Technology
‘Difficult period’ ahead as kids banned from socials
10 December
Adjusting to life without social media will be challenging for millions of young Australians, the prime minister has warned, as world-first laws barring children from apps like Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok take effect. All Australians aged under...[Read More]
In-app-propriate: renters quizzed on personal details
10 December
Thousands of renters are being forced to use digital platforms and apps to manage their accommodation even though the technology can demand deeply personal information and charge fees. Questions in rental apps can range from an applicant’s marital...[Read More]
Not up to code: security flaws, bias in foreign AI tool
3 December
Australian companies have been urged to take care choosing artificial intelligence tools after researchers discovered political censorship and insecure code produced by a popular Chinese model. Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike issued the warning on...[Read More]
National AI plan must move fast to protect Australians
3 December
Australians are being promised better protection against scams and AI-generated abuse. The release of the federal government’s National AI Plan comes after it said artificial intelligence would become a national priority as it consulted on...[Read More]
Teens waiting for guidance on imminent social media ban
3 December
Teenagers are still waiting to be advised from some tech giants about what they’ll need to do when a world-leading under-16 social media ban comes into effect. Australia’s eSafety commissioner regrets some companies haven’t already put out...[Read More]
Search hit: court orders massive fine against Google
3 December
Internet giant Google will be forced to pay a $55 million fine for signing anti-competitive deals with the nation’s two largest telcos that banned the pre-installation of competing search engines on smartphones. Federal Court Justice Mark...[Read More]
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]