Why more AI agents are coming for your pocket in 2025
The world's biggest smartphone maker is doubling down on its investment in artificial intelligence features, paving the way for fierce competition.
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Telcos who are caught breaching their code of conduct will no longer receive a warning before a fine as the government cracks down on bad behaviour.
More tech companies are introducing AI features to their services, and authors and experts warn it can be hard – if not impossible – to opt out, reports JENNIFER DUDLEY-NICHOLSON.
Almost half of all Australians are using artificial intelligence technology, a Google study has shown, even though many still have concerns about its impact.
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Light-bulb moment on clean energy yet to come for many
Renewable energy has been powering Australia for decades but a lack of public awareness has allowed furphies to fester ahead of a vital election, experts warn.
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Artificial intelligence ‘secret weapon’ for landing job
From writing cover letters to brainstorming interview questions, Australian jobseekers are using artificial intelligence tools to help land their next role.
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Funding NBN limits ‘risk’ posed by Musk’s Starlink
Upgrading the NBN would help address data and national interest risks as Australians in internet blackspots turn to the Elon Musk-owned Starlink service.
Wild, weird and unexpected gadgets have been shown in Las Vegas as part of an annual tech fest, with AI powering some household devices for the first time.
Installing electric car chargers on power poles could be a solution to Australia's growing transport issues, one group says, and could roll out fast.
Australians are likely to see more false content and abuse on their Facebook, Instagram and Threads feeds when Meta ditches fact-checking problematic posts.
Generative AI tools have already changed the way Australians work, communicate and study. Experts say more changes are coming in 2025.
Australia's automotive industry will look different in 2025 after a change in laws inspires a long list of electric and plug-in hybrid challengers.
Researchers are creating artificially intelligent companions to help people get through challenges but that does not necessarily cut humans out of the picture.
Dodgy text messages claiming to be from banks and service providers could become a thing of the past as the federal government expands its crackdown on scams.
Australian consumers and businesses using digital platforms will face fewer financial scams and less anti-competitive behaviour under twin changes.
Australians could spend less time on the phone and the government could save money with a greater investment in digital services, a report says.
New cables will entrench Australia's role as a state-of-the-art connection point for large volumes of data in a global digital ecosystem, project partners say.
An artificial intelligence tool developed in Australia is being tested in classrooms and early results suggest it is helping students improve their answers.
It is not just governments considering social media bans: a study shows more Australians plan to disconnect and spend less time online.
