Technology
Australia’s social media ban facing court challenge
26 November
Australia’s social media ban for children under the age of 16 is facing a High Court challenge. The world-leading restrictions kick in on December 10, with children set to be booted from platforms including Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and...[Read More]
‘I own my face’: AI deepfake victims may be able to sue
26 November
Victims of artificial intelligence deepfakes may be able to sue if their face or voice are stolen without their consent under proposed laws. Independent senator David Pocock is introducing a bill to federal parliament and says the government has not...[Read More]
The roles expected to be in hot demand from AI boom
19 November
Artificial intelligence will result in fewer jobs in the short term, but workers in some occupations may benefit from increased demand for their skills, employers predict. Despite considerable debate about the extent of disruption AI is likely to...[Read More]
‘Numbers game’: shopping scammers profit on sales craze
19 November
Being on the lookout for bargains this Black Friday could make you vulnerable to scammers, the consumer watchdog warns. Shopping scams have risen this year, and buyers are being urged to be extra cautious when the pressure to snag a good deal is...[Read More]
Social media ban lacks teeth, former executive warns
12 November
Tech giants won’t bat an eyelid at the fines enforced under Australia’s social media ban but they will start sweating if other nations follow suit, a former Facebook executive says. Children younger than 16 will be booted off Facebook,...[Read More]
DocuSign email scam – October 2025
5 November
The ATO have received reports of a new ATO impersonation email scam circulating in the community. The scam advises people they have an outstanding tax-related ‘DocuSign’ that requires action. The scam looks like a real ‘DocuSign’ email,...[Read More]
Generation AI: young Aussies likely to use chatbots
5 November
Your use of artificial intelligence technology might depend on your age, with research showing younger Australians are turning to chatbots in higher numbers than their parents and grandparents. Students, professionals and people who speak a language...[Read More]
Smart Homes: 3 advantages of having one
5 November
While smart home technology has been around since the 1990s, people are just beginning to appreciate having it. The devices in a smart home are interconnected and accessible from a single hub, such as a smartphone, tablet, laptop or gaming console....[Read More]
From chaos to code: why AI is boosting developer ranks
29 October
Artificial intelligence technology is not just helping to create more software but to create more software developers after a leading platform added a record 36 million users in one year. The coding tools could address some of Australia’s skills...[Read More]
Creatives celebrate copyright protection from AI mining
29 October
Artists welcome Labor’s decision to rule out copyright law changes that would have allowed tech giants to mine creative works to train artificial intelligence. The exemption, which was floated by the Productivity Commission in August, would have...[Read More]
What we know so far about the looming social media ban
22 October
Parents, teenagers and educators have the next two months to prepare for the upcoming social media ban. Here’s what we know so far: * Australia’s world-leading under-16s social media ban comes into force on December 10 * Approximately 1.5...[Read More]
From gigabits to terabits: fibre to fire up downloads
22 October
Australia’s busiest internet route could get a speed boost of up to six times after Telstra launched the first major milestone in its $1.6 billion fibre optic network. The company activated the Sydney-to-Melbourne coastal connection of its...[Read More]
Young Aussie workers fear AI but use it to get ahead
15 October
Almost three in four young Australian workers, particularly those employed in the finance sector, worry artificial intelligence technology will shrink their job prospects, a study has revealed. But most working members of Generation Z are not...[Read More]
Spy agency points finger at common password habits
15 October
In five years time passwords could be a thing of the past for Australians. The nation’s top cyber spy agency is warning against using common passwords as cyber attacks costs cause business costs to soar. Cybercrime reports have dropped but...[Read More]
Make cyber security a daily habit this month – October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, a great time to check your personal and business digital defences.
8 October
Just like locking your front door, cyber security should be part of the daily routine for your business and employees. Here are some tips your business can put in place to stay safe online. To protect your employees’ personal information, chat...[Read More]