Huge tech change for 20 million Aussies
Artificial intelligence is being rolled out across the suite of Meta apps that are used by millions of Australians every day.
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Spies, cops back in social media crackdown
As social media giants come under the microscope, Australia is actively considering one thing to protect kids online – and our top cop and spy boss have weighed in.
‘Should be in jail’: Musk erupts at Aussie line
Elon Musk has stepped up his war of words with the Australian government, reacting to one Senator’s call for him to be “jailed”.
‘Safe room for terrorists’: Tech giants slammed
Big tech companies aren’t doing enough to stop terrorists and extremists spreading dangerous content on their platforms, the nation’s top spy says.
Lambie deletes X in Musk boycott
The independent senator bid farewell to her 70k social media followers after Elon Musk came after the Prime Minister.
Musk’s X must hide stabbing videos
Elon Musk’s X has been ordered to temporarily hide stabbing videos, but their battle will return to the Federal Court within days.
TikTok ban now ‘inevitable’
A bill that will ban TikTok in the United States unless its Chinese owner divests from the company has passed overwhelmingly.
Rich lister roasted over ‘arrogant’ video
One of Australia’s richest women has been slammed online after posting a video giving Australians life advice.
‘Surprise’: Move that left Bluey fans in shock
Fans of the beloved Bluey were left asking “What in the Taylor Swift is this?” after a secret episode was released.
Musk lashes out over Aussie stabbing clips
Elon Musk and his company X have pledged to fight the Australian online safety watchdog over graphic stabbing content circulating online.
‘Narcissistic’: MPs hit out at Musk
Tech giants have been urged to do more to remove violent content off their platforms in the fallout of two horrific stabbing incidents.
Musk blasts church video take-down
Elon Musk has blasted the online watchdog over claims an order to remove content related to the Sydney church stabbing was ‘unlawful and dangerous’.
Social giants under fire over Bondi attack
Leaders are blaming social media companies for a surge in false and harmful information in the aftermath of one of the deadliest mass killings in the nation’s history.
Woman’s ‘despicable’ Bondi memorial post
A conservative commentator has been blasted as “despicable” after mocking the Bondi Westfield massacre memorial “virtue signalling”.
Truth behind outrageous viral photo
The truth behind an alleged shoplifting photo has been revealed after it sparked outrage on social media.
‘Dangerous’: Social media giants on blast
Premier Chis Minns has put social media giants “on notice” after graphic scenes from two violent stabbing attacks were splashed online.
Tributes flow for ‘kind-hearted’ victim
A “kind-hearted” woman killed in Bondi’s horror knife rampage has been remembered in a touching tribute by her Sydney employer.
Origin of dark Bondi stabber conspiracies
Police were still sweeping Westfield Bondi Junction to make sure the killer acted alone when figures on social media began peddling bizarre theories.
Hadley’s harrowing text from victim’s dad
Talkback radio host Ray Hadley had to tell his long-time friend John Singleton that his daughter Dawn had been killed in the Bondi Junction attack.
Major update in Twiggy’s fight against Meta
The Commonwealth dropped its criminal case against Meta that was being pursued by Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest.
‘Should be arrested’: Fury over highrise stunt
A risky act has turned heads in Melbourne, and some people are absolutely furious.
Tesla owner rages at woman’s ‘selfish’ act
A Tesla owner has sparked an online debate with a video showing a young mother in a Australian car park.
Chilling secret behind sketch at op shop
A Queensland man purchased an unsuspecting drawing from an op shop. Years later, he discovered it had been concealing a “disturbing letter”.
Wild footage as cop punches man in face
Shocking footage shared online shows a NSW police officer punching a man in the face before he is arrested.
Creepy stalker’s chilling letter to cop
The chilling letter a creepy stalker sent to the cop who arrested him for making a hoax bomb threat has been revealed in court.
‘Declining’: Huge claim after murder charge
The lawyer of a man accused of murdering his ex has told a court that one aspect about her client is getting worse.
FB Marketplace sale goes horribly wrong
A uni student has shared the moment he was stabbed in broad daylight after a Facebook Marketplace sale turned violent.
Elon Musk sues Australia over trans furore
Global tech titan Elon Musk is pursuing legal action over a post on his social media platform that was allegedly harmful to a transgender activist.
Inside life of drug overdose victim
Details of the life of a high-flying corporate businesswoman who overdosed on a cocktail of drugs have been revealed.
Aussie Easter rule sparking ‘culture shock’
An American living down under has shared his views on one “weird” rule Australia has at Easter time.
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