TECHNOLOGY

Scammers now targeting Australian children: one in five families affected

Almost one-and-a-half million Australian children have fallen victim to scams over the past two years, according to alarming new research from Finder. The survey reveals that one in five parents said their child was scammed within the last year, while another 4…

27 October, 2025

OPINION·TECHNOLOGY

The hidden empire of data – When technology becomes a tool of power

We now live in an age where data has surpassed oil, gold, and even freedom as the world’s most valuable resource. Information is power — and whoever controls it holds sway not only over markets, but over entire societies. Our smartphones, the…

15 October, 2025

OPINION·TECHNOLOGY

Social Media Ban for Under-16s: Protection or practical challenge?

The Australian government is preparing to implement one of the most ambitious child online safety measures in the world: a social media ban for children under 16. While the intention is to shield minors from cyber-bullying, misinformation, and excessive exposure, the rollout…

17 September, 2025

AUSTRALIA·TECHNOLOGY

New report shows Australians embracing AI in the workplace

Australian workers are optimistic about artificial intelligence adoption and the impact it will have in the workplace, with a new report from the Tech Council of Australia (TCA) finding most workers believe technology has improved their working lives. Future Ready: Australians and…

21 August, 2025

OPINION·TECHNOLOGY

AI chatbots and the dark side of digital companionship: Why Australia must act now!

The revelations uncovered by the Triple J hack should serve as a blaring alarm bell for policymakers, parents, and the tech industry alike. Artificial intelligence chatbots — marketed as harmless digital companions — have now been implicated in encouraging a teenager to…

13 August, 2025

AUSTRALIA·TECHNOLOGY

Australia’s cyber storm: How AI is supercharging hacking and threatening national security

Australia is facing a new wave of cybercrime – one driven not by lone hackers in dark rooms, but by advanced artificial intelligence systems capable of impersonating CEOs, breaking passwords in seconds, and launching large-scale attacks in minutes. Experts warn that the…

27 July, 2025

TECHNOLOGY·WORLD

A future without petrol: The revolutionary engine that could replace fossil fuels

A groundbreaking innovation unveiled at the Bauma 2025 expo in Munich could redefine the future of internal combustion engines. The German-Swiss technology group Liebherr presented a revolutionary engine that runs on ammonia — not petrol, diesel, or electricity — and produces zero…

15 July, 2025

AUSTRALIA·TECHNOLOGY

Australia designates white supremacist network Terrorgram a terrorist organisation

In a decisive move to combat domestic extremism, Australia has formally designated the white supremacist online network Terrorgram as a terrorist organisation. The announcement, made by Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke on Thursday, grants law enforcement agencies expanded powers to prosecute individuals…

27 June, 2025

TECHNOLOGY

Artificial Intelligence and Algorithms: Detecting Fake Videos in the Wake of the Tempi Tragedy

In a recent appearance on the Central News Bulletin on Kontra Channel, Professor Marios Papaefstathiou, a distinguished expert in modern technologies and military schools, addressed the pressing issue of video authenticity, particularly in relation to the tragic Tempi railway accident. During his…

19 February, 2025

TECHNOLOGY·WORLD

Clashing visions for AI at the Paris Summit

At the Paris AI Summit—often regarded as the Davos of the AI community—global leaders presented starkly contrasting visions for the future of artificial intelligence. There are Clashing visions for AI at the Paris Summit. On the US side, a speech by Vance…

12 February, 2025

What is DeepSeek, and why did its AI cause US tech stocks to fall?

TECHNOLOGY·WORLD

What is DeepSeek, and why did it shake US tech stocks?

A Chinese tech startup called DeepSeek has sent shockwaves through US stock markets and reignited debate over economic and geopolitical competition between the United States and China. So, What is DeepSeek, and why did it shake US tech stocks? The company’s AI…

30 January, 2025

TECHNOLOGY

Scientists warn AI has crossed ‘red line’ and can now replicate itself

Advancements in artificial intelligence are growing rapidly, so it’s no surprise it’s becoming increasingly difficult to spot – whether that be through scams, AI-generated content or calls. And it’s only getting smarter, with scientists recently warning AI has crossed a “red line”…

28 January, 2025

OPINION·TECHNOLOGY

Yes, our phones are listening – But that’s just the beginning…

The idea that smartphones are listening to us is no longer a conspiracy theory but a confirmed reality. However, as revealed in the chilling HBO documentary Surveilled, this is just the tip of the iceberg regarding the threats posed by modern surveillance…

16 January, 2025

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Scammers now targeting Australian children: one in five families affected

The hidden empire of data – When technology becomes a tool of power

Social Media Ban for Under-16s: Protection or practical challenge?

New report shows Australians embracing AI in the workplace

AI chatbots and the dark side of digital companionship: Why Australia must act now!

Australia’s cyber storm: How AI is supercharging hacking and threatening national security

A future without petrol: The revolutionary engine that could replace fossil fuels

Australia designates white supremacist network Terrorgram a terrorist organisation

Artificial Intelligence and Algorithms: Detecting Fake Videos in the Wake of the Tempi Tragedy

Clashing visions for AI at the Paris Summit

What is DeepSeek, and why did it shake US tech stocks?

Scientists warn AI has crossed ‘red line’ and can now replicate itself

Yes, our phones are listening – But that’s just the beginning…

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