Google's YouTube, some messaging services such as WhatsApp and online games secured exemptions from the government's ban on social media for children under 16.
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Moves by companies to stay up to date in the AI race will create new litigation threats for corporate Australia in 2025.
The US tech giant, which owns LinkedIn and Bing, has broken its silence on Australia's new tech levy, which could force it to strike deals with local publishers.
As the dust settles on DeepSeek's arrival, there is a growing belief that pure software plays like Atlassian could benefit from a second wave of the AI boom.
Australian officials were eager to brief the incoming Trump administration on the government's new tech levy, which will be imposed on social media platforms unless they strike deals with media companies.
The arrival of an impressive, cheaper AI model from China's DeepSeek sent Nvidia and other stocks plunging. But two tech giants dodged the rout.
Nvidia’s surge made winners out of local fund managers, but a sharp selloff and China’s AI upstart DeepSeek are forcing investors to rethink the evolving market landscape.
Donald Trump's mega AI infrastructure announcement was ultimately overshadowed by the long-running feud between two of the biggest names in tech, Elon Musk and Sam Altman.
Donald Trump's TikTok win and meme coin launch just days before his inauguration are further evidence that tech's influence on US politics — and its returning president — is rapidly accelerating.
The Australian 'link in bio' unicorn, last valued at $1.3 billion, would feel the impact if a US TikTok ban ultimately goes through.
Corporate America's DEI retreat is accelerating as Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House. Is the trend already being replicated in Australia?
Recent comments by Nvidia's Jensen Huang triggered a slump in quantum computing stocks, but Australian startups aren't too fussed.
If the first full week of 2025 is anything to go by, expect a year of fractured politics, social media mischief and... well, who knows what else?
The Meta CEO signalled plans to align with Donald Trump to resist the efforts of foreign regulators. In response, Labor has vowed to enforce its new levy.
Uber’s NSW payroll tax dispute and the first Fair Work Act application under new gig economy provisions could reignite Australia’s regulatory debate in 2025.
Mark Zuckerberg's decision to end fact-checking at Meta is clearly linked to US politics and the return of Donald Trump. But it will have ramifications globally, including in Australia.
The election watchdog says it will monitor changes to social media platforms following Meta's decision to end third-party fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram in the US.
In 2025, Microsoft’s massive AI investments and partnership with OpenAI face a significant test as the tech giant doubles down on future growth.
The Nvidia CEO used his CES keynote to detail the next phase of the company's AI-coupled development. But will it be enough to keep customers happy and the share price soaring?
