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CyberBeat #166
November 2024
FEATURE: In a bold move, Prime Minister Albanese announces an under-16 social media ban, raising contentious debates around mental health and teens' rights to information access.
Latest CyberBeat News
Google's Glitch or Bias? Searches Favor Harris Over Trump in Polling Place Queries
14 November 2024
Discover how a 'technical glitch' in Google's search engine stirred a storm, by allegedly favouring Democratic candidate Kamala Harris over Republican candidate Donald Trump in directing U.S. voters to their polling stations.
Optus Slapped with $12M Penalty for Emergency Call Failures During Major Outage
14 November 2024
Optus and associated subsidiaries were fined $12 million by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) for failing to manage Triple Zero calls and conduct welfare checks during a significant network outage.
Face the Music: Businesses Risk $50M Fines For Scam Negligence!
14 November 2024
Under groundbreaking new laws, the Albanese government is wielding a $50 million hammer against companies that fail to prevent scams, marking an unprecedented move towards the world's strongest anti-scammer protection.
Western Sydney Uni's IT systems compromised again
07 November 2024
The assailant, using stolen IT credentials, managed to breach the university's student management system and data warehouse and maintained access for a two-week period in August.
Landmark Decision: Privacy Invasion Recognised in Australian Common Law
07 November 2024
In an unprecedented ruling, an Australian court awards a woman significant compensation for invasion of privacy by her father, setting a new standard in privacy laws.
Artificial Intelligence Enters The Battlefield: U.S. Military Invests in OpenAI
07 November 2024
In a groundbreaking move, the U.S. military makes its first confirmed OpenAI purchase, sparking a debate about the ethical implications of AI technology in warfare.
OpenAI Disbands Key Safety Team: A Step Forward or Reckless Move?
07 November 2024
OpenAI has disbanded its AGI Readiness Team, sparking concerns over the future safety of advanced artificial intelligence development and stirring debate within the industry.
AI Rush: The Billion-Dollar Gamble!
07 November 2024
Tech giants Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon ramp up spending on AI data centres amidst Wall Street's demand for quick returns, triggering a possible threat to profitability and shareholder satisfaction.
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