Technology
How AI is being weaponised to attack Aussie businesses
15 May
More online criminals are weaponising artificial intelligence to steal from Australian businesses, including using the technology to create deepfakes of employeesâ voices and appearance. Small and medium-sized businesses were at highest risk from...[Read More]
Industry must step up to fund research: Shorten
14 May
Industry needs to âlift its gameâ in Australia and spend money on research and development, Bill Shorten says, while calling on universities to make their case to the public. Speaking at an online event hosted by La Trobe University on Tuesday...[Read More]
AI in every room: why home appliances are getting smart
8 May
Lights flick on as you enter the hall, the air-conditioner has pre-chilled the lounge, the robot vacuum has cleaned up, and the fridge sends you a message to let you know your cheese is nearing its expiry date. The artificially intelligent fridge...[Read More]
End of an online era as Microsoft closes Skype
7 May
Skype, the once-popular video call service, has ended operations after more than 20 years. Owner Microsoft had announced the move in February, encouraging Skype users to migrate to its communications app Teams. âAs we say goodbye to Skype, we want...[Read More]
Aussies prompt politicians for real action on AI rules
1 May
Most Australians want regulations on the use of artificial intelligence and almost half fear unchecked use of the technology could impact relationships, a study has found. But mandatory AI guardrails have not been raised as an issue during the...[Read More]
Is it down? Strict rules for telcos that suffer outages
30 April
Consumers must be told why their phone or internet service has been disconnected during major outages and when they can expect it to return under stricter telecommunication rules. Providers will also have to improve the way they deal with...[Read More]
Amazon launches internet satellites, taking on Starlink
30 April
The first 27 satellites for Amazonâs Kuiper broadband internet constellation have been launched into space from Florida, kicking off the long-delayed deployment of an internet-from-space network that will rival SpaceXâs Starlink. The satellites...[Read More]
Digital literacy in retirement: embracing tech in the golden years
24 April
In todayâs fast-paced world, digital literacy has become a vital skill for people of all agesâincluding retirees.  Far from being just âyoung peopleâs territory,â technology now plays a significant role in helping older adults stay...[Read More]
Bots influencing election discussion on social media
24 April
A flood of fake social media profiles inundating political discussion and reaching millions of Australians during an election campaign has sparked warnings of a growing threat. Almost one in five accounts analysed on X, formerly Twitter, discussing...[Read More]
Call for child protections as most gamers manipulated
23 April
Almost every Australian who plays digital games has been manipulated by gambling-like tricks that forced them to hand over money or personal data, but thereâs little incentive for the industry to clean up its act. Australians spend about $4...[Read More]
âCancerâ of cyberscam industry spreading globally: UN
23 April
Asian crime syndicates behind the multibillion-dollar cyberscam industry are expanding globally including to South America and Africa, as raids in Southeast Asia fail to contain their activities. Criminal networks that emerged in Southeast Asia in...[Read More]