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Everything Australians put online could be scraped for AI under proposed new rules. How will you be affected?
The Albanese government is considering reforms that give US big tech unrestricted access to Australian content
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Emily is barely scraping by after buying a house – and it’s taking a toll on her mental health
Exclusive: Mortgage holders say financial pressure is causing serious anxiety, as a study reveals the effects...
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‘I’m genuinely sorry’: Australian Hyrox athlete who soiled herself apologises to China and rivals
Joanna Wietrzyk posts that she regrets her decision to keep racing but has decided to forfeit her win in the B...
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Andrew Hastie says AI advised him to reply ‘congratulations!’ to man who planned to end life with assisted dying
Liberal MP speaks of AI’s shortcomings as cyber chief tells inquiry the tech is needed to fend off ‘highly cap...
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Albanese government considers ‘world-leading’ ban on smart glasses in public offices and buildings
Minister for public service says the devices pose ‘legitimate privacy and security concerns’ in commonwealth-r...
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IMF urges Australian government to cut spending as another interest rate hike looms
Warning comes as forecast for nation’s economic growth downgraded amid concerns over rising debt and inflation
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Paul Keating says Aukus locking Australia into a US war against China, which it would ‘certainly lose’
Former prime minister says US would ‘scuttle itself back to San Diego’, leaving Australia to deal with retribu...
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Sydney mayor allegedly threatened and children secretly recorded after he refused to step down, Icac hears
Corruption inquiry turns its investigation to allegations Strathfield councillors may have engaged in blackmai...
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Labor wants Australians to be able to opt out of online algorithms. How will it change your feed?
The prime minister has predicted blowback to the scheme, which will affect social media, search engines and AI...
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‘Patients’ who pay $200,000 to be frozen after death are waiting to be reborn in an Australian shed
Exclusive: Southern Cryonics operates out of a shed in Holbrook in rural NSW. Experts say reanimation is ‘a dr...
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Social media users could opt out of the algorithm if Australian government has its way – but that’s a big if
Even if the legislation passes, tech companies may still find ways to frustrate its intent and keep Australian...
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Woolworths increased prices of at least four ‘family staples’ during ‘Price Freeze’ promotion
Exclusive: Analysis shows cost of chicken fillets, potatoes and donuts rose during supermarket giant’s three-m...