You should think twice before giving ChatGPT health records
ChatGPT has rolled out a feature where you can give it access to your medical information, but the analyses aren’t exactly real medical advice.
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It’s the end of the year… enough with the “wraps”
Data analysis packaged into cute graphics from Spotify and Apple Music is nice, but most services trying this approach really just need to stop.
The social media ban is here: what does it mean?
From December 10, Australia’s controversial social media age ban goes into effect. What does it mean for kids and teens, and can it be avoided?
Can parents override the social media minimum age ban?
From December 10, anyone under the age will be knocked off the biggest social media services, but what if parents want their kids to have access?
The BOM’s website is a problem with a cost that makes no sense
Every website costs money to build and run, and some cost more than others, but how did a revamp almost hit $100 million? It boggles the mind.
Why it matters for journalists to declare bias
As an ABC program points out bias in journalism, it’s a reminder to tap the sign of ethics and integrity, because this stuff matters.
Optus emergency network fails with dire circumstances
Three individuals have lost their lives due to an Optus network upgrade failure, the telco has noted, over 24 hours after it happened.
Australia’s age assurance tech tests are out: is it a success?
The Australian government is rushing a move to enforce age limits on social media, and with it a test on the possibilities. Does it work, or does it and the technology need more time?
HMD’s new device is the first phone I’ve struggled to be impartial with
A new phone is on the way that can block nudity, but it won’t tell parents when it’s happening. Is this tech going too far?
Banning YouTube for ages isn’t the solution, working with parents is
The eSafety Commissioner wants YouTube included as part of the social media age ban. There’s logic to it, but it also has the potential to do harm.