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Kids leaning into AI as literacy levels decline
3 September
A majority of Australian youth lack confidence distinguishing news fact from fiction as they increasingly source information from artificial intelligence.The 2026 News and Young Australians Report, released on Monday, found just 47 per cent of...[Read More]
Will your digital memories survive? 10 tips for protecting your photos and home videos
27 August
We take more photos and videos today than any generation before us.Birthdays, holidays, weddings, grandchildren, pets, family gatherings and everyday moments are captured almost constantly. Yet there is an interesting contradiction: while we...[Read More]
Fast-evolving online scams fleece millions from Aussies
27 August
Aussies have lost hundreds of millions of dollars to scammers in 2026, with swindle tactics becoming trickier despite a drop in reported activity.Cybercriminals have cheated Australians out of $186.9 million so far in 2026, down from almost $210...[Read More]
Tech giants unaware how many children on social media
20 August
Social media companies do not know how many Australian teenagers remain on their platforms months after the introduction of laws banning those under 16.Meta, Snapchat, TikTok and Google on Friday appeared before a Senate inquiry considering...[Read More]