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Act for Kids is urging parents and carers to secure electronic devices and boost parental controls before kids receive these gifts this Christmas Day. The national child protection organisation is encouraging parents to have a frank conversation with their children about online harms before they unwrap laptops, iPads, smart phones, gaming consoles and smart TVs. … Continued
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A leading UNSW computer scientist says a touted solution to a big problem for generative AI is better suited for other forms of artificial intelligence. AI chatbots, like ChatGPT and Google Gemini, are running out of data to eat. Generative AI models have swallowed up most of the data they’re legally allowed to process that … Continued
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The Australian federal government yesterday announced plans to ban under-16s from social media platforms. The ban will cover Australian children and teenagers under the age of 16, even if they already have a social media account. The ban is not likely to be in place for at least a year. Monash University experts are … Continued
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Can extended periods consuming digital content lead to mental fog and diminished focus and impact our mental health? Two UNSW psychologists have found little evidence for it. In a world where our growing dependence on digital devices and social media is increasingly under fire, the term ‘brain rot’ — the idea that endless scrolling … Continued
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Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is on the verge of transforming education, and homework will be no exception, with some even ringing its death knell. But experts say that’s premature, as it’s more likely to transform how homework works for education. That transformation will likely include a shift to homework practices that encourage deeper engagement and … Continued
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SUNNYVALE, CA., September 10, 2024– Juniper Networks® (NYSE:JNPR), a leader in secure, AI-Native Networking, today announced several new and unique enhancements to its data center assurance capabilities, driving exceptional user experiences through increased network visibility, analysis and automation. The Juniper data center networking solution, which is the most-flexible-to-design and easiest-to-manage, now incorporates new cloud-hosted services … Continued
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A Monash expert is available to comment on reports of major IT outages across Australia. Professor of Practice Nigel Phair, Department of Software Systems & Cybersecurity, Faculty of Information Technology Professor Phair is currently overseas in Stockholm but available for comment via WhatsApp on +61 408 437 056 Impact of cybersecurity issues Governance of … Continued
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Mental health organisations ReachOut, Beyond Blue and Black Dog Institute are calling for a range of evidence-based measures to help improve the safety of social media platforms for young people, including verification of mental health information and limiting infinite scroll features. In a submission to the Joint Select Committee on Social Media and Australian Society, … Continued
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Accelerated time-to-value with assured Networking for AI configurations using Juniper, AMD, Broadcom, Intel, NVIDIA SUNNYVALE, CA., July 16, 2024– Juniper Networks® (NYSE:JNPR), a leader in secure, AI-Native Networking, today announced the first and most comprehensive multivendor lab for validating end-to-end automated AI Data Center solutions and automated operations with switching, routing, storage and compute solutions … Continued
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Telltale signs to spot deepfakes are disappearing at an alarming rate, but a UNSW academic says these advances in AI also provide opportunities for a better, more accessible internet. The boom in generative AI, with programs for creating ‘deepfakes’ becoming freely available for regular people, is causing just as many problems as it’s creating opportunities. AI … Continued
