Tag: Technology
Is your car a threat to national security? It can be – regardless of where it’s made
Modern cars made in most countries have remote control and online data features. What matters is who can access that data – and the vehicle itself.
In a new manifesto, OpenAI’s Sam Altman envisions an AI utopia – and reveals glaring blind spots
The AI industry is expending vast resources on growth, fuelled by unrealistic optimism about technology and the future.
‘Held at ransom’: victim-survivors open up about the use of child sex abuse material to fight crime
The tech industry and police must listen to the concerns of victim-survivors when using child sex abuse material for legitimate purposes.
Why does the Olympics have an ‘AI agenda’ and what does it mean for the future of sport?
AI is finding applications across sport, from talent spotting and training to gymnastics judging and injury rehab.
Massive global IT outage hits banks, airports, supermarkets – and a single software update is likely to blame
Enterprises across Australia and the world are struggling to cope with a huge software outage – but your home computer is probably safe.
What’s really inside vapes? We pulled them apart to find out
The most common vapes on the market are single-use, disposable ones. They contain valuable resources, yet aren’t designed to be recycled.
Deepfake, AI or real? It’s getting harder for police to protect children from sexual exploitation online
Police efforts to sort through online child sexual exploitation material are being hampered by the rise in AI-generated imagery. Here’s how they’re working to combat the problem.
AI can now generate entire songs on demand. What does this mean for music as we know it?
‘Uncanny’ AI music generators blur the line between creators and consumers. Will they turn music from high art to an everyday language? Listen to these AI-generated tracks and judge for yourself.
Israel accused of using AI to target thousands in Gaza, as killer algorithms outpace international law
The age of AI warfare has arrived – and it’s not looking good.
Australians are concerned about AI. Is the federal government doing enough to mitigate risks?
The Australian government has finally released a response to last year’s public consultation on the safe and responsible use of AI. Here’s what it entails.
Want to buy a home telescope? Tips from a professional astronomer to help you choose
A telescope can reveal so much of the night sky, including Saturn’s rings and the Moon’s craters. But choosing the right telescope is a difficult decision – here’s what you need to know.
The AI industry is on the verge of becoming another boys' club. We’re all going to lose out if it does
For decades, woman ‘computers’ worked behind the scenes while their male counterparts received recognition. The AI industry must not be an example of history repeating itself.
Could you move from your biological body to a computer? An expert explains ‘mind uploading’
The feasibility of mind uploading rests on three core assumptions. How plausible is each one, really?
An expert reviews the government’s 7-year plan to boost Australia’s cyber security. Here are the key takeaways
Australia could become one of the world’s strongest cyber nations – but the success of the new strategy will come down to the details.
OpenAI’s board is facing backlash for firing CEO Sam Altman – but it’s good it had the power to
At the heart of Silicon Valley lies a powerful admiration for its ‘genius founders’ – but this comes at the cost of accountability.