Technology
Killer robots turn technological utopia into deadly dystopia

A century-old science-fiction play foresaw the promise of AI becoming an existential threat to ...  
Triple Zero: Band-Aid solutions won't deliver structural reform

Commonwealth considering establishing statutory authority to take responsibility for the Emergency ...  
Trump accelerates AI race as industry leaders urge caution

As AI industry leaders warn of the dangers of rapidly advancing superintelligence, Donald Trump is ...  
AI giants sound alarm while racing towards superintelligence

AI developers are sounding the alarm over potentially catastrophic risks while continuing the race ...  
Digital Duty of Care: Making Big Tech socially responsible

Australia's Digital Duty of Care Bill shifts the responsibility to provide a safe online envi ...  
Australia-China university collaborations under the microscope

The Australian Government has terminated some joint university projects with Chinese universities ...  
Australia’s algorithm opt-out is a fight for freedom of choice

Australia’s proposed algorithm opt-out would give social media users greater control over what ...  
NBN delivering but bottlenecks at home hamper performance

The NBN is finally delivering — but the bottleneck lies with ageing equipment inside the home ...  
Simple steps towards a greener workplace

Small everyday changes can help businesses build a greener workplace and reduce their environme ...  
Ukraine's battlefield AI could put Australian protesters under surveillance

Ukraine's battlefield AI is exposing a dangerous surveillance gap that could reach Australian citi ...  
Young multicultural Australians: It’s okay to say "No"

Saying "No" is a way of protecting yourself and your family so you have something left for whate ...  
Meet Claude: ABC’s new regional cadet journalist

ABC is rolling out AI-written news stories, but only in its regional newsrooms.  
Meta makes $$$ from deepfake AI scams… then fails to assist victims

IA’s star economist Stephen Koukoulas explains how, despite being the fourth most impersonated ...  
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EDITORIAL: Facebook spreads AI deepfakes it refuses to remove… even when victims complain

IA’s star economist Stephen Koukoulas explains how, despite being the fourth most impersonated ...  
AI Lucky Country — Big tech companies invest in Australia

As billions flow into AI, how much value will Australia capture?  
AI data centre boom masks a far greater threat

The data centre boom is fuelling an AI race with potentially catastrophic consequences.  
Mobile roaming must be part of Australia’s communications resilience

Australia needs a layered communications system in which different technologies and providers can ...  
NBN’s success vindicates original vision — but the job's not done

NBN Co's FY26 results demonstrate the transition from copper to fibre is producing the bene ...  

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