Archived News for IT Professionals
Experts are looking at ways to manage the extreme risks posed by advanced AI.
Assange allowed to re-state case
London’s High Court is allowing WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to appeal his extradition to the United States.
Optus sued over big breach
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has initiated Federal Court proceedings against telecommunications giant Optus.
States seek online age change
Australian premiers have proposed barring millions of children from using major social media platforms.
Script service hit for ransom
The government is investigating a ransomware data breach involving MediSecure, an electronic prescriptions provider.
Victoria backs biotech
The Victorian Government has announced a $5 million investment in the development of life-saving innovations.
ATSE seeks serious research
Advocates say sustained momentum is needed for technological change in Australia.
Space spend questioned
The Victorian Government has invested $37 million in a US space tourism company.
Tech spend aimed at AI
About $2.8 billion in technology investments are included in the 2024 federal budget...
Mind-reading tech tested
A new mind-reading device is capable of decoding words that people are thinking but not vocalising.
Court rejects eSafety extension
The Federal Court has denied the eSafety commissioner's bid to hide a controversial video.
Quantum coherence extended
Australian researchers have assisted what could be a major quantum computing advance.
New head for info body
Elizabeth Tydd has been appointed the new Australian Information Commissioner.
Google allows self-review
Google has introduced a new tool for Australian users, ‘Results about you’.
PC probes My Health faults
The Productivity Commission has reviewed the underperformance of the $2 billion My Health Record (MHR) system.
Systemic tech regulation needed
Experts say social media firms should not be left to enforce their own standards.
Breach exposes health data
A major data breach has affected thousands of family violence and sexual assault victims.
Conductor switch tested
Australian researchers are working on a new conductor that only conducts when needed.