AI crackdown looms despite government expanding use
Ministers want more of the federal workforce to use AI as part of their job despite wanting to apply national standards to the technology.
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An app is in the works to help millions of people identify dangerous water conditions that repeatedly lead to panic and death when enjoying the beach.
An artificial intelligence safety watchdog will be able to enforce penalties on firms that do the wrong thing following a Medicare website breach.
The Conservation Council has called for an immediate halt to new and expanded data centre developments in Canberra, warning of potential threats to the territory’s water supply and electricity network.
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Court told of social media risks to young brains
Government lawyers are laying out their High Court defence of a world-leading social media ban, warning the development of young people's brains was at risk.
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Union wants considered rollout of AI to temper concerns
Workers must be at the centre of artificial intelligence implementation in the public sector, a union leader warns as a federal inquiry hears further evidence.
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What AI taught a doctor about being human
“When I started going through my notes, it was like a tale. Like my story with AI, from my point of view as a GP,” says Dr Ferney Bernal Buitrago. He began writing. When he finished, he had about 36,000 words, reports DHWANI PATHAK.
A critical flaw in programming that powers the internet has affected government websites, but hasn't been exploited by hackers in Australia at this stage.
The development of artificial intelligence is happening so fast it is critical that regulation keeps pace, the online watchdog says.
The federal government has given the communications watchdog a bigger bark in a bid to crack down on dodgy telcos.
A push from the Greens to increase fines and open legal avenues for social media users harmed online could be the final hurdle for Labor's digital rights law.
Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council has voted to ban AI smart glasses at its aquatic centres over concerns about privacy and the potential for discreet filming and recording.
Australia's election regulator has warned artificial intelligence is making democracy harder to protect, but doesn't believe it's all up to him to fix.
Labor and the coalition stand accused of interfering with a bipartisan committee's recommendations from an independent inquiry into rapid technological changes.
Social media legislation is expected to pass parliament, but the Greens want Australians to be able to sue big tech companies directly.
An innovation to split shared solar power has collected top honours at a national design awards with judges commending "world-class" talents, reports MAX ALDRED.
Artificial intelligence is in some cases more likely to hear about online sexual victimisation than teachers or police, new research shows.
A federal government inquiry into artificial intelligence will turn to domestic matters, including how to ensure businesses are on board for the long run.
Australia needs to act now to secure domain over parts of AI's supply chains, and it has some natural advantages in the field, experts say.
