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Facebook to ban Australian users from reading and sharing news in response to government’s Big Tech bill

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Australian Facebook users will be banned from reading, posting and sharing news, the social media platform said on Wednesday in response to a new government bill forcing tech giants to pay news outlets for using their content. … Read More >Facebook to ban Australian users from reading and sharing news in response to government’s Big Tech bill

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Google & Facebook ‘very close’ to striking deals with news orgs, Aussie treasurer says as media reform bill moves on

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There has been “great progress” in talks between US tech giants and Australia over legislation which would tip the balance of power in favor of news organizations. Google earlier threatened to stop its services over the bill. … Read More >Google & Facebook ‘very close’ to striking deals with news orgs, Aussie treasurer says as media reform bill moves on

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Free will hacked: AI can be trained to manipulate human behavior and decisions, according to research in Australia

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) researchers in Australia have demonstrated how it is possible to train a system to manipulate human behavior and decision-making, highlighting the double-edged sword that is modern high tech. … Read More >Free will hacked: AI can be trained to manipulate human behavior and decisions, according to research in Australia

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Denmark Reconsidering Cooperation With Australian Elite Soldiers After Reports of Killings, Torture

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A shocking internal report, based on statements from witnesses, documents, and photos, described extrajudicial killings and a general “toxic warrior culture” within the Australian Special Air Service (SAS) and threatens to undermine the country’s international collaboration. … Read More >Denmark Reconsidering Cooperation With Australian Elite Soldiers After Reports of Killings, Torture

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China arrests Australian journalist for ‘illegally supplying state secrets overseas’

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Australian journalist Cheng Lei, who worked for state-run China Global Television News (CGTN), has been arrested for “illegally supplying state secrets overseas,” six months after she was first detained by Chinese authorities. … Read More >China arrests Australian journalist for ‘illegally supplying state secrets overseas’

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Australian health minister says AstraZeneca vaccine still up to ‘fundamental task’ after South Africa halts rollout

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Australia’s health minister rushed to reassure citizens about the safety and efficacy of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine, after a preliminary study in South Africa showed poor results against a local strain. … Read More >Australian health minister says AstraZeneca vaccine still up to ‘fundamental task’ after South Africa halts rollout

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New Zealand trade minister calls on Australia to ‘show respect’ to China amid Beijing-Canberra trade war

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New Zealand’s Minister for Trade Damien O’Connor has called on Australia to follow his country’s lead, relax its assertive approach and “show respect” to China in order to make more diplomatic progress with Beijing. … Read More >New Zealand trade minister calls on Australia to ‘show respect’ to China amid Beijing-Canberra trade war