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CyberBeat #136
April 2024
FEATURE: This week we look at how Artificial intelligence (AI) has been used to identify bat call types.
Why are we not listening to the warnings from over a hundred years of science fiction? Writer and Environmentalist Paul Kingsnorth talks about resisting the ‘machine’. Continuing our discussion on Biometric Data: The positive and progressive uses and some of the risks. When is it required and who can ask for it? This week we begin our investigation into BIOMETRIC DATA - What is Biometric data? How does it work?;. and where is it stored? New research shows Australian consumers are unaware of how companies, including data brokers, track, target, and profile them.
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X u-turns to comply with Brazil court
19 April 2024
According to a letter witnessed by Reuters, lawyers representing X assured the court that they would comply with all its rulings, as well as those issued by Brazil's top electoral court.
Taxi Apps sues Uber for launching an unlawful war to crush Australian competition
19 April 2024
Allegedly, Uber arrived on Australia’s shores with a notorious plan to squash the competition, say lawyers. They accused Uber of launching its flagship service, UberX, illegal at the time in Australia, specifically to cripple GoCatch's growth.
Apple plans financial gains with with AI-centric in-house processors
19 April 2024
As tech giants like Microsoft and Google push forward in AI, Apple is aiming to enhance its products with AI features.
Microsoft’s free pass from government accountability
19 April 2024
Microsoft divulge in January that foreign government hackers had once again breached its systems.
Study reveals AI tools hold biases against women and girls
19 April 2024
The study sheds light on the ethical responsibilities of tech companies and governments in developing and using AI without perpetuating stereotypes or violating human rights.
Hoya halts production after cyber attack
12 April 2024
Japanese lens maker Hoya said the production of several of its products have stopped after system failure caused by a targeting of the company's servers.
Google tech used in Israel’s genocide
12 April 2024
Amid criticisms and human rights concerns, Google is remaining silent over allegations that its technology was exploited in alleged mass murder campaigns.
Diabetes WA telehealth service breached
12 April 2024
Diabetes WA has disclosed a data breach affecting people who engaged with its telehealth service.
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Resisting the Machine
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