ABC Sydney Drive: scams and AI

Scam alerts, AI misuse, and tech advancements in the bush. What’s going on?

What’s happening in the world of technology now? If you guessed scams and AI, you definitely know some of what’s being talked about when Pickr’s Leigh Stark appears on ABC Sydney.

On the August 6 show, first was a warning about census and tax scams during this busy season. With cybercriminals ramping up their efforts, it’s essential for listeners to stay vigilant against phishing attempts and not give out personal details.

Not long after, we also jumped into the potential misuse of AI-generated imagery tools like Nano Banana, which Google recently rolled out to Google Earth, and then pulled back due to abuse.

Finally, the attention turned to improvements in rural mobile access with the use of satellite technology on recent smartphones.

Hear it all on ABC Sydney Drive for August 6 with Thomas Oriti, kicking off from the 44 minute mark of the show.