Technology
Blanket bans on AI could cause ‘data centre panic’
2 September
One-size-fits-all restrictions on how artificial intelligence data centres are powered could send investment in the growing technology overseas, business groups warn.In a submission to a Senate inquiry into AI data centres, the Australian Chamber of...[Read More]
Treasury tips AI as key driver of productivity growth
2 September
Artificial intelligence could be the ticket out of stunted economic growth while risking the future of increasingly high-skilled jobs, according to Treasury advice.In a brief handed to the treasurer, AI has been characterised as a tool which could...[Read More]
Kids leaning into AI as literacy levels decline
2 September
A majority of Australian youth lack confidence distinguishing news fact from fiction as they increasingly source information from artificial intelligence.The 2026 News and Young Australians Report, released on Monday, found just 47 per cent of...[Read More]
Will your digital memories survive? 10 tips for protecting your photos and home videos
27 August
We take more photos and videos today than any generation before us.Birthdays, holidays, weddings, grandchildren, pets, family gatherings and everyday moments are captured almost constantly. Yet there is an interesting contradiction: while we...[Read More]
Fast-evolving online scams fleece millions from Aussies
26 August
Aussies have lost hundreds of millions of dollars to scammers in 2026, with swindle tactics becoming trickier despite a drop in reported activity.Cybercriminals have cheated Australians out of $186.9 million so far in 2026, down from almost $210...[Read More]
Tech giants unaware how many children on social media
19 August
Social media companies do not know how many Australian teenagers remain on their platforms months after the introduction of laws banning those under 16.Meta, Snapchat, TikTok and Google on Friday appeared before a Senate inquiry considering...[Read More]
Pump and dump scams: how they work
22 July
HOW MOST PUMP AND DUMP SCAMS WORK:* A person sees an investment opportunity on social media* The post uses the image of a well-known commentator, investor or financial institution to build credibility* The opportunity is actually fraudulent,...[Read More]
Workers ‘forced’ to accept AI systems or leave jobs
22 July
Australians are at risk of losing jobs or being trapped in unethical situations as artificial intelligence use soars, despite the hopes of the federal government, an expert has warned.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese used a speech in mid-July to warn...[Read More]
Cyber awareness in everyday life: Five ways to avoid being scammed
16 July
Our everyday lives are increasingly managed online. We receive bills by email, banking alerts by text, delivery updates and payment requests through apps and websites. These services are convenient, but they also give scammers more opportunities to...[Read More]
Shoddy bank record-keeping hits savers as scammers lurk
29 July
Systemic shoddy record-keeping at big banks is risking the savings of Australians trying to benefit from a safe investment strategy. The financial regulator issued the warning around mortgage offset accounts, which are marketed to borrowers as a way...[Read More]
Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and ‘myGov’ impersonation scams
8 July
With tax time 2026 fast approaching, Scamwatch and the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) are reminding Australians to be aware of communications claiming to be from the ATO or ‘myGov’. Scammers make phone calls, send fake emails, texts, or...[Read More]
‘Big tech wants this to fail’: beef-up for social ban
1 July
Tech companies have been dragging their feet on enforcing Australia’s child social media ban because they want the age limit to fail, federal leaders say. Existing provisions barring children under 16 from platforms like Instagram, TikTok,...[Read More]
Why teachers are creating AI-powered classroom helpers
17 June
Imagine you are training as a dentist and must treat a patient with sensitive teeth, a nervous disposition and a challenging diagnosis. Now imagine that patient is powered by artificial intelligence, programmed by your professor and designed to help...[Read More]
Apple boss praises social media ban in Albanese call
10 June
Child safety changes on Apple devices have been inspired by Australia’s ban on under-16s using social media. Apple’s chief executive Tim Cook has spoken with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese about the changes in a phone call on Tuesday, singling...[Read More]
Aussies pay up as use of artificial intelligence surges
3 June
More and more Australians are finding artificial intelligence so useful they are willing to pay for it. An analysis of 8.3 billion Westpac customer credit card and debit card transactions has found more than 150,000 retail customers in March paid...[Read More]