8 Oct: When a Google DeepMind computer taught itself to beat a master at the world's most complex board game, Beijing was shocked into action on artificial intelligence. Now Xi Jinping wants China to be the world's unrivalled AI superpower.... more
5 Oct: Travellers entering New Zealand who refuse to disclose passwords for their mobile phones and other digital devices during forced searches can now face prosecution and fines of up to $NZ5,000.... more
3 Oct: Content moderation is a mostly secretive and hidden industry, with work often outsourced to developing countries. Here, workers are routinely exposed to horrific content, offered little psychological support and forced to keep quiet — but a new documentar... more
3 Oct: If it is passed, the Assistance and Access Bill's expansive powers could make Australia a troubling test case for the rest of the world, according to privacy groups and technology companies.... more
29 Sep: The top US diplomat in Australia publicly confirms the two countries are working to stop Chinese telco Huawei from building a domestic internet cable network in Papua New Guinea.... more
24 Sep: Two hundred and 50 kilos of beef and pork mince sold from Pak n Save Glen Innes is being recalled after a staff member dropped their mobile phone into a mincer... more
20 Sep: US Senator Marco Rubio leads a chorus of outrage after footage emerges of Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro enjoying a lavish dinner served by Turkish internet sensation "Salt Bae", while many in his country struggle to put food on the table.... more
