What you need to do about Qantas password
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Elon Musk’s big win over Australia
Elon Musk’s X and a Canadian activist who warns against transgender ideas have won a major victory against Australia’s eSafety commissioner.
Gmail glitch leaves state students in lurch
A technical glitch has left thousands of students in one Aussie state in the lurch, after emails containing their school reports were deemed “spam”.
Big bank’s bizarre way to stop scammers
In an Australian banking first, one of the country’s big four banks has revealed a unique new strategy they will use to combat scammers.
Crackdown on kids viewing porn, violent vids
Big tech companies have been warned to tighten rules to prevent kids from watching harmful content like porn, violence, and materials which promote self-harm.
AI ‘willing to let humans die to survive’
A chilling AI study has alarmed experts and even drawn concern from Elon Musk over what it would take for the technology to wipe out humans.
Barefoot Investor’s ‘gut punch’ AI truth
The Barefoot Investor Scott Pape has delivered his views on the world of AI and the future it may have on the financial world.
State’s $28m AI plan revealed
Company workers aren’t the only ones facing an AI tidal wave, with one state announcing a new $28m drive to embed the tech revolution into its public sector.
‘It’s s**ty’: Call centres to change forever
If you are speaking to a call centre worker anytime soon you’re going to notice something remarkable.
When Aussies will get faster internet
The NBN is upgrading its internet speeds to propel Australia into a new age of streaming and there are some key things to do right now to prepare.
How much extra you’re paying for ‘Telstra tax’
A consumer advocate has revealed what he says is a “Telstra tax” Aussies are paying for the telco’s premium service, a claim rejected by the country’s biggest provider.
Single nude pic rocks nation’s parliament
A politician has described the “terrifying” moment she bravely fronted parliament with a ‘nude’ image of herself.
Aussies search for pet-friendly getaway
A new trend is on the rise with Aussies looking for the perfect getaway with their beloved furry companions.
‘50pc in 5 years’: CEO’s staggering claim
One of the world’s most powerful artificial intelligence bosses is “raising the alarm” about how our workforce could look by 2030.
ABC host tricked by reporter’s deepfake
ABC 7.30 host Sarah Ferguson struggled to recognise her own colleague from his artificial intelligence-generated doppelganger live on air.
Google just changed the world
Google has ramped up its fight against ChatGPT and Meta, saying its latest move will “reimagine the future”.
Students rocked by Teams data bungle
A massive data bungle has resulted in the biometric data of students being collected by Microsoft Teams “for weeks” before the Education Department was alerted.
Dark trend spells downfall for humanity
There is a very dark trend making waves online that experts say spells disaster for our future.
Apple executive sparks $265 billion meltdown
A revelation by an Apple employee caused chaos on Wall Street as Google suffered one of the most painful days in corporate history.
Huge change as ‘scourge’ costs Aussies $2bn
One state is set to bring in new laws to combat a “scourge” of cybercrime after Aussies lost more than $2bn last year alone.
One thing you should never ask Chat GPT
AI apps like ChatGPT are rising in popularity, but one expert warns people might be using them for all the wrong reasons.
AI giant’s massive move on Google
OpenAI is interested in buying the super popular Chrome web browser if Google is forced to sell it by a US Judge.
‘Smell of victory’: Donkey Kong champ’s boast
A judge has ruled that an American gaming personality and former Donkey Kong champion has been defamed by an Australian YouTuber.
‘Welcome to Gadigal land’: Apple’s bold overhaul of Aussie maps
Tech giant Apple will formally recognise the Indigenous lands of Australia and New Zealand in a groundbreaking revamp of its ubiquitous Maps product. And it’s not optional.
New details after 9000 court docs leaked
Aussies will need to wait about a week before finding out what data was viewed by a hacker following a major breach of a state government website.
Pledge as US tech giants target Aussies
US tech giants Meta, Google, Amazon and X are targeting Australia’s online laws, but Treasurer Jim Chalmers says he will stand up for Aussie parents.
‘Wrong way around’: Musk post roasted
Tech billionaire Elon Musk is facing backlash after hitting out at Australia’s $3.8bn investment to “finish” the NBN rollout.
‘Manfluencer’s’ far-right threat revealed
Controversial “manfluencer” Andrew Tate is facing rape and sex trafficking charges and Aussie experts warn his rhetoric also overlaps with far-right radicalism.
‘Time they paid’: Call to tax tech titans
Tech giants such as Meta, Amazon, Uber and Microsoft could be hit with a hefty tax under a new election policy demand put forward by the Greens.
Horror number of creeps targeting Aussie kids
A shocking new survey suggests more than 40 per cent of Aussie kids have been contacted by strangers online.
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