Australia risks missing AI boost if it gets rules wrong

12 June

Australia could miss out on vital health, entertainment and productivity breakthroughs if it introduces rigid artificial intelligence rules rather than taking a balanced approach like some of its neighbours. Google-Alphabet Senior Vice President...[Read More]

YouTube, Meta, TikTok reveal misinformation tidal wave

12 June

Thousands of misleading videos, scam ads and fake profiles made in Australia have been wiped from online platforms over the past year to address a growing wave of misinformation. More than 25,000 videos deemed to feature ā€œharmfulā€ fake claims...[Read More]

Apple boosts AI features but leaves Siri behind for now

11 June

Artificial intelligence technology will be used to screen unknown phone calls, translate messages in real time, and guide runners through their workouts, but it is not yet ready to take Apple’s voice assistant to the next level. The US tech giant...[Read More]

Understanding AI types, security, and use for meetings in small business and corporate settings

5 June

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer confined to tech giants and futuristic concepts—it’s now embedded in the daily operations of both small businesses and corporate boardrooms.Ā  Ā  Whether it’s scheduling appointments, transcribing...[Read More]

Big business wants AI to do ā€˜boring but essential’ work

5 June

Big business wants artificial intelligence to handle more ā€œboring but essentialā€ jobs as part of a race to establish Australia as a global leader in the technology and avoid decades of playing catch-up. AI is a significant opportunity to boost...[Read More]

Scammers cheat Aussies out of millions in four months

4 June

Australians have lost at least $119 million to scams in the first four months of 2025, as phishing cons almost tripled in value. The consumer watchdog’s National Anti-Scam Centre is calling on businesses to join forces to share data to combat...[Read More]

Hammer falls on crypto ATMs over scams, laundering

4 June

Australian authorities are targeting cryptocurrency ATMs and tightening regulations amid reports of widespread scamming and money laundering. Anti-money laundering regulator AUSTRAC has refused to renew a crypto ATM operator’s licence and...[Read More]

Gen Z feels trapped between the pros and cons of gen AI

4 June

Nine in 10 young Australians are using artificial intelligence tools in their everyday life, a study has found, but few are using the software to ā€œcheatā€ at school and many are changing their career paths to avoid its impact. A gender gap is...[Read More]

Australia must prepare for Hollywood-style cyber attack

29 May

Australia has yet to suffer a critical, Hollywood-style cyber security incident, according to the nation’s top online cop, but our defences are being tested and criminals grow in number. The rate of cyber attacks against Australian businesses may...[Read More]

Pac-Man turns 45, timeless icon still going strong

29 May

On May 22 1980, Pac-Man first hit arcades in Japan, launching what would become one of the most legendary franchises in video game history. With its deceptively simple maze-chase gameplay and colourful ghost enemies, Pac-Man captivated an entire...[Read More]

AI in sights to build up nation’s sliding productivity

28 May

Beneath its robust facade, deep-seated cracks threaten the integrity of Australia’s jobs market. Wages are growing in real terms, unemployment is historically low and falling interest rates bode well for further jobs growth. But employment growth...[Read More]

Screen misuse blamed for painful ā€˜tech neck’ problems

28 May

For five years, Naoise Champion endured painful headaches and neck cramps, unaware the source of her discomfort was in her hand. The 25-year-old, who works in corporate hospitality, is constantly surrounded by screens, both at work and in her...[Read More]

Egyptian archaeologists discover three tombs in Luxor

28 May

Egypt has unveiled three new tombs of prominent statesman in the Dra Abu al-Naga necropolis in Luxor, officials say. Egyptian archaeologists have discovered tombs dating back to the New Kingdom period (1550-1070 BC) and identified the names and...[Read More]

Protect your small business: strategies for protecting yourself against scams

22 May

Scammers are constantly refining their tactics to target small businesses, making it essential to stay informed and vigilant.Ā  The federal government’s Scamwatch website is an excellent resource for understanding current scams and reporting new...[Read More]

Google offers AI tools to automate that personal touch

22 May

Private information stashed in your documents, notes, email replies and internet search history could be used to boost artificial intelligence tools in future to make results more useful. Google revealed plans to tap into more of its users’...[Read More]