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CyberBeat #155
August 2024
FEATURE: The notorious facial recognition company celebrates a victory as Australia’s privacy regulator declared it would halt further action against the company.
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California's Controversial Bill Poses Major Changes for AI Industry
30 August 2024
California's proposed bill, SB 1047, invoking comprehensive AI regulations is up for a final vote, amidst criticism from tech giants including OpenAI.
Streamlining AI Regulations: A Call to Action from Tech Leaders
30 August 2024
Zuckerberg and Ek advocate for a simplified and harmonised regulatory framework to foster innovation in the open-source AI sector. Their comments follow Meta's paused plans for AI model launches in Europe, emphasising the urgent need for clarity in regulations to ensure that European developers can thrive and meet local needs without being overshadowed by competing markets.
U.S. Antitrust Lawsuit over Rent Hike Collusion Allegations – The New Era of Algorithm-Driven Price Manipulation?
30 August 2024
The U.S. Justice Department's landmark antitrust lawsuit against RealPage highlights the potential misuse of technology in manipulating rental markets, raising significant concerns over price-fixing behaviours that affect millions of Americans.
Mobile spyware application targeting Android smartphones
23 August 2024
Targeting Russian Android smartphones. Discovered in March 2024, the spyware has been secretly active for at least three years.
Cisco's Billion-Dollar Bet: Bidding Humans Adieu in the AI Revolution
23 August 2024
Despite reporting $10.3 billion in profits, tech giant Cisco lays off 5,500 employees in a bold move towards AI investments.
New Zealand Approves Extradition of Kim Dotcom to the United States
23 August 2024
Kim Dotcom, founder of Megaupload, faces extradition to the U.S. after a lengthy legal battle. Accused of significant copyright infringe
ACCC vs. Meta: A Battle Against Cryptocurrency Ad Scams
23 August 2024
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission accuses Meta of failing to prevent widespread cryptocurrency ad scams, revealing that over half of the inspected ads breached policy guidelines or were outright fraudulent.
Cybersecurity Crisis: Australia's Fight Against Rising Threats
15 August 2024
As cyber attacks escalate, Australian businesses are urged to enhance their cybersecurity measures, aiming to safeguard sensitive information and maintain operational integrity.
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