

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It’s not just you: fake videos look more real than ever

Artificially intelligent image creation tools are becoming more sophisticated and easier to use but that is making it harder to tell what is real online.

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Taking a swing: Aussie Open serves AI insights to fans

Tennis-talking robots, virtual reality matches and an innovation to let visually impaired fans follow the action are being tested at the Australian Open.

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What’s for dinner? Aussies cook up fresh uses for AI

Australians are turning to artificial intelligence tools in the kitchen as well as the office, as use of the technology weighs in on more activities.

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The chatbot will see you now: why AI is tackling health

After being swamped with medical questions, one AI firm is trialling a dedicated health service. Experts say more are coming and their prognosis is unclear.

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