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Unknown realmCommentsPremiumRegulation for robots needed to boost transparency

The Federal Government should introduce regulation for artificial intelligence to ensure businesses are transparent about their use of the technology, an expert has said.

Caitlin Paroczai

Robotic emotionsCommentsPremiumFive things Google’s ‘sentient’ AI bot wrote

Blake Lemoine made headlines after being suspended from Google, following his claims that an artificial intelligence bot had become sentient.

Alex Millson

Ethics concerns CommentsPremiumGoogle suspends engineer who claimed AI bot had feelings

A Google software engineer has gone public with claims of encountering “sentient” AI on the company’s servers after he was suspended for sharing confidential information about the project with third parties.

Vlad Savov

Tech retreatApple, Google limit product sales in Russia

Tech giants Apple and Google are pausing product sales in and removing state media from the services following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

AAP

Falling shortCommentsPremiumYouTube ad revenue, Cloud sales weigh on Alphabet

The Google parent reported quarterly sales that topped Wall Street estimates but disappointing results from its YouTube and cloud-computing divisions weighed on the stock.

Watchdog actsPremiumGoogle targeted again by ACCC over how it serves ads

The search giant must be more transparent about its advertising methods, the ACCC recommends in a report that blasts Google for conflicts of interest.

Adrian Lowe

COVID boomPremiumRetail ads turbocharge Google profits

The internet giant took advantage of an uneven pandemic reopening, catering to homebound users spending more time on screens as well as consumers venturing out to shop and travel.

Nico Grant

Digital trailblazerSWM sets standard with Google, Facebook deals

Seven West Media continues to be Australia’s digital content pioneer, sealing deals with the two tech giants that confirm the ‘quality’ and ‘credibility’ of its newspaper and television brands.

Sarah-Jane Tasker

Papers revealPremiumGoogle Australia profit soars as $4.4b sent offshore

Google Australia has sent even more revenue offshore to low-taxing Singapore. Still, its net profit has surged by more than 400 per cent as its local tax bill shrank.

John Rolfe

Pay optionsBig change looms for Apple, Google stores

The ACCC has set its sights on Apple and Google in a recommendation that could change the way you use app stores for both tech giants.

Evin Priest

New worldPremiumGoogle booming with travel and retail ads

Google’s results, showing a surge in ad sales related to travel and retail, have offered a glimpse of online spending in a post-pandemic world.

Nico Grant

Browser alternativesPremiumACCC to probe choice screens for internet searches

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission will investigate the use of choice screens rather than giving browsers a pre-selected search service, such as Google.

Sarah Ison

Code wordsPremiumHow Facebook was persuaded to ‘re-friend’ Australia

The inside story of the 48-hour negotiations between Frydenberg and Zuckerberg via WhatsApp that ended Australia’s digital cold war

Annabel Hennessy

Tech regulatedCommentsPremiumMedia code laws pass Federal Parliament

World-first laws which are aimed at fixing the power imbalance between tech giants and media companies when it comes to negotiating deals are now officially law.

Annabel Hennessy

‘Significant progress’CommentsPremium‘Historic moment’: New media code passes Lower House

World-first laws which force tech giants to pay media companies for the content they profit off have officially been introduced to Parliament.

Annabel Hennessy

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David v GoogleCommentsPremium
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Digital giants paying for news protects democracy

Australian laws could finally even the playing field between Google, Facebook and the news organisations they benefit from but don’t pay their fair share for content used.

Lanai Scarr

Lanai Scarr

Backing down?PremiumGoogle ‘likely to remain in Australia’ after talks

The tech giant has softened on its threat to remove its search engine from Australia after ‘constructive’ talks with Scott Morrison.

Lanai Scarr

Bing it on!CommentsPremiumMicrosoft says Bing can fill void if Google departs Aus

Microsoft says it supports new laws which will force tech giants to pay media companies and is investing to improve its search engine following threats from Google to exit the Australian market.

Annabel Hennessy

Pandemic reboundResurgent Google helps Alphabet beats market forecasts

As usual, Alphabet generated all but a small fraction of its revenue from Google’s internet-leading ad network, while other companies in its portfolio were mostly a financial drain.

Search engineCommentsPremiumAussies need ‘Plan B’ amid Google ‘bully tactic’

A leading academic has urged Australians to find an alternative for looking things up on the internet in the wake of Google’s dramatic threat to shut down its online search platform in this country.

Ben O'Shea

‘You’re changing goalposts’CommentsPremiumTreasurer slams Google threat to pull search engine

It’s ‘inevitable’ tech giants will have to pay for Australian news used to generate ad revenue says Treasurer Josh Frydenberg, slamming Google for threats to pull its search engine from the country.

Clare Armstrong

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Changing fortunesPremium
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4 reasons tech bulls should worry as Dems take Senate

Democrats controlling both the White House and Congress may add muscle to regulatory and legislative efforts aimed at reining in tech giants’ power and market dominance.

Tae Kim

Consumer goodsACCC rejects Google's Fitbit undertaking

Australia's competition watchdog has rejected an undertaking by Google which sought to address concerns over its acquisition of fitness wearables maker Fitbit.

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EditorialCommentsPremium
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New code can level media playing field

The move is a major step forward to level the playing field to ensure traditional media can pursue good journalism in the public interest — and maintain its contribution a healthy democracy.