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Big flaw in banned AI revealed

China’s ambassador says Australia should embrace his country’s AI offerings, but basic tests have uncovered worrying details in the program.

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Zuckerberg birthday act divides the internet

Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg has divided the internet after he copied a viral Grammys performance for his wife’s birthday.

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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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‘I didn’t have sex with my boyfriend’s dad’

An 18-year-old student says she is the “victim of a co-ordinated cyber attack” over a sick rumour that spread like wildfire across social media.

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A family who lost their son after years of battling cancer have been targeted by heartless scammers who setup a Facebook page asking for donations after their son’s tragic death. Father Mark Tracy spoke to 9News saying that his father passed away last Monday, and his son Levi, 19, on Tuesday. They were trying to plan the funeral when they became aware of a Facebook page that was setup by scammers asking for donations in the days after Levi’s death.

Family dealt ‘sick’ blow after teen dies

A family grieving the loss of their teenage son have been targeted by heartless scammers in the days after his death.

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Warning as tax scams on the rise

Authorities have warned taxpayers to be aware of tax scams targeting Aussies as they submit their tax returns.

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Popular Aussie Youtuber dies suddenly

A popular Australian content creator has died suddenly, with tributes flooding social media remembering the “bright and spirited” woman.

Popular Australian You Tuber Pretty Pastel . Instagram

Popular Aussie Youtuber dies suddenly

A popular Australian content creator has died suddenly, with tributes flooding social media remembering the “bright and spirited” woman.

Dr Sahebi calls homosexuality a 'self-destructive' behaviour

Dr Sahebi calls homosexuality a ‘self-destructive’ behaviour

The petition demanded Dr Ali Shahebi take down the video where he describes homosexuality as a self-destructive behaviour. He has since apologised…

Grim Instagram, Snapchat stat revealed

Grim Instagram, Snapchat stat revealed

The mental health of young Aussies saw a steep decline around the same time social media platforms became more popular, according to new research.

(FILES) This illustration photograph taken on October 5, 2020 in Toulouse, southwestern France, shows logos of US social networks Facebook and Instagram on the screens of a tablet and a mobile phone. The European Union launched an investigation on April 30, 2024 into Meta's Facebook and Instagram over concerns the platforms are failing to counter disinformation online ahead of EU elections in June. (Photo by Lionel BONAVENTURE / AFP)

Shock age of Aussie kids being exposed to porn

Social media companies have been given a deadline to protect young kids from porn after research revealed the hidden dangers of apps.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos JANUARY 20, 2023: Editorial generic stock image of an iPhone with the popular apps: Instagram, Messenger and Facebook prominent on its home screen. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Nicholas Eagar

Porn trial targets social media giants

Social media giants will be asked to participate in a trial to prevent children from accessing porn or graphic violence online, it has been revealed.

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NAB faces major outage online

Thousands affected by major bank outage

A major bank has resolved an outage after customers flooded social media with frustration when they couldn’t access accounts.

Scams are on the rise, according to new data from Telstra. Picture: Supplied

Tricky scammer move exposed

Telstra cybersecurity experts have warned scammers are more likely to target Aussies on particular days. Here’s what you need to watch out for.

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