An Australian betting empire faces court over alleged money-laundering blind spots.

Meta Platforms has reached a $50 million settlement over the Cambridge Analytica scandal.

The Albanese Government has unveiled a new initiative aimed at making Australia a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI).

ASIC is taking Binance Australia to court for allegedly leaving investors unprotected.

An Australian consortium has been chosen to deliver the nation’s first lunar rover.

Millions in funding has been provided for research projects that link Australian scientists with international peers.

Australia and Singapore have signed a potentially pivotal agreement to advance safe and ethical AI.

Australia’s climate research capabilities have taken a leap forward.

A proposed tax will target big tech companies to fund Australian journalism.

Telstra has been fined over $3 million for its Triple Zero network failure.

The Federal Government is boosting digital connectivity for remote First Nations communities across Australia.

Moral outrage significantly contributes to the spread of misinformation on social media.

Starting January 1, 2025, Australian Government websites will be built to meet three new standards.

Google has announced a major advancement in quantum computing with its new chip, Willow.

The Federal Government is testing new technology for sharing personal data.

The New South Wales Police Force is planning a third attempt to overhaul its decades-old Core Operational Policing System (COPS).

An international spy alliance has released a joint analysis addressing the radicalisation of young people.

Telcos will soon be required to block texts from scammers posing as trusted brands.

The Albanese government is targeting tech giants like Google and Apple with a proposed digital competition regime.

Australia has enacted landmark legislation that will ban social media access for children and teenagers under 16.

Researchers are designing custom DNA to fold into microscopic robots.

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