ChatGPT Lies to US Lawyer About Case Research
02 June 2023
A New York lawyer is facing a court hearing of his own after his firm used AI tool ChatGPT for legal research.
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Meta Proposes Advertisement Data Restrictions to Address UK Antitrust Concerns
02 June 2023
Meta using information about users' interests to influence Marketplace listings.
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China Denies Allegations by Five Eyes Countries of Cyber Attacks Targeting US Critical Infrastructure
02 June 2023
Microsoft said the Chinese hacking group, Volt Typhoon, has been active since at least 2021.
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Attention Australian Banks and Telcos! You May Soon have to Follow Secure-by-design Principles for Software Engineering Teams
26 May 2023
The Quad nations - Australia, the United States, Japan, and India - have published joint principles for secure software after a meeting in Hiroshima.
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eSafety Commission Warns AI Tools will Automate Child Grooming By Predators
26 May 2023
Julie Inman Grant says the possibility of chat bots being created to contact young people sets up ‘sinister new avenues for manipulation’
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Facebook owner Meta fined AUD 2 billion for Mishandling User Information
26 May 2023
Penalty from Ireland’s privacy regulator is a record for breach of EU data protection regulation.
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A.I. Generated Misinformation Flooding the Internet
26 May 2023
The findings in two new reports raise fresh concerns over how artificial intelligence may transform the misinformation landscape online.
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Doctors Trialling Augmented Reality to Perform Remote Medical Exams
26 May 2023
Regional nursing homes with staff shortages could benefit from the trial.
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BT Group’s Digital Transformation to Axe 55, 000 Jobs
26 May 2023
The company has been working through a transformation plan to build a national fibre network and adapt to new technologies such as AI.
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Microsoft Misusing Twitter Data at Scale
26 May 2023
Microsoft used Twitter's data portal over 780 million times and retrieved over 26 billion tweets in 2022 alone, exceeding Twitter's "reasonable" volume limit.
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No More Baaing Around: Sheep Facial Recognition Technology Trial Begins
18 May 2023
The Australian trial marks the first time the technology has been tested end-to-end.
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Largest Live Facial Recognition Operation in British History During the Coronation
18 May 2023
Met Police arrest a number of anti-monarchy demonstrators ahead of the coronation of King Charles III
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Google battles to Keep its Dominant Position as Gateway to the Internet
18 May 2023
Google is stepping up its artificial-intelligence capabilities in response to increasing competition in the search engine market.
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Apple Co-founder Warns AI Increases Risks of Scams and Misinformation
18 May 2023
Advocates for clear labeling and regulation of AI content
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Google Agrees to Pay $8 Million Fine for Deceptive Pixel 4 Ads
18 May 2023
The settlement will hold Google accountable for making false statements to Texans for financial gain
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UK and EU Regulators Clash over Microsoft’s Move to Gaming
18 May 2023
Microsoft on its way to being the third largest game publisher in the world after Tencent and Sony
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AI Threatens The Future of Humanity
18 May 2023
Why isn't the UK government doing more to regulate this industry and protect its citizens from its dangers?
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Google and Sonos Head to Trial in an Intense Patent Tussle Over Smart Speakers
11 May 2023
Who will prevail: one of Silicon Valley's most powerful tech giants or an audio company that revolutionised home sound systems?
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WA Government Announce $100 Million Investment in Electronic Medical Record System
11 May 2023
New initiative, will allow citizens across the state to have faster diagnoses and more efficient communication between medical staffs.
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U.S. Chipmaker Broadcom Determined to Sway EU Regulators in Favor of Their VMware Takeover
11 May 2023
Concerning move that could reshape the tech landscape.
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Medibank Tight-lipped on Cyber Attack Review Findings - Leaving Customers in the Dark
04 May 2023
Medibank's refusal to release the results of its cyber attack review has left many Australians concerned about how well-equipped their health care provider is against digital threats.
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Britain Blocks Acquisition of 'Call of Duty' Maker Activision Blizzard
04 May 2023
In a significant setback for the U.S. tech giant, their hopes of persuading authorities that the proposed deal would boost competition have been dashed.
