February
Apple’s dictation system transcribes the word ‘racist’ as ‘Trump’
The message blip provoked controversy after appearing in a viral TikTok post, raising questions about Apple’s artificial intelligence capabilities.
YouTube’s social media ban exemption under fire as rivals seethe
The Department of Communications met with Meta, Snap and TikTok to discuss how they’re supposed to age-restrict their platforms, while their rival remains exempt.
How a prankster exposed views that shocked the world
Israeli influencer Max Veifer used an obscure online platform to capture the video of two NSW nurses making outrageous antisemitic claims about patients.
Way beyond Sputnik: China’s AI drive just the tip of the iceberg
America’s mass manufacturing revolution more than a century ago – embodied in the Ford Model T – changed everything. China is doing the same now.
Chalmers urged to take over tax on big tech amid Trump’s threats
Media companies say the matter of forcing tech platforms to either pay for news content or face new taxes is too important to leave to a junior minister.
Coalition and Labor argue over free business lunches
Angus Taylor pushes Jim Chalmers for company tax-free lunches costings; parliament votes to condemn antisemitism. How the day unfolded.
This Chinese app could shape the election. It’s not TikTok
Rednote skyrocketed in popularity after a potential ban on TikTok was announced. Now Australian politicians on all sides are flocking to it.
Trump creates sovereign wealth fund as ‘legendary’ Murdoch watches on
In a meeting in the Oval Office, the US president said the new fund, along with wealthy investors, could be used to buy part of Chinese owned TikTok.
Social media giants face massive fines under proposed safety laws
If adopted by the Albanese government, the new penalties would likely affect platforms owned by Meta as well as TikTok, SnapChat, and Elon Musk’s X.
Richard White’s new entourage has an unlikely retail heir
WiseTech’s largest shareholder continues to attract a new brand of hanger-on.
Alibaba claims its AI model is even better than DeepSeek
A series of Chinese companies are working to beat DeekSeek in the artificial intelligence race, with tech giant Alibaba touting its new model.
January
What does ‘cute winter boots’ mean on TikTok?
Since the Trump inauguration, conversation about “cute winter boots” has been trending on TikTok. What are they really talking about?
Fundie says this Chinese video app could be the next TikTok
Ox Capital’s Joseph Lai says video platform Kuaishou is cheap and explains why he’s confident the performance of Hong Kong-listed Chinese equities will pick up.
How DeepSeek’s ‘nerdy’ billionaire stunned Silicon Valley
Hedge fund manager and entrepreneur Liang Wenfeng built an AI model on a tight budget despite US attempts to halt China’s high-tech ambitions.
Australia must face down US tech bosses and Trump
Global tech giants will still be powerful when Trump is not. Policy settings made today by Anthony Albanese or Peter Dutton need to keep that future in mind.
Oracle in talks with White House to take over TikTok
Under the deal, TikTok’s China-based owner, ByteDance, would retain a stake in the company, but data collection and software updates would be overseen by Oracle.
Trump shrugs off China TikTok spying threat
The president downplayed any national security risk posed by TikTok, saying it doesn’t matter if China spies on “young kids watching crazy videos”.
Why nothing can stop Trump now
Very little stands in the way of the president’s goal of remaking America as he ploughs ahead with signing executive orders.
Trump says Musk or Ellison can buy TikTok
The President said he would be open to the US billionaires purchasing social video app TikTok as part of a joint venture with the US government.
Donald Trump and the art of the diplomatic deal
Donald Trump has always loved a deal. Now he wants to force governments to gamble at his own White House table.