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Media Lacks Policies on AI-Generated Images: Study
Media outlets need clear policies and processes around the use of AI-generated imagery, a study led by RMIT University says.
eSafety Commissioner Issues Guidelines on Harmful Content Online in Wake of Stabbing Attacks
The authority encouraged Australians to report harmful content online to eSafety.
Stabbing of Christian Bishop in Sydney Declared a ‘Terrorist’ Act
A senior police official said the incident satisfied the requirements of religiously motivated extremism.
Prime Minister Laments Online ‘Misinformation’ About Bondi Stabbing Spree
‘It’s a scourge in many ways, social media,’ Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.
Broadband Providers Mandated to Show ‘Nutrition Labels’ Disclosing Full Pricing Information
The labeling requirement comes from an FCC rule aimed at ensuring price transparency for consumers.
60,000 Sign Petition to Scrap National Digital ID
‘History has shown that the aggregation of personal information can lead to targeted misuse, both by state and non-state actors.’
Elon Musk Says Congress Has Inquired About X’s Actions in Brazil
The owner of X challenged a court order in Brazil requiring the removal of certain accounts on the social media platform.
Musk’s Starlink Gradually Gaining Foothold in the Pacific
The broadband satellite provider still isn’t welcome in some countries, but is slowly gaining widespread acceptance.
Google Releases New Android Feature to Help Find Lost Devices
The all-new service for Android can now locate a phone or tablet even if the device if offline.
IN-DEPTH: US Intensifies Semiconductor Restrictions, Prompting a Technological Rift With China
High-tech firms are witnessing dwindling profits in China, prompting a reevaluation of their market strategies.
Tesla Settles Fatal ‘Autopilot’ Crash Lawsuit, Details Being Kept Under Wraps
The plaintiffs argued Tesla’s ‘Autopilot’ was defective, while Tesla argued the driver was distracted which ultimately caused the crash.
AI-Generated Content Obscures Creativity and Threatens Human Ingenuity
Creative professional: ‘It’s an alien thing. It shouldn’t exist.’
New Bipartisan Data Privacy Bill Seeks to Put Americans in ‘Control of Their Own Data’
The bill gives citizens the right to sue companies violating their privacy rights.
Brazil Judge Opens Probe Into Elon Musk After Decision for X to Defy Court Order
The justice warned that X will face a fine of about $19,740 per day if it fails to comply with the court order.
Taiwanese Chip Giant Receives $6.6 Billion From US Government for Arizona Factories
The subsidy is part of the Biden administration’s strategy to boost the domestic semiconductor industry.
Meta to Start Adding Labels for AI-Generated Video, Image, and Audio
Meta said that AI-generated content posted on Facebook, Instagram and Threads will be kept when no other policy violation is present.
Most Services Restored to WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook After Brief Outage
WhatsApp is apparently back online, but some lingering issues are still being reported across other Meta services, engineering teams are investigating.
Court Blocks Use of AI-enhanced Video as Evidence in Murder Case
The ruling relates to a case involving Joshua Puloka, a 46-year-old man who was accused of killing three people and injuring two others in a 2021 shooting.