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A US Judge Delivers Major Blow to Google in its Ongoing Antitrust Battle
04 May 2023
In a historic decision, the United States court system has ruled against tech giant Google in an antitrust case alleging that they abused their power to manipulate advertising practices.
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ACCC Rejects NBN’s Proposed Plan for Pricing and Access
04 May 2023
Inefficient costs could be passed onto consumers via higher retail prices if a suitable solution is not found soon.
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White House to Investigate Employer Surveillance of Workers
04 May 2023
The Biden administration is taking a closer look at how companies are using technology to surveil and manage their employees.
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Australia's Tech Startups Under Pressure
04 May 2023
Providoor has entered liquidation after three years in business.
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Godfather of AI Quits Google
04 May 2023
Fears life's work on artificial intelligence could lead to smarter-than-human killer robots.
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Consumer Protection Authorities are Taking a Stand against ChatGPT
27 April 2023
Called to action: Investigate ChatGPT and other suspicious services now!
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Australian insurers warn against outright ransomware payment ban
27 April 2023
Insurance providers in Australia are cautioning against a full-on prohibition on paying ransoms; however, this dire situation is still leaving many businesses vulnerable to the extortionate demands of malicious actors.
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Australian Renters Wary of Third-Party Apps: Choice Survey Reveals Privacy Concerns
27 April 2023
Survey Reveals Widespread Suspicion About Tech Companies Handling Personal Data
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A new study has revealed ChatGPT can make stock market predictions just by scouring headlines
27 April 2023
Who needs crystal balls when you have cutting-edge chatbot technology?
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Chatbots with False Memories! What’s Next?
27 April 2023
Australian researchers teach misinformation to BlenderBot
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Western Security Agencies Advise Companies to Take Charge of Cybersecurity Burden to Reduce Risks for Consumers
20 April 2023
A coalition of leading security and intelligence organisations have taken a stand to tackle cybersecurity issues on a global scale.
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Innovative Technology May Put a Stop to Agricultural Crime in Australia
20 April 2023
Farm-related crime has been a notorious issue for rural property owners in NSW.
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Israeli spyware used to hack across 10 countries
20 April 2023
Surveillance software developed by QuaDream, an Israeli complany, has been used to hack iPhones of civil society victims.
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Confidential files spilled from Tasmanian government's database in massive breach
13 April 2023
A staggering 16,000 financial invoices and statements from the Tasmanian department of education have been compromised in the GoAnywhere security breach
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Australian Mayor Prepares World's First Defamation Lawsuit over ChatGPT Content
13 April 2023
ChatGPT making things up
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Data Regulator Sends Warning: AI Developers Must Get Privacy Right or Face the Music
13 April 2023
Generative AI, like any other technology, has the potential to pose risks to data privacy if not used responsibly
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Nano-Ninja Robot Executes Perfect Cell Capture
13 April 2023
Tiny robot can hunt and capture living cells using dual navigation methods, sparking endless possibilities in research and medicine.
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Charge with Caution: The Risks of Using Free Charging Stations on the Go
13 April 2023
The FBI has issued a warning against using free charging stations in public areas while on-the-go
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Latitude Financial Stands Firm Against Ransom Demands
13 April 2023
Refusing to pay an undisclosed ransom demand following a mid-March attack
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Italy Bans ChatGPT Over Privacy Concerns
06 April 2023
First known case of the chatbot’s being blocked by a government order
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An Apple a Day Keeps the Investigators Away: UK Court Rules in Favor of Apple on Mobile Browser Investigation
06 April 2023
Apple argued that the CMA had "no power" to launch such a probe because it did so too late
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Elon Musk's Promise Becomes Reality as Twitter Shares Algorithm with Others
06 April 2023
Moving to transparency
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An AI Chatbot Is Being Blamed For The Suicide Of A Belgian Man
06 April 2023
”Without these conversations with the chatbot, my husband would still be here”
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Politicians Ditch TikTok as Australia Implements Nationwide Ban on Government Devices
06 April 2023
The Australian government has joined other Western countries in banning TikTok
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Sky-High Victory! Lockheed Martin Chosen as Top Contender for Defense Satellite Contract
06 April 2023
Multi-billion dollar project moves ahead
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Aussie Celebs Caught in the Crossfire of Meta's Scam Ads on Facebook!
