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Meta Tells Australian Kids to Download Data Before Social Media Ban
The California tech giant became the first company to take such action ahead of the ban for under 16s coming into force on Dec. 10.
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Australia Sanctions Russian Entities Over Cyber Attacks
2 Russian cybercrime service providers and 2 individuals have been sanctioned.
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Australia’s eSafety ‘Considering’ Request to Testify at US Committee About Censorship
‘Global content takedown orders are concerning because they harm the free speech rights of those outside of Australia’s jurisdiction,’ the letter stated
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Microsoft Warns Experimental Windows 11 AI Could Install Malware on Your Computer
AI features are turned off by default and operate only after the user opts into them. But people who enable them could face security issues, Microsoft warns.
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Websites Back Online as Cloudflare Says Problem Fixed
While the issue has been fixed, some people may still be experiencing problems logging in to or using Cloudflare services.
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Massive Outage of Websites Reported as Cloudflare Goes Down
Numerous major platforms are impacted by the Cloudflare servers.
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DeepSeek Among 5 Chinese AI Tools Found to Pose Risks in Taiwan Security Review
The assessment found DeepSeek, Doubao, Wenxin Yiyan, Tongyi, and Yuanbao to present notable security and bias risks.
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Cash Still Integral Due to Vulnerabilities With Cashless Systems: Senator
‘Cash doesn’t crash. Cash is absolutely king. Cash doesn’t need an update. Cash works when the system doesn’t,’ said Senator Bridget McKenzie.
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China Grants Exemptions to Nexperia Chip Export Restrictions for Civilian Use
The move comes amid a dispute between the Netherlands and the Chinese regime over the Chinese-owned chip manufacturer.
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Apple Releases Dozens of Security Fixes to iPhone and iPad
In an update issued this week, Apple said that multiple iPhone and iPad models were updated.
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Flood of AI Deepfakes Creating the Perfect Alibi for Wrongdoers: Research
Not only are deepfakes capable of misleading, they’re also providing cover for people to be ‘weaponising doubt.’
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Ctrl+Alt+Create: Tech Veteran Says Art the Cure for Isolation in the Digital Era
People are more connected and more lonely than ever. Could art be the key to restoring human connection?
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Australia to Set Quota on Local Content Spend for Netflix and Prime
New laws would compel streaming platforms to invest in Australian content, ending their exemption from local screen quotas.
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Paris Prosecutors Investigate TikTok Over Youth Suicide Content
The investigation follows a lawsuit against the company by French parents and a probe conducted by the nation’s Parliament.
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Samsung Hit With $191.4 Million Verdict for Infringing OLED Display Patents
The verdict is one of many reached against Samsung for copyright infringement in the past three years.
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Microsoft Increases UAE Investment to $15.2 Billion After US Clears Nvidia Chip Exports
The tech giant expands AI and cloud infrastructure in Abu Dhabi and Dubai through 2029, deepening U.S.-UAE tech cooperation.
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Trump Says He Won’t Let Nvidia Sell Advanced Chips to China, Other Countries
The United States is currently winning the AI race, Trump said, but giving China advanced chips will provide it with ‘an equal advantage’ in the competition.
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GPS Spoofing, Jamming Attacks in the Air Are Increasing, Experts Say
Mario Paniccia, CEO of Anello Photonics, said the fate of Flight 8243, shot down by mistake in an area of GPS jamming, highlighted the ’reality.'
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Texas Finalizes ‘Historic’ $1.4 Billion Settlement With Google Over Data Privacy Violations
AG Ken Paxton says the record-setting settlement sends a message that Big Tech will be held accountable in Texas.
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Fed’s Jerome Powell Says AI Investment, Spending Not a Bubble
‘This is different’ than the dot-com bubble, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said.
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Meta Tells Australian Kids to Download Data Before Social Media Ban
The California tech giant became the first company to take such action ahead of the ban for under 16s coming into force on Dec. 10.
|
Australia Sanctions Russian Entities Over Cyber Attacks
2 Russian cybercrime service providers and 2 individuals have been sanctioned.
|
Australia’s eSafety ‘Considering’ Request to Testify at US Committee About Censorship
‘Global content takedown orders are concerning because they harm the free speech rights of those outside of Australia’s jurisdiction,’ the letter stated
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Microsoft Warns Experimental Windows 11 AI Could Install Malware on Your Computer
AI features are turned off by default and operate only after the user opts into them. But people who enable them could face security issues, Microsoft warns.
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Websites Back Online as Cloudflare Says Problem Fixed
While the issue has been fixed, some people may still be experiencing problems logging in to or using Cloudflare services.
|
Massive Outage of Websites Reported as Cloudflare Goes Down
Numerous major platforms are impacted by the Cloudflare servers.
|
DeepSeek Among 5 Chinese AI Tools Found to Pose Risks in Taiwan Security Review
The assessment found DeepSeek, Doubao, Wenxin Yiyan, Tongyi, and Yuanbao to present notable security and bias risks.
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Cash Still Integral Due to Vulnerabilities With Cashless Systems: Senator
‘Cash doesn’t crash. Cash is absolutely king. Cash doesn’t need an update. Cash works when the system doesn’t,’ said Senator Bridget McKenzie.
|
China Grants Exemptions to Nexperia Chip Export Restrictions for Civilian Use
The move comes amid a dispute between the Netherlands and the Chinese regime over the Chinese-owned chip manufacturer.
|
Apple Releases Dozens of Security Fixes to iPhone and iPad
In an update issued this week, Apple said that multiple iPhone and iPad models were updated.
|
Flood of AI Deepfakes Creating the Perfect Alibi for Wrongdoers: Research
Not only are deepfakes capable of misleading, they’re also providing cover for people to be ‘weaponising doubt.’
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Ctrl+Alt+Create: Tech Veteran Says Art the Cure for Isolation in the Digital Era
People are more connected and more lonely than ever. Could art be the key to restoring human connection?
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Australia to Set Quota on Local Content Spend for Netflix and Prime
New laws would compel streaming platforms to invest in Australian content, ending their exemption from local screen quotas.
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Paris Prosecutors Investigate TikTok Over Youth Suicide Content
The investigation follows a lawsuit against the company by French parents and a probe conducted by the nation’s Parliament.
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Samsung Hit With $191.4 Million Verdict for Infringing OLED Display Patents
The verdict is one of many reached against Samsung for copyright infringement in the past three years.
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Microsoft Increases UAE Investment to $15.2 Billion After US Clears Nvidia Chip Exports
The tech giant expands AI and cloud infrastructure in Abu Dhabi and Dubai through 2029, deepening U.S.-UAE tech cooperation.
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Trump Says He Won’t Let Nvidia Sell Advanced Chips to China, Other Countries
The United States is currently winning the AI race, Trump said, but giving China advanced chips will provide it with ‘an equal advantage’ in the competition.
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GPS Spoofing, Jamming Attacks in the Air Are Increasing, Experts Say
Mario Paniccia, CEO of Anello Photonics, said the fate of Flight 8243, shot down by mistake in an area of GPS jamming, highlighted the ’reality.'
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Texas Finalizes ‘Historic’ $1.4 Billion Settlement With Google Over Data Privacy Violations
AG Ken Paxton says the record-setting settlement sends a message that Big Tech will be held accountable in Texas.
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Fed’s Jerome Powell Says AI Investment, Spending Not a Bubble
‘This is different’ than the dot-com bubble, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said.
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