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Bombshell move just weeks before Aussie social media ban

Technology & Digital Safety

Bombshell move just weeks before Aussie social media ban

A landmark legal battle has erupted over Australia’s world-first social media ban.

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Busted by bouncers: Why fake IDs are a scam for schoolies

Busted by bouncers: Why fake IDs are a scam for schoolies

As hordes of schoolies descend on Australia’s party hubs, there’s one thing that’s a dead giveaway when 17-year-olds try to use supposedly “authentic” fake IDs bought online.

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Harvesting data from babies: Privacy warning on parenting apps

Harvesting data from babies: Privacy warning on parenting apps

Popular fertility, pregnancy and baby apps are able to access alarming amounts of personal data from parents and their kids, researchers have discovered.

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We put Snapchat’s AI bot to the test: What we found was shocking

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We put Snapchat’s AI bot to the test: What we found was shocking

Comment: Alex and Daisy are not real teenagers – but they can prove real teens are being fed blatantly incorrect information on their favourite social media apps. Watch the video.

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Why your deleted online posts can still haunt you

Why your deleted online posts can still haunt you

Experts warn AI tools are increasingly scraping data, making it easier than ever for your digital past to haunt you. But there are ways you can protect yourself. SEE THE VIDEO

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Forget social media, it’s the return of traditional family fun

Forget social media, it’s the return of traditional family fun

Parents are dusting off the Monopoly set and pack of Uno cards ahead of Australia’s looming social media ban for under-16s, but psychologists warn it’s not all fun and games.

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Horrific ‘undressing’ apps ruining lives of teachers and teens

Horrific ‘undressing’ apps ruining lives of teachers and teens

Apps allowing teenagers to create AI-generated fake nudes of classmates and teachers are out of control in Aussie schools, as parents plead with politicians to take action.

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Swimming coach arrest raises alarm over safety in children’s sports

A swimming coach’s arrest has sent shockwaves through junior sport, as investigators reveal the hidden dangers in children’s sporting programs. Here’s what parents need to know.

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Screens really are turning kids into zombies – it’s a medical fact

Screens really are turning kids into zombies – it’s a medical fact

Screen time rewires children’s brains so they talk less and end up with a decreased IQ, a major international medical study has found. And it’s toddlers who are at greatest risk.

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Great training robbery: Dodgy ‘degrees’ not worth paper they’re printed on

Great training robbery: Dodgy ‘degrees’ not worth paper they’re printed on

Shonks and scammers are taking over the training industry, offering worthless ‘qualification certificates’ for cash – see the full list of banned providers.

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Teachers clocking up overtime tackling online student drama

Teachers clocking up overtime tackling online student drama

Parents are being urged to manage their kids’ social media conflicts that occur outside school as teachers spend hours of their personal time dealing with the “wash-up”.

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Aussie families lose thousands as ‘Free Robux’ scams target kids

Aussie families lose thousands as ‘Free Robux’ scams target kids

Kids are being duped into giving away passwords and making expensive mistakes on Roblox — and parents are paying the price. Here’s how to spot the scam.

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Social media ban’s biggest question: How will age verification work?

Social media ban’s biggest question: How will age verification work?

Age verification is the key to shutting the door on under-16s using social media. So how will it work and what happens to the data?

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‘His world shrank’: Mum’s horror as son got addicted to Roblox

‘His world shrank’: Mum’s horror as son got addicted to Roblox

An Aussie mum watched her son change around Roblox — a game experts say has become a hunting ground for predators and — as thousands of Aussie kids become addicted.

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