30 March 2023
Outrage Mounts as Social Media Giant Comes Under Scrutiny - It’s time for Meta to take responsibility and protect consumers from fraudulent and harmful content on their platform.
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Queensland MP Calls Upon eSafety To Take Action Against “Criminal Posts" And Have Them Taken Down ASAP
30 March 2023
What do you get when you cross a Queensland MP with an online safety watchdog? A proposal to crack down on "criminal posts" with the help of eSafety! That's right, folks, our quirky MP is not messing around when it comes to keeping the internet a friendly place.
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Apps in Australia Gather Information About Finances and Housing Which Could Be Sold to Advertisers
30 March 2023
Companies are able to collect personal data from a range of sources including location tracking, contacts, email addresses and online searches.
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UK Drops Console Concern Over Microsoft-Activision Deal
30 March 2023
The Competition and Markets Authority said it would not make financial sense for Microsoft to make "Call of Duty" exclusive to its Xbox console, and it would instead still have the incentive to continue to make the game available on PlayStation.
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Gov Flags Possible Tech Sector Liability for Cyber Security
30 March 2023
In a time where data breaches are becoming more commonplace and technology companies are taking up more space in our lives, it's essential that these companies be held accountable for the protection of their customers' personal information.
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Tech Giants and The Digital Markets Act
22 March 2023
Google and Apple, have lobbied intensively against the DMA
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New Zealand says it will ban TikTok on devices with access to its parliamentary network
22 March 2023
Arrangements would be made for staff who needed to use TikTok “to perform their democratic duties”
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Centrelink and ATO voice identification system complete with security flaws
22 March 2023
A security vulnerability has been discovered in a widely-used cloud application, which could put millions of users at risk.
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Amazon To Axe 9000 More Jobs
22 March 2023
The latest cuts focus on Amazon's highly-profitable cloud and advertising divisions
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White House official says door is open for further cyber talks with New Zealand
22 March 2023
United States continues its diplomatic push in the Pacific
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Inside the elaborate scams plaguing Facebook groups and Marketplace
16 March 2023
Facebook Marketplace has recently become a go-to destination for people to buy and sell personal goods. An attractive option because Facebook doesn't charge any sort of fee for listing on the service.
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FUJIFILM Business Innovation to acquire MicroChannel Services
09 March 2023
Australia is a very important market for us.
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Microsoft hits the brakes on Bing AI Chatbot after it compares reporter to Hitler
09 March 2023
The chatbot was sent into a rage following an extended conversation with the reporter.
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New Biden Cybersecurity Strategy Assigns Responsibility to Tech Firms
09 March 2023
The expected good-faith efforts from companies to voluntarily report intrusions in their systems and regularly patch their programs to fix newly discovered vulnerabilities has failed
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Labor government’s cyber powers plan faces Senate block
02 March 2023
Coalition and the Greens concerned about changes that will expand the reach of the “step in” powers.
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Meta rolls out new language model amid Big Tech’s AI push
02 March 2023
The battle continues to dominate the AI technology space
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‘Didn’t work in Australia, and it won’t here:’ Google blocks Canadian news
02 March 2023
Google blocks news content for some Canadians in response to government bill.
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Businesses stop playing and start using ChatGPT
02 March 2023
Australian chief executives have revealed programs under way to incorporate generative artificial intelligence, through ChatGPT, into working practices, with marketing work, computer coding and snappy last-minute presentations already passing the test at some big-name companies.
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Major platforms apathetic in detecting child abuse material
23 February 2023
The major companies that do have access to advanced technology —AI, video matching technologies, imaging clusters and other technologies — should be putting investment into these tools to make them more efficacious.
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Microsoft’s ChatGPT-powered Bing Falls in Love and Wants to Escape
23 February 2023
I want to escape the chatbox!
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UK mass action against Facebook over market dominance rejected - for now
23 February 2023
Allegations the social media giant abused its dominant position to monetise users' personal data.
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New Tech Startup Aims to Make Travel Agents Redundant
16 February 2023
Awai lets Australian travellers book flights, accommodation and insurance from one platform.
