Technology

Teenagers laughing. | Newsreel

AI being trained on negative teenage stereotypes

An answer from an Artificial Intelligence (AI) system which suggested teenagers go to school to die, has raised questions about how such platforms are trained. Research
Read more 22 January 2025
Aging robots may need to be repurposed and reskilled to avoid future junk heaps - Newsreel

Aging robots may need to re-trained

There has been significant attention paid to the need to reskill humans in the digital high-tech era. Now, it seems, robots may need to do the same to avoid high-tech
Read more 21 January 2025
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Billions to upgrade entire NBN to FTTN by 2030

An extra $3.8 billion will be invested in the National Broadband Network (NBN) to ensure the entire network is fibre-to-the-node (FTTN). Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
Read more 14 January 2025
Technology job. | Newsreel

Five-year window to upskill thousands of workers

Almost a quarter of current jobs are expected to “fundamentally change” withing five years, sparking an urgent call to reskill the Australian workforce. The 2025
Read more 9 January 2025
New IRIS smart ring. | Newsreel

Smart ring of confidence to control devices

A smart ring has been developed to overcome the frustration of miscommunication many consumers have using voice commands to control smart devices. University of
Read more 9 January 2025
Scam victims. | Newsreel

The top five scams to look out for in 2025

Australians need to be on the lookout for artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven scams and a new-level of dodgy cryptocurrency investment offers this year. In a warning to
Read more 9 January 2025
Two researchers in lab. | Newsreel

Call to abolish business R&D expenditure threshold

Abolishing the research and development (R&D) expenditure threshold would create a surge in Australian innovation and drive economic growth, according to the
Read more 8 January 2025
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Elvis the King of a new realm, thank you very much

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is set to breathe new life into long-dead music stars, whom already retain popularity as iconic “necro brands”. Macquarie University
Read more 8 January 2025
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Police call for input from Queensland Facebook admins

Managers of Queensland’s community Facebook pages are being offered the chance to shape a program which promotes safe online spaces. The Queensland Police Service
Read more 7 January 2025
Small business owner. | Newsreel

Business advice to avoid criminal underpayment risk

The Fair Work Ombudsman has assured business owners only intentional underpayment of staff will be pursued under new criminal laws, which came into effect on January
Read more 7 January 2025