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The 12 Most Read Epoch Times Australia Stories in 2024
From Elon Musk, to EV defects, to Australia Day—we look at the stories that took top billing in 2024.
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Microsoft to Train 1 Million Australians, New Zealanders in AI
The tech giant held an artificial intelligence tour in Sydney, bringing together 5,000 people.
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Western Australia to Open a ‘Smart Freeway’
The smart freeway will include road sensors, CCTV cameras and digital signs.
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Australia’s Misinformation Bill Faces Upper House Battle as Elon Musk, Senators Cite Free Speech Threat
Two independent Senators Tammy Tyrrell and David Pocock have already indicated they will oppose the bill.
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Australia’s House Passes Misinformation Bill, Opposition Says It ‘Belongs in a Dictatorship’
However, Labor defended the legislation as a necessary step to protect the safety of Australians and uphold democracy.
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Nearly Half of Global Population Shows Signs of Smartphone Addiction, Lancet Commission Warns
Global health experts warn of rising internet addiction rates. Experts call for urgent action on problematic internet usage.
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AI-Powered Mobile Phone Detection Cameras Lead to 2,500 Fines in SA
Some drivers were detected five or six times.
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Labor Moves to Block NBN Privatisation, Opposition Says Service Not Competitive
The opposition has said the move may be aimed at shifting focus away from the prime minister’s comments about Tourette’s syndrome.
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Sextortion Rates Drop in Australia, 100 Children per Month Still Targeted
Sextortion is a form of blackmail where individuals threaten to share private images or videos unless demands are met.
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Banks Introduce New Technology and Controls to ‘Shield Australians From Scams’
More intelligence sharing between banks, biometric identity scans, and double checks when you are paying someone new are among the changes
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Response to ‘Benefits and Harms of Proposed Social Media Legislation’
The issue extends beyond legislation; it’s about recognizing the impact of these technologies on children.
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CrowdStrike President Admits Global Outage Caused ‘Disruption and Distress’
An outage sparked by a software update disrupted banks, supermarkets, media, transport, flights, and hospital surgeries globally.
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Drone Food Delivery Service Launches in Melbourne
DoorDash and Alphabet subsidiary Wing are partnering on the faster fast food delivery initiative.
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The 12 Most Read Epoch Times Australia Stories in 2024
From Elon Musk, to EV defects, to Australia Day—we look at the stories that took top billing in 2024.
|
Microsoft to Train 1 Million Australians, New Zealanders in AI
The tech giant held an artificial intelligence tour in Sydney, bringing together 5,000 people.
|
Western Australia to Open a ‘Smart Freeway’
The smart freeway will include road sensors, CCTV cameras and digital signs.
|
Australia’s Misinformation Bill Faces Upper House Battle as Elon Musk, Senators Cite Free Speech Threat
Two independent Senators Tammy Tyrrell and David Pocock have already indicated they will oppose the bill.
|
Australia’s House Passes Misinformation Bill, Opposition Says It ‘Belongs in a Dictatorship’
However, Labor defended the legislation as a necessary step to protect the safety of Australians and uphold democracy.
|
Nearly Half of Global Population Shows Signs of Smartphone Addiction, Lancet Commission Warns
Global health experts warn of rising internet addiction rates. Experts call for urgent action on problematic internet usage.
|
AI-Powered Mobile Phone Detection Cameras Lead to 2,500 Fines in SA
Some drivers were detected five or six times.
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Labor Moves to Block NBN Privatisation, Opposition Says Service Not Competitive
The opposition has said the move may be aimed at shifting focus away from the prime minister’s comments about Tourette’s syndrome.
|
Sextortion Rates Drop in Australia, 100 Children per Month Still Targeted
Sextortion is a form of blackmail where individuals threaten to share private images or videos unless demands are met.
|
Banks Introduce New Technology and Controls to ‘Shield Australians From Scams’
More intelligence sharing between banks, biometric identity scans, and double checks when you are paying someone new are among the changes
|
Response to ‘Benefits and Harms of Proposed Social Media Legislation’
The issue extends beyond legislation; it’s about recognizing the impact of these technologies on children.
|
CrowdStrike President Admits Global Outage Caused ‘Disruption and Distress’
An outage sparked by a software update disrupted banks, supermarkets, media, transport, flights, and hospital surgeries globally.
|
Drone Food Delivery Service Launches in Melbourne
DoorDash and Alphabet subsidiary Wing are partnering on the faster fast food delivery initiative.
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