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Challenges Ahead as Australia Navigates the AI Boom

Today at Sydney University, the Prime Minister gave a landmark speech setting out policy directions on artificial intelligence. The speech comes amid ongoing debate about how Australia should respond to AI. Albanese set out an optimistic vision for how Australia can meet this industrial boom and protect Australian stakeholders – but technical and implementation challenges …

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Child Safety in the Age of Deepfakes

Last month saw a guilty plea in Australia’s first criminal prosecution for creating sexually explicit “deepfake” images without consent. The case comes after the government announced its intention last September to legislate against so-called “nudify” apps victimising both adults and children, and the eSafety Commission has been eager to publicise its actions against such apps …

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Nearly six million Australians face digital exclusion

Nearly six million Australians are being left behind by the country’s rapid shift to digital technology, according to new research. Experts warn that digital inequality is deepening, with barriers like cost, access, and digital skills cutting people off from essential services and social connection. Image: Image from Shutterstock Produced By: Moemina Shukur Featured In Story: …

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