TikTok slams Australia’s social media crackdown over YouTube exemption
Your support powers our stories TikTok has strongly criticized the Australian government for what it sees as an unfair exemption granted to YouTube in the [more…]
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Australia sets global precedent with under-16 social media ban
In a move that has sparked fierce debate and captured global attention, Australia has approved an unprecedented social media ban for children under 16. Set [more…]
SMC expands globally with Green AI technology
In a world where tech meets green innovation, Sustainable Metal Cloud (SMC), the Singapore-based AI cloud provider, is gearing up for a global adventure. Riding [more…]
Uber agrees to landmark A$271.8 million settlement in Australian taxi lawsuit
Uber, the disruptor of the taxi industry, has finally settled a lawsuit in Australia, agreeing to pay a hefty A$271.8 million ($178 million). The case, [more…]
Singtel quashes Optus sale rumors, affirms long-term commitment to Australia
Singtel, the Singaporean telecommunications giant, has firmly dismissed recent reports suggesting a potential sale of part of its Australian arm, Optus, to Brookfield for a [more…]
Meta pulls plug on news deals in Australia and U.S., shifts focus to video content
In a move that surprised few, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, announced that it would cease entering into new deals with traditional news publishers [more…]
Renesas electronics to acquire Altium in $5.91 billion deal
In a strong move to bolster its electronics design capabilities, Japanese chipmaker Renesas Electronics announced on Thursday its agreement to acquire Australian-listed electronics design company [more…]
Alphabet cuts ties with A.I. data firm, Appen, impacting thousands of workers
Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has severed its contractual ties with Appen, an Australian artificial intelligence data firm. This decision comes after a strategic [more…]
Australia’s tale of A.I. and accountability
In the not-so-distant future, Australia stood at the forefront of the AI revolution. Tech companies, once the darlings of innovation, now found themselves navigating a [more…]