Technology
Major Australian university launches āAI firstā policy
13 November
Students will be encouraged to use AI tools in their research and assessments at a major Australian university in a move academics say could become an industry standard. Melbourneās La Trobe University will outline its plans for an āAI-first...[Read More]
Social media a āscapegoatā for poor mental health
13 November
Social media is being used as something of a āscapegoatā for mental health issues in young people and isnāt what is making them feel depressed, anxious and driven to self-harm, says one of Australiaās leading medical research...[Read More]
Artificial Intelligence: Balancing Opportunities and Cautions
7 November
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming how we work, live, and communicate.Ā AI offers remarkable possibilities, from streamlining business operations to enhancing personal convenience. However, before we embrace these advancements, we...[Read More]
Empowering Aging Parents: A Guide to Navigating Technology and Avoiding Scams
7 November
Supporting aging parents with technology is essential as it helps them stay connected, access resources, and remain safe online.Ā Teaching them how to use devices effectively and recognise scams is a practical way to foster independence and...[Read More]
How age verification could push children to dark sites
6 November
Australians could one day wave their hand in front of their computer screen to access internet content as part of a push to keep young people safe online. Itās just one technology being assessed as part of a trial of age verification and assurance...[Read More]
Scam alert: Bulk email extortion scam
30 October
Criminals are emailing people and falsely claiming they have hacked into their computers or webcams and have access to compromising images and videos of them. These criminals are threatening people by saying they will release the images and videos...[Read More]
World fair for coders celebrates ānerditudeā of AI era
30 October
One billion people could be writing their own code by 2030 as the worldās leading open source developer platform raises the stakes on artificial intelligence. Microsoftās GitHub has used its annual convention in tech-dominated San Francisco to...[Read More]
Kids more social, engaged at school as phones expelled
23 October
Banning mobile phones at school has almost universal support from principals and the backing of parents, but more restrictions are coming for children using technology during the other 18 hours of the day. A NSW Education Department survey of almost...[Read More]
Scam Alert ā Bank impersonation scammers
23 October
Thereās a rise in criminals calling, emailing or messaging people and pretending to be from the bank so that they can steal your money. The scammers ask you for personal or financial information or to transfer funds or to give them a one-time...[Read More]
One ring to track all? Wearable tech extends its reach
16 October
Technology is about to compete for more space on your body, with one tech giant launching jewellery packed with health sensors in Australia. Samsung announced plans to bring its first smart ring to the country on Wednesday, launching the Galaxy Ring...[Read More]
TikTok faces US lawsuits for harming youngsters
9 October
TikTok faces new lawsuits filed by 13 US states and the District of Columbia, accusing the popular social media platform of harming and failing to protect young people. The lawsuits filed separately in New York, California, the District of Columbia...[Read More]