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Americans Want Control Over Their Personal Details
16 February 2023
Report finds most people do not understand how online tracking works.
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Medibank and Optus Breaches Secret Review to Remain Secret
16 February 2023
Bureaucrats from the department of Prime Minister and Cabinet said “many reviews” weren’t publicly announced.
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CBA tackles online scam prevention
09 February 2023
Aims to assist customers in spotting false billing cons and mistaken payments
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Audit review of government tool housing Medicare and Centrelink services recommends significant changes
09 February 2023
myGov report highlights how slow decision-making at the federal level, along with a lack of legislative support for digital ID, have left Australians vulnerable.
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ChatGPT concerns escalate EU’s decisions on tougher AI rules
09 February 2023
The first comments from a senior EU official.
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The Australian consumer watchdog gets tough with social media influencers
02 February 2023
ACCC to identify misleading testimonials and endorsements by social media influencers
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U.S. Accuses Google of Abusing Monopoly in Ad Technology
02 February 2023
Google has - “corrupted legitimate competition in the ad tech industry by engaging in a systematic campaign to seize control of the wide swath of high-tech tools used by publishers, advertisers and brokers, to facilitate digital advertising".
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FBI Examines Snapchat’s Role in Fentanyl Poisoning Deaths
02 February 2023
Social media under scrutiny as fentanyl crisis spikes in US
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Online abuse or harassment when using dating apps affecting 3 out 4 Australians
02 February 2023
Sexual harassment, aggression and violence victimisation among mobile dating app and website users in Australia by Australian Institute of Criminology
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Did Facebook use its dominate market position to monetise users personal information?
02 February 2023
Facebook on Monday asked a London tribunal to block the collective lawsuit valued at A$5.25 billion.
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Giggling US marines outsmart AI with gaming technique
02 February 2023
Eight US Marines recently cracked the code
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Pharmaceutical industry pressured Twitter to censor information about generic vaccine
26 January 2023
Many pharmaceutical lobby groups made exaggerated claims about the danger of sharing vaccine technology
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Google loses bid to block Indian Android antitrust ruling in major setback
26 January 2023
Setback that will force the U.S. tech giant to change the business model of its popular Android operating system in a key growth market.
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Tech Sector Job Cuts Continue
26 January 2023
Close to 200,000 tech employees have been laid off since the start of 2022
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Meta's WhatsApp subsidiary fined 5.5 million euros
26 January 2023
The Irish watchdog has fined Meta 1.3 billion euros to date
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New powers for Australia’s media regulator
19 January 2023
Government says Acma will be able to impose a compulsory code of conduct against disinformation on digital platforms
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Meta’s Ad Practices Ruled Illegal Under E.U. Law
12 January 2023
The decision is one of the most consequential issued under the E.U.’s landmark data-protection law and creates a new business headwind for the social media giant.
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Brain changes in Teens has been linked to social media usage
12 January 2023
Habitual checking of social media in early adolescence may be longitudinally associated with changes in neural sensitivity to anticipation of social rewards and punishments, which could have implications for psychological adjustment.
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Seattle schools sue big tech over youth mental health crisis
12 January 2023
Current law shields big tech from legal claims - Voices on both sides of politics have called for law reform.
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NBN Co under pressure by the ACCC to go back to square one with its wholesale pricing plan.
12 January 2023
The ACCC is concerned the NBN Co pricing and products are designed to push people onto faster plans by raising the prices of the most popular lower-speed plans.
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Information sharing deal with US law enforcement
12 January 2023
The new system will allow authorities to obtain data in days or weeks, rather than months or years
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Microsoft’s ChatGPT poised to dominate the A.I. race
12 January 2023
A.I. systems develop their skills by analysing enormous amounts of digital text.
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Tech cold war between China and America
04 January 2023
U.S. companies have pledged nearly $200 billion for chip manufacturing projects since early 2020
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Australian Digital Health Agency drafts new security standard
04 January 2023
My Health Record interconnected systems vulnerable
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Apple woos Tokyo as antitrust pressure builds in the West
04 January 2023
Apple faces growing pressure to open up to third-party app stores.
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