‘No choice’: ACCC finds Google, Facebook market power makes life difficult for small businesses
The ACCC has found dealings between Google, Facebook and small businesses lack transparency and adequate dispute resolution mechanisms.
NAB leaks personal data of 13,000 customers in embarrassing snafu
NAB has become embroiled in its second significant "human error"-related data breach in just three years, and has apologised to customers.
Worse than wrinkles: FaceApp’s fine print gives it the right to use your photos as it sees fit — and you can’t do anything about it
FaceApp’s terms of use give its Russian parent company, Wireless Lab, a very broad, global and lifelong licence to use the images.
Is that actually your boss? Vigilance urged as ‘deep fake’ used to scam unwitting businesses
Cyber security experts are warning deep fake represents a threat to businesses as confirmed cases of financial loss start to emerge overseas.
Seven easy cyber security checks all business owners should do
Running virtually any business leads to cyber exposure, so here are seven easy cyber security checks to determine how protected you are.
Five reasons AI is better at making business decisions than you
Accessing enough data to make a truly informed decision is almost impossible for humans, but it’s what AI was born to do.
No, the robots won’t take our jobs, unless we let them
Artificial intelligence and machine learning means there are new opportunities arising, but as it stands, our workforce lack the skills to seize them.
How technology can save the reputation of the insurance industry
Insurtechs are tackling customer pain points and enhancing customer experience with straightforward, easy-to-read policy documents and instantaneous claims.
Facebook launches new cryptocurrency, but should we trust it with our money?
Facebook has announced a plan to launch a new cryptocurrency named Libra, furthering its efforts to dominate global communications and business.
Humans are better than robots at recognising speech, and that’s unlikely to change
Imagine a world in which Siri always understands you and Google Translate works perfectly. But with how tech interprets speech, it's a distant prospect.
‘The oil of the 21st century’: Why big-tech surveillance could damage democracy
Big tech is already being used abroad to monitor citizens, tailor propaganda and enhance the power of repressive regimes.
Spacetech might be in Australia’s future, but not until we decide who can launch Down Under
Who gets to decide what can be launched into space? In Australia, it depends on regulations that are currently under review.
