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Google is rolling out its Gemini AI chatbot to kids under 13. It’s a risky move

The rollout will leave parents playing a game of whack-a-mole with new technologies as they try to keep their children safe.

09.05.2025 7

Lisa M. Given

A rubbish election: voting in Australia produces mountains of waste - but there’s a better way

From corflutes and how-to-vote cards to 250,000 pencils, 240,000 volunteer vests, 80,000 ballot boxes, here’s what happens to election materials...

05.05.2025 4

Lisa M. Given

Generative AI and deepfakes are fuelling health misinformation. Here’s what to look out for so you don’t get scammed

Strategies to combat misinformation often focus on written materials and fact-checking. Identifying deepfakes requires different skills.

13.03.2025 10

Lisa M. Given

Do big tech companies have a ‘duty of care’ for users? A new report says they do – but leaves out key details

The report contains 67 recommendations – none of which address misinformation and disinformation.

04.02.2025 9

Lisa M. Given

Australia’s social media ban for kids under 16 just became law. How it will work remains a mystery

The federal parliament has passed legislation to ban people under 16 from having an account with some social media platforms. In doing so, it has...

28.11.2024 3

Lisa M. Given

Australia will impose a ‘digital duty of care’ on tech companies to reduce online harm. It’s a good idea – if it can be enforced

In an escalation of its battle with big tech, the federal government has announced it plans to impose a “digital duty of care” on tech companies to...

14.11.2024 3

Lisa M. Given

Australian kids under 16 will soon be banned from social media – but parents still don’t know which apps are out

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese today announced the age limit for his government’s controversial social media ban: children under 16. He plans to...

07.11.2024 10

Lisa M. Given

The government’s social media ban for kids will exempt ‘low-risk ’ platforms. What does that mean?

In a speech to the New South Wales and South Australian government social media summit today, Federal Minister for Communications Michelle Rowland...

11.10.2024 40

Lisa M. Given

South Australia is proposing a law to ban kids under 14 from social media. How would it work?

The South Australian government is moving ahead with plans to ban children under 14 from social media. Under the proposal, teens aged 14 and 15...

09.09.2024 2

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Google is rolling out its Gemini AI chatbot to kids under 13. It’s a risky move

Lisa M. Given

A rubbish election: voting in Australia produces mountains of waste - but there’s a better way

Lisa M. Given

Generative AI and deepfakes are fuelling health misinformation. Here’s what to look out for so you don’t get scammed

Lisa M. Given

Do big tech companies have a ‘duty of care’ for users? A new report says they do – but leaves out key details

Lisa M. Given

Australia’s social media ban for kids under 16 just became law. How it will work remains a mystery

Lisa M. Given

Australia will impose a ‘digital duty of care’ on tech companies to reduce online harm. It’s a good idea – if it can be enforced

Lisa M. Given

Australian kids under 16 will soon be banned from social media – but parents still don’t know which apps are out

Lisa M. Given

The government’s social media ban for kids will exempt ‘low-risk ’ platforms. What does that mean?

Lisa M. Given

South Australia is proposing a law to ban kids under 14 from social media. How would it work?

Lisa M. Given