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A recent report from Human Rights Watch has revealed that photos of Australian children have been used without consent to train artificial intelligence (AI) models that generate images.…

New Zealand has taken a step towards digital credentials for online services with the launch of the Trust Framework Authority. The authority will determine which organizations are verified to provide digital identity services.…

The eSafety Commissioner of Australia has given major tech platforms a six-month deadline to develop enforceable codes for protecting children from online pornography and other harmful content.…

Several major record labels have filed copyright infringement lawsuits against generative AI music apps Suno and Udio. The labels claim that the AI companies have copied sound recordings owned by the record labels and produced outputs that are very similar to those recordings.…

The southeastern region of Australia once had vast expanses of grassy box gum woodlands, but now less than 5% of this habitat remains. This loss of large old trees has had a devastating impact on the numerous bird and animal species that rely on them for shelter.…

A recent study conducted by our researchers has revealed a concerning cybersecurity threat on the web. We have identified millions of clickable links, which we refer to as “hijackable hyperlinks,” that can redirect users to malicious destinations.…

Trilobite fossils are a common sight in natural history museums, but they usually only preserve the hard exoskeleton of these ancient marine arthropods. Soft body parts are rarely found and often obscured.…

The debate surrounding whether children should be banned from social media platforms in Australia continues to generate controversy. Recently, politicians have made promises to implement a ban for those under the age of 16.…

Recent studies challenge the notion that social media use is directly linked to sadness and depression. While high social media use is associated with feelings of envy and depression, it may not be the cause of these negative emotions.…

Caryn Marjorie, a popular social media influencer, has achieved over a billion views per month on Snapchat. She regularly posts content featuring everyday moments, travel memories, and selfies, attracting a large male following who are drawn to her girl-next-door aesthetic.…

There is currently a bipartisan effort from state and federal governments in Australia to implement laws that would prohibit young people under the age of 16 from accessing social media platforms.…

The digital afterlife industry is rapidly advancing, offering the possibility of interacting with virtual versions of deceased loved ones. Companies in this niche industry use AI and VR technologies to create digital personas based on individuals’ digital footprints.…

A recent study published in the Archives of Oral Biology has revealed that the age and gender of Australian marsupials, such as kangaroos, can be determined through their teeth.…

A recent study has revealed evidence of ancient rocks in Western Australia that are similar in age to the oldest rocks on Earth. These rocks, found near Collie, south of Perth, suggest that the ancient rocks of Western Australia cover a larger area than previously thought.…

In the coming years, communications companies like Starlink are planning to launch thousands of satellites into Earth’s orbit. While this growing swarm of satellites is already causing issues for astronomers, recent research has raised concerns about what will happen when these satellites reach the end of their lifespan and start to fall back to Earth.…

Virgin Australia flight VA 148 experienced a frightening incident last night when the right engine of the Boeing 737-800 jet began making loud noises and emitting flames shortly after takeoff from Queenstown in New Zealand.…

Hydrogen, which makes up three-quarters of all matter in the universe, played a crucial role in the emergence and survival of life on Earth. The young Earth had a high concentration of hydrogen due to geological and volcanic activity.…

Artificial intelligence (AI) has gained significant attention and usage in recent years, but it is important to recognize its limitations. While AI can be a powerful tool, it is not infallible.…

Neanderthals, our closest relatives, inhabited parts of Europe and Asia until they became extinct about 30,000 years ago. Recent genetic studies have shed light on the connection between modern humans and Neanderthals, revealing that interbreeding between the two species occurred around 47,000 years ago.…

The disappearance of Melissa Caddick in November 2020 garnered significant attention in Australia. Caddick, who was under investigation for financial misconduct, had defrauded numerous individuals out of millions of dollars.…