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Apple’s new age verification is a game‑changer for kids’ safety online. We need the rest of big tech to follow

As Pornhub embraces Apple’s new age verification in Australia, this could be the start of a broader shift in the tech industry.

08.10.2026 60

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Toby Murray

Spy agencies say AI can help combat AI cyber risks. But don’t forget the basics

Using AI for cybersecurity without first investing in fundamentals is like deploying a robot guard dog to defend an unlocked door.

23.06.2026 60

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Toby Murray

A PhD is an apprenticeship in research – we can’t let AI take that away

AI might have ‘PhD-level’ intelligence. But substituting it for a PhD student sacrifices a special part of the academic ecosystem.

13.03.2026 70

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An AI lab says Chinese-backed bots are running cyber espionage attacks. Experts have questions

Anthropic says its Claude Code tool was used in a sophisticated, automated campaign to steal sensitive information.

17.11.2025 60

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Beyond Qantas’ data leak, Australian finance companies are also at risk of offshore hacks

As millions of Qantas customers’ data hit the dark web, a corporate watchdog has warned financial services firms about sending work – and...

14.10.2025 50

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Toby Murray