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Use of AI could worsen racism and sexism in Australia, human rights commissioner warns
August 13, 2025
Labor divided on how to respond to the emerging technology as media and arts groups fear ‘rampant theft’ of intellectual property Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast AI risks entrenching racism and sexism in Australia, the human rights commissioner has warned,…
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AI chatbots are becoming popular alternatives to therapy. But they may worsen mental health crises, experts warn
August 3, 2025
Users may be led down conspiracy theory rabbit holes or into emotional harm by chatbots designed to maximise engagement and affirmation, some say Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast In 2023, a Belgian man reportedly ended his life after developing eco-anxiety…
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How will Australia’s under-16s social media ban be enforced, and which platforms will be exempt?
July 31, 2025
No prescribed avenue for social media companies to check users’ ages, but options include facial estimation technology and matching photos with ID Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Australians using a range of social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat and X will need to have their age checked…
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As Australia’s teen social media ban looms, here’s how the platforms are lobbying for an exemption
July 30, 2025
Meta, YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat are running ads and events saying their services are safe for children – with the possibility of a legal challenge Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The Australian government will imminently announce which social media platforms will be included in the under-16s ban. The social…
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Latest posts

Use of AI could worsen racism and sexism in Australia, human rights commissioner warns

AI chatbots are becoming popular alternatives to therapy. But they may worsen mental health crises, experts warn

How will Australia’s under-16s social media ban be enforced, and which platforms will be exempt?

As Australia’s teen social media ban looms, here’s how the platforms are lobbying for an exemption