Technology

Canberra embraces AI data crunch for medicines to tax

13 May

Artificial intelligence will be deployed across the federal government for everything from evaluating medicines to identifying tax fraud in a bid to boost the nation’s productivity. A long list of AI trials were named in the federal budget on...[Read More]

Watchdog puts bite on ‘finfluencers’ deceiving Gen Z

29 April

Dodgy financial advice provided by social media influences is facing a crackdown, with Gen Z exposed to the misleading offers. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has issued warning notices to four finance influencers, also known as...[Read More]

China moves to regulate digital humans amid AI boom

8 April

China’s cyberspace regulator has issued draft regulations to oversee the development online of digital humans, requiring clear labelling and banning ‌services that could mislead children or fuel addiction. The Cyberspace Administration of...[Read More]

‘Unfair’ subscription traps to be banned in new rules

1 April

Unfair trading practices such as subscription traps and drip pricing will be banned under reforms designed to bolster protections for consumers. The Albanese government introduced laws to parliament on Wednesday to put an end to tactics used by...[Read More]

Bumpy path predicted for self-driving cars in Australia

26 March

Autonomous cars could slash transport pollution by driving more efficiently, avoiding traffic snarls and reducing the need for car parks. But with the wrong policy settings, the technology could undo those savings by putting more cars on the road,...[Read More]

High-power pit stop: quantum batteries could rev up EVs

18 March

Next-generation batteries Australian researchers are developing could potentially recharge electric cars faster than petrol vehicles fill up and top up smartphone instantaneously. The CSIRO’s quantum battery research team made the predictions on...[Read More]

Instagram chief rejects idea of social media addiction

18 February

The head of Meta’s Instagram has testified during a landmark social media trial in Los Angeles that he disagrees with the idea that people can be clinically addicted to social media platforms. The question of addiction is a key pillar of the case,...[Read More]

Top 10 legal issues facing Australian business owners in 2026

5 February

Running a business in 2026 presents numerous legal challenges as regulations evolve alongside technological advancements and global economic shifts. For business owners, navigating these complexities requires understanding key legal issues and...[Read More]

10 legal issues facing Australian business owners and the importance of professional legal advice

25 December

Running a business in 2025 presents numerous legal challenges as regulations evolve alongside technological advancements and global economic shifts. For business owners, navigating these complexities requires understanding key legal issues and...[Read More]

2025: The year the world chose direction

18 December

History rarely announces itself in dramatic bursts. More often, it reveals itself through quiet turning points — moments when trends harden into realities and choices can no longer be postponed. 2025 was one of those years. It did not deliver a...[Read More]

Social media ban slugged with second legal challenge

17 December

Reddit should not be considered social media, the app’s management argues, as it fights Australia’s world-leading ban for under 16s. The company has filed a challenge in the High Court hoping to repeal the legislation, claiming the age limit is...[Read More]

In-app-propriate: renters quizzed on personal details

11 December

Thousands of renters are being forced to use digital platforms and apps to manage their accommodation even though the technology can demand deeply personal information and charge fees. Questions in rental apps can range from an applicant’s marital...[Read More]

Search hit: court orders massive fine against Google

3 December

Internet giant Google will be forced to pay a $55 million fine for signing anti-competitive deals with the nation’s two largest telcos that banned the pre-installation of competing search engines on smartphones. Federal Court Justice Mark...[Read More]

Australia’s social media ban facing court challenge

26 November

Australia’s social media ban for children under the age of 16 is facing a High Court challenge. The world-leading restrictions kick in on December 10, with children set to be booted from platforms including Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and...[Read More]

‘I own my face’: AI deepfake victims may be able to sue