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‘Smokescreen’ for Misinformation Bill: Ex-PM Warns Against Taking Down Video of Bishop Stabbing
Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott was also concerned authorities may be keen to remove the footage due to an ‘anxiety about Islamophobia.’
Lindsey Graham Says FBI in Possession of His Phone After Possible Hack
‘I get a message, I think, from Schumer,’ said Mr. Graham. ‘It ain’t from Schumer.’
Google, DOJ Make Closing Arguments in Landmark Anti-Trust Case
Google has reportedly defended itself by claiming its actions were sound business decisions and that other search engines failed because of inferior quality.
‘Billboard Chris’ and X to Appeal Order to Remove Post Criticising Trans Activist
Australia’s internet regulator ordered X to remove a post critical of the WHO appointing a trans-activist to an expert panel.
State MP Presents Motion to Stop ‘Relentless’ Banking Branch Closures
Major banks have been steadily closing branches across Australia citing the popularity of online digital services.
Apple Confirms It’s Working on Urgent iPhone Alarm Fix
Apple said this week that it is working on a fix to a problem with the iPhone’s alarm system.
MPs’ WhatsApp Messages Should Be Disclosed, Says Committee
A cross-party group of MPs has been looking into transparency standards, following a lobbying scandal involving former Prime Minister David Cameron.
Deadline Looms as Major Bank Gears up for Cashless Transition
The investment bank is phasing out all cash and cheque services in 2024.
Major Bank Promises Not to Close Anymore Regional Branches Until 2027
Westpac will instead invest more than $150 million in the branch network in the next two years.
Think Tank Questions Government’s Near $1 Billion Bet on Quantum Computer
The Commonwealth and Queensland governments have commited almost a billion dollars to quantum computing start-up PsiQuantum.
Supreme Court Allows Texas to Enforce Porn Age-Verification Law
The law also requires pornography websites to include ‘health warnings’ on their landing page.
Bipartisan Bill to Ban Children Under 13 From Social Media Moving in Senate
‘Parents know there’s no good reason for a child to be doom-scrolling or binge-watching reels that glorify unhealthy lifestyles,’ Sen. Ted Cruz said.
Google Workers Fired Over Israel Protests File Federal Labor Complaint
The former employees are seeking the reinstatement of their jobs and back pay.
Kaiser Permanente: Data Breach May Impact 13.4 Million Customers
Data shared with third-party vendors potentially includes member names and IP addresses.
Elon Musk Position on X Censorship ‘Absolutely Driving Me Crazy’: Minister
The minister argued protecting the community is ‘not censorship.’
Opinion: Combating Online 'Misinformation' for Who?
Anyone who has studied a skerrick of history knows that protecting free speech is about giving voice to the powerless against the more powerful.
Australians Do Not Trust News Content Written by Artificial Intelligence: Poll
95 percent believe news outlets should disclose if they are using AI.
AI Leaves Zac Brown Band’s John Driskell Hopkins ‘Terrified’
Musician says the new technology has detrimental effects and fears for the future of society.
Possible TikTok Ban May Intensify Ideological Confrontation Between the US and China
TikTok has been accused of aiding the Chinese Communist Party’s propaganda efforts.
