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CyberBeat #132
March 2024

FEATURE: 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?

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NSW Government Invests in Mobile Systems for Emergency Wi-Fi Connectivity

21 March 2024
The NSW government is investing in mobile systems to provide wi-fi connectivity to communities impacted by natural disasters. Customer service minister Jihad Dib made the commitment in June 2023.

Study finds workplace AI, robots, and trackers negatively impact quality of life

21 March 2024
Analysing data from over 6,000 individuals, researchers found that increased use of AI-based software, surveillance devices, and robotics correlates with decreased health and well-being.

Australian news media pursue payment from Meta for using their content to train AI

21 March 2024
Tech companies like Meta have been training their AI models with vast amounts of online data, including news sources. When questioned about this, a Meta spokesperson declined to comment, citing fair use allowances under US copyright law.

Users outraged over US sale plan of Tiktok

21 March 2024
Critics argue the bill infringes on free speech and harms millions reliant on TikTok for business and communication.

US Military Rushes Implementation of AI for Autonomous Weapons

21 March 2024
In Gaza, the Israeli military is utilising robots and remote-controlled dogs in the conflict, with drones and an AI system named The Gospel accelerating target identification and use of force.

Meta pulls out of Australian news deal

07 March 2024
Albanese government and local media companies prepare for battle with Meta, who plans to cut $70 million yearly payouts to news publishers. Meta's refusal to negotiate new deals hits media giants hard, sparking government action.

Superloop rejects Aussie Broadband opportunistic offer

07 March 2024
“The board of Superloop has, together with its retained financial and legal advisers, considered the offer and believes that the indicative proposal is opportunistic and fundamentally undervalues Superloop… The board does not intend to engage with ABB [Aussie Broadband] on the indicative proposal.”

U.K. Home Office breached data protection rules using electronic monitoring devices on migrants

07 March 2024
In summer 2022 the Home Office began a pilot exercise in which about 600 asylum claimants arriving in the UK were fitted with electronic ankle tags enabling their movements to be monitored via GPS.

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Biometric Data
CyberBeat news #131 | 14 March 2024

This week we begin our  investigation into BIOMETRIC DATA -  What is Biometric data? How does it work?;. and where is it stored?

Australians feel powerless over personal data control
CyberBeat news #130 | 29 February 2024

New research shows Australian consumers are unaware of how companies, including data brokers, track, target, and profile them. 

Beware of Cyber Scams…
CyberBeat news #129 | 29 February 2024

This week a finance worker was conned out $25 million by a group of AI entities in a video conference; we look at the types of scams proliferating our digital devices; and tips on how to protect yourself. 

The Palestine Laboratory: How Israel Exports the Technology of Occupation Around the World
CyberBeat news #128 | 22 February 2024

Australian journalist  Antony Loewenstein talks about his latest book: The Palestine Laboratory: How Israel Exports the Technology of Occupation Around the World